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Melissa Goff
May 28, 20241 min read
S Sounds: Stopping and Lisping
Did you know there are multiple error patterns that can impact the /s/ sound? For example, a child could have an interdental lisp, a...
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Melissa Goff
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Ocean Speech & Language Activities
Summer is just around the corner! The ocean is a great topic for spring speech and language activities. There are many ways to target...
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Melissa Goff
Apr 22, 20241 min read
Frog Speech & Language Activities
Spring is all about growth. The transformation from tadpole to frog makes frogs one of my favorite topics for spring speech and language...
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Melissa Goff
Apr 15, 20241 min read
Tongue Twisters for Speech Therapy
Can you say that three times fast?! Tongue twisters are a fun way to practice speech sounds for kids at the sentence and conversational...
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Melissa Goff
Apr 3, 20241 min read
Spring Books for Speech Therapy
Spring is here! There are many ways to target speech and language goals while celebrating spring. I love selecting books from the local...
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Melissa Goff
Mar 29, 20241 min read
Easter Books for Speech Therapy
Easter is fast approaching! There are many ways to target speech and language goals while celebrating Easter with your children. I love...
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Melissa Goff
Mar 25, 20241 min read
When “R” and “L” Sound Like “W” (Gliding)
As speech sounds are developing, many children will make one sound in place of another. A common pattern, known as a phonological...
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Melissa Goff
Mar 18, 20241 min read
What Are the Earliest Consonants to Develop in Speech?
The earliest consonants to develop in English are the sounds made with the lips and front of the tongue, such as: /m, b, t, n, w, d, p/....
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Melissa Goff
Feb 24, 20241 min read
Black History Month Themed Speech & Language Activities
February is Black History Month, and it’s an important time to honor the contributions of African American citizens to our society....
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Melissa Goff
Feb 7, 20241 min read
What is Oral Resting Posture, and Why is it Important?
As both a speech therapist and a myofunctional therapist, I look for the “why” behind the symptoms. Many children who are referred to me...
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Melissa Goff
Jan 24, 20241 min read
Valentine’s Day Book List + Extension Activities
Valentine’s Day is a fun way to target speech and language goals. Families can talk about ways to show we care, kindness, and traditions....
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Melissa Goff
Jan 12, 20241 min read
Owl Book List + Extension Activities
Learning about owls is a fun way to target speech and language goals. Families can talk about where owls live, their habitats, and...
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Melissa Goff
Jan 8, 20241 min read
“Owl Moon” Speech & Language Activities
I love using the picture book “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen for speech therapy. This is a great book for upper elementary school students. The...
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Melissa Goff
Jan 5, 20241 min read
Playing Grocery Store for Language Therapy
Did you know that playing “grocery store” can target goals for language therapy? Many children have toy food and baskets at home. It’s...
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Melissa Goff
Jan 2, 20241 min read
New Year’s Traditions in Therapy
I love the excitement of New Year’s Eve, although as a parent, it’s been a minute since I’ve watched the ball drop at midnight! That...
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Melissa Goff
Dec 27, 20231 min read
Winter Animals Book List + Extension Activities
Learning about winter animals, both in the north and south poles, is a fun way to target speech and language goals. Families can talk...
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Melissa Goff
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Stuffed Animals for Language Therapy
Did you know that stuffed animals can be used for language therapy? Many of us have stuffed animals lying around the house. Grab your...
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Melissa Goff
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Winter Solstice Themed Books & Lessons
The longest night of the year, also called Winter Solstice, is coming up on December 21st. While I personally look forward to the...
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Melissa Goff
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Speech Therapy for Teens - How SLPs Can Help
When many people think of speech therapy, the first things that come to mind are late talking toddlers and preschoolers working on their...
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Melissa Goff
Dec 11, 20231 min read
What is “Myo” Therapy, and Does Your Child Need It?
Orofacial myofunctional therapy–myo for short–works the muscles of the face and mouth. There is a focus on proper chewing and swallowing,...
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