Top 10 Songs for Late Talkers

Jul 22, 2020 | Blog

Music is a motivational tool that encourages kids to participate and have fun. Because of this, music plays an important role in my therapy sessions. Before we dive into my top songs for late talkers, let’s learn more about why music is beneficial for language development.

How Does Music Help Language Development?

Music provides an auditory and visual representation of language, so why not use this as a tool for children with delayed language? Music also enhances daily routines, vocabulary, reading/phonemic awareness and sentence structure/grammar.

How I Use Music in Therapy Sessions

I always incorporate gestures during music activities. I do this to encourage imitation and to show that words have meaning. For example in the song “Wheels on the Bus” I move my hands in a circular motion to represent the wheels as I say “round and round.” Just as with teaching sign language, if your child doesn’t imitate the gestures to songs, use hand over hand assistance and show them how to do it. As they learn to imitate gestures and make sounds, it can motivate them to imitate words.

My Top 10 Songs for Late Talkers

1 4

The Wheels On The Bus

View My Favorite Version

2 2

Itsy Bitsy Spider

View My Favorite Version

3 2

5 Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed

View My Favorite Version

4 2

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes

View My Favorite Version

5 4

If You’re Happy & You Know It

View My Favorite Version

6 3

One Little Finger

View My Favorite Version

7 2

5 Little Speckled Frogs

View My Favorite Version

8 2

Row Row Row Your Boat

View My Favorite Version

9 2

I’m Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee

View My Favorite Version


What is your favorite song to sing with your child? Comment below or send a message straight to my inbox!

Alyssa Dudley, MS CCC-SLP

Owner, The Child Inspired