Smalltalk Therapy, LLC

05/19/2026

…another day of sabotaging to promote language development using the B. Toys Gumball Machine 🍬✨

When the toy “doesn’t work” or “open up” right away, it creates the perfect opportunity for:

🗣 requesting help
🧠 problem solving
👀 joint attention
💬 modeling functional language

This kind of playful sabotage builds communication by giving kids a reason to use language naturally during play 🤍

05/18/2026

This weekend at Emery’s Playhouse, families explored hands-on activities designed to support communication, imagination, social interaction, and early language development through play.

Watching little ones learn, connect, and grow while sharing simple early intervention strategies with parents made this pop-up so special 🧡

05/14/2026

Turn-taking isn’t just a “rule” of play—it’s what keeps connection going. When kids learn to wait, share space, and let someone else lead for a moment, play lasts longer and friendships grow stronger.

Learning this skill is essential for positive social interactions.

05/13/2026

🌱 Looking for individualized OT Sessions?! 🌱

Check out FUNdamentals in Nature-OT Services

🌿 Nature-Based 1:1 Therapy Spots Open This Summer in the Northwest Metro🌿

Fresh air. Nature. Small gains, big impact.

We are still accepting summer clients starting in June! Support your child’s growth through individualized outdoor occupational therapy designed to build confidence, regulation, connection, and everyday skills — all in the calming support of nature.

🍃 1:1 individualized nature-focused sessions
🌞 Outdoor movement & sensory-based experiences in the beautiful Elm Creek Park reserve
✨ Small gains can make a big impact
🤸 Generalize clinic learned OT skills

Limited summer openings available for a June start — reach out to learn more and reserve a spot today!

05/13/2026

Lately these 4 toys have been my absolute GO-TOs in therapy sessions.

🌈 Rainbow Spinning Stacking Toy

Perfect for building requesting, turn-taking, core words (“go,” “more,” “again”), and anticipation. Bonus: kids stay engaged forever with the spinning action.

🩺 Critter Clinic

One of my favorite toys for pretend play + language expansion. We work on vocabulary, answering questions, sequencing, problem solving, and social interaction all in one activity.

🎈 Little Learnings Pump Fun e

SO good for cause/effect play, commenting, early requesting, and keeping little ones motivated. Great for modeling simple phrases during play routines.

🏠 Melissa & Doug Wooden Doorbell House

An endless opportunity for language! We target colors, numbers, pretend play, following directions, turn-taking, and functional phrases like “open the door!” and “my key!”

Therapy doesn’t have to look complicated — the best sessions usually happen with engaging, open-ended toys and meaningful interaction 🤍

05/13/2026

🌱 2026 Summer Social Skills Groups 🌱

Kids learn social skills through play, connection, problem-solving, and real-life interaction — not lectures.
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This summer, Smalltalk Therapy, LLC is offering small, outdoor social skills groups that help children and tweens build confidence, friendships, conversation skills, and flexible thinking through hands-on experiences in a natural environment.

Reserve your spot today using the 🔗: https://www.smalltalkmn.org/single-project

05/11/2026

There is still time to sign-up for the Story time Play Pop-Up!

Link: https://members.emerysplayhouse.com/rsvp/storytime-play

04/29/2026

Making friends isn’t natural for every child—and that’s okay. It’s a skill you can teach!

10/31/2023

👻 Happy Halloween