By Kelly Beddall, Speech Therapist
Speech therapists have found the creation of a “Speech Box” with “surprises inside” to be a fun activity that can help a child learn and practice sounds and support their development on a number of fronts. An empty tissue box or baby wipe container can be easily transformed into a valuable child development tool. You place objects inside and have your child reach in and pull out an object.
Through your modeling you can provide low-pressure opportunities for imitation of a sound, a word, an action, or a sign. Don’t forget to be enthusiastic about finding out what’s in the mystery box! You can consult your speech therapist for recommendations regarding objects that can reinforce sounds for your child through repetition. This is a great exercise even if your child doesn’t receive therapy.
There are a variety of ways the “Speech Box” can help your child’s development, while engaging them in play as they learn! Here are a few examples:
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