10/22/2025
We played Zingo in speech today, and I was reminded why I love it so much ↓
Games are such a great way to keep learning fun and get kids talking without pressure.
Here are 5 ways I use Zingo to build early language skills ⤵️
1️⃣ Listening skills → Kids practice paying attention and matching what they hear to what they see.
2️⃣ New words → Each tile is a chance to name things, describe them, and talk about what they do.
3️⃣ Turn taking → Saying “my turn!” and “your turn!” helps build social language and waiting.
4️⃣ Short sentences → We model simple phrases like “I got it!” or “No dog!”
5️⃣ Speech sounds → Repeating familiar words gives lots of practice in a fun, natural way.
Play is powerful. When it feels like fun, kids are more likely to join in, try new words, and stay engaged. 💬