Communication and language activities

Simple language activities for toddlers and preschoolers can be powerful. As their first role model and "teacher," your belief in the value of language development through play is crucial. By encouraging language development activities, like reading, singing, talking, and block play, you create an environment for naturally occurring language activities. Let's play and build some valuable communication and language skills.

The best way to help a child's speech and language development is through play. Here are 10 simple activities that you can do at home, including the key vocabulary to focus on, to help develop your child's speech and oral language. The key to these activities is about engaging with the child and using simple, useful language that matches the actions of play. This puts the language into context with what they are experiencing and gives them opportunities to hear, use and practice the language…

Looking for a cheap, easy to use therapy material? How about paper bags? I love using paper bags for a variety of activities. Here are some simple ways I have incorporated paper bags into my therapy sessions. 1. Puppets My students love to use puppets to "eat" their articulation cards or other target cards. They also love to use them to tell stories. Making puppets from paper bags is a great, inexpensive way to engage your students in a variety of activities! You can easily make a puppet to…

Check out this blog post for tips and ideas for using a "what's in the bag?" activity to support early language skills in your EI sessions.

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Autism activities to help increase communication, fine motor skills, sensory play skills, interaction & more in your home or autism classroom!

Toy cars are great for developing early language skills. I've shared 5 ways you can use toy cars to support early language in your therapy sessions.

Preschool language development can strengthened by building listening and understanding skills. Each of these 11 activities are fun and playful, while also building children's confidence while using their words.

Expressive language is critical as it enables kids to express their wants, thoughts and ideas. However, there are children who struggle with expressive language and need some activities to help them in expressing themselves. #expressivelanguage #specialeducation