Bubble on wand

Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles

Using bubbles with your child is an awesome way to work on language skills and also early developing speech sounds.  When blowing bubbles with your child you can have them request for the bubbles such as "bubbles", "I want bubbles", or "more bubbles".  You can expand the activity by asking your child if they want … Continue reading Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles

5 Books to Encourage Language Development

Reading to your child is one of the best and easiest way to promote language growth. Books help children increase vocabulary and also encourage asking questions and commenting. As a speech language pathologist, I begin many therapy sessions with books. Children are encouraged to label objects and actions, answer questions (i.e. "Where is the rabbit?"), … Continue reading 5 Books to Encourage Language Development

Valentine's Day Craft

Easy Valentine’s Day Craft for PreschoolerS

A great way to increase language skills with your children is through crafts.  Not only does your child end up with an object to admire, but you can work on many skills such as vocabulary, following directions, and requesting.  Please continue reading to create an easy Valentine's Day craft for preschoolers.   I Love You … Continue reading Easy Valentine’s Day Craft for PreschoolerS

Valentine's Day Craft

Valentine’s Day Craft

A great way to increase language skills with your children is through crafts.  Not only does your child end up with an object to admire, but you can work on many skills such as vocabulary, following directions, and requesting.  Please continue reading to create an easy Valentine's Day craft with your child.   I Love … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Craft

What Can I Do to Help My Child’s Speech and Language?

The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) provides valuable information for speech language pathologists and parents looking to aid their children in speech and language development. Follow the links below which will bring you to the official ASHA information regarding speech and language milestones and how you as a parent can help your child achieve them. Birth … Continue reading What Can I Do to Help My Child’s Speech and Language?

Help To Improve Your Child’s Speech and Language Skills

As a speech language pathologist working with children for many years, family involvement is a crucial part of the therapy process. When families are involved in the therapy and know how to help their children increase speech and language skills, goals are achieved much quicker and results are truly visible. The purpose of this blog … Continue reading Help To Improve Your Child’s Speech and Language Skills