Language
Reading and Rhyme – Do we really have time?
“Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water…”
Remember poor Jack and Jill? What about the whimsical rhyme about the cat who played the fiddle and the cow who jumped into outer space? These nursery rhymes may seem like silly non-sense, but they actually serve a purpose.
Rhyming helps children [...]
Autumn Activities
Welcome autumn! If you’re like me, you’re ready for some cooler weather and fun, fall activities. I love to use the changing of seasons to introduce new vocabulary, games, and activities into my sessions. It’s also a great time to reinforce previously learned skills from a different angle. Try some of these apple activities or [...]
Describing Dogs – A Fun Language Therapy Activity
Why work on describing?
Describing with details helps a child be specific about the different attributes of an item. This can help students with comparing and contrasting, using details in their writing, and increasing their vocabularies.
Creativity disclaimer
First off, I must give credit where credit is due. This wonderful activity is used by the teachers in my [...]
“Hang in There” with this Speech Therapy Activity!
Could it be? Could hanging laundry actually be fun? With this speech therapy activity it can be!
What you’ll need
- Picture or word cards cut out in the shape of clothing (e.g., shirts, shorts, mittens)
- Yarn or string (and a simple way to hang it)
- Clothespins or large paper clips
- Small basket or container for the [...]
Bubbles as a Therapy Tool!
Why are bubbles so great?
They’re cheap, fascinating, low-tech, and a wonderful therapy tool – a must have for Speech-language Pathologists working with young children. The effect bubbles can have on a child is amazing! By blowing bubbles, you can quickly gain and hold a child’s attention or calm a fussy child. You can work on [...]