Lil Bits of Language

11/13/2024

Grab these 5 household items to make these dye and dry leaves before we jump straight into Mariah season 🎶

All you need is:
• coffee filters
• food dye
• water
• marker
• scissors

🍁 In Texas, we don’t get as much of a vibrant color change during the few days of fall weather we get per year. These coffee filter leaves were just the ticket for a quick seasonal decor project that kids of all ages could make.

🛍️ And check out that tree made with reused paper grocery bags!

10/31/2024

Make the fun accessible to all with these quick and easy considerations 🙇‍♂️

1. Costumes are uncomfortable, not mandatory - let’s focus on the fact that families are trying to have a fun time together rather than someone not being dressed up

2. Talking is not the only way to communicate - allow time for processing things that are said and for formulating responses (whether they be verbal or nonverbal)

3. Approaching a stranger’s house is already a pretty involved demand, not to mention when the path is uneven, unfamiliar, and crowded with others - consider stepping out or sitting in the driveway to be more accessible for others; you can also pre-bag treats and even help put the treats into buckets or bags for others

4. The Teal Pumpkin Project was created to make treats more accessible for those that have allergies/sensitivities - even better because non-edible treats are less likely to expire

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10/24/2024

Spooky stories for your little goblins and ghouls 😈🎃

Don’t have these books at home? No problem! Our ▶️ YouTube channel provides free stories read aloud by speech therapists that are available all year long.

📖 Many of these books are widely used when reading with children during this time of year. Some are classics and others are newer releases - all are entertaining for children and provide interactive opportunities while reading with their parents.

📚 Happy reading!

10/23/2024

Spooky stories for your little goblins -

10/17/2024

Fall fun for the family to boost language development for the little ones 🍁

🎃 Get out there for some pumpkins, play, and progress!

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family outings provide an opportunity for kids to describe the world in their own words.

🎪 Pumpkin patches and festivals are plentiful during the fall when the weather starts cooling down and the holidays near. Let the fun family experiences create rich learning moments for speech and language development.

VOCABULARY TARGETS:
• Pumpkin, apple, corn
• Big, small, in, out
• Orange, red, yellow, brown
• Warm, cold, cool
• Pick, ride, bounce, pull

For any of our fellow Texans - the location pictured here is located in Poteet. If you’re near the area, it’s worth a stop. They have a well known annual Strawberry Festival that takes place when they’re in season (typically April) as well.

10/11/2024

Ya know what they say, be the sunflower 🌻

“Don’t you know yet? It is your light that lights the world.”
-Rumi

09/19/2024

08/21/2024

✨New Read-Aloud Alert!✨

Clifford’s First Day at School

Join us on YouTube for storytime! Perfect for little listeners and curious minds! 📚🎥

Link in bio to watch!

07/01/2024

Celebrating milestones is part of our everyday lives as speech therapists that work with kids.

It’s a privilege to be a resource to the thousand families we have connected with so far and we look forward to connecting with so many more to continue our mission —

To educate and equip busy parents with everyday tools to promote their child’s academic and social success.

Help us reach more families by sharing with your friends and family. It not only helps a small business; it also lets us be accessible to more families in need of our help.

06/18/2024

You may be offering some of these foods to your toddler right now and don’t realize they are on this list of foods to avoid or limit until the age of 5 years. Check out the list below.

📥 Download your free guide and 🎥 watch our free mini-course to always have access to this valuable information about choking hazards for children under 5.

⛑️ Let’s make snack time safer for your toddler. 🥣
LIKE, FOLLOW, and comment “SAFETY” for the direct link to the mini-course and downloadable guide.

CHOKING HAZARDS FOR KIDS UNDER 5:

1️⃣ Round, Hard Foods: grapes, candies, raisins, ice, etc

2️⃣ Raw & Firm Fruits/Vegetables: apples, carrots, celery, etc

3️⃣ Sticky/Gummy Foods: peanut butter, marshmallows, etc

4️⃣ Big Pieces of Meat/Cheese: hot dogs, cheese cubes, etc

5️⃣ Dry Particulates: popcorn, rice, nuts, etc

❓If you still have questions about the foods listed, you can find the answers in the free mini course. There we provide information on how to make some of these foods safer for your child if they are unavoidable.

🗣️ And remember, is about sharing our expert advice for manageable hacks to contribute to your child’s academic and social success.

🤓 We also do not stray from any opportunity to use nerd references when we can. Otherwise, how else will you know to let the Wookiee win?