Blog - The Speech Meadow

Setting Boundaries for Children

March 1, 2020

The topic of setting boundaries can be a difficult subject for parents and educators, particularly if the child/children in discussion have a speech and language

Using Plus Plus Blocks in Speech Therapy

February 9, 2020

Plus Plus blocks are a massive hit in the therapy room, especially for those children who like to build. I have the smaller blocks, and

Setting Up the Environment for Play

December 14, 2019

In previous blog posts, I have talked about how to use play to help improve language skills (go here for more information). This time I

Adding Literacy Activities to Speech Therapy

December 10, 2019

As you know, being able to read is a crucial skill in today’s world. Children with speech sound delays/disorders are at a higher risk of

Five more tips to encourage language through play

5 More Tips to Develop Language Through Play

November 17, 2019

Play is such a powerful tool to help develop a variety of skills, which is why many professionals recommend parents play with their children. It

Five Tips For Using Play to Encourage Language Development

5 Tips For Using Play to Encourage Development

November 3, 2019

Play can be a powerful tool to encourage language development. An SLP, OT, or other professional has recommended that you play with your child. Now

Choosing Toys to Help with Language Development

Choosing Toys to Help Develop Language Skills

October 19, 2019

You may be an SLP recommending that parents use play to help develop language skills, or maybe a parent been told to “play with your

Making Choices to Support Language Development

October 12, 2019

Making choices can be a highly effective tool in language therapy and also improving a child’s ability to function in a classroom more effectively. Key