This pom pom game is a super simple blowing activity that is fun and will strengthen muscles that help kids develop better pronunciation! Pom poms are such a versatile supply that we all should have them in our craft cupboards. They are soft, light, colorful and round and can be used in so many different activities. Check out this awesome Pom Pom Catapult for endless ...
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Sweet Candy Speech Activity for Toddlers!
Teach your toddler new words and concepts using sweet treats. Your toddler will love this candy speech activity idea from our Member of the Month, Rebecca. Rebecca, our Member of the Month, pulls double duty with activities. Not only is she a hands-on mom to identical twin girls, but she also helps her speech-language clients. Working with young children through her SLP ...
Super Silly Animal Sounds Activity for Toddler Language Skills
Work on budding toddler language skills with a fun animal sounds activity from Julie! It's simple to make and easy to play! My one-year-old is rapidly learning new words and language. So I'm all about finding ways to build on this interest and increase language skills. We recently put together this simple animal sounds activity that's perfect for babies and toddlers. This new ...
Simple Silly Glove Balloon Activity
Did you ever use a Dr’s glove as a balloon as a kid? I know I did! Let's face it, all kids love balloons! And don't worry we have lots of different balloon activities that your kids will love. Balloons are one of those supplies that I always have in my house. From balloon tennis, to body popping to even science experiments the possibilities are endless! However, my ...
Fine Motor Puzzle Piece Unwrap Activity for Toddlers
Make your next puzzle time with toddlers super exciting with this simple fine motor puzzle piece unwrap activity! It’s one of Gina’s favorite activity twists. Gina is a lovely stay at home mom with in class experience teaching early learners! She is all about themes and hands-on learning with young kids. In class as well as at home. However, Gina ran into some challenges ...
Toddler Learning Words? 6 Ways to Expand Your Toddler’s Vocabulary
Learning new words for toddlers and building their vocabulary when they're learning to say new words is all about exposure and fun. Try these easy toddler play activities to increase their vocabulary! I find that I always worry about my child's ability to talk in the early years, and then all of a sudden, it explodes. Lindsey, of Kiddo Korner, is sharing 6 ways to help ...
5 Inspiring Black History Books Perfect for Kids
Let's celebrate Black history! These incredible Black history books for young kids will inspire you and your children. For more reading and activities, check out these Women History Books With Corresponding Kids Activities. How to Make Black History Interesting for Kids with Books Reading aloud is one of the best ways to open minds and provide lots of "teachable ...
Easy Microphone Craft for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Here is a super easy microphone craft your kids will just love that they can use to share their dreams on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. January is often bitterly cold here in Iowa. It’s the perfect time to do some indoor winter activities! January also offers a lot of special days to celebrate! New Year’s Day (January 1st), Penguin Awareness Day (January 20th), and Martin ...
Two Simple Line Walking Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Make walking on a line even more fun with these two fun tweaks. Your toddler or preschooler will love these two simple line walking activities! With two kids in special education and developmental therapies, Member of the Month Babi started searching. She was looking for hands-on ways to support her children at home. Enter The Activity Room! "My kids were in speech therapy, ...
Kid-Made Valentine Snacks for the Classroom
I absolutely love when I can make my little ones speechless. It happens so rarely, and when it does, I always feel like I'm awesome. These valentine snacks accomplished just that! And they make wonderful valentine snacks for the classroom too (so you could have about 25 little ones speechless ... AWESOME). Do you make homemade Valentines for school? Or try another one of our ...
Letter Search for Toddlers (Word Search Alternative)
I recently made Louis' three year well-child appointment. Our doctor does more testing during this appointment than just medically. They check to make sure he's on track socially, speech-wise and even a little academically. I had a moment of panic. I have yet to work on learning activities with Louis. We've done some very basic activities, and that's it. I've never pushed ...
Alphabet Learning: easy as a, b, c from Makeovers & Motherhood
The alphabet learning challenge combines the hands-on elements of play activities, crafts, and coloring sheets with auditory activities to develop speech for each letter of the alphabet. View this kids activity at Makeovers & Motherhood! ...
Parenting: Be your Child’s Advocate for a Better Education
A post written and shared by Melissa at Imagination Soup. Melissa shares a few tips and strategies of what worked for her on how to handle being her child's advocate for a better education. See what Melissa recommends to do. It started with preschool, but I made excuses. Then, it happened in public elementary school. Several times and I ran out of excuses. Terrible ...