The Importance of Open Ended Play (and Toy Inspiration)
Open ended play is a critical aspect of childhood development! It gives students opportunities to explore ideas and concepts. I incorporate as much as I
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How and Why to Teach Negation
Teaching negation in speech therapy! Negatives are a difficult concept to teach and learn but are critical to a child’s ability to communicate. Comprehending and
Why You Should Be Using a Play Kitchen in Speech Therapy
A play kitchen is a favorite speech therapy toy because it is functional and engaging! There are countless ways to use and adapt this versatile
5 Easy Ways to Make an Activity Engaging
Making speech therapy activities engaging is sometimes half the battle! It is critical to have a child want to participate and communicate while in speech therapy, especially
The Best Games to Target Multiple Goals in Speech Therapy
Board games and card games are great tools to help expand and facilitate language. They are a relevant and meaningful way to target many speech
Why You Should Be Using a Toy Farm in Speech Therapy
A toy farm is one of my favorite therapy toys because it is versatile and engaging. I live for items that I can target multiple
Why You Should Be Using a Playhouse in Speech Therapy
A dollhouse is one of my favorite therapy toys because it is versatile, functional, and engaging. I’ve used playhouses to work on many expressive and
Social Skills You Should Be Targeting in Speech Therapy
Social communication skills are some of the most valuable skills we can teach our students. Did you know children with verbal and nonverbal learning disabilities
25 Wordless Picture Books for Speech Therapy
Wordless picture books are some of my favorite tools to use with children of all ages. If you’re not currently using them, I highly recommend
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