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AAC Devices for Kids: What are They and How to Use Them

AAC Devices for Children: What are they and how to use them Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices are a way for children to communicate with others if they are unable to speak. They provide a way to reduce frustration for children who cannot communicate well with others and allow them

Rainy Day Activities for Speech and Language

It’s springtime and the snow is giving way to rain! It’s best to be prepared for those rainy days with some great rainy day activities that will encourage speech and language development as well. You might as well get some speech and language work done if you’re going

  • Speech and Language Kids Podcast

How to do Speech Therapy at Home: Podcast 3

In this episode, I discuss  how to get your child to sit down and do speech therapy at home with you.  Also, in the quick tip, I will tell you about a resource that has helped me keep my students engaged and doing work with me for a very long

Teaching Pronouns – Speech Therapy | “He”, “She”, “They”

How to Teach Pronouns - Speech Therapy for "He", "She", "They" Children with language delays sometimes struggle to correctly use pronouns like "he", "she", and "they". They may say "her is running" or "him going there". This page shows you how to teach pronouns to a child

  • Spring Cleaning-Themed Speech and Language Activities

Improving Speech and Language Skills in Kids during Spring Cleaning

It is officially March and spring is right around the corner (although it doesn’t feel like it with 10 inches of snow in my front yard!).  One of my favorite spring-time activities is spring cleaning!  I’m sure you’re thinking “Seriously, Carrie?  No one enjoys that!”  But I do!!  I

Where Questions for Kids: How to Teach “Where” Questions

Where Questions for Kids: How to Teach Where Questions in Speech Therapy "Where" questions are among the first we teach to children learning to answer questions, along with "who" and "what" questions.  Here are our steps for teaching a child to answer "where" questions. How to Teach

  • Speech and Language Kids Podcast

Overview of Speech and Language Disorders: Podcast 2

This episode will provide an overview of speech and language disorders, delays, and therapies.  And in the quick tip, I will tell you about an app that will provide you with tons of words and activities to help you teach your child a new sound. Speech and Language

Dress Up Games for Speech and Language

Children love playing dress up games and it’s a great time to work on some speech and language skills.  Check out these fun activities that you can do with your child while playing dress up games.  You can use old costumes or even just your clothes.  You’ll be amazed

Following Directions Speech Therapy | Activities and Materials

Following Directions Speech Therapy | Activities and Materials Being able to understand and follow verbal directions is a huge communication skill! Children with language delays may struggle to follow directions at home, in the classroom, and in our speech/language therapy sessions. We can help children learn this skill

  • Speech and Language Kids Podcast

Working Speech and Language Into Bedtime Routines (Podcast)

Hey everyone!  I just finished the first episode of my podcast!  Here are the show notes which contain an overview of what we discussed as well as all of the great links and resources provided in the show.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! News and

  • Using PowerPoint to Create Speech and Language Activities

PowerPoint Speech Therapy Activities

Did you know that you can use the computer to make Microsoft PowerPoint speech therapy activities that your child will love??  Check it out!! PowerPoint Speech Therapy Activities I use PowerPoint presentations a lot with my students and they love them!  I set the PowerPoint presentation up

Valentine’s Day Speech Therapy Activities

Valentine's Day Speech Therapy Activities It’s almost Valentine’s Day!  Valentine’s Day means telling the people you love how much you care about them and eating lots of chocolate!  Here are some fun Valentine's Day activities you can do with your child or your clients to celebrate Valentine’s Day

  • Football-Themed Speech and Language Activities

Football Activities for Speech and Language

Happy Super Bowl!!  Ok, I confess I’m not the biggest football fan and maybe I enjoy the commercials more than the actual football playing during the Super Bowl, but I know how important football is to many of the little guys I work with!  The way I see it,

Baby Doll Activities for Speech and Language

Ok, we’ve done a post about vehicle-themed speech and language activities so I feel like it’s about time to have one for the girls out there.  This week’s activity is all about what you can do with the baby dolls that your little girl (or boy!) loves to play

Sign Language for Toddlers with Speech Delay: Does it Help?

Sign Language for Toddlers with Speech Delay: Does it Help? There is much confusion in the world of parenting about using sign language with your child.  Research has shown that teaching sign language to young children is beneficial to all children, whether they have speech and language delays

  • Speech and Language Activities for Car Rides

Car Ride Activities for Speech and Language

I know you're busy, and building speech and language work into your child's day is not always easy to do.  But most families spend some time during the day in the car.  Here are some quick and easy car ride activities that you can do while chauffeuring your little

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The SLK Store: We'll help you. You help them. Whether you're a... Speech-language pathologist/therapist Speech-language assistant/aide Educator Caregiver ...we've got you. Our resources are designed to make it easier to boost communication skills in children and help them get back on track (without losing yourself in the process).

Book Review: My Toddler Talks

When Kimberly Scanlon emailed me about reviewing her book I immediately went and checked out her website at www.ScanlonSpeech.com and I was very excited at what I found!  Kimberly, a speech-language pathologist from New Jersey, has created a website for her private practice that has great speech and language

  • Hot-Cocoa Themed Speech and Language Activities

Hot Chocolate Activities for Speech and Language

We’re right in the middle of winter now and one of my favorite winter-time treats is hot chocolate!!  This week, I'm creating hot chocolate activities for speech and language development so you can see all the fun you can have with it! For all my dairy-free and casein-free friends

New Year’s Activities for Speech and Language

Happy New Year!!  I know you’re looking forward to the new year and all the growth and changes your child will make over the next year, especially in the areas of speech and language!  Here are some New Year's activities that you can do with your child this week