Foundation Communication - Jill King , Speech-Language Pathologist

Foundation Communication - Jill King , Speech-Language Pathologist Speech therapy services for children with speech disorders such as apraxia of speech, phonological disorders, and articulation disorders.

11/22/2025

Foundation Communication is officially six years old this month 🎉. I feel grateful for every family who has been part of this journey. Supporting your children as they grow their communication skills 🗣️ has been the heart 💚💙 of this practice, and each year brings new moments to appreciate.

These six years are filled with the voices of your incredible kids, the hard work they bring to each session, and the trust you place in me. Your support, your partnership, and your dedication make this work so meaningful. Every milestone your child celebrates is a reminder of why I love doing this. 😍

Thank you for welcoming me into your family’s communication journey and for being part of my community.

Here’s to another year of growth, connection, and progress together. 🙌👏

If you’re adding a few things to your Black Friday cart, non-tech games are one of the easiest ways to support speech at...
11/21/2025

If you’re adding a few things to your Black Friday cart, non-tech games are one of the easiest ways to support speech at home 🎲💛. They help improve language, articulation, and social skills through repetition, structure, and engaging activities without the distractions of technology. These games encourage turn-taking, sentence formation, sound production, vocabulary, and social cues in a fun, low-pressure environment.

Here are a few SLP-approved games that work with a wide range of ages:
• Cariboo 🟡 kids love opening the doors; great for vocabulary, questions, and simple categories
• Shopping List 🛒 easy memory game with familiar foods; perfect for labeling and early turn-taking
• Crazy Chefs 👩‍🍳 picture “lists” and cooking steps; fun way to use action words and simple sequencing
• Mini Market Dash 🛍️ tiny foods and everyday items; great for describing, grouping, and storytelling

By moving beyond the screen, the power of play creates meaningful connections and builds essential communication skills.

Which one would you kiddo love to play?

Speech doesn’t have to pause this week 🦃🙂. If you want something quick for your kiddo to use at home, the Thanksgiving 1...
11/20/2025

Speech doesn’t have to pause this week 🦃🙂. If you want something quick for your kiddo to use at home, the Thanksgiving 100 Articulation Drills sheet is an easy way to get their repetitions in.

Your child says their word and fills in one of the one hundred circles on the page. They can use markers, crayons, daubers, or chips, whatever you have out. It gives them something to do with their hands while they work through their list.

If you want to use it, here’s the link to the sheet in my TPT store, Speak Up with Miss Jill:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-100-Articulation-Drills-10437395
What is your kiddo working on over the Thanksgiving break?

Thanksgiving is packed with real conversation, and that makes it a perfect time for WH-questions with your kiddo 🦃.Famil...
11/19/2025

Thanksgiving is packed with real conversation, and that makes it a perfect time for WH-questions with your kiddo 🦃.

Family stories bring up memories from past holidays. When you use WH-questions during these moments, your child gets the opportunity to be part of the conversation.💬

WH-questions open things up in a way yes-or-no questions never do. They offer longer answers, little stories, and real connection. They help kids listen, think, and share which builds their vocabulary, verbal reasoning and expressive language skills. 🗣️

Want more WH-practice ideas? Check out my graphic below that provides a list of Thanksgiving WH-Questions you can use this Thanksgiving!

Which WH-question will you be asking?

Speech progress isn’t measured in perfection but in effort. Every time your child tries, you’re hearing growth. Encourag...
11/18/2025

Speech progress isn’t measured in perfection but in effort. Every time your child tries, you’re hearing growth. Encouragement builds confidence and confidence turns practice into progress. 💬 🏆

What small win will you celebrate today 🙌?

A color-by-number turkey picture is perfect for building quiet, steady repetition at home 🎨🦃. Your child colors one smal...
11/17/2025

A color-by-number turkey picture is perfect for building quiet, steady repetition at home 🎨🦃. Your child colors one small section at a time and practices their target word before moving on. It’s calming, predictable, and easy to fit into any part of your day. The turkey color-by-numbers page linked in the blog gives you a ready-to-use option if you want something seasonal and skill-focused without extra prep.

Head over to my TPT store, Speak Up with Miss Jill, and grab this activity to do with your kiddo: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thanksgiving-Turkey-Color-by-Numbers-10452502.

How many crafted turkeys 🦃 has your child created so far this month?

Turkey stickers are such an easy way to keep little ones engaged during quick speech moments 🦃✨. Kids love picking a sti...
11/14/2025

Turkey stickers are such an easy way to keep little ones engaged during quick speech moments 🦃✨. Kids love picking a sticker, placing it, and seeing their progress grow across the page. If your child needs a low-pressure way to practice sounds or simple language at home, this tiny tool makes everything feel lighter. You can grab Thanksgiving-themed stickers anywhere, but the set linked in the blog is perfect for building quick reinforcement into your routine.

Does your child get excited about stickers during speech practice?

World Kindness Day reminds us that good communication starts with kind language. The best way for kids to learn kindness...
11/13/2025

World Kindness Day reminds us that good communication starts with kind language.

The best way for kids to learn kindness is to see it at home and practice it regularly! 💙💚 There are so many everyday moments for children to notice kindness in action and to share it themselves; helping a friend, saying thank you, or lending a hand.

What are some of your favorite kindness activities at home 🏠? Comment below!

Hello, fellow speech families! My Thanksgiving blog, Feasting on Words: Thanksgiving-Themed Fun in Speech Therapy has th...
11/12/2025

Hello, fellow speech families! My Thanksgiving blog, Feasting on Words: Thanksgiving-Themed Fun in Speech Therapy has the perfect mix of Thanksgiving 🦃 books, games, table tasks, movement activities, and ideas.

Just as a Thanksgiving feast brings people together, speech therapy can unite individuals with the tools they need to connect, express themselves, and engage fully in the world around them.

Head over to my blog at https://www.foundationcommunication.org/post/feasting-on-words-thanksgiving-themed-fun-in-speech-therapy.

Today, we're giving a special salute to our Veterans! ‍🇺🇸 Thank you for your time, bravery, and sacrifice for this count...
11/11/2025

Today, we're giving a special salute to our Veterans! ‍🇺🇸 Thank you for your time, bravery, and sacrifice for this country. We are forever grateful for what you've done to maintain our freedom. Happy Veterans Day.

Veterans Day is a great opportunity to discuss gratitude, service, and community with our kiddos while also working on language goals. It's a chance to give our hard workers extra exposure to the concepts and vocabulary surrounding this important holiday. Let’s help our kids learn real-world words like brave, serve, and protect. Talk about what they mean, then build short sentences: “Veterans are brave.” “They protect our country.” Real context gives language purpose and understanding.

Who is your child thanking for their service today?

11/10/2025

Progress in speech isn’t about flawless words -- it’s about courage to keep trying. When your child speaks with effort and courage, celebrate that moment. It’s a reminder that growth is built in small, steady steps.

What progress moment made you smile over the weekend?

Laughter is language too 😄. Using jokes in speech therapy is a highly effective way to make sessions fun, engaging, and ...
11/07/2025

Laughter is language too 😄. Using jokes in speech therapy is a highly effective way to make sessions fun, engaging, and memorable for clients of all ages. Jokes can teach timing, expression, and listening for punchlines; all big parts of social language.

Benefits of using jokes:
• Reduced anxiety and increased motivation
• Enhanced memory and retention
• Improved social skills
• Built-in repetition

Using humor can target a wide range of speech and language goals, from articulation to social communication.

What’s your child’s favorite silly joke right now?

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