Say and Play Family

Speech Therapy, Language & Oral Motor Therapy, and Kindergarten Prep For Children in Manhattan

  • Home
  • About Stephanie
  • Speech Programs
  • Oral Motor Therapy
  • Kindergarten Prep
  • In The News
  • Kids’ Books
  • FAQs
  • Blog
  • Contact

Expanding Language Skills

January 29, 2014 pixeljuice

My daughter says "yes" and "no" a lot.  How can I help her expand her answers? Ask good questions!  Your child may not have the vocabulary to tell you what she wants for lunch, but giving her the opportunity to try will help her expand her language skills. … [Read more...]

Language, Language Delay language, Manhattan, speech, speech therapy

A Picture is Worth 1000 Words: Using Photo Books to Increase Vocabulary, Grammar and Narrative Skills

July 20, 2011 pixeljuice

By Becca Jarzynski, M.S. CCC-SLP Making photo books with your kids is a fabulous way to help increase their language skills. It matters not if you are a mom simply looking for creative ways to provide your toddler with a language-rich environment or a dad looking for ways to … [Read more...]

Kid Books, Language, Language Delay, Pre-Reading language, reading, speech, speech therapy

Eliminating Tongue Thrust

July 1, 2011 pixeljuice

In conversation during therapy, six year old Nikki could accurately say S and Z words like "Stephanie", "sorry" and "pretzels".  The second her mom joined us to wrap up our session and discuss homework, Nikki immediately lost correct tongue placement, exhibiting a tongue … [Read more...]

Articulation, Lisp, Tongue Thrust speech, speech therapy

Funny Pictures Help Develop Language Skills

June 25, 2011 pixeljuice

Children find describing What's Wrong pictures to be a fun carryover activity for articulation, grammar and vocabulary.  An instant smile appears when a child is shown a picture of the Statue of Liberty holding an ice cream sundae! This speech and language task also allows … [Read more...]

Articulation, Language, Speech Therapy articulation, language, speech, vocabulary

Language Skills through Books with a Group of Children

June 23, 2011 pixeljuice

Parents often read to their two year old and four year old simultaneously. Early childhood teachers read to their students every school day. When reading to a group of children, it is vital that you are familiar with the text. You may wish to take a moment to think about … [Read more...]

Articulation, Kid Books, Language language, reading

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 11
  • Next Page »

Subscribe to This Blog:

Recent Posts

  • Tips for NYC Private School Admissions Results
  • Kindergarten Interview Math
  • FLI Assessment 2022-2023
  • Strong Writing Fingers
  • Making Connections While Reading

Categories

  • Articulation
  • Bilingual
  • ERB
  • Fine Motor
  • Gifted and Talented
  • Hearing
  • Kid Books
  • Kindergarten Prep
  • Language
  • Language Delay
  • Lisp
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Oral Motor Therapy
  • Pre-Reading
  • Reading
  • Speech Therapy
  • Tongue Thrust
© Copyright 2023. All Rights Reserved
Speech Therapy, Language & Oral Motor Therapy, and Kindergarten Prep
email: sayandplay@yahoo.com
phone: 646-295-4473