Speech therapy is never done sitting still at Speech4Kids! Children need it to be interactive, interesting and appealing to them, which is why our therapy...
Read morePlaydough is an entertaining activity for children and a valuable tool for developing their speech and language. Playdough is very accessible and can be used in many ways, such as with cutters to make shapes, or to create stories.
If your child loves playdough or you’re looking for new ways to help their speech and language development, here are some ideas.
Read moreIf your child started primary school in September, you’ll know that the transition from playgroups, nursery, or being at home with you has been a...
Read moreIf you’re looking for some fantastic and fun toys this Christmas, why not think about some that will double up to help with a child’s development...
Read moreStarting school is a big leap for many children. Although much of their day will still focus on play, school will start to be a little more structured....
Read moreSpeech and language difficulties are often much more complex than simply struggling with the physical act of speaking. A child’s communication can be impacted by a number of factors which affect their ability to understand and express themselves appropriately.
Read moreIt can be frightening for any parent thinking about their child starting school, but if your child also has difficulties with their speech, language and...
Read moreSpeech and language develops at different rates for different children – how do you know if your child isn’t typical of their age group? We...
Read moreToys are a wonderful way to help children progress with their speech and language. But that doesn’t mean you need to head out on a shopping trip...
Read moreIf your child is starting school in September, you might be thinking about what they need to be able to do when they arrive. Write their name? Know...
Read moreHere’s a list of the games I have in my speech and language therapy box which are always a hit in my sessions! Pop Up Pirate The Monkey Game Fishing HedBanz...
Read moreIf you’re worried about your child’s speech and language development, it can be difficult to know where to look for advice. So I thought I...
Read moreDo you work with children with speed sound difficulties? Does your child struggle with their speech sounds? ‘Say it like a Snake’ by...
Read moreEaster’s just around the corner! Here’s some Easter themed activities to try out in school or at home over the holidays. Good for speech...
Read moreFirstly, as this is our first post of 2017, I feel I must say Happy New Year! I have been scrolling through the latest online resources and have come...
Read moreI have been thinking up some Christmas themed games for speech therapy this week! So far we have had so much fun! Here’s a few… Stocking...
Read moreIt’s that time of year again!! If you are searching for some ideas for Christmas themed activities to try out in your speech and language sessions,...
Read more…for infants, not adults. *sigh* A new study has found that frequent daytime naps for infants are positively associated with language development. It...
Read moreI came across some recent research this week from the charity Save the Children. It reports that speech and language is the single biggest issue affecting...
Read moreHow often is the TV on in your house? A recent study looked at the impact of high and low level background noise on toddlers’ ability to learn...
Read moreI was reading my ‘Mother and Baby’ magazine the other day (11 month old at home!) and I came across a lovely article entitled ‘8 words...
Read moreNew research has found that the language skills of children at age 5 are a strong indicator of how they will be doing at the end of primary school. “Gareth...
Read moreHere’s some simple activity ideas for working on speech sounds, using items you find around the classroom. You can use these activities to work...
Read moreIf you have concerns about the speech and/or language skills of an EAL child in your class, it is useful to gather some background information before you...
Read moreDo any of you use Pinterest? It’s such a great way of finding ideas for therapy! I’ve been searching for some ideas for Easter themed...
Read moreI don’t know if any of you have read the book “Quiet’ by Susan Cain, but if you haven’t, I recommend you get yourself a copy! The...
Read moreA speech and language therapy friend of mine shared an interesting TED Talk with me, all about the power of our body language! Here it is. Scary...
Read moreHow do you use your class Visual Timetable? A visual timetable is something that you will find in most primary classrooms, and is a useful aid for all...
Read moreWho does a Speech & Language Therapist work with? A Speech and Language Therapist works with a wide range of children with a variety of speech,...
Read moreBored with the same old games in your speech & language sessions? Here are some Christmas themed speech and language activities you could try with...
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