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These simple, screen-free games encourage vocabulary, storytelling, problem-solving, and family connection along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68b504fcd9311521f70a414b/425f7eb2-9607-48c4-91e8-c584b963b198/IMG_4113.PNG Free and Easy Language Activities A day at the beach is full of opportunities to build speech and language! These fun, play-based activities encourage vocabulary, describing, problem-solving, and conversation, all while making lasting summer memories together. https://www.speechabilityservices.com/speech-sound-information daily 0.75 2026-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68b504fcd9311521f70a414b/7099036e-673f-4397-8e4b-e76e687522ab/IMG_4103.PNG Articulation and Speech Sound Speech sounds develop gradually throughout childhood, and every child follows their own unique path. This chart highlights the typical ages at which speech sounds are generally acquired and mastered. While these milestones serve as a helpful guide, some variation is expected. If you have questions about your child's speech development, a speech-language pathologist can help determine what is developmentally appropriate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68b504fcd9311521f70a414b/01f5c2c8-73da-437c-addb-8a566789e2c9/IMG_4112.PNG Articulation and Speech Sound The way we speak to young children plays an important role in speech and language development. Using "motherese" (also called infant-directed speech), a warm, expressive voice with clear, correct words, helps capture attention, build vocabulary, and support early communication skills. 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Learn how anxiety affects communication, the differences between typical shyness and selective mutism, and when additional support may be beneficial. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68b504fcd9311521f70a414b/ebccc365-b045-42f9-9ced-b4dad2344e60/IMG_4101.PNG Selective Mutism Resources Small changes in the classroom can make a significant difference for children with selective mutism. This resource shares practical strategies to reduce communication pressure, encourage participation, and create a supportive learning environment while respecting the child's pace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68b504fcd9311521f70a414b/675a0307-61ed-4282-b47e-af9627d47e0d/IMG_4104.PNG Selective Mutism Resources One of the most effective strategies for supporting children with selective mutism is responding calmly when they communicate. 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