~~Get the Most out of Speech and Language Homework~~

For Parents who are Time Crunched

Speech Sounds (Articulation)

· Say one sound on each step as you go to bed.

· Say one sound as you drop each toy into the bathtub

· Say one sound as you put away toys, silverware, socks, etc.

· Say one sound for every car you pass in the parking lot.

· Have everyone at dinner say the target sound three times before you begin to eat.

· Say your sound three times each time your car moves up in the drive thru line.

· Say your sounds before you brush your teeth.

· Say your sounds before you turn on the TV

· Make your sound the “magic word” to get doors opened.

· Desserts should have a special sound!

· Find your sound in the grocery store.

· Toss a ball back and forth and say your sound when you catch and throw.

Language

· Play “opposites” in the grocery store (big, little, top, bottom).

· Take a walk and look for signs of the season.

· Find 5 things the same size, color, or shape, etc.

· Hide candy and “follow directions” to find it.

· Count the dishes as you set the table.

· Play “I see” as you drive home.

· Read a bed time book and label the pictures.

· Call Grandma on the phone and just “talk.”

· Target concepts in the bathtub.

· Label clothes as you get dressed.

· Find 5 things in the kitchen that you can eat and 5 you can’t eat.

· Sing a favorite song and leave out words for your child to fill in.