Author: Aine Derrig MS CF SLP

Halloween costumes are a fun way to help children build their describing and language skills! Whether your child is dressing up as a superhero, an animal, or a favorite character, costumes provide a natural opportunity to practice using specific words to describe what they see. Ask Questions About the Costume Encourage your child to describe a costume by asking questions such as: What is the costume? What color is it? What does it look like? What does it feel like? What parts does it have? Where would you find this character or animal?  What does it do? Try to encourage complete sentences rather than one-word answers. For example, instead of “a witch,” encourage “It is a witch costume with a

  Articulation practice doesn’t have to mean sitting at a table repeating the same words over and over! In fact, children often practice more effectively when speech activities feel like play rather than work, and it can lessen some frustration the child might feel during drill-based activities. Here are a few easy ways to work on articulation during everyday activities: Make it a game. Use board games, card games, or simple turn-taking games. Before taking a turn, have your child say a target word or sentence. Keep it fun and focus on celebrating effort! Read together. Choose a favorite book and listen for words that contain your child’s target sound. You can pause occasionally and have your child practice a