DPCDSB Speech Language

✨ And just like that…we are in J-U-N-E 🍉 Summer is officially here, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy some easy, fun activities all month long. Let the sunshine begin 🌞⛱️ #HelloJune #SLPTips #OralLanguage

💡 Looking for easy ways to boost your child's language skills? This May calendar 🌷🗓️ is packed with playful ideas that will turn ordinary moments into talk-tastic opportunities 🎲📚! Because more play = more say ✨💬 #SLPTips #BetterSpeechandHearingMonth

When speech is clear, there is less guesswork and fewer misunderstandings 💬➡️💡 Take a look below to see the benefits of hearing clear speech 👂✨ #SLPTips#SpeechandHearing

Spring into language fun this April! 🌸🌷 Try these simple, playful activities each day to build your child's communication skills. Turn routines like meals 🍽️, playtime 🧸, and walks 🚶‍♀️ into easy learning moments! 💬✨🌱 #SLPTips

Why do we work step-by-step in speech therapy? 🤔 Because children need to master each level before moving on so their sounds become clear, consistent, and easy to use in everyday conversations 🗣️. This speech 🪜 shows us that starting strong makes a big difference ✨ #SLPTips

🌷✨ Check out our NEW March calendar ✨🌷 Jump in and discover fun, easy ways to boost your child's oral language skills at home. Just a few minutes of talking each day can make a BIG difference! 💬🌟 Let's grow 💪 strong talkers and watch communication bloom all month long 🌸📚

✈️😄 Traveling with hearing aids? Pack like a pro—bring an extra battery/charger, a protective case, a dehumidifier, and cleaning tools, and you're ready to conquer any climate! 🔊🌦️ Get all the smart tips here 👉 speechhearingaid.com/traveli… #SLPTips #TravelTips

💕 Roses are red 🌹 💕 Chocolates are sweet 🍫 💕 Our speech and language calendar is here 🗓️ 💕 with playful ideas that make talking feel neat 👍 💕 No prep, no stress, just everyday play 🧸 💕 building language skills in a simple way 🗣️#SLPTips #FebruaryFun

Have you heard of phonemic awareness skills? 🧠🔤 These skills—like rhyming, blending, isolating, adding & deleting sounds—are strong predictors of future reading success 📚✨ If your kid struggles in these areas, extra support can help! Credit: RISE Pediatric Therapies #SLPTips

🥳🎉 New Year, New Calendar 👏! 🗓️ Our monthly oral language calendar is back with simple, play-based ideas to build language every day. This year we've added even more activities that fit naturally into everyday routines at home. Small moments = Big language wins 💯 #SLPTips

🎄✨ Amid the holiday rush, it’s easy to forget gatherings can be tough for some—50% of families will host at least one person with hearing loss. For these loved ones, the holidays can be isolating/frustrating. Here are some tips to help 👂💬 (Credit: Keystone Audiology) #SLPTips

🎁 Day 12 of Unwrapping Oral Language: Reading together daily 📖 expose children to new words, sentence patterns, and ideas they don’t always hear in conversation. Talking about pictures, asking questions, and repeating favourites 📚 all help speech and language grow 💛 #SLPTips

🎁 Praise is a language booster! 🎉 Positive feedback matters ✨ Instead of a “Good job,” tell kids what they did well “You asked for the car” or “I love how you used 2 words—red ball”. Specific praise helps kids feel proud, confident, and motivated to keep talking 💬🌱 @SLPTips

🎁 Bring words to life! Pair language with pictures, gestures, or symbols to help kids understand what's being said. Visuals also reduce confusion, make language easier to remember, and turn learning into a fun, interactive experience. 👀 + 👂 = 💪 communication! ✨ #SLPTips

🎁 Choice is powerful! 🎯 Offering options like "🟥or 🟩 socks?" motivates children to communicate. Choices create natural opportunities to use words, gestures, or AAC while building independence, a sense of control, and confidence. Small choices = big language gains ✨ #SLPTips

🎁 Turn-taking is the best gift 🎁 Whether you're rolling a ball back and forth, stacking blocks, or taking turns singing, these shared moments help children learn to ⌛️ wait, respond, and follow the natural flow of conversation 💬 Turns make talk happen! 🔄😉 #SLPTips

🎁 Talk aloud for your child! 🗣️💬 Self-talk (example): “I am pouring juice 🧃" and Parallel-talk (example): “You are stacking blocks 🧱". Hearing words with actions helps make them meaningful in the moment 🌟 and supports language growth during everyday routines 🌄 #SLPTips

🎁 Boost your child's communication with gentle sabotage! 😀 Make everyday moments meaningful; pause a favourite song, give a tiny piece of cookie 🍪, hand the "wrong" cup, or put a preferred toy/snack out of reach. Encourage requests, comments and questions naturally! 🌟#SLPTips