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10/26/2026

Core Word of the Week: MORE!

One little word, so many ways to communicate!

From playing with a favorite teddy bear to asking for more bubbles, another bite of snack, or one more song, opportunities to model MORE are all around us!

Let's model "MORE" in our daily routines:
🐝 "I want more"
🐝 "More bubbles
🐝 "More music"
🐝 "More blocks"

Remember: Model without expectations! You don't need to ask your child to repeat you or wait for them to say “more” before continuing an activity. Simply model the word during meaningful moments and follow their lead.

Communication can look like speech, gestures, signs, or AAC. 💬

10/23/2026

👻 HALLOWEEN SPEECH THERAPY IDEAS! 🧡

Spooky season is the perfect time to bring some festive fun into speech therapy! Here are a few Halloween-themed activities that keep little learners engaged while targeting meaningful speech and language goals! 🍂✨

🎃 1. Pumpkin Suncatchers
Get crafty while targeting following directions, color identification, requesting, sequencing, and describing!

👻 2. Spooky Clues - Inferencing Activity
Use Peachie Speechie's Spooky Clues to practice making inferences, identifying clues, answering WH-questions, and explaining reasoning! Encourage students to use clues to make predictions and describe how they reached their answers.

🎨 3. Pumpkin Craft with Tissue Paper
Target fine motor skills alongside language development! Practice requesting materials, describing colors and textures, following multistep directions, and also great for high-frequency speech sound trials.

🧡 4. Pumpkin Sensory Bin
Sensory play creates so many natural communication opportunities! Hide Halloween-themed objects and target vocabulary, spatial concepts (IN, UNDER, BEHIND), describing, turn-taking, and core words like MORE, PUT IN, FIND, OPEN.

🎶 5. Five Little Pumpkins Song
Sing, count, and move while targeting early language, imitation, sequencing, and action words! Pause during familiar parts of the song to encourage children to fill in words, imitate gestures, or request MORE. Pair the song with pumpkin visuals to support comprehension and participation!

🍎 6. Apple vs. Pumpkin Book
Use a fall-themed book to work on comparing and contrasting, describing attributes, categorization, answering WH-questions, and building seasonal vocabulary! Extend the activity with a sorting task or Venn diagram to explore similarities and differences.

✨ SLP TIP:One activity can target multiple communication goals! Adapt the language, visuals, and level of support to meet each child's individual needs.

🔗 RESOURCES:
🎶 Five Little Pumpkins Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trDl36m9pgA

👻 Spooky Clues by Peachie Speechie: https://peachiespeechie.com/products/spooky-clues-halloween-inferencing-materials-peachie-speechie

💛 Save this post for your October speech therapy sessions and share it with an SLP who loves seasonal activities!

10/23/2026

💙💛 Down Syndrome Awareness Month 💛💙

October is a time to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome, promote inclusion, and spread awareness about Trisomy 21, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.

This month is especially meaningful to me because of my brother, Brock. Down syndrome is just one part of his story, and everyone deserves to be celebrated for who they are.

Let’s continue to promote acceptance, celebrate differences, and create a world where everyone belongs! 💛

10/23/2026

International Stuttering Day - October 22

Stuttering is more than repetitions, prolongations, or moments when words get stuck. Every child deserves to feel heard, supported, and confident communicating!

How can you support a child who stutters?
- Give them time to finish their thoughts.
- Focus on what they say, not how they say it.
- Model a relaxed speaking pace.
- Avoid phrases like “slow down” or “take a breath.”
- Create a safe, pressure-free environment for communication.

Remember, the goal isn’t perfect speech. It’s helping children communicate comfortably, build confidence, and know that their voice matters.

At Busy Bee SLP, we believe communication is about connection, not perfection. 🐝

Have questions about your child’s speech? Reach out to schedule a FREE consultation or screening!

10/22/2026

NEW ON THE BUSY BEE BLOG 📣

International Stuttering Day: Understanding & Supporting Children Who Stutter

October 22 is International Stuttering Day, an opportunity to learn more about stuttering, challenge common misconceptions, and create more supportive communication environments for children who stutter.

In our newest blog post, we’re talking about:

• What stuttering can look like
• Common types of stuttering
• What we know about developmental stuttering
• The relationship between stuttering and anxiety
• How SLPs can support the whole child
• When it may be helpful to seek an SLP
• Simple ways parents can support a child who stutters at home

Most importantly, children who stutter do not need to speak perfectly to be heard, valued, and included.

As communication partners, we can give children time to finish their thoughts, listen to what they are saying rather than how they are saying it, and create spaces where they feel comfortable communicating.

Communication is about connection, not perfection.

Want to learn more? Read the full blog post on the Busy Bee SLP website for more information and parent-friendly tips.

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10/14/2026

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5 Activities to Build Vocabulary at Home

Looking for simple ways to support your child’s vocabulary without adding another “therapy activity” to your day?

You can build language skills through the everyday moments your child already enjoys!

Our newest blog post shares 5 easy, play-based activities to help build vocabulary at home:

• Play-based naming
• Category sorting
• Hide & seek with objects
• Turning everyday routines into language opportunities
• Singing songs with motions

From snack time to bath time to playing with favorite toys, everyday moments can become meaningful opportunities for communication and vocabulary growth.

The best part? You don’t need fancy materials or a structured lesson, just play, talk, describe, and have fun together!

Want more ideas? Read the full blog post on the Busy Bee SLP website!

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10/12/2026

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AAC Basics for Parents: What Families Should Know

Have you recently heard the term AAC and wondered what it means, who it’s for, or whether it could benefit your child?

AAC can feel overwhelming at first, but the idea is simple: every child deserves a reliable way to communicate.

In our newest blog post, we’re breaking down the basics of AAC, including:

• What AAC is and what it can look like
• Who can benefit from AAC
• Whether there’s a “right age” to start
• Why AAC does not necessarily replace speech
• Core vs. fringe vocabulary
• What makes an AAC system “robust”
• Why AAC looks different for every child
• What to consider when choosing a communication system

Most importantly, AAC is communication. It can give children more ways to share their wants, needs, thoughts, feelings, ideas, interests, and personality.

Curious if AAC could support your child? Read the full blog post to learn more!**

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10/07/2026

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Is Speech Therapy the Right Next Step for Your Child?

Wondering if speech therapy might be the right next step for your child? You don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Our newest blog post walks families through what to expect and how to get started, including:

• What happens during a speech and language evaluation
• When a current IEP may be helpful
• How private speech therapy can complement school-based services
• What to do if your child doesn’t have an IEP
• How play-based, functional therapy can support communication at home and in everyday routines
• When a consultation or screening may be a helpful first step

Most importantly, you don’t have to wait until you’re certain there’s a concern to reach out. Sometimes the next step is an evaluation. Sometimes it’s a consultation, screening, or simply learning a few strategies to try at home.

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10/05/2026

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6 Simple Ways to Support AAC at Home

Wondering what you can do at home to support your child’s AAC use?

The good news: AAC support doesn’t have to feel like another therapy activity. Some of the best communication opportunities happen during the everyday moments your family is already enjoying.

In our newest blog post, we’re sharing 6 simple ways to support AAC at home, including:

• Keeping AAC available throughout the day
• Modeling AAC while you talk
• Giving your child time to respond
• Accepting all forms of communication
• Modeling more than just requests
• Following your child’s interests

You don’t have to do everything perfectly. Start small, keep AAC accessible, and make communication part of the moments that already matter.

Want more practical AAC tips? Read the full blog post on the Busy Bee SLP website!

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10/02/2026

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AAC Basics for Parents: Getting Started With AAC at Home

Starting AAC can feel like a big step, but families don’t have to become AAC experts overnight.

One of the most powerful things you can do is model AAC during everyday routines and activities. Just like children hear spoken language before they begin using words themselves, AAC learners benefit from seeing their communication system used naturally and consistently.

In our newest blog post, we’re breaking down:

• What AAC is and who may benefit from it
• High-tech vs. low-tech AAC
• Why modeling is so important
• How to get started with core words
• Ways to model AAC beyond requesting
• Simple ways to incorporate AAC into everyday routines
• How to support communication without pressure or expectations

AAC is communication and every model counts.

Want to learn more? Read the full parent guide on the Busy Bee SLP website!

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