Jo Ann Gramlich has worked as a children’s speech-language pathologist for almost 30 years! She enjoys working and interacting with children and providing speech-language therapy for little ones with communication delays and disorders. She uses her optimistic nature to empower them to be confident in their voice so they can be heard and recognized out in the world. It all begins with Jo Ann, a.k.a. Miss JoJo, teaching and helping children to tap into their imagination and skillful mind.
She feels her philosophy of making learning fun and educational will bring out the best in children and help them explore their creative abilities during the early years and beyond.
Children have brought so much joy into her life and she is naturally in tune with them. She really gets a big kick out of kids and can easily develop fun and loving relationships with children of all ages. Children remind her of little big people with lots of responsibilities. She never minimizes the work of a child because they have so much to learn and at the same time are teaching Jo Ann indirectly about herself each day during daily interactions and encounters.
Talk, Play, And Read was inspired because of her passion for helping children achieve. She is an award-winning author of Talk, Play, And Read with Me Mommy and Talk, Play, And Read With Me Daddy interactive activity books. Her other book titles include Talk, Play, And Read With Me Mommy Interactive eBook for iPad users.
Jo Ann is an expert facilitator and has spoken to small groups up to televised stages in the U.S. and internationally and has changed the lives of thousands of children. She shares her message to help bring awareness of the importance of language and literacy development starting at birth.
Not only was she working with toddlers and preschoolers, but school-age children as well. She saw that many of her student’s speech and language skills were significantly delayed just as they were beginning kindergarten. She knew the activities would not only target communication skills but also improve children’s cognitive development, physical growth, and social and emotional development as well.
“Play is the work of a child,” so let’s make it fun and educational at the same time!!
Jo Ann says that Talk, Play, and Read has a very clear and user-friendly message or theme. It takes neuroscience studies about brain development in young children and simplifies it to an easy message every single parent, caregiver, or professional can understand to support a child’s early development. Simply put, talk, play, and read with your child everyday.
Talking, playing, and reading with children every day helps with brain development, self-esteem, and vocabulary, which is a key predictor of a child’s ability to succeed in school. School success leads to positive outcomes within our community, including greater high school graduation rates and more skilled and contributing citizens (The Family Conservancy).
Jo Ann Gramlich is the founder and creator of Talkplayandread.com. Her business came to life while working with children in public schools, along with early intervention and preschool programs. Early intervention can have a significant impact on a child’s development and academic success. She is also the creator of the behind cycle. This program is dedicated to breaking this cycle and fostering a strong foundation for language and literacy skills. From the earliest days, it’s so important to engage your child in activities that stimulate their senses, helping them make sense of the world around them. As parents, caregivers, and educators, we have the power to create enriching learning experiences. By encouraging children to express what they see, hear, smell, touch, and feel, we also support their language development and comprehension. These crucial developmental phases lay the groundwork for lifelong learning.
For more information about Jo Ann Gramlich, Visit TalkPlayAndRead.com.
Talk, Play, And Read was inspired because of her passion for helping children achieve. She is an award-winning author of Talk, Play, And Read with Me Mommy and Talk, Play, And Read With Me Daddy interactive activity books.
Jo Ann Gramlich is the founder and creator of TalkPlayAndRead.com and the behind cycle. (https://talkplayandread.com/behind-reading-cycle/). Her business came to life while working with children in public schools, early intervention, and preschool programs.
