By Small Talk Speech Pathology

Monday, 4 March 2013

DIY Phonic Flip Book- Learn to Read

kidsactivityblog.com



"What you will need to make your own phonics flip chart:
  • Wirebound Index Card Book
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Marker
Divide your flip chart into 3 sections for 3 letter words or 4 sections to work on consonant blends.
 
After you cut the number of sections that you want, label each card with a letter (a-z).  You could try adding several common blends on the ends or at the start (ex: ch, sh, th, gr, cl, sp, st, fr etc.)." - Kids Activity Blog
 
Label your middle section with short vowels (a, e, i, o, u, oo)
 
If your child is grade 1 or older you can also include long vowels
(ay/ai, or/aw/au, er/ir/ur, oo/ue/ui/ew, oy/oi, ar, ie/y, ee/ea, oe/oa, ou/ow)
 
This can be used as a spelling or reading tool for real words and for non words.
 
make up some silly non words and have your child sound them out e.g. cr/oa/sk = croask, or even dictate a real or made up word to your child and have them spell it using the flip book.
 
 
Alternatively you could use the same concept to work on Word Families.

Check out all the details on Rachel's kidsactivityblog.com


L&V
 
 
 


Sunday, 24 February 2013

FREE autumn activities for kids

We have come across some wonderful, FREE autumn themed activities for children that we wanted to share.    As always, we are very thankful to all the generous bloggers out there who create such brilliant resources.


Click here to print courtesy of Activity Village


Click here to print courtesy of Busy Bee Kids Crafts




Click here courtesy of Tip Junkie

Love,
Vanessa & Lauren




A few words of wisdom


Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Speech Sound Milestones for Children


Please use these milestones as a guide only.  Always seek professional advice from a speech pathologist if you have specific concerns.  For those parents who will be linking in to our "Brisbane Kids" Q & A session tonight at 7.15pm on Facebook, please contact us directly via Facebook or e-mail if you have other questions pertaining to speech development that is not covered in the above flyer.  

Love,
Small Talk Speech Pathology

Monday, 11 February 2013

Best Educational iPad Apps for Kids - by Melissa Taylor


Melissa Taylor of Imagination Soup has done all the hard work for us here and combined a list of the best iPad apps for literacy. 
Click {HERE} to read the full article and get all the details.


L&V



Monday, 4 February 2013

Working on Adjectives with FREE Valentines Day Cards for Kids

 With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we have searched around and found our favourite free printable cards for you and your littles this love day.

While you're at it, take the opportunity to work on some describing words with your child to help them compliment their loved ones. Have a look at the list below for ideas.
click {HERE} to download



click {HERE} to download

click {HERE} to download


click {HERE} to download

V Day Describing Words:
- wonderful
- lovely
- beautiful
- happy
- sweet
- friendly
- funny
- awesome
- nice
- pretty
- gorgeous
- handsome
- cute
- cheerful
- stunning
- kind

Happy love month lovelies 

L&V

Friday, 11 January 2013

Free printable language stimulation worksheets

Designed for SLPs and families, these 1 page handouts are themed around toys and activities that younger children like to play. They provide ideas to expand your child’s verbs, play and social skills, semantics and vocabulary.

There are different themes including blocks, books, dolls, dress ups, pencils and play-doh.  

Click here to access these wonderful, free resources courtesy of Adventures in Speech Pathology.


Love, 
Vanessa & Lauren