Blowing raspberries: Activity for kids with special educational needs

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Blowing raspberries is more than just a bit of fun for little ones, it can help them learn to communicate too!

Tongue and lip control is important for making speech sounds and taking turns is a great way of learning to communicate back and forth.

So, how do you blow a good raspberry to make your little one laugh?

First, you'll need to stick out your tongue. The louder you want your raspberry to be, the further out your tongue needs to go.
Tightened your lips around your tongue and blow!

Make it extra fun by moving your head around or adding your hands into the mix.

Being able to enjoy silly time with your child is a great way to help you bond.

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Blowing raspberries encourages little ones to communicate and take turns.
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Tongue and lip control are important for making speech sounds, so this is good practice.
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It's also a good opportunity for them to feel your touch. This is great for bonding.