Speak To Me Kids

04/28/2026

Over the weekend we had the opportunity to shower Mary with love! 💕 💕👰‍♀️2 🐝💕💕

Mary is truly the person who holds this office together and we are so very happy for her! We wish her all the best!

04/24/2026

The weather forecast calls for lots of rain this weekend! 🌧️ ☔️

At Speak To Me Kids we know that rainy days = great opportunities for language play!

Try these simple activities to boost speech and language skills at home:

📕 Read a book – Ask who, what, and where questions

🎲 Play a board game – Practice turn-taking and using complete sentences

🍴 Cook together – Follow directions and sequence steps (first, next, last)

🖍️ Do a craft – Encourage requesting and describing (“I want the red crayon.”)

You don’t need fancy materials — just conversation and connection!

04/23/2026

Nice Weather = More Opportunities to Talk!

Outdoor play is full of language opportunities:

🛝 Practice turn-taking at the playground
🚲 Work on action words → climb, jump, ride, slide
👂 Follow directions during games
💬 Encourage problem-solving → “What should we do next?”

The best therapy moments often happen outside the therapy room!

04/20/2026

Here’s our story of the week: 📖

Today, we are reading the colorful springtime classic, Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert!

Here’s why we love it for helping with speech and language:

📕 Builds vocabulary with colors, flowers, and gardening words

📗Encourages sequencing → what happens first, next, and last in planting

📘Supports descriptive language → “The tulips are red and tall.”

📙Promotes answering “what” and “where” questions

Try these activities at home:

🌷Plant a small flower or vegetable garden together and describe each step

💐Sort flowers or objects by color and talk about them

🖍️ Use crayons or paper cutouts to retell the planting sequence

Reading together is a fun way to watch language—and a garden—bloom!

Remember to take time to talk today!

04/07/2026

Spring break is the perfect time to support your child’s speech and language skills in fun, natural ways — no flashcards required! Here are a few easy ideas to try this week:

🌷 Nature Walk & Talk
Go on a walk and describe what you see. Work on categories (flowers, bugs, birds), describing words, and wh-questions like “Where is the bird going?”

🧺 Picnic Planning
Have your child help make a list, sequence steps (first, next, last), and request items using complete sentences.

📚 Library Visit
Choose books about spring! Pause while reading to ask prediction questions or encourage your child to retell the story in their own words.

🎲 Family Game Night
Practice turn-taking, following directions, and using complete sentences during board games.

🛒 Grocery Store Helper
Work on categories, labeling, and problem-solving: “What do we need to make tacos?”

Remember — the best language learning happens during everyday moments. Talk, model, expand, and most importantly… have fun!

04/04/2026

Preparing for Easter

Dying and decorating eggs isn’t just fun — it’s full of speech and language opportunities!

Try targeting:

Colors → “Make it blue.” “I want the purple one.”

Sequencing → First dip, next wait, then dry.

Wh-questions → “What color will you choose?” “Why did it turn green?”

Concepts → In, out, under, on top.

Expanding sentences → “Egg blue” → “The egg is dark blue!”

Simple traditions can build BIG language skills!

STMK wishes all those celebrating a Happy Easter 🐣

04/01/2026

Happy Passover from all of us at Speak To Me Kids!

Wishing your family a holiday filled with meaningful traditions, connection, and lots of conversation. We love celebrating the power of storytelling and communication — especially during special moments like these.

Chag Sameach!

03/30/2026

Springtime scavenger hunt🍃🌼🌷🌿

Head outside and turn your walk into a language-building adventure!

Can your child find:

A flower 🌺, a bird 🐦‍⬛a bug 🐜, a big tree🌳, a cloud☁️ etc.

Boost speech & language by:

🌸Asking wh-questions (“Where did you find the bug?”)

🌸Describing (“Is the flower big or small?”)

🌸Expanding sentences (“I see a bird” → “I see a brown bird in the tree!”)

🌸Practicing location words (under, on, next to)

Learning + fresh air = the perfect spring combo

03/25/2026

When helping our children learn to speak modeling matters and so do the words we use! Here’s a helpful tip:

Instead of: “Say it.”

Try:

“Tell me what you need.”

“You can say, ‘I want ___.’”

(Model it first!) “I want the ball.”

Why:

“Say it” can put pressure on a child and lead to silence or frustration.

When you model the exact words and then pause, you’re teaching them how to say it — not just expecting them to perform.

Less pressure. More support. More communication.

Model → Pause → Let them try.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Speak To Me Kids!

Today we’re feeling extra lucky to work with so many amazing children and families. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child’s communication journey!

Wishing you a day filled with smiles, laughter, and a little bit of magic!

03/16/2026

03/13/2026

☕️ Friday Fuel!

Speech therapists run on two things: coffee and communication goals! 😄

Whether it’s practicing new sounds, building sentences, or celebrating tiny wins, a little caffeine helps keep the energy going in our therapy room!!

Let’s go into the weekend ensuring we target those carryover goals and keep practicing with your kids!