Verbo Voices – July edition
News & Views . 21 July 2025
Before you close your laptop and say your final ‘goodbyes’ to the children for this academic year, we’ve pulled together a selection of simple tools for you to share with families, helping them feel supported over summer.
Shareable summer tips for parents
Our Verbo therapists have created a summer activities sheet to support children’s communication in everyday situations — from trips to the shopsto days at home.
Download the stage-appropriate handout to print, send home or include in your newsletter.
Plan, Play, Repeat: A summer planner for families
Some children find the change of routine over the holidays tricky. This simple countdown calendar and planner helps families:
✅ Build calm, structured days
✅ Prepare for trips and activities with confidence
✅ Guide children through what’s coming next
Share with parents and carers as a way to plan for the weeks ahead.
Be part of new research!
We’re sharing a unique opportunity for teachers and TAs to contribute to a PhD studyby Hafsa Shams, exploring how Building Block Therapy (also known as Lego-based therapy) is being used to support children’s communication.
Supervised by Professor Victoria Joffe, a leader in the SLCN field, this study is gathering insights from schools using these techniques.
Interested in finding out more?
📩 Email Hafsa to learn how you can get involved.
Stay connected over summer!
Thanks for being part of the Verbo community.
We’ll be sharing simple, practical tips throughout the summer on our social media channels. Follow us to stay updated.
Have a great break!