Smile! It’s Better Speech and Hearing Month
Putting Therapy Into Practice While getting dressed, taking a bath, or brushing your teeth, talk with your child about different body parts and their functions (e.g. eyes to see, mouth to talk/eat). Use a fun song for bath time: “This is the way we wash our hair, wash our hair, wash our hair, This is the […]
Thankful in November
Putting Therapy Into Practice Have your child write and/or draw a card for a teacher, therapist, friend or family member thanking them for something. Brainstorm out loud with your child why he/she is thankful for this person. Then, if your child is writing, have him/her write down the reasons why he/she is thankful inside a card. […]
Sliding Into Summer
Putting Therapy Into Practice Have your child brainstorm their three favorite memories from the school year. Divide a piece of paper into three sections and have your child write or draw one memory per section. Then, have your child talk about what they liked best about this memory: where they were, what they did, and who was there. Monthly Activity Bug Box: You will need the following […]
Spring Break Language Activities
Putting Therapy Into Practice With spring break quickly approaching, talk to your child about: What you will do, where you will go, when you will go, and who you will see. After spring break, talk to your child about: What you did, where you went, when you went, and who you saw. Monthly Activity Rainsticks You will need the following items: a long cardboard tube (from wrapping paper or paper towels) cardstock […]
Keeping Your Child Busy During the Month of March
Putting Therapy Into Practice Find a time everyday to look out the window and look at the weather with your child. Discuss what the weather was like yesterday, and what the weather is like today. Compare/contrast the weather on the two days (Yesterday was sunny and warm but today it is sunny and cold). Monthly Activity Mud Playdough Make edible […]