Playonwords.com Presents Their Fall 2024 PAL Awards – Best Toys, Games and Media that Spark Language Development Through Play | PR Newswire [Video]

Play On Words, led by highly respected speech-language pathologist Erika Cardamone, announces Fall 2024 PAL Award Winners, the toy industry’s top recognition directed by a credentialed speech-language expert recognizing the language learning edge in exceptional toys, games and media. Erika’s over 18 years of child development experience working with kids empower her PAL Award selections, video reviews, popular blog, media appearances, and consulting practice.

, /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Play provides a natural and engaging way for children to explore the world around them, practice problem-solving, develop social skills, and build creativity. Through playful interactions, children learn to navigate emotions, work collaboratively, and think critically—skills that are foundational for future success.

“In play, young mammals learn the skills they need to be successful as adults, and they learn in the way that neurons like best: from repeated activity with feedback from success and failure in a low-stakes environment.” – Jonathan Haidt

Our brains actually change as we learn. We make new connections, strengthen skills, …