Hello, My name is Miss Essie and I am your Play Ranger...
Welcome to the land of Junganew – where play sparks connection, words bloom naturally, and caregivers rediscover the joy of childhood.
Your Play Compass
"At Junganew, we believe that every child’s voice is a treasure and every parent’s heart deserves care. Our mission is to nurture speech and language development in toddlers through the magic of play—while guiding parents and caregivers to heal their own inner child along the way. We celebrate fun, connection, and individuality, creating a joyful space where learning blossoms, families grow closer, and the future shines brighter—one playful moment at a time."
Meet Miss Essie
Hi, I am Esther a.k.a Miss Essie, your Play Ranger. I have been a practicing Speech Language Pathologist for 30 years. My experience entails evaluating and treating children in early intervention, private practice, school based settings, and sensory gyms. My trainings and certifications include:
- PROMPT level 2 trained therapist
- Hanen Certified therapist
- Interactive Metronome Provider
- Hippotherapy Level 1 therapist
- Therapeutic Listening
- Astronaut Training
- Yoga/Pilates for children with special needs
- Primitive Reflexes
- Therapeutic Play
- SOS Feeding Therapy,
- AEIOU Feeding
- Beckman Oral Motor
- Emphasis in DIR Floortime
Collectively, this has paved the way for my play based approach to enhance communication and meaningful connections for toddlers and their caregivers.
A Herd of Sounds
Join our YouTube community where toddlers have a fun, at home play therapy session while caregivers are able to recreate and model this play along series. These videos are structured as mini speech and language therapy sessions guided by our animal friends. Each puppet pal highlights a target sound for your little ones to learn. Each video offers a social -emotional learning section where children end with positive affirmations. This facilitates the basis for grown ups to tap into their own inner child, connecting to the love and fun within.
Junganew: A Herd Of Sounds
Welcome to the land of Junganew! Come join the herd for a sound-filled adventure! This is a world where animals play. Follow us all as we learn to say... Miss Snake's favorite "S" sound as she gives a hiss, Theo the tree frog who's filled with bliss When he thinks good thoughts of his "TH" sound and FeeFee Bunny wants to play around With big front teeth when she teaches us "F," We learn to focus and take a deep breath. Roary Tiger can roar his "R" So friends come together from near and far. When Larry Lizard starts a landscaper's club We learn the sound of "L" to lead with love. Moving to each sound and singing to the beat, Gets the sillies out so get off your feet! As the animals learn their sounds, they discover the true meaning of friendship, accepting each other's unique qualities and sticking together as a herd! Let's have fun as we learn and grow... Exploring new things...Ready, set, let's go!
A Junganew Journey of Toddler Play
Step into the magical land of Junganew, where play becomes the path to learning, healing, and connection. In this joyful adventure, toddlers and their grown-ups meet a lovable herd - each one teaching powerful play strategies to capture communication fun and emotional well being. From TuTu Toucan's silly games to GoGo Gorilla's musical moves, every page is designed to awaken speech, imagination, and heart! This guide is more than a story - it's a therapeutic journey for both toddlers and caregivers. Each "Play Power" inspires bonding moments, self expression, and meaningful reflection. Perfect for speech therapists, parents, caregivers, and educators, this book reminds us that play isn't just fun - it's how we learn, heal, and grow!
Junganew: A Herd of Sounds for "S"
An iPad friendly app: Perk up your ears, listen, and learn Miss Snake's favourite sound...Sss! Sing and celebrate with our good friend Theo the Tree Frog as he takes us on a sound-filled adventure in the land of Junganew. This is the first educational play based app where sounds are truly the stars of the show!
Journey Through Toddler Play Course
A Power Filled Guide to Play, Heal, and Speak
Discover how to support toddlers’ speech and language development through purposeful play, meaningful connection, and joyful routines. Learn practical strategies to turn everyday moments into communication opportunities, Ideal for parents, caregivers, and therapists seeking deeper connection and growth through play.