Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: November 25, 2019 | Updated: August 31, 2026 The holiday season often means long car rides to see family, and while a movie or a tablet can buy some...
Toddler/Pre-K Activities
Read the Same Book Again? Why Kids Do It
Written by: Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, Founder of Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center Originally Published: October 8, 2019 | Updated: August 27, 2026 Does your toddler or preschooler only want to read the same book, like "We're Going on a Bear Hunt," no...
Is My Child Ready for Preschool or Kindergarten? A Parent’s Guide
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published July 2018, Reviewed and Updated 2026 As summer winds down, one question comes up again and again for families of young children: Is my child ready? Whether your child is heading to preschool for the first time...
How to Build Early Literacy Skills in Young Children
Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP — Originally Published February 2017, Reviewed and Updated 2026 Did you know you can start building literacy skills long before your child ever sets foot in a kindergarten classroom? In fact, the foundation for reading begins in...
5 Speech/Language Strategies for 5 Wordless Picture Books
5 Ways to Use Wordless Picture Books Teach Your Child How To Tell a Good Story Wordless picture books teach children how to visualize a story sequence. They also teach the important elements of story structure (e.g., characters, setting, initiating event, problem,...
6 Fun Activities for Your Holiday Travels
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For many people, that means lots of family time spent in a car or on a plane. All of this free time can be great for helping your child improve their speech, language, reading, writing, or other academic skills. Here are some...






