2021 has been a wild ride. Another pandemic year has come and gone. There is a sense of unpredictability and anxiety as we head into the holidays as a new variant rapidly spreads. While unsettling to say the least, I’m doing my best to reflect on the good this year brought.
Read MoreWhen it comes to planning therapy sessions, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. One of my most effective therapy materials are stickers and I’ve been on a big sticker kick lately for kids of all ages! Stickers are motivating, cost effective, require minimal clean-up, and are adaptable to the age and language level of each kiddo.
Read MoreI’m sharing a roundup of my February & March speech therapy favorites. These books, games, and activities have been fan favorites over the last two months. I’ve listed recommended ages and a few ways I incorporate these activities in therapy. However, please keep in mind that each activity should be adapted to meet the needs and goals of every kiddo. Whether you’re an SLP looking for therapy ideas or a parent in need of activities that support your child’s speech and language development, I hope this post serves as inspiration!
Read MoreI’m a firm believer that less is more when it comes to planning therapy sessions. While there is a time and a place for customized therapeutic materials, often times toddlers are more interested in a box than what we pull out of our therapy bag. I’m sharing therapy ideas that don’t involve toys. These are great for toddlers and preschoolers. In addition to supporting receptive and expressive language development, the below suggestions are also excellent ways to work on shared enjoyment with your kiddo.
Read MoreI’m sharing another roundup of books I’ve been using in my therapy sessions. These books are adaptable based on the age and language level of your kiddos. They are also an effective way to target a variety of speech and language goals. For each book, I’ve listed the recommended ages provided by the author as well as a few ways in which I incorporate the book during therapy. Please note, I choose books based on both a child’s age and language level, so take the recommended age range with a grain of salt.
Read MoreWe support children’s language learning in so many ways throughout their everyday routines. If you are looking for some tips on ways to talk or interact with your toddler to better support their language development, these strategies are for you!
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