by Allison Liwanag, MS CCC-SLP

With the help of JCFS Chicago's pediatric therapists, the lazy days of summer can be transformed into a time to stretch the mind, explore new hobbies and build on skills learned during the school year.

Our therapeutic groups offer kids a boost in language, thinking and social skills by integrating play, reading, writing, language, fine motor, sensory and problem-solving activities through hands-on individual and group exercises. Have your child bring a sibling or friend along to help foster communication skills and peer interaction.

Our speech and occupational therapists will also help your child come up with a list of all the fun and interesting things summer has to offer! Making their own check list keeps kids motivated and goal-oriented. Take learning beyond our clinic and visit the zoo, beach, botanical garden or neighborhood ice cream shop! 

Ideas for Fun Summer Learning Activities

• Have a picnic
• Build a fort
• Write Short stories
• Read more books
• Play in the sand
• Plant a garden
• Eat at a restaurant
• Enjoy a day at the beach
• Create obstacle courses
• Practice killer sports moves
• Become a better artist
• Write and star in your own play
• Try new foods
• Go to the playground
• Spend time with family and friends

We also have individual appointments available with our speech-language pathologists. Contact Integrated Pediatric Therapies at 847.412.4379 or ipi@jcfs.org for more information.