Winter is over, and the weather should be cooperating a bit more as spring progresses so that speech and language sessions can be held outside. This is a great time of year to head out to work on speech and language skills. Using the outdoors will provide a fresh twist on things and often energize […]
Mother’s Day is a major celebration in the United States. As we head into the month of May, it’s a nice time to do something in speech sessions that will focus on mothers. It is always nice to be able to encourage children to talk about parts of their life. This allows them to be […]
Spring is finally here, and with it comes rainy days. Those April showers that bring us flowers in May are a fun way to incorporate seasonal crafts and play into speech and language sessions. When you do something a little silly, it may have a lasting outcome because it gets kids more actively engaged. Explore […]
After long winter months, everyone is ready to jump into a warmer season. Nothing says “Welcome Spring” more than flowers. Flowers are a wonderful way to add some creative and colorful sessions into the mix.
Along with the warmer weather, spring brings thoughts of holidays that are more familiar to children. Many families celebrate Easter and Passover during the early spring. For those who may not participate in these holidays, they are likely still familiar with the matzah, chocolate eggs, and bunnies that fill retail stores. These holidays give us […]
The first few months of school are filled with a lot of transitions. Many students may be new to speech and language sessions, while others already know the routine. It is important to spend time each year to get to know everyone, go over expectations, and clear up any concerns or questions that the kids […]
While the weather is still nice, take advantage of an outdoor activity that will inspire additional tie-ins for speech and language goals. Bring in a kite to share with students. Remember that many may be unfamiliar with kites and how to fly them.
During the spring and summers months, birds of all kinds can be seen flying across the sky. Children love to learn about these winged creatures. An extra bonus is that birds offer a wonderful starting point for speech and language activities.
It’s raining, it’s pouring, but nobody should be snoring. April weather can make for a dreary time to work on speech and language goals. This is a great time to use a familiar item in a new way. Grab a few older umbrellas and head outside or into a larger space to have some fun.
Children who are multilingual may have a more difficult time properly conjugating the progressive forms of verbs. While the -ing form of the verb remains the same, the helpers before them are important in the present, past, and future tenses. Since this might be tedious, think outside of the box and actively engage your students […]
