Language Lessons

Every Speech Therapist keeps bubbles in their therapy bag. It's our secret weapon really. Bubbles are a great way to teach simple language and there is nothing better than watching them float or fly and then popping them all, little and big. Blowing bubbles allows for an opportunity for you to teach your toddler/preschooler words like "bubbles", "wet", and "pop." If your child already uses single words then use play with bubbles to teach them 2 and 3 word combinations like "pop bubbles", "big bubble", "little bubble" and "blow big bubbles."

In addition to improving language, blowing bubbles also helps to improve your child's oral musculature strength which is great for improving speech and helps to reduce drooling if the lip and jaw muscles are weak. So keep some bubbles on hand and include it in your child's play.

Here you are introduced to my 15-year-old daughter who does makeup checks, still enjoys popping the bubbles that I blow and also takes on the job of Video Editor for our high level production happening on Teachable :)

You also get a sneak listen of our daily FaceTime with my chatty 1 and a 1/2-year-old nephew and my niece, who my nephew affectionally calls his "Sissy."

Reading books with your child on a daily basis is a great way to improve their language skills. When reading, there is no need to read every word written in the book. Use the pictures or illustrations to make up your own story. Tell a story that your child can learn quickly and possibly be able to repeat quickly as well. If you are trying to get your child to use 2 or 3 words to express herself on a daily basis then tell your story using 2 or 3 words per page. For example, use words like "brown bear", "big brown bear" when reading or describing pictures in preschool books.