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December 30th–  There is nothing like hot chocolate on a cold winter day/night! Here are some fun ways to incorporate hot chocolate when focusing on your child’s vocabulary, following directions, sequencing, and even speech sounds! https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/hot-cocoa-themed-activities

December 23rd– Fun way for families, teachers, and SLPSs to incorporate your child’s speech-language goals when singing your favorite Christmas songs!!! http://www.kaylaslp.com/2019/11/using-christmas-songs-in-speech.html

December 16th – Need help gift wrapping for the holidays? Here are some fun ways to incorporate speech-language goals while gift wrapping! https://speechiesideup.com/building-language-skills-through-gift-wrapping/

December 9th –  Looking forward to our first snow day?! Here are some simple and fun activities you can incorporate in your first snow day with you child, while targeting speech and language! http://www.speechlanguagetogether.com/blog/five-language-activities-for-winter-snow-days

Parents spend most time with their children and know when their child is ready to interact. Here are Tips to help model these interactive behaviors with your child! Take Turns- This is where you can have a back and fourth interaction with the parent and the child through songs, games such as peekaboo, as well as playing with toys. While

Reading with your child is very important to allow your child to become comfortable with becoming a successful reader, as well as help elicit and increase speech and language. When reading a book to your child be sure to: Point to print when reading aloud to them. Point to pictures and say name to the different objects Associate the words

Sometimes it is difficult to tell “Is my child a picky eater or a problem feeder?” Here are some characteristics of both: Picky Eaters: Decreased range or variety of foods that will eat = 30 foods or more Able to tolerate new foods on plate and usually can touch or taste a new food Eats at least one food from

Social skills is a very import piece of communication. Social skills can often be worked on in the therapy room, but can be difficult to carryover at home. Attached is an article on how to work on social skills at home with your child and make it fun! Helping your child develop their social skills can make a lasting positive

Some children may experience a raspy/hoarse voice. Some causes can be noisy environments  they child may feel the need to yell, scream, some children may talk excessively, some children may not be staying hydrated etc. Tips for Good Vocal Hygiene  to implement throughout a daily routine: Encourage child to face someone when speaking in noisy environments so they don’t have