Playgrounds have been my lifesaver as a new parent. They are just such a great way to have a play date without having to clean your house or spend any money! We’ve been taking B to them since she started crawling. But most importantly I love playgrounds for the language and social skills learning opportunities… Continue reading Playgrounds & Social Skills for Toddlers and Preschoolers
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The Progression of Imitation
Imitation- the ability to mirror, repeat, and practice the actions of others. And children LOVE it and are BORN with it. Think about in the early days when your child copies your smile or sticks their tongue out. As they enter the language explosion stage they begin imitating EVERYTHING you say- words, tone of voice,… Continue reading The Progression of Imitation
Preparing Your Toddler For A Doctor’s Appointment Through Play
Does your toddler have a doctor's appointment coming up? Use the experience to your advantage and start teaching the vocabulary BEFORE they get to the office! Pre-teaching the vocabulary makes your child familiar with the terms, understand the sequence, and gives them words to attach to what is happening. For the doctor's office, I recommend… Continue reading Preparing Your Toddler For A Doctor’s Appointment Through Play
Gifts for a 1-Year-Old from a Speech Language Pathologist Mom
B is turning 2 in a month and I'm over here reliving some of the sweetest memories and most amazing growth over the past year. At 1 she was just using her first words and now I have a child who speaks in 5+ word sentences with a vocabulary I'm continually amazed by. I thought… Continue reading Gifts for a 1-Year-Old from a Speech Language Pathologist Mom
Prepping for Potty Training: Teaching the Vocabulary
Are you thinking about starting potty training? Start teaching the vocabulary BEFORE the potty training actually starts! Even just being intentional about introducing the vocabulary required for potty training for a week before will make the process easier. Pre-teaching the vocabulary makes your child familiar with the terms, understand the sequence, and gives them words… Continue reading Prepping for Potty Training: Teaching the Vocabulary
How to Use the Nugget for Speech Language Practice
Use a child's Nugget to motivate and encourage their articulation, language, and play skills.
Using Everyday Objects for Language: Bedroom
This week is the final week our 12-week series on using everyday objects for language. On Week 12 we will focus on all things bedroom. We will have 4-5 activities and crafts to complete throughout the week. My goal is to keep it simple and use only items you likely already have or can substitute… Continue reading Using Everyday Objects for Language: Bedroom
Easy DIY Children’s Father’s Day Crafts
Father's Day is quickly approaching and I wanted to give you some quick craft ideas from our Language with Everyday Objects series that would be perfect for Father's Day. Dress Like Daddy Bin Create a bin of items the child's father wears. Create a tie out of paper and string. Then have fun dressing up… Continue reading Easy DIY Children’s Father’s Day Crafts
Using Everyday Objects for Language: Playground
Continuing with our series on using everyday objects for language. On Week 11 we will focus on all things playground and play equipment. We will have 4-5 activities and crafts to complete throughout the week. My goal is to keep it simple and use only items you likely already have or can substitute easily. Want… Continue reading Using Everyday Objects for Language: Playground
Using Everyday Objects for Language: Kitchen Tools
Continuing with our series on using everyday objects for language. On Week 10 we will focus on all things kitchen tools. We will have 4-5 activities and crafts to complete throughout the week. My goal is to keep it simple and use only items you likely already have or can substitute easily. Get the Packet… Continue reading Using Everyday Objects for Language: Kitchen Tools
Language and Play Dates 