N8 Speech Pathology

22/04/2026

Wacky Word of the Month!

This month the wacky word is:

“Petrichor” ……. the distinctive, earthy, usually pleasant smell that is comes with rainfall following a warm, dry period.

Can you do the challenge and use this over the next few days?

15/04/2026

A school holiday activity ….. using 6 lines of tape! Not one idea, but 5!
Have fun!

5 activities to do with the same 6 lines of tape.

08/04/2026

A school holiday activity idea …. Scavenger Hunt!

Scavenger hunts enhance cognitive skills, problem-solving, decision-making, physical activity, and sensory development.

You can make your own list or use the one below.

01/04/2026

April Fools Day Humour ....

25/03/2026

Knowing the things to say to kids can be challenging. Each month this year a one-liner, to have in your tool-box, will be shared that helps you connect with your kids as they grow and mature. These lines can be powerful and make them feel safe in a world that at times can feel anything but.

This month the line is……. “Let’s start over”.

These three words tell kids they are worthy of a fresh start, teaches value of forgiveness and shows a way to move past disagreements.

18/03/2026

What is Swallowing Awareness Day?
Itis an opportunity to bring attention to people with swallowing needs and connect them with speech pathologists, the professionals who can help.

Like breathing, swallowing is essential to everyday life. People swallow between 500–700 times a day, around three times an hour during sleep, once per minute while awake and even more during meals.
Over one million Australians have a swallowing difficulty (also known as dysphagia).

Dysphagia can occur at any stage of life.
Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) is any problem with sucking, swallowing, drinking, chewing, eating, controlling saliva, taking medication, or protecting the lungs from food and drink 'going the wrong way'.

Who can help with these …. A Speech Pathologist can!

11/03/2026

Here is a joke to see if your children understand.
Being able to understand jokes helps memory, language, problem-solving skills as well as flexibility in thinking.

04/03/2026

Wacky Word of the Month!

This month the wacky word is:

“Anthracite” ……. a hard natural coal of high shine differing from common coal as contains little volatile matter and burns very cleanly

Can you do the challenge and use this over the next few days?

25/02/2026

Boost problem-solving and learning with block floor puzzles—

This may not be your typical puzzle that you think of for young kids. Make a block floor puzzle with a simple shape and fill it in!

18/02/2026

Knowing the things to say to kids can be challenging. Each month this year a one-liner, to have in your tool-box, will be shared that helps you connect with your kids as they grow and mature. These lines can be powerful and make them feel safe in a world that at times can feel anything but.

This month the line is……. “I love being your….. (Dad, Mum, Aunt, etc)”

Kids can often compare themselves to other kids. Letting them know this helps build their self-esteem and reinforces their sense of belonging.

11/02/2026

Following the child’s lead means letting the child start the conversation and responding with genuine interest in what they say and do. This helps create more meaningful back-and-forth interactions, which are key to building strong language skills.

04/02/2026

Wacky Word of the Month!

This month the wacky word is:

“Uhtceare” ……. Is an Old English word for the anxiety experienced just before dawn, when you wake up worrying about the day ahead and can't get back to sleep.

Can you do the challenge and use this over the next few days?