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Why I’m Targeting the Core Word “Go” with a Vacation Theme in Speech Therapy
The core word “go” is often one of the very first words we target in speech therapy. And honestly? It makes sense. “Go” is motivating, easy to model, and naturally fits into movement play. We use it while pushing cars, racing toys, running, swinging, and sending things down ramps. But eventually, some of my kiddos are READY for more. They are past using “go” only to make a car go down a ramp, and they need opportunities to explore all the different ways we use this powerful core word in real life. That’s exactly why I LOVE using a vacation and travel theme to target the word “go.” Instead of just: We start expanding into: This theme opens the door
Why I’m Targeting the Core Word “Go” with a Vacation Theme in Speech Therapy
The core word “go” is often one of the very first words we target in speech therapy. And honestly? It makes sense. “Go” is motivating, easy to model, and naturally fits into movement play. We use it while pushing cars, racing toys, running, swinging, and sending things down ramps. But eventually, some of my kiddos are READY for more. They are past using “go” only to make a car go down a ramp, and they
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