Karrie Boudreau Speech-Language Services

10/11/2025

🎃 Spooktacular Speech Goals for Halloween! 👻
Hey Families! Ready to carve out some fun speech and language practice while enjoying all the Halloween goodness? 🍬 This time of year is a treat for hitting those targets!

Here are some fun and friendly goals to focus on while you're decorating, trick-or-treating, or just enjoying the spooky season:

🗣️ Language Targets
Concepts: Focus on spatial concepts ("The ghost is on the pumpkin," "The candy is under the table") and descriptive words (e.g., "The cat is black and fuzzy," "That spider web is sticky").

Verb Variety: Use action words related to Halloween! Try: "Carve the pumpkin," "Wear a costume," "Knock on the door," "Walk fast!"

Following Directions: Practice 2-step and 3-step directions while prepping to go out: "First, put on your coat, then grab your bucket." or "Go to the hallway, find the box, and bring me the witch hat."

Story Retell: After watching a kid-friendly spooky show movie or reading a Halloween book, have your little one retell the story using the characters, setting, and main events.

💬 Articulation & Phonology Targets
Target Sounds: Sneak in words with your child's target sounds!

/s/ blends: spooky, scary, costume, broomstick, slime, stop

/r/: ready, car, treat, rat, really, scare, fear

/l/: lantern, look, listen, loud, lamp, light

Practice in Context: Every time your child asks for a piece of candy, remind them to use their clear /k/ sound! 🍫

🤝 SocialTargets
Greetings: Practice saying "Trick or Treat!" and "Thank you!" in a loud, clear voice.

Asking Questions: Encourage your child to ask neighbors or friends about their costumes ("What are you?") or decorations ("Did you make that?").

Don't forget to keep it fun! The goal is happy communication, not perfect communication. Happy practicing, Families! 🧡🖤

09/13/2025

Hey parents!

Are you ready to fall into some fun speech and language activities with your child? 🍁 As the leaves change and the air gets crisp, it's the perfect time to explore new vocabulary and practice those speech sounds!

Here are a few easy, autumn-themed ideas you can try today:

Leafy L-Words: Go on a scavenger hunt and talk about the "little," "long," or "lovely" leaves. Pick them up and say, "Look at the yellow leaf falling down!" This is a great way to work on the L sound.

Pumpkin Patch Talk: Head to a local farm or even thr grocery store and describe what you see. Use words like round, big, small, and heavy. Talk about the colors, too: red, green, and orange apples, or big orange pumpkin!

"Falling" Fun: Watch the leaves fall from the trees. Encourage your child to say "fall" or "falling" with you as they come down. You can also pretend to fall like a leaf, using playful movements and sounds!

These simple activities can make a big difference in supporting your child's speech and language skills. Enjoy the season and have fun with it!

Ready to take the next step? My fall schedule is filling up fast! If you have questions about your child's speech and language development or want to book an appointment, please reach out today.

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08/22/2025

🍂🍁 Don't let your child's progress take a fall! 🍁🍂

It's time to start thinking about speech-language sessions for the new school year. Fall schedules fill up fast, so you are encouraged to book your preferred time slots now to ensure your child gets the support they need.

Reach out today to secure your spot and set your child up for a successful year of communication!