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What Speech Errors Are Age-Appropriate?
It’s true that speech sounds develop at different times, with some of the latest sounds developing at age 6. However, a good rule of...
Melissa Goff
May 19, 20251 min read
Bird Books for Speech Therapy
Birds are a fun topic to study while targeting speech and language goals. Families can learn about different species of birds in the...
Melissa Goff
May 12, 20251 min read


Fox Books for Speech Therapy
Foxes are a fun theme for speech therapy. There are many ways to target speech and language goals while learning about foxes in the wild,...
Melissa Goff
May 5, 20251 min read


How Do I Know if My Child Needs Myo?
Has your child been in speech therapy forever? If so, there is a good chance your child may also benefit from myofunctional therapy, aka...
Melissa Goff
Apr 28, 20251 min read


Oral Habits & Speech Therapy
Did you know that prolonged use of a pacifier, thumb sucking, and other oral habits can have an impact on your child’s speech? Children...
Melissa Goff
Apr 21, 20251 min read


Easter Books for Speech Therapy
Easter is fast approaching! There are many ways to target speech and language goals while celebrating the season. During reading,...
Melissa Goff
Apr 14, 20251 min read


What are Voicing Errors?
Are your children in speech therapy for speech sounds? Have you heard about voicing errors? There are some sounds that are the same in...
Melissa Goff
Apr 7, 20251 min read


St. Patrick's Day Book List
St Patrick’s Day is here! While this holiday has its origins in Irish culture and religion, it has evolved into a secular celebration...
Melissa Goff
Mar 17, 20251 min read


Iditarod Book List + Extension Activities
The Iditarod is a famous dog sledding race that takes place each March in Alaska. In therapy, families can learn about this historic...
Melissa Goff
Mar 10, 20251 min read


Mardi Gras Books & Extension Activities
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is happening this week! Mardi Gras has its historic roots with the start of the Easter season, but today, Mardi...
Melissa Goff
Mar 3, 20251 min read


African American Inventors - Speech Therapy Activities
February is Black History Month, and it’s an important time to honor the contributions of African Americans inventors to our society....
Melissa Goff
Feb 24, 20251 min read


Penguin Speech & Language Activities
Penguins are a fun topic to incorporate into speech-language therapy sessions. Families can talk about where penguins live, their...
Melissa Goff
Feb 17, 20251 min read


Valentine’s Day Speech & Language Crafts
Valentine’s Day is a sweet theme to use to address speech and language goals. Consider making a craft to practice following directions,...
Melissa Goff
Feb 10, 20251 min read


Cumulative Stories for Speech & Language
Cumulative stories refer to a structure in which details and dialogue repeat and build upon each other during the story. Cumulative...
Melissa Goff
Feb 3, 20251 min read


Circular Stories for Speech & Language
Circular stories refer to a structure in which the ending of the story matches the details of the beginning of the story. The repetitive...
Melissa Goff
Jan 27, 20251 min read


If You Give a Moose a Muffin - Extension Activities for Speech & Language
I absolutely love the picture book, “If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” by Laura Numeroff. The story is a circular narrative, meaning that...
Melissa Goff
Jan 20, 20251 min read


Sound-Loaded Paragraph: S, Z, S Blends
Are you looking for sound-loaded paragraphs for reading aloud? Below, I’ve shared some ideas for practicing the /S, Z S Blend/ sounds at...
Melissa Goff
Jan 13, 20251 min read


Ringing in 2025 in Speech Therapy
Happy 2025! I love the feeling of starting fresh in January every year. Goals and resolutions can make a great topic of discussion with...
Melissa Goff
Jan 6, 20251 min read


“The Polar Express” Speech & Language Extension Activities
I consider “The Polar Express” to be a classic Christmas story. The book follows the journey of a little boy aboard a secret train to the...
Melissa Goff
Dec 30, 20241 min read


Best Christmas + Hanukkah Books for Kids
With winter break and winter holidays fast approaching, reading themed books at home is an easy way to stay on track with speech therapy...
Melissa Goff
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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