Playing With Purpose

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Playing With Purpose: Stacking Cups
This week, I chose an activity for our younger kids–stacking cups. On average, stacking cups are appropriate for children 6 months and older. They are a great toy to introduce to your baby when he can sit up on the floor. And you can continue to play with the cups as he grows.
read morePlaying With Purpose: Magna-tiles
I love magna-tiles because they are designed to hold a child’s interest and attention, build critical developmental skills and promote imaginative play and creativity. All the makings of a great Playing With Purpose activity!
read moreThe Development of Play
Play is much more than fun for our children. How does play develop and evolve as kids get older? What does play look like at these different stages?
read morePlaying With Purpose in the Snow
Whether the ground outside is blanketed by the freshly fallen snow or you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, the idea of snow is abundant this time of year so get out and start Playing With Purpose.
read moreHoliday Gift Guide
*This post was originally published on November 16, 2017* As a pediatric speech therapist, parents often ask me for recommendations on toys and gifts that help expand speech and language development for young children. The upcoming holiday season is a great time to...
read moreThankful (A Book Preview)
It's been quite a while since my last blog post, but with good reason. If you have not already heard, I published a book! Like my popular blog series, the book is called Playing With Purpose. This book is the perfect resource for fellow SLPs, parents/caregivers,...
read more10 Toys to Promote Speech & Language Development
Children spend most of their time in play which helps them understand their environment and interact with people. Nothing beats toys that children can hold and share with others. Thinking of toys to buy for your children or the ones you work with? Check out...
read morePlaying With Purpose: Sidewalk Chalk
It's summer which means plenty of opportunities to take your speech therapy session or your kids outside for Playing With Purpose. Now here in Texas, we've got temperatures rising above 100 degrees but some days my clients and I need a change of pace. So this...
read morePlaying With Purpose: Everyday Items
When I started this series, Playing With Purpose, my goal was to help parents, caregivers, educators, fellow SLPs, etc. make simple tweaks to their play interactions with children to expand speech and language skills. I have written about some of my favorite...
read morePlaying With Purpose: Summer Break
Summer break is quickly approaching. That means time for fun in the sun, family vacations, and plenty of Playing With Purpose! Perhaps your child receives speech therapy during the school year and you are looking for support to maintain their skills. Or maybe...
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