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Hailey Phipps SLP

I am a speech-language pathologist on a mission to expand access to speech, language and literacy resources, while also making at-home practice a lot more fun. Join the "SEA of Parents" newsletter email list for updates on our newest resources, and our favorite finds from other creators across the internet. SEA stands for Stories, Enrichment, and Adventure, and we focus on those 3 pillars when providing at-home practice. Check out the Reach Speech Therapy website for free resources, blog posts and videos, monthly book recommendations and more!

Reach Speech Therapy Newsletter

June 2025

πŸ“šStories 🧸Enrichment πŸ• Adventure


Book of the Month

Check out Hailey's June Book of the Month: Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion. Looking for more activities? Join the book club!

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Seaside Stories

Looking for even more books to read with your kids? Check out our latest book list! The theme is seaside tales, a perfect pairing for summertime and seaside reading.

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New Recipe Alert

Check out the resources section of our website for recipes based on your favorite children's books. What's new? Ants on a Log 3 ways - stay tuned for a video coming soon.

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Recent Tips and Reflections from Across the Internet

Good for more than just Memorial Day drives

​Road Trip Audiobooks for Kids by Rose Church at Refine

Here is a list of 11 audiobooks from the creators at Refine, perfect for your next family road trip. They offer options for younger kids and older kids, and the books are available across a variety of audiobook platforms.


A reflection on teaching your kids how to read

​The Joy of Inefficiency By Nadya Williams

Here is a reflection from the Institute for Family Studies about teaching children to read. This reflection has a focus on inefficiency - slowing down and being present with your kids. Reading aloud is critical, and this author reflects on how it can't be rushed.


Helping children take risks and knowing what to say

​Risky Play Handout from Boston University

Check out this article on different types of risky play, the benefits and how to support your kids in taking risks and trying new and difficult things in play. This is a great pairing for some of our adventure activities (the A in SEA) for speech, language and literacy skills development.


More Resources and Tools

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Summer Picture Books

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Harry the Dirty Dog Activities

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Tips for the /s/ sound

​Where do I start →​

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YouTube Channel

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Speech in the Kitchen

​The growing recipe list →​


New Name, Same Great Book Club Launch

The SEA of Parents Book Club Is Coming

Join the waitlist for our new book club coming out September 1st. This will include a monthly, comprehensive book club guide to accompany our Books of the Month, as well as bonus newsletters, yearly giveaways, a private Facebook book club group with bonus content and a space to ask questions, and discussion questions for our Parent Book Suggestions. Every handout and activity is focused on at-home resources for parents involving Stories, Enrichment, and Adventure (SEA). Check out our website for more information, and to join the waitlist.

That's it for this month's newsletter. We hope you enjoyed our latest content and find it helpful in your journey to helping children reach their speech goals. Stay tuned for more updates, and if you come across a resource you'd like to share, send it our way and it might just end up in the next newsletter!

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All our best,

Hailey Phipps

Speech Language Pathologist and Owner, Reach Speech Therapy

www.reachspeechtherapy.org

Reach Speech Therapy, LLC 6324 N. Chatham Ave #358 Kansas City, MO 64151
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Hailey Phipps SLP

I am a speech-language pathologist on a mission to expand access to speech, language and literacy resources, while also making at-home practice a lot more fun. Join the "SEA of Parents" newsletter email list for updates on our newest resources, and our favorite finds from other creators across the internet. SEA stands for Stories, Enrichment, and Adventure, and we focus on those 3 pillars when providing at-home practice. Check out the Reach Speech Therapy website for free resources, blog posts and videos, monthly book recommendations and more!