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READ: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom with language development activities for Preschoolers

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Jun 20, 20233 min read

READ: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom with language development activities for Preschoolers

Make reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom extra fun with these activities!

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Jan 6, 20223 min read

Best (and Easiest!) DIY Snow Ever!

This is seriously the easiest snow I've ever tried. You get a fluffy, soft and cool feeling snow-like substance that has a lovely smell too!

Book Activities! Construction Site: Merry and Bright (plus: FREE Rhyming Words printable!)

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Dec 3, 20213 min read

Book Activities! Construction Site: Merry and Bright (plus: FREE Rhyming Words printable!)

You probably have Construction Site: Merry and Bright at home already! Here's some great activities to do with it as you read and re-read!

"Over the River..." an at home Craft PLUS a Rest Stop Game to Get You Moving!

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Nov 18, 20213 min read

"Over the River..." an at home Craft PLUS a Rest Stop Game to Get You Moving!

The final way to play is to just wing it at a rest stop. This turned out to be our favorite way to play! Find out what we did!

Turkey Dance! A Board Game & Get Up and Dance Game

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Nov 7, 20211 min read

Turkey Dance! A Board Game & Get Up and Dance Game

I am sure you know about the Chicken Dance right?! But what about the Turkey Dance? Well, I've created a game where you can work on...

Book activity! One is a Feast for Mouse - Block Stacking Game

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Nov 2, 20212 min read

Book activity! One is a Feast for Mouse - Block Stacking Game

Fun, simple activity to go along with One is a Feast for Mouse! Scatter the "food" around the room. Then collect them as you read! So fun!

Super Simple Hands-On Autumn Tree for Preschoolers (older kids love it too!!)

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 28, 20212 min read

Super Simple Hands-On Autumn Tree for Preschoolers (older kids love it too!!)

Need a simple craft for your child for Autumn Leaves?! Look no further! This will be something to cherish for years!

Football Fun! Simple Activities for Speech Therapy Practice

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 25, 20212 min read

Football Fun! Simple Activities for Speech Therapy Practice

Fun with a football! Simple activities for speech therapy practice!

Fall Games and Activities for Preschoolers and Elementary Kiddos

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 21, 20212 min read

Fall Games and Activities for Preschoolers and Elementary Kiddos

A handful of ready to print & play games and activities that you can do this fall with your child to develop speech, language or academics!

3 Ways to Make Preschool-Friendly Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 18, 20212 min read

3 Ways to Make Preschool-Friendly Roasted Pumpkin Seeds!

Do you save your pumpkin seeds when you carve a pumpkin? I'd like to recommend that you do! Here's why: 3 Ways to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Simple Pumpkin Craft and Decoration for Preschoolers

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 16, 20212 min read

Simple Pumpkin Craft and Decoration for Preschoolers

We let our pumpkin seeds dry over night and enjoyed them in a few more activities the next day. We used some simple materials to craft...

Sight Words Fishing Game with Oh the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 7, 20213 min read

Sight Words Fishing Game with Oh the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss

Originally Posted 07/31/2013; Updated 10/07/2021 In Oh the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss, he describes one of the places you may end up...

I Found 5! A Fun and Easy way to Practice Letter Identification

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 7, 20212 min read

I Found 5! A Fun and Easy way to Practice Letter Identification

Letters are all around us. On signs, products, our clothing! One of my favorite ways to work on recognizing letters is to have children ...

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 7, 20214 min read

Our Very own Very Hungry Caterpillar

Originally posted 12/14/2017; Updated 10/06/2021 One of my favorite things to do is to combine classic children's books with real life...

Are You Looking for a Valentine's Day Party Game?

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Feb 11, 20212 min read

Are You Looking for a Valentine's Day Party Game?

Valentine's day is almost here and the kids will be full of sugar and energy soon! Here is a fun game that takes that energy and...

Whole Hearted Holidays - Pumpkin Poem and Books

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Nov 10, 20202 min read

Whole Hearted Holidays - Pumpkin Poem and Books

Updated: 10/20/2020, originally posted: 11/2012 Songs and poems are a great way to introduce new vocabulary, concepts and grammatical...

Turkey Time - an open-ended Thanksgiving Themed game (Freebie!)

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Nov 5, 20201 min read

Turkey Time - an open-ended Thanksgiving Themed game (Freebie!)

Updated: October 2021 I know that this time of year can be busy and you have a lot on your mind! Here is a simple and super fun game that...

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 19, 20202 min read

Halloween Themed Speech Words

You can use these Halloween Themed Speech Words to work on speech at the single word level, phrases, sentences or in general conversation!

An Introduction to Pumpkins for Language Development

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 12, 20202 min read

An Introduction to Pumpkins for Language Development

Updated: 10/12/2020; originally posted 11/08/2012 I want to share with you why I love themes! I have mentioned before that themes allow...

"Orange" You Glad it's Time for Pumpkins!!

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 7, 20203 min read

"Orange" You Glad it's Time for Pumpkins!!

I'd like to share a few activities with you to help you teach your child his colors! I have found that the most effective way is ...

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