Are you looking for sound-loaded paragraphs for reading aloud? Below, I’ve shared some ideas for practicing the /S, Z S Blend/ sounds at...

Happy 2025! I love the feeling of starting fresh in January every year. Goals and resolutions can make a great topic of discussion with...

I consider “The Polar Express” to be a classic Christmas story. The book follows the journey of a little boy aboard a secret train to the...

With winter break and winter holidays fast approaching, reading themed books at home is an easy way to stay on track with speech therapy...

Minimal pairs are two words that differ by only one sound, such as, “wing/ring.” If a child is substituting one sound for another, they...

As a former New Yorker, I love the Christmas story, “Red & Lulu,” by Matt Tavares. The book details the history of the Rockefeller Center...

Many children work with a speech therapist to work on producing sounds correctly. As an SLP, I’m frequently asked, “Will my child just...

As a fan of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, I love reading “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet in speech therapy. The book details...

Thanksgiving is around the corner! Family, food, and festivities make for a special time of year. Speech and language goals can be easily...

Veteran's Day is a wonderful topic for speech therapy in November. Speech and language goals can be incorporated into lessons focused on...

Autumn days are the perfect time to curl up with a book on the couch. Scarecrows are a fun topic for books that can incorporate speech...

Day of the Dead is a celebration in Latin and South America on November 1-2. This tradition honors loved ones who have passed away. Day...

“Room on the Broom” by Julia Donaldson is one of my favorite Halloween picture books for speech and language therapy. The story is about...

Halloween is a fun tradition both inside and outside the speech room. There are many ways to incorporate speech and language goals while...

I love the series “How to Train Your Dragon” by Cressida Cowell. This series is wonderful for upper elementary school students. The story...

Reading a fantasy series with an older child is a creative way to connect and spark the imagination. There are also a number of ways to...

Autumn is my absolute favorite time of year. The changing seasons, colors, and fall holidays all make for wonderful topics in speech...

Looking for a new topic for speech and language activities? Consider marine animals, such as dolphins or turtles. Keep reading for ways...

Whether you're a parent looking to support your child's speech development, or a speech therapist seeking fresh ideas to make therapy...

Puppets are an engaging way to target speech and language skills with your children. These whimsical characters are not just playthings;...