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

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Jun 20
3 min

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, 2022
3 min

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!

Frosty (Snowman) Themed Homework Documentation Printable (FREE!)

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Jan 3, 2022
2 min

Frosty (Snowman) Themed Homework Documentation Printable (FREE!)

When I did speech therapy with Will, frequently I forgot to remind him to do practice... I needed something to remind me! Well, here it is!!

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

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Dec 3, 2021
3 min

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, 2021
3 min

"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, 2021
1 min

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, 2021
2 min

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, 2021
2 min

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, 2021
2 min

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, 2021
2 min

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, 2021
2 min

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, 2021
2 min

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...

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 14, 2021
5 min

Tying Shoes, one CAN do step at a time!

Shoe tying! The idea is to teach your child one step until they can do it with ease. Then teach the next step. Practice that then...

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 11, 2021
3 min

Hopping! A Before Kindergarten Skill

Create a custom hopscotch game for your child! Put different types of information in the squares! This is a before Kindergarten skill!

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

Lauren Barnett, MA, CCC-SLP

Oct 7, 2021
3 min

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, 2021
2 min

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, 2021
4 min

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, 2021
2 min

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, 2020
2 min

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, 2020
1 min

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...

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