Speech Therapist's Gift Guide: Toys To Use To Help Kids Talk at 1-year old’s

Are you looking for great presents for kids but not sure what to choose?

Do you want toys that are fun and also help kids learn how to talk better?

As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), I can help you find the best toys and show you how to use them to help kids with language skills for 1 year old’s.

For 1-Year-Olds:

These toys are awesome for helping kids learn to talk. They help with learning new words, asking for things, following instructions, describing stuff, taking turns, taking turns, and using words in everyday activities. Next to each toy, I'll give you two different ways to use them to help kids learn to talk better while they play.

Whack-A-Ball:

Here are some easy ways to use toys:

1. Learn New Words:

   You can learn and practice words like nouns, actions, colors, numbers, and shapes.

2. Listening and Doing:

   Try having the child do what they're being told, like "Hit the green ball!" It helps them get better at understanding and following directions.

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Suction Cup Spinners

Here are some easy ways to use toys:

1. Asking for Things: Use the spinners as a way for kids to ask for what they want. They can ask for more spins or ask for a specific spinner using words like "more" or "again."

2. Describing Actions: Show how the spinners move fast and slow. Then have them tell you to spin it fast or slow.

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Musical Instruments:

Here are some easy ways to use toys:

1. Make the Sounds: Copy the sounds the instruments make. This helps your child listen and repeat sounds they hear. (ex. boom)

2. Name and Describe: Teach the names of the instruments and talk about how they sound. You can talk about they're loud, or soft.

3. Share and Play Together: Take turns playing the instruments with friends. This way, everyone can have a turn and play together.

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Cube Bin with Sensory Shapes:

Here are some easy ways to use toys:

1. Learning New Words: You can learn words about shapes (like square, circle, triangle) and how things feel (smooth, rough, bumpy) while you play with the shapes.

2. Where Things Go: Play with the shapes in and out of the cube bin to learn words like "in," "out," "on top," and "under."

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These gifts are fun and be used in so many ways to support language!

Check out our gift ideas for 2-year-olds at Toys that Spark Speech: Enhancing Language Skills in 2-Year-Olds!

Check out our gift ideas for 3-year-olds at Speech Therapist's Gift Guide: Toys That Spark Speech in 3-Year-Olds!