Easter and Speech Therapy - Hop Into Fun Without the Pressure
- Treetops Speech and Language Therapy
- Apr 7
- 3 min read
Easter is a joyful and vibrant time of year, full of tasty treats, spring time wonders, and time with loved ones. But if you're supporting your child’s speech and language development, you might wonder whether to take a break—or if there’s a way to keep things going without it feeling like “work.”
The great news? You don’t need to carve out special sessions.
Everyday Easter activities are packed with easy, low-pressure opportunities to boost your child’s communication skills in fun and meaningful ways.
Here are some egg-cellent ways to sprinkle speech and language practice into your Easter celebrations:
1. Storytime and Songs with a Spring Twist
Easter and spring-themed books and rhymes are perfect for exploring language in a playful way.
Read together: Choose books about bunnies, eggs, or springtime adventures. Talk about the pictures, make predictions, and chat about what’s happening.
Sing seasonal songs: Nursery rhymes or Easter jingles like are catchy and repetitive—ideal for practising rhythm and speech sounds.
Tip: Emphasise target sounds or tricky words while singing or reading, but keep it light and fun.
2. Cooking Up Conversations in the Kitchen
Making Easter treats like hot cross buns or chocolate nests? Turn it into a language-rich experience.
Talk through the process: Name ingredients and describe how they look or feel—“sticky,” “crumbly,” “smooth.”
Give step-by-step instructions: Narrate what you’re doing and invite your child to join in. “First, we crack the eggs. Next, we mix the batter.”
Develop memory recall: Ask your child to recall the steps you have been through to create your treat - do they remember the steps? Can they remember the ingredients?
Tip: Model correct sounds casually as you chat. No pressure—just playful language learning.
3. Decorate and Communicate
Whether you’re dyeing eggs or hanging up bunting, decorations can be full of language-learning moments.
Name and sort: Talk about colours, patterns, or shapes. Sort items by size or style.
Use position words: While decorating, use spatial terms like “above,” “under,” “beside,” or “in the middle.”
Tip: Focus on words with your child’s target sounds by weaving them into decorating chatter.
4. Wrap Up Treats and Practice Speech
Whether you're making little gift bags or preparing an Easter egg hunt, these activities offer great chances to practise vocabulary and listening.
Name it, describe it: Ask your child to describe what’s inside the bag or what the egg looks like. Use fun words like “shiny,” “crackly,” or “bumpy.”
Follow instructions: Simple requests like “Tie the ribbon” or “Hold the bag open” help build comprehension and processing.
Tip: Practice turn-taking and conversational flow while wrapping and chatting.
5. Turn Travel into Talk Time
Heading to visit friends or family for the weekend? Long car rides can be perfect for playful speech activities.
Play “I Spy”: Focus on beginning sounds or categories. “I spy something that starts with ‘s’” or “something soft.”
Make up stories: Take turns adding to a spring-themed story—“First, the bunny woke up, then…”
Tip: Use repeated words or phrases your child is practising to help reinforce them gently.
6. Celebrate Social Skills
Easter gatherings are a lovely chance to practise greetings, manners, and social interaction.
Rehearse greetings: Before seeing loved ones, try out phrases like “Happy Easter!” or “Thank you for the egg.”
Play simple games: Games like “Guess Who?” or a round of Snap are great for turn-taking and conversation practice.
Tip: If your child is shy, model the interactions first and encourage them when they’re ready.
7. Chat About the Day
Winding down after a big day? That’s a great time to reflect and chat.
Share highlights: Ask, “What was the best part of your day?” or “What did you like about the egg hunt?” Avoid those complicated 'why' questions.
Look ahead: Talk about what’s happening “tomorrow,” “later,” or “next weekend.”
Tip: Focus on connection, not correction. Keep things relaxed and supportive.
Little Moments, Big Impact
You don’t need structured sessions or special materials. By weaving speech and language support into your Easter fun, you’re helping your child grow their communication skills in natural, enjoyable ways.
Because sometimes, the best learning happens when we’re just enjoying the moment—one hop, one egg, one giggle at a time.
Enjoy the sunshine and time with your families!
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