Blooming Speech Therapy

11/06/2025

Unsure where to start? 🌱

Maybe you’re curious about your child’s skills in receptive language, expressive language, articulation, phonology, voice, fluency, or social communication. A screening is the perfect first step!

Screenings are affordable, quick, and provide valuable information about whether further evaluation is needed.

🌸✨ Blooming Speech Therapy offers Speech + Language Screenings! ✨🌸

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s communication is developing as expected, a screening can give you clarity and peace of mind. 💬🌟

Screenings can help identify:
✅ Difficulty with clearly producing certain speech sounds
✅ Challenges in following directions
✅ Limited vocabulary or sentence use
✅ Concerns with social communication

📅 Message us today to schedule your child's screening!

11/05/2025

📣help spread the word! 📣

Thank you to Diner 54 for caring about our community! 🧡

11/03/2025

Popular Vote winners! 🏆

Huge thanks to everyone who voted, to the organizers for a great event, and to every kiddo who scooped noodles at our sensory bin. You made our night! 💛

11/02/2025

From cardboard chaos to cheesy perfection 🧀😅

Built a banner stand ✅
Made a fork + spoon out of cardboard ✅
Spray-painted dead mums into mac & cheese ✅
Stickered 2,000 giveaways ✅
Made costumes by hand ✅
Mac & cheese sensory bin ✅

Safe to say I poured my whole heart (+ a lot of cheese) into this one. 🧀✨

🧡💛 I can’t wait for next year!

11/01/2025

✨ One week closer to Bloom & Learn! ✨

We can’t wait to see families on Saturday, November 22 at 10:00am at the Adair County Public Library. 🌼

Expect a morning full of:
🖍️ Creative crafts
👂 Speech & language activities
🤲 Sensory play
📖 Storytime fun

It’s free, family-friendly, and designed to spark learning through play. Come make memories with us! 🍁🍂

11/01/2025

I love seeing our community come together to make the holidays special for every child. 💛

If you or someone you know could benefit from the Adopt-A-Child program, registration is open through December 16 at CAPNEMO in Kirksville.

You can also donate or “adopt” a child to make their Christmas a little brighter. 🎄

Let’s stand together this Christmas season; times are hard for everyone, but a little kindness can go a long way. Spread some joy if you’re able. ❤️💚

Adopt-A-Child is a program that helps give Christmas gifts to more than 400 children in Adair County who might not get one otherwise. Children from newborn to age 16 can take part in the program.

Families can sign up at Community Action Partnership of Northeast Missouri (CAPNEMO), located at 215 S. Elson St. in Kirksville.

Registration is open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by calling 660-665-9855 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The last day to register is December 16.

Only a child’s legal guardian can apply. Please bring proof of guardianship, proof of SNAP benefits, and a list of the names and ages of children in your household. You can get this information from the Adair County Family Services Office.

Community members can “adopt” a child by contacting the Kirksville Fire Department or local radio stations KTUF/KIRX/KRXL to provide gifts.
Donations of toys, candy, wrapping paper, or money are also welcome.

Adopt-A-Child is sponsored by the Kirksville Firefighters Local 2952, 93.7 FM KTUF/KIRX/KRXL, and CAPNEMO.
For more information, contact Teresa at the Kirksville Fire Department at 660-665-3734.

11/01/2025

🧀 Holy macaroni!! What a night!

Our Trunk or Treat was packed with smiles, laughter, and plenty of cheesy fun. From our macaroni sensory bin to the bubbles and slime giveaways, every moment reminded me why I love doing what I do. 💛

We even heard a few “this is the best display ever!” comments 🍝 talk about the “grate-est” compliment!

And nothing melts my heart quite like hearing little voices yell, “It’s Miss Katy!!” 🧡💛 truly the best part of being part of this community. 💛

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by and showed their support for Blooming Speech Therapy. You made the night one to remember. 👻

-Miss Katy 💓

10/31/2025

🕷️🎃 Trick-or-Sort: Halloween Groups 👻✨

Halloween fun isn’t just about costumes and candy. It’s also a perfect time to practice sorting, classifying, and organizing. These activities build critical thinking skills, language, and early math concepts while keeping kids engaged in the holiday excitement.

Encourage your child to explain their choices as they play. For example, “I put this one here because it’s scary!” Talking through the process = double the fun! 🌟

10/30/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Activities Bingo! 🕷️🦇

Make Halloween night extra fun with this interactive bingo game!

Kids mark off a square as they see, say, or do it, including silly costumes to spooky sounds. This is a playful way to sneak in language practice while enjoying the boo-tiful night✨👻

✨ I’ve also attached a black and white version for easy printing. Perfect for parties, centers, or on-the-go!

10/29/2025

✨👻 Trick-or-Ask: Halloween Questions 🎃🕷️

Halloween night is full of curious moments: the doorbell ringing, candy bags filling up, costumes everywhere! Use those natural opportunities to spark conversation with your child. Asking “who, what, when, and where” turns spooky fun into language practice. 🌟

💡 If your child doesn’t respond, no worries. you can model the answer for them! (Ex: “Who’s at the door? It’s a skeleton!”)

10/28/2025

✨🎃 Trick-or-Talk: Halloween Words 👻✨

Halloween brings so many chances for conversation! Point things out, ask questions, and have fun describing what you see together. Every little moment is a chance to grow language skills. 🌟

10/27/2025

Who else is counting down the days?!? 🙋‍♀️

Come see us at Kirksville’s Halloween Town this Friday! 👻🎃🕷️🕸️

🎃Halloween Town is Back🎃

‼️Due to the possibility of a Home Kirksville Tiger Football Game, Halloween Town has changed locations‼️

Join Kirksville Parks and Recreation, , Main Street Kirksville, and all of our community partners for the 7th Annual Halloween Town for a hauntingly great time!

Halloween Town is a trick-or-treating experience with all of the fun at one location. Visit all the booths for goodies and games on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Downtown Kirksville!

Booths and tables will be set up surrounding the Adair County Courthouse. Make your way around the Square, visiting every stop along the way!

Interested in having a booth for your business at this amazing community event? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/s7co5kiNjHxshGTT8.

Additional questions may be directed to halloweentown660@gmail.com.e