Get ready for Summer fun

Published: 29 Nov 2024 Tagged: Family ActivitiesFamily BondingFamily FunFamily Fun IdeasFamily InvolvementFamilyBondingFamilyInvolvementFamilyTimefunFunActivitiesFunLearninglanguage developmentOutdoor ActivitiesOutdoor AdventuresOutdoor LearningOutdoorLearningoutdoorsSpeakableSpeech Therapy TipsSummerSummer Holiday Study PlanSummer LearningSummer Speech Activities

As Summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to plan activities that support speech and language development while making the most of the season. Here are some engaging ideas to help you and your family prepare for Summer while working on communication skills:

• Outdoor storytelling: Use outdoor adventures as inspiration for storytelling, encouraging vocabulary building and expressive language.
• Nature scavenger hunts: Scavenger hunts foster problem-solving and language comprehension as kids follow clues and talk about their discoveries.
• Sensory play with water: Water-based activities like splash games or beach play support sensory development, which can improve focus and speech fluency.
• Summer reading goals: Create a fun reading list for the season to keep kids engaged with language, comprehension, and pronunciation.
• Family game nights: Board games and card games are excellent for practicing turn-taking, conversation skills, and building patience.
• Art and craft projects: Encourage kids to describe their artistic creations, which enhances descriptive vocabulary and storytelling.
• Picnic conversations: Pack a picnic and enjoy outdoor mealtime conversation, a casual way to practice social and communication skills.

Summer provides many unique opportunities to support speech and language development in fun, natural ways. With these tips from Speakable, you can make the most of the season while building meaningful language skills together.