Chatterbox Speech Language Therapy

22/01/2023

There are many skills children need before they can learn to read and write.

Sound awareness or “phonological awareness” is the understanding that words can be broken down into syllables and individual sounds.

Research shows that children who develop these early literacy skills are more likely to have better success at school.

👉Syllables – you can clap, tap, stomp or bang out syllables in everyday words.
Being able to tap out syllables is a huge skill for literacy. It also can help children store and retrieve new vocabulary.

👉Rhyme discrimination and rhyme production are important phonological awareness skills. Rhyming books are a great tool to promote sound awareness.
You can point out the words that rhyme by saying
“Listen, ‘room’ and ‘broom’, those two words rhyme. They sound the same at the middle and end - room and broom!”
Next encourage your child to find another rhyming word or come up with one of their own!

👉Highlighting sounds in words: It is really important children learn the SOUND a letter makes rather than just the letter name. Knowing what sound a letter makes is key to being able to sound out words and decode. You can highlight sounds in everyday words – people’s names are a great place to start.

18/01/2023

Is your 2 year old difficult to understand? That is normal! However, by about age 4, anyone should be able to understand what your child is saying 100% of the time.

Are you worried about your child’s speech? Get in touch for a chat.

16/01/2023

Did you know that there are many skills children need before they can learn to read and write.

Research shows that children who develop these early literacy skills are more likely to have better success at school.
This week we will be unpacking some of the early literacy skills your child needs to be ready to read. Follow us to learn more!

16/01/2023

These skills are essential to learning to read and write.
Sound awareness or “phonological awareness” is the understanding that words can be broken down into syllables and individual sounds.

Rhyme discrimination and rhyme production are early sound awareness skills. Rhyming books are a great tool to promote sound awareness.

You can point out the words that rhyme by saying

“Listen, ‘room’ and ‘broom’, those two words rhyme. They sound the same at the middle and end - room and broom!”

Next encourage your child to find another rhyming word or come up with one of their own!

15/01/2023

Have you been wondering about your child's development? Get in touch today!

03/11/2022

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22/09/2022

We love incorporating sensory play into our sessions.

Sensory activities help the brain focus, self-regulate, reduce distractions, and build neural connections to learn and retain information. Plus, sensory play is fun, keeping children engaged and motivated.

18/09/2022

Lego and blocks are a staple in the Chatterbox tool kit. Great for encouraging language, problem solving and practicing speech sounds.

23/07/2022

19/09/2021

Get in touch for some ideas on how to support your child's speech and language development!

16/09/2021

😲 One study has found that for each additional hour of screen time that 8 to 16 month old infants watched a day, they said an average of six to eight fewer words! Now don’t beat yourself up if you use screen time to help you through a busy day or to give yourself a well-deserved break. It just helps to be mindful that the hours can creep up.

15/09/2021

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