Bubbles

Have bubbles sitting around the house? Maybe they're already a daily fan-favorite in your home? Well, I've got SLP tricks for you! 

First, note where your child is in their speech journey. 

They could be (a) observing and making some sounds, (b) using short words, or (c) using short phrases of 2-3 words. Based on their current level, we're going to meet them there. See below for recommended sounds, words, and phrases to try during their next bubble time. 

If your child is (a) observing and making some sounds: 

• Practice just bringing the wand to your mouth and exaggerate the lip rounding/blowing to make a bubble - Model the sounds "oohhh", "aahhh", "wow", maybe even "pop" 

• Model the sign for "more" 

• Try popping a bubble and see if they copy you (you can always catch a bubble on the wand and bring it to them, too!) 

If your child is (b) using short words already: 

• Try the words: "bubble", "pop", "up", "down", "big", "tiny/small" 

• Leave the last word out and see if they will fill it in: "Ready, set, _____" or "1,2,_____" 

• Ask if it's "your turn" or "my turn"? (Act as if you were saying it from your child's perspective. Point to yourself when you say "your", point to them when you say "my") 

• Wait to see what they say if you stop and put the lid on, or just start blowing bubbles randomly 

If your child is (c) using short phrases (2-3 words at a time): 

• Give them models: "The bubble is big", "We're blowing bubbles", or "I popped it!" 

• Ask them questions: "Should we pop all the bubbles?", "Do you want more bubbles or all done bubbles?", or "What shape is the bubble?" 

• Add to phrases they are already saying during your bubble time (e.g. they say, "More bubbles" you can add to it "Let's blow more bubbles!" or "More bubbles, please!")

As always, let me know if you have any questions. Read through my other SLP-approved parent tools for home activities that help grow your child's speech and language skills at home!