28/04/2026
Spotted: Speechie in the wild having a very important conversation… with puppets 👀🐻
Puppets are more than just soft, cuddly friends that bring smiles. In our clinic, they’re one of our favourite tools we use every week to build early language skills, grow vocabulary, and yes… sometimes help “taste test” all the pretend food during sessions too 😄
Puppet Activity: “Let’s Learn New Words”
Puppets are a fun, low-pressure way to build early vocabulary 💛
Use a puppet and a few toys or picture cards (cup, ball, car, spoon, dog). The puppet picks up an item and talks with the child.
Focus on:
Naming objects
Action words (eat, drink, jump)
Simple descriptions (big, small)
2-word phrases (e.g. “big ball”, “drink cup”)
Keep it playful and repetitive. Let the puppet “learn” from the child and model lots of language along the way.
Learning through play is powerful ✨