Creating a Love for Learning: How Speech of Cake Sets Kids Up for Success by Dr. Courtney Overton

I’m excited to share with you all about a wonderful program called Speech of Cake, where the focus is on helping children discover the joy of learning by providing expert speech therapy. This program is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where kids not only develop important speech, language, and literacy skills but also build a lifelong love for learning. With personalized 1:1 private sessions, a transformative summer intensive, and an award-winning summer enrichment program, Speech of Cake equips children with the tools they need to succeed academically and socially. Keep reading to learn more about how they are making a difference!

At Speech of Cake, we believe that every child deserves to discover the joy of learning. We are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where children not only develop essential speech, language, and literacy skills but also build a lifelong love for learning. Through our individualized private sessions, transformative summer intensive program, and award-winning summer enrichment program, we equip children with the tools they need for future success.

Personalized 1:1 Private Sessions

Every child learns differently, which is why our 1:1 private sessions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. Whether your child is working on speech sound production, expanding their vocabulary, or mastering foundational reading skills, our highly trained clinicians use evidence-based techniques to foster growth.

During these sessions, we integrate engaging, child-centered activities that make learning feel like an adventure. For example, a simple game of hide-and-seek can be transformed into a vocabulary-building exercise, or storytelling can double as a way to enhance written narrative skills. By embedding language goals into play-based activities, we help children stay motivated and excited to learn.

Parents are an integral part of our process. We regularly communicate progress and provide strategies to reinforce skills at home, ensuring that learning continues beyond our sessions.

Summer Intensive Program: Building Strong Foundations

Our summer intensive program is a game-changer for children who need a boost in their literacy development. This program offers focused sessions that provide children with the opportunity to make measurable progress in a short period.

Using the Orton-Gillingham methodology, we teach children the building blocks of reading and writing. This multisensory approach is particularly effective for children with dyslexia or other language-based learning challenges. By engaging sight, sound, and touch, children gain a deeper understanding of phonics and word structure.

Our intensive program also incorporates activities to enhance language comprehension and expressive skills. The result is not just improved performance but also increased confidence, as children experience the joy of mastering new skills.

Award-Winning Summer Enrichment Program

For rising kindergarteners through second graders, our summer enrichment program combines learning with fun. Each session is packed with activities that promote reading and writing skills using the Orton-Gillingham methodology while addressing speech and language development.

What makes this program truly unique is how we end each session—with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activity. From simple science experiments to creative art projects, these activities allow children to explore, imagine, and innovate. This balance between structured learning and hands-on fun fosters curiosity and encourages a love for discovery.

The Speech of Cake Difference

At Speech of Cake, our mission is not just to teach skills, but to create experiences that inspire children to enjoy learning. By blending evidence-based strategies with creativity and play, we help children build the speech, language, and literacy foundations they need for academic and social success.

If you’re ready to see your child thrive and fall in love with learning, we invite you to explore our programs and become part of the Speech of Cake family. Together, we can set your child up for a future filled with possibilities!