02/02/2026
📚 Back to School! ✏️
We hope everyone had a fantastic first day back at school!
Whether it was catching up with old friends or starting school for the very first time and making new ones, it’s a big and exciting milestone 💛
A few key tips from out Speechies for those starting school or for those returning to school:
🗣️ Talk about the day – Ask open-ended questions like “What was the best part of your day?” to encourage storytelling and language skills.
📖 Read together daily – Even 10 minutes a day helps build vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence.
👂 Practice listening skills – Take turns speaking, follow simple instructions, and play listening games at home.
😊 Support social communication – Role-play greeting friends, asking for help, or joining in play.
⏰ Keep routines predictable – Consistent morning and after-school routines support attention and communication.
💬 Celebrate effort, not perfection – Encourage trying, talking, and asking questions—even if it’s not “right” yet.
Here’s to a year of learning, growing, and finding our voices 🌟
