Farm Animals: Tiny but Mighty Therapy Helpers!
Don’t underestimate the power of farm animals in speech therapy! Whether you’re using a Little People farm set, adorable farm animal plushies, a classic farm animal See and Say, or a fun farm animal puzzle, these tiny creatures pack a big punch in therapy sessions.
While learning the names of these farm friends is fantastic, it’s the animal noises that really steal the show!
SLP Tip:
Early Sounds & Vowels: Animal noises are perfect for little speech learners. They start with simple sounds and end in easy-to-produce vowels (think “moo,” “neigh,” “baa”). These noises are not just cute—they’re incredibly useful for practicing early speech sounds!
Two-Syllable Fun: As your child progresses, turn those noises into two-syllable words (e.g., “moo moo,” “neigh neigh,” “baa baa”) to help build their vocabulary and pronunciation skills.
Interactive Play: Use puzzles and See and Says to have your child request animals or pieces by their noises. For a fun twist, mix up the noises to see if your child can correct you and use their words to let you know!
Hide and Seek: Play hide and seek with the farm animals and call them by their noises to make finding them extra fun!
Pretend Play: As your child grows, model imaginative play by feeding, walking, and tucking the animals in. For older kids, create adventurous scenarios like saving the animals from an evil villain—bring out those superheroes for epic pretend play!
Farm animals are more than just adorable; they’re powerful tools in building speech and language skills. Let’s harness their might and make therapy sessions both educational and exciting! 🐄🦙🐑🎉
Tools for Better Speech:
Click the pictures for a link to the toys that inspired this blog and my daily therapy!
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Sara
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