Met so many incredible people at the Oscars 2025 Enchant Gifting Suite!! Thank you for taking an interest in #talkplayandread!! #oscars2025 #enchantgiftinglounge #262womensproject #heathermarrianna #debdrummond

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Met so many incredible people at the Oscars 2025 Enchant Gifting Suite!! Thank you for taking an interest in #talkplayandread!! #oscars2025 #enchantgiftinglounge #262womensproject #heathermarrianna #debdrummond
This is the magic of reading together!
It doesn’t have to be perfect or lengthy—just a few minutes a day can make a world of difference. Start with short, simple books filled with vibrant pictures that capture their attention. Over time, as their love for reading grows, so can the time you spend together.
Let’s approach this with patience and joy, knowing that even the smallest moments of connection matter. Together, we can create a love for reading that feels less like a task and more like a cherished part of the day. 💛
#readingtogether #earlyliteracy #parentingjourney #growingminds #simplemoments #loveforreading #buildingconnections
Such an honor to be a guest at the eZWAY Golden Gala and Oscar Viewing Fundraiser to support Better Vision for Children Charity!! Truly a magical and memorable night filled with love and laughter!! Thank you Dr. Eric Zuley, Mr. James Zuley, Better Vision for Children Charity, Deborah Drummond, and the 262 Women's Project!!💕💕
Every child’s journey with language is unique, and for some, expressing feelings or understanding words can feel like climbing a mountain. 🗣️💬 Children with speech and language delays might struggle to share their thoughts, explain things clearly, or grasp what’s being said or written. But here’s the beautiful truth: *we can help.*
By simply talking with our children, pointing out items in a book, or encouraging them to speak aloud, we create opportunities for growth. These small, loving moments can strengthen their expressive and receptive language skills—helping them find their voice and connect with the world around them.
Let’s approach this journey with patience, kindness, and humility. Every word, every effort, and every moment of connection matters. Together, we can help our little ones shine in their own time and way. 💛
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Jo Ann Gramlich resides in Buffalo, New York, and works as a speech-language pathologist and child educational facilitator. She changes the statistics on how many kids who love school can receive sustainable employment because they can read. She supports children and families and helps them from falling into the behind cycle. “The Behind Cycle” is being behind, falling behind, and staying behind. The main goal is stopping the cycle so children are “no longer behind.” Jo Ann lends a helping hand by empowering families to support their children's learning through guidance, education, and support. She raises the number of students who graduate from high schools and universities by grabbing them when they are young and intervening during the early stages of their lives. She helps kids acquire the necessary skills to learn the fundamentals of reading while simultaneously instilling a lifelong love of learning in children. Jo Ann is the founder of Talk, Play, and Read. She continues to share her message with parents, caregivers, and educators to help bring awareness of the importance of early language and literacy development. Her books and programs are making a real difference in the lives of many children and she wants to reach even more families. Jo Ann has been in the field of speech-language pathology for over 30 years, is an award-winning author of Talk, Play, And Read books, and an International Best-Selling author. Her books are gifted to celebrities and media at the Academy Awards' event week in Los Angeles. She is an expert facilitator and has spoken to small groups up to televised stages and changed the lives of thousands of children.