Koze Speech Therapy

11/18/2025

10/24/2025

This week in speech therapy, we read one of our favorite “big and little” books, and it was a hit! 📚✨

Opposite books are such an easy (and fun!) way to build your child’s vocabulary. When we talk about things like big elephant and little mouse or big lake and little puddle we’re helping kids learn to combine words, and that’s a big step toward longer sentences! 💬

They also help little ones learn about concepts like size, shape, and quantity, all through play and pictures.

If you want a list of our favorite opposite books we use in speech therapy to build toddler language, check out our favorites (linked in the bio) or let us know in the comments and we’ll send you the link!

And if you want extra tips to help your child say more words, you’ll love the free Early Language Starter Kit in our bio. 💛

10/22/2025

We played Zingo in speech today, and I was reminded why I love it so much ↓

Games are such a great way to keep learning fun and get kids talking without pressure.

Here are 5 ways I use Zingo to build early language skills ⤵️

1️⃣ Listening skills → Kids practice paying attention and matching what they hear to what they see.

2️⃣ New words → Each tile is a chance to name things, describe them, and talk about what they do.

3️⃣ Turn taking → Saying “my turn!” and “your turn!” helps build social language and waiting.

4️⃣ Short sentences → We model simple phrases like “I got it!” or “No dog!”

5️⃣ Speech sounds → Repeating familiar words gives lots of practice in a fun, natural way.

Play is powerful. When it feels like fun, kids are more likely to join in, try new words, and stay engaged. 💬

09/18/2025

I’ll never forget the first time I tried parent coaching, I froze 😖 I felt awkward and unsure.

Now it’s the strongest part of my work, and tonight I’m teaching you how to make it yours, too.

🗓 Tonight, September 18 at 7:30 PM EST

In this live webinar, I’ll walk you step-by-step through getting started with caregiver coaching, and you’ll leave with practical bonuses you can use right away.

Ready to feel confident with families? Comment COACHING and I’ll DM you the link to grab your spot. Seats are limited for tonight!

08/17/2025

I’m so excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Child-Led SLP Summit, which kicks off tonight at 7 PM ET! ☺️

My session is all about caregiver coaching, and how simple, everyday interactions can make a big impact on your child’s communication and confidence. 💬💛

And I’m just one of over 30 incredible speakers who will be diving into child-led, person-centered, and neuroaffirming ways to support kids and their families. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or professional, there’s something here for you.

🎟 The best part is that it’s totally free to attend live!

Want me to send you the link directly so you don’t miss it?

👇 Drop CHILD LED in the comments, and I’ll send it straight to your DMs.

Can’t wait to see you there!

07/25/2025

If you haven’t tried podcasts with your little one yet, you’re missing out on one of the easiest screen-free swaps out there.

They’re perfect for the car, quiet time, or those in-between moments when you just need something calm, easy, and engaging.

Some of my all-time favorites for kids are:

🎧 Circle Round
🎧 Wow in the World
🎧 Disney Magic of Storytelling
🎧 Garden Keeper Gus
🎧 The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian

These are the ones I keep coming back to and recommend over and over again.

If you’d like the full list of 50+ podcast picks by age and interest, I’ve rounded them up in one place. Just let me know in the comments and I’ll send it your way!

07/15/2025

Using songs with familiar tunes is such an easy and fun way to help your child learn new words! Plus, it makes routines like brushing teeth go a lot smoother!

Kids love repetition and rhythm, and songs help them know what to expect (and maybe even look forward to it!).

This is something you can do, even if singing isn’t your thing 🥰

Save this post so you have the words handy, and follow for more simple ways to support your child’s communication every day!

07/11/2025

07/01/2025

If you’re being left out of Early Intervention sessions, it’s okay to ask questions.

If you want to learn more about the EI process, what to expect, and how to get started, I wrote a blog post all about EI on my Substack.

You can find the link in my Link in Bio 💛

07/01/2025

If you’re being left out of Early Intervention sessions, it’s okay to ask questions.

If you want to learn more about the EI process, what to expect, and how to get started, I wrote a blog post all about EI on my Substack. You can find the link in my Link in Bio!

06/20/2025