Communication Development Through Play: A Home Guide
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If you want to support your child’s speech and language development, start with the toys you already have at home – they can become powerful learning tools!
Play The SLP Way shows you how to transform play into targeted speech and language activities – no special materials required.
What You’ll Learn
Inside this 10-page guide, you’ll discover:
Communication Foundations – Support the essential skills that aid language learning, from joint attention to turn-taking
Imitation Skills – Learn how to help your child begin their communication journey through copying sounds, actions, and words during play
Receptive Language – Help your child understand directions, identify objects, and follow along during games
Expressive Language – Encourage your child to use more words, expand sentences, and express their needs
Articulation Practice – Address speech sounds through fun, pressure-free toy-based activities
Who This Guide Is For
This guide is perfect for caregivers of children who:
- Are late talkers or working on early communication skills
- Are in speech therapy and need home practice ideas
- Would benefit from more language-rich play at home
Play the SLP Way!
Play is how children learn best. When you know how to structure playtime strategically, you can:
- Target communication goals
- Make practice feel natural and fun
- Use toys you already own
- Strive to build confidence in supporting your child’s development
- Reinforce what your SLP is working on in therapy