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BEST Holiday Gifts to Support Speech & Language Development {Toys, Games, Stocking Stuffers & MORE!}

December 10, 2014 by Katie Filed Under: Gift Ideas 1 Comment

Guys. It is December 10th. DECEMBER 10th! And I have only bought a few gifts….. If you are like ME and need to grab some gifts in the next couple weeks- I’ve got some GREAT holiday gift ideas for the littles in YOUR life that can help support  speech & language skills. I actually put […]

Ultimate Gift Guide Round-Up for Speech, Language, Social and Sensory Development! {& Gift Ideas for the SLPs in Your Life Too!}

December 9, 2013 by Katie Filed Under: Books and Literacy Activities, Games, Gift Ideas, Toys and Language Learning 1 Comment

With the holidays here, the last couple weeks I have shared three posts for you with my gift ideas to help with speech & language skills. However some of my fellow SLP friends (And one of my Occupational therapy friends!) have ALSO shared their gift ideas for speech, language, social and sensory development! I wanted […]

15+ Great Games for Speech, Language & Social Skills Development {ages 3-6}

December 3, 2013 by Katie Filed Under: Games, Gift Ideas 6 Comments

Welcome to my last “gift guide” for this holiday season! You can check out my 25+ Gift Ideas to Expand Speech Skills post and Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Expand Speech Skills post for more ideas. When I was finished with my 25+ Gift Ideas post, I realized I had not included GAMES! I use a […]

15+ Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Expand Speech & Language Development {Birth to Five}

December 2, 2013 by Katie Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Toys and Language Learning 1 Comment

With Christmas just around the corner, we are all thinking about what to get our little ones. I don’t know about you but I find stocking stuffers to be a bit challenging! Kids don’t always love getting socks and underwear in there and I don’t want to fill them up with candy either! So I […]

25+ Best Gifts To Expand Your Child’s Speech Development {Birth to Five}

November 19, 2013 by Katie Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Holiday Gift Ideas, Toys and Language Learning 17 Comments

I am often asked as an SLP what types of toys and gifts I would recommend to help expand speech and language development in young children. If you have been a reader for a while, you probably already know that I am huge supporter of PLAY and the use of open ended toys as well […]

Tips for Selecting Quality Toys this Holiday Season {to Expand Your Child’s Speech & Language Development}

November 18, 2013 by Katie Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Holiday Gift Ideas, Toys and Language Learning 10 Comments

With the holidays here the shopping has commenced. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends are busy trying to find good, quality toys to give as gifts to the children in their lives. As a pediatric speech language pathologist, I happen to be very passionate about this subject. I am a firm believer that PLAY is […]

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