Nancy Kaufman K-SLP

11/11/2025

Winter is almost here and discussing cold weather gear is a great way to help kids expand their language!

❄️ Label/identify coats, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and boots

❄️ Talk about the attributes of the items: function (they keep you warm/dry), features (buttons, zippers, tassels, sleeves, pom poms), and class (pieces of clothing)

❄️ Ask WH questions, such as “where do you wear these?” and “what color are these?”

Let us know if you have any questions. We’re here to help!

11/10/2025

True or False: Toddlers are too young to start practicing scissor skills

False! You can introduce scissors as early as 18 months to 2 years old. Here are some tips from KCC occupational therapists:

✂ Toddlers can start by ripping paper for crafts to improve bilateral coordination in preparation for cutting.

✂ Plastic scissors are a great way to introduce the opening and closing of scissors while cutting Play Doh or clay.

✂ Doctor kit scissors are also a fun way to start practicing!

✂ With close supervision, kids can begin to snip the edges of paper.

✂ Use small lines or stickers as visual cues for where to cut.

Don’t be afraid to introduce scissor skills early to get your kids on the right path! Let us know if you have any questions. We’re here to help.

11/04/2025

11/03/2025

Opening the DoorsAnita Naftaly Family Circle Conference Presenting Tovah P. Klein. A child development expert, psychology professor and author, Dr. Tovah P. Klein gives parents and teachers the tools to help kids facing learning, social and/or mental health challenges build resilience and flourish i...

10/31/2025

10/28/2025

10/27/2025

Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol KIT 1 OBJECTS are now available, created by Nancy Kaufman and Christina Rochon. The set includes over 80 large, whimsical manipulatives that are aligned with the K-SLP Kit 1 cards.

In this video, speech-language pathologist Lara Elmblad from Kaufman Children’s Center works with the simple bisyllabics in a treatment session.

You can use the objects to practice speech motor syllable sequences/words and expand expressive and receptive language, matching, and generalizing skills. They’re tons of fun for kids to work with and provide a unique sensory experience.

The objects are divided into 6 pouches with lists of items and target words. Everything fits in a colorful tote bag for storage and transport.

K-SLP Kit 1 Objects are sold through Northern Speech Services
Visit kidspeech.com/objects for more information

10/24/2025

Q: Why are tummy time and crawling so important for kids’ development?

A: These activities are crucial in infancy and beyond because they help develop muscles in kids’ necks, backs, cores, shoulders, and hands. Strength in these areas is necessary for fine and gross-motor development and coordination.

Place motivating toys in front of your child for tummy time or out of reach to encourage crawling. They will also be motivated if you get on the floor and crawl around with them!

10/23/2025

Happy Halloween! 👻 Celebrate the spooky season with the new Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol KIT 1 OBJECTS, created by Nancy Kaufman and Christina Rochon. The set includes over 80 large, whimsical manipulatives that are aligned the Kaufman Kit 1 cards.

Use them to practice speech motor syllable sequences/words and expand expressive and receptive language, matching, and generalizing skills. They’re tons of fun for kids to work with and provide a unique sensory experience.

K-SLP Kit 1 Objects are sold through Speech Services
Visit kidspeech.com/objects for more information

10/21/2025

Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol KIT 1 OBJECTS are now available, created by Nancy Kaufman and Christina Rochon. The set includes over 80 large, whimsical manipulatives that are aligned with the K-SLP Kit 1 cards. In this video, Christina works with the simple bisyllabics in a treatment session.

You can use the objects to practice speech motor syllable sequences/words and expand expressive and receptive language, matching, and generalizing skills. They’re tons of fun for kids to work with and provide a unique sensory experience.

The objects are divided into 6 pouches with lists of items and target words. Everything fits in a colorful tote bag for storage and transport.

K-SLP Kit 1 Objects are sold through Northern Speech Services
Visit kidspeech.com/objects for more information