Playing With Purpose

 

In my Playing With Purpose blog series, I explore how to convert play and everyday routines into activities that are both fun and beneficial for children. Play can create moments of learning for your child and moments of connection together.  With little tweaks to your interaction and the everyday routines you are already engaging in, you can increase opportunities for speech and language development in your child. The best part is it’s not a lot of extra work! As part of Playing With Purpose, I give you specific strategies to increase opportunities for speech and language development.
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Playing with Purpose Coaching

We are happy also to offer Playing With Purpose coaching in your home, on a phone call, or via video conferencing. During these sessions, I will provide focused instruction in Hanen and research-based speech therapy strategies for speech and language development. We will discuss the toys your child enjoys playing with and implement specific methods for increasing speech and language during play. I can also provide suggestions for toys and environmental shifts that may promote more learning in your home. Playing With Purpose coaching sessions are 1 hour in length. Contact us to schedule your first session today.

Preview what you can learn during Playing With Purpose coaching

Playing With Purpose: Everyday Items

Playing With Purpose: Everyday Items

Jun 14, 2018 | Playing With Purpose

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 toys like...

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Playing With Purpose: Summer Break

Playing With Purpose: Summer Break

May 10, 2018 | Playing With Purpose

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 you want...

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Playing With Purpose: Water Play

Playing With Purpose: Water Play

Apr 12, 2018 | Playing With Purpose

Spring has sprung here in Austin, TX which means many opportunities to play and explore outside with my clients. A favorite activity of ours is water play. I love water play for its simplicity, the ease of getting started, and the fact that it's very engaging for kids...

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Get Started Playing With Purpose

Get Started Playing With Purpose

Mar 22, 2018 | Playing With Purpose

  In January, I wrote a guest post for my colleague Jill of Honest OT in Denver, CO. I shared some quick tips to get you started Playing With Purpose. Today, I am sharing those tips plus a bonus Hanen strategy so you can engage in more purposeful play with your...

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Playing With Purpose: Farm Set

Playing With Purpose: Farm Set

Mar 8, 2018 | Playing With Purpose

Moo. Baa. Oink. Quack. Imagine a well-loved farm set on the floor in front of your child. If you do not already have a farm set in your home or therapy toolkit, then I highly recommend getting one. My number one tip when adding a farm to your toy repertoire is to find...

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PWP Using a Ball

PWP Using a Ball

Feb 8, 2018 | Playing With Purpose

You can use anything around you to stimulate and boost a child's speech and language skills. Sometimes the simplest, like a ball, is the most beloved. That is the basis for Playing With Purpose. I help you look at what you have and explore how you can adapt it or...

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Playing With Purpose: Yoga

Playing With Purpose: Yoga

Jan 11, 2018 | Playing With Purpose

Earlier this week, I was on a walk with my dog through a nearby park which is also part of a school playground. It was the afternoon, and the kids were playing outside as part of their after-school program. I immediately noticed a small group of children and their...

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PWP: Family Meal Time

PWP: Family Meal Time

Dec 14, 2017 | Playing With Purpose

You may be a bit confused looking at the title of this post. I can imagine you're thinking, "I do not want my children playing while we are engaged in family meal time." At a young age, it is vital for our young ones to have time to play with their food,...

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Playing With Purpose: Winter Break

Playing With Purpose: Winter Break

Dec 7, 2017 | Playing With Purpose

  I was over on the Parenters blog, recently, sharing tips for play during the upcoming school winter break and holidays. We are quickly approaching the time of year that children love. Along with the holidays comes winter break. While a great time for family bonding,...

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