278 Using Books to Develop Speech Sounds

Hey Friends~  What if the books you're already reading with your child could become one of your best speech therapy tools? In this episode, I'll show you simple ways to use story time to help your child hear speech sounds more clearly, try new sounds, and practice the ones they're still learning—all without adding another thing to your day. We'll also talk about why these strategies work for many children but not for all. If you've been trying speech activities without seeing much progress, there may be a reason—and understanding it can make all the difference. Grab your favorite children's book, and let's discover how everyday reading can become a natural, playful way to build clearer speech. Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com Have a QUESTION or COMMENT? Leave a voice message!  https://castfeedback.com/play WEBSITE:  https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/   BONUS for this episode: 10 Communication Moments Hidden in Every Story https://www.thelanguageofplay.com/10storytimeideas   A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!  Clever Elly The a car charger that talks to you and helps you remember. Click here to learn more and claim the special listener bonus!  https://cleverelly.com/r?id=246rdm   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 04 One-Year-Old Language Learning with a Book 27 What Good is Mother Goose and Dr. Seuss? 6 Key Reasons to Indulge in These Classics 174 Gina Prosch: Children Learn Best When They Don’t Know They Are Learning At All. See How! 218 Terri Lilga: Why Is Rhyme So Important? Using Literature To Teach Beyond The Words   Love this podcast?  Let us know!  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-click!  https://followthepodcast.com/play   To SPONSOR The Language Of Play, schedule your call here:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session To DONATE to The Language Of Play, Use this secure payment link: https://app.autobooks.co/pay/the-language-of-play