by Emily | Jul 13, 2017 | Playing With Purpose
I use games all the time during my individual speech therapy sessions. They are a fantastic tool for speech, language, and social skill development in young children. Candy Land is a particular favorite of mine. I don’t have a great memory, but I do remember the... by Emily | Jul 6, 2017 | Playing With Purpose
One of the most effective ways to build language is during routines, especially routines that occur every day. That’s why bath time is a great opportunity for you to connect with your child to build language. Bath time is a beloved activity for many children.... by Emily | Jun 29, 2017 | Playing With Purpose
Mr. Potato Head is my all time favorite toy to use with preschoolers which is why I have chosen it for my first post in a series called Playing With Purpose (PWP). The PWP series will highlight a specific toy or activity you can use to build language skills during... by Emily | Jun 22, 2017 | SLP basics
Having moved to Texas in late 2009, I am exposed to Spanish a fair amount. And since having met my husband I am exposed to it even more. He was born in Mexico and almost exclusively speaks to his parents in Spanish. He credits his wide vocabulary and language skills... by Emily | Jun 15, 2017 | SLP basics
Over the weekend I had the chance to spend time with a dear friend of mine. She is the mom to the beautiful, 4 month old boy in these photos. As we talked she said something that stuck a cord with me. “I’m not even sure how I should be talking to my...