02/26/2026
How to play with puzzles (the SLP way) 🧩✨
Here’s how to turn a simple puzzle into a speech session at home:
1️⃣ Give choices�“Horse or cow?”�Choices increase participation and reduce pressure.
2️⃣ Sound imitation�“Baaa!” “Moo!” “Neigh!”�Early sounds build the foundation for words.
3️⃣ Use cloze phrases�“The horse says…”�Pause. Wait. Let them fill it in.
4️⃣ Create opportunities to request�Hold a piece and wait.�They’ll learn that communication gets results.
5️⃣ Point + label�Model: “Horse!” “Big cow!” “Red barn!”�
Repetition builds vocabulary.
You don’t need flashcards.�You don’t need special toys.�You just need intention. 💛
