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EARLY CHILDHOOD: SPEECH THERAPY

May 25-29: SPEECH THERAPY ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME!

EARLYCHILDHOOD:SPEECHTHERAPYMay 25-29: SPEECH THERAPY ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO ATHOME!
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WELCOME

This is a resource for you to help you build your child's speech and language skills. Within this newsletter you will find activities that you can easily do at home to develop speech and language skills.


Scroll through to find what may be useful to your child's needs!

CORE WORD OF THE WEEK: GET

Ways to model and teach the word GET!

"get" is a great word for choice making and a great word to practice in directions


1. Create opportunities to model “get” by starting an activity without all the necessary items. Model “get” or else you can’t complete the task! Some examples:


  • Drawing, give them paper, but no crayons! Model “get” crayons
  • Cooking, give them the bowl, but no spoon to stir! Model “get” spoon
  • Putting on shoes, give them shoes, but no socks! Model “get” socks
  • Going in the door/car, with no key! Model “get” key
  • Walking the dog, with no leash! Model “get” leash
  • Cutting, without scissors; Glueing, without glue! Model “get”
  • Try reading the book without your glasses! Model “get” glasses
  • Help bring in the laundry, without the basket! Model “get” basket


2. Talk about things you need to “get” to go somewhere, e.g. going outside? “get” your hat; going shopping? “get” your money; playing soccer? “get” your ball.


3. During active play, give directions on the play equipment, such as: “get in”, “get out”, “get up”, “get down”, “get off”, “get on”


  • You could also do this with a fort or box that you build at home


4. Put things needed for an activity (craft, cooking, science, table-top, drawing, anything!) on a high shelf or in a clear box, that are in sight but out of reach to the students. Model “get” as you reach and get each item to get ready for the activity.


5. Read the book (via link below): THE DUCKLING GETS A COOKIE by Mo Willems. You can model "get" each time you see the duck with the cookie


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhusolnj6qY

"Get" ASL

Sing: Speech Strategy of the Week

When we sing we use a different part of our brain than when we talk.


Putting words to music can build, ease, and improve recall of language.


Music has been shown to have many advantages: improving academics, teaching babies to listen, reduce stuttering are just a few examples.


Example: Just use a sing songy voice to gain your child's attention


Activities and Play Items to promote speech/language skills at home!

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Get Dressed Song

This is the way we get dressed. You can listen to the song and then talk about all of the clothes you need to "get" dressed in the morning


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GDFa-nEzlg

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Build a Fort

Talk about all of the things you need to "get" to build a fort. A great rainy day activity

  • blankets
  • pillows
  • couch cushions
  • snacks

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Laundry

Going with the GET DRESSED SONG, you can talk about the items you "get" out of your laundry basket


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLV0leX0xIw&t=43s&disable_polymer=true

Movement

Try some Animal Yoga! A great way to just get some movement while your indoors.
PT/OT
Great ideas for movement activities for your kids!
SCREEN TIME
How to engage with your child while they use their screens.
SPEECH/ARTICULATION NEWSLETTER
Resources on how to practice your child's speech sounds at home!
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Meredith Semrad

Contact me with any comments, questions, concerns!


If you want to set up a virtual session or a set time to talk please sign up using this calendar sign up and enter your child's name and how you would like to be contacted!


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Email: msemrad@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Phone: (262)970-1586