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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 16 MIN

190. How to Use Digital Tools to Actually Boost Language and Literacy in Preschoolers

from The Preschool SLP · host Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP

Are you ready to go digital the right way in your therapy sessions?Today, we’re diving into the latest systematic review research on using digital tools to improve preschoolers’ language and literacy outcomes. The evidence is clear: digital media can be a powerful tool — when it’s used intentionally.In this episode, you’ll discover five key strategies that work, including:Why children should never be left alone with a deviceHow to make digital activities multimodal and engagingThe language modeling strategies that matter mostWays to make alphabet knowledge meaningful and connected to storiesHow to coach families and teachers for lasting impactWant to skip the overwhelm and have ready-to-go resources at your fingertips? Join my SIS Membership, where every week you’ll receive:A Google Slides deck filled with educationally rich activitiesMovement-based literacy ideas to target speech, language, and AAC goalsParent-friendly materials to bridge home and school learningMake therapy easier, more engaging, and research-based — all while saving hours of prep time.✨ Join the SIS Membership today: www.kellyvess.com/sis

Are you ready to go digital the right way in your therapy sessions? Today, we’re diving into the latest systematic review research on using digital tools to improve preschoolers’ language and literacy outcomes. The evidence is clear: digital media can be a powerful tool — when it’s used intentionally. In this episode, you’ll discover five key strategies that work, including: Why children should never be left alone with a deviceHow to make digital activities multimodal and engagingThe language...

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