Cause and effect toys for speech therapy and at home! Cause and effect is a necessary part of language development that comes before words. Check out these favorite activity ideas and toys for babies and toddlers! A critical part of development is a child realizing their actions have an effect on their environment. For example,…
12 Ways to Use Potato Head in Speech Therapy
Potato Head is a smart addition to your speech therapy room. This toy is a fan favorite because it’s a crowd-pleaser and is so versatile! It is easy to incorporate many language goals while playing with this fan favorite. SPEECH-LANGUAGE TARGETS TO USE WITH POTATO HEAD 1. Labeling & Object Function of Body Parts Give…
Preschool Must-Haves for Speech Therapy
Do you work with preschool-aged kids in language intervention? Discover must-have toys and activities to use in speech therapy! When working with younger children, especially those in preschool or early intervention, it’s important that therapy is engaging and fun. Children are much more willing to engage and able to learn when they like you and…
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 can in therapy sessions and am always on the lookout for open ended toys to use with my students. As a therapist (and parent), I prefer open ended toys because…
