Mastering Big Words: Fun Spelling for Kids

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Fascinating (and Tricky) World of English Spelling
3. Building Strong Foundations: Before Tackling “Big Words”
4. What Makes a Word “Big” or Challenging for Kids to Spell?
5. Strategies for Teaching Big Words to Kids
6. Fun Activities to Practice Big Words
7. How Speech Blubs Empowers Your Child to Master Big Words
8. Getting Started with Speech Blubs: Our Value and Plans
9. Conclusion
10. Frequently Asked Questions

Have you ever found yourself scratching your head at the bewildering rules of English spelling, even as an adult? If so, imagine how a child feels! English, with its rich tapestry of linguistic influences, often presents a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to “big words.” The journey from sounding out simple CVC words to confidently spelling multi-syllabic, often irregular words can seem daunting for both children and parents.

But what if this journey could be filled with curiosity, discovery, and joy instead of frustration? This blog post is your comprehensive guide to understanding why certain words are tricky, how to build strong foundational spelling skills, and how to introduce more complex vocabulary in engaging, effective ways. We’ll explore fun, multi-sensory strategies that empower your child to conquer even the most formidable words, turning spelling into an exciting adventure. You’ll discover practical tips and learn how innovative tools, like Speech Blubs, can transform screen time into a powerful learning experience, supporting your child’s journey to confidently “speak their minds and hearts.”

Introduction

“How do you spell ‘pneumonia’?” a child might ask, eyes wide with the challenge of its silent ‘p’ and unexpected ‘eu’. Or perhaps, “Why doesn’t ‘night’ sound like it looks?” English spelling can often feel like a puzzle with missing pieces or ever-changing rules. It’s a language built from many others, inheriting a beautiful but sometimes chaotic mix of spellings and pronunciations. This inherent complexity can make teaching children to spell “big words” feel like an uphill battle.

However, the ability to spell effectively is a cornerstone of literacy, profoundly impacting a child’s reading fluency, writing clarity, and overall confidence in communication. When children grasp spelling, they not only improve their written expression but also deepen their understanding of how language works, recognizing patterns and structures that unlock new words and ideas. This post will delve into the fascinating reasons behind English’s spelling quirks, lay out the essential foundational skills for young learners, and provide a wealth of engaging strategies and activities designed to make learning “big words” genuinely enjoyable. With the right approach and the support of innovative tools, children can confidently conquer even the biggest words, transforming spelling into a joyful and empowering learning journey.

The Fascinating (and Tricky) World of English Spelling

Why does English sometimes feel like it has a mind of its own when it comes to spelling? Unlike some languages where letters almost always correspond directly to sounds, English is a linguistic melting pot. Its vocabulary has been enriched by waves of influence from Latin, Greek, French, Germanic languages, and more. This history means that English doesn’t always follow a neat set of phonetic rules.

Consider words like “knight” or “island.” The silent ‘k’ and ‘s’ are remnants of older pronunciations or borrowed spellings that have stuck around even as the spoken language evolved. Then there are homophones – words that sound exactly alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings, such as “eight” and “ate,” or “there,” “their,” and “they’re.” These can be particularly confusing for young spellers who are just starting to connect sounds to letters.

Another layer of complexity comes from words with irregular spellings or those that defy common phonetic patterns. Take “necessary” or “accommodate,” which feature tricky double consonants that don’t always change the pronunciation in an obvious way. Or words like “charcuterie” and “zucchini,” borrowed from French and Italian respectively, retaining their original spellings that don’t quite fit English phonetic norms. Understanding these underlying linguistic histories isn’t just an academic exercise; it helps us appreciate why English spelling can be so challenging and, more importantly, how to best support our children in navigating its intricacies. By recognizing that inconsistency is often the norm, we can adopt strategies that focus on visual memory, pattern recognition, and contextual understanding, rather than solely relying on phonetic decoding.

Building Strong Foundations: Before Tackling “Big Words”

Before children can confidently tackle “big words” like “encyclopedia” or “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” they need a robust foundation of early literacy skills. These building blocks are crucial for making sense of English spelling, no matter the word’s length or complexity.

Phonological Awareness: The Bedrock of Spelling

At its heart, spelling relies on a child’s ability to hear, identify, and manipulate the individual sounds (phonemes) within spoken words. This is known as phonological awareness, and it’s a critical pre-reading skill. It involves:

• Rhyming: Recognizing and producing words that rhyme (cat, hat, mat).
• Alliteration: Identifying words that start with the same sound (bouncy ball, tiny turtle).
• Syllable Segmentation: Breaking words into their component syllables (el-e-phant).
• Phoneme Isolation: Identifying individual sounds in words (the first sound in “dog” is /d/).
• Phoneme Blending: Combining sounds to form a word (/c/ /a/ /t/ makes “cat”).
• Phoneme Manipulation: Adding, deleting, or substituting sounds to create new words (change /c/ in “cat” to /b/ for “bat”).

Children with strong phonological awareness are better equipped to understand the sound-symbol correspondence that underpins spelling. At Speech Blubs, we leverage our unique video modeling methodology to support this. By watching and imitating real peers, children visually and auditorily engage with sounds and words, directly strengthening their phonological awareness. This active engagement helps them internalize how sounds are formed and how they combine, laying crucial groundwork for spelling.

Phonics: Connecting Sounds to Letters

Once a child can distinguish sounds, the next step is connecting those sounds to their corresponding letters or letter combinations (graphemes). This is phonics. Early phonics instruction often focuses on:

• Letter-Sound Correspondence: Knowing that ‘m’ makes the /m/ sound.
• CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) Words: Simple words like “cat,” “dog,” “sun.” These are phonetically regular and predictable, providing early success.
• Short Vowel Sounds: Mastering the sounds of a, e, i, o, u in words like “apple,” “egg,” “igloo,” “octopus,” “umbrella.”

Systematic phonics instruction helps children decode words for reading and encode them for spelling. It teaches them that language has patterns and rules, even when those rules sometimes have exceptions. Our app, through its interactive features, reinforces the visual and auditory links between letters and their sounds, an essential part of the phonics journey. While primarily focused on speech development, the activities within Speech Blubs inherently build phonemic awareness and sound discrimination skills, which are transferable to phonics and spelling.

Sight Words: High-Frequency Words That Defy Rules

Not all words follow neat phonetic rules. “Sight words” are high-frequency words that children need to recognize instantly, often because they have irregular spellings or appear so frequently that sounding them out every time is inefficient. Examples include “the,” “said,” “where,” “was,” and “of.”

Learning sight words by rote memorization is important for reading fluency. When children can recognize these words instantly, they don’t have to pause to decode them, which frees up cognitive resources to focus on comprehension. For spelling, early exposure to these words helps children build a visual memory bank of common spellings, even irregular ones. The constant exposure to language within Speech Blubs’ engaging activities helps children build this visual word recognition, providing a solid base for both reading and spelling.

Vocabulary Development: Understanding Meaning Enhances Spelling

A rich vocabulary isn’t just about knowing many words; it’s about understanding their meanings and how they’re used. When a child understands a word, they are more likely to remember its spelling. Contextual learning, where words are encountered and used in meaningful sentences, helps solidify both comprehension and retention.

For a parent whose 3-year-old “late talker” loves animals, the “Animal Kingdom” section of Speech Blubs offers a fun, motivating way to practice sounds and new vocabulary like “moo,” “baa,” “roar,” and “quack.” As they imitate animal sounds and names, they are building early vocabulary and phonological skills. Later, when learning to spell “elephant” or “hippopotamus,” having a clear mental image and understanding of the word’s meaning makes the spelling task less abstract and more concrete. Our app’s diverse range of themes and categories naturally exposes children to a wide array of vocabulary, fostering a love for words that supports their overall literacy development.

What Makes a Word “Big” or Challenging for Kids to Spell?

The term “big words” doesn’t just refer to length; it encompasses a variety of linguistic features that can make spelling difficult for children. Understanding these challenges is the first step toward effective teaching.

Length and Multiple Syllables

Naturally, longer words mean more letters to remember. Breaking these words down into syllables is a fundamental strategy. Words like “butterfly” (but-ter-fly) or “computer” (com-pu-ter) become much more manageable when segmented. Teaching children to clap out syllables or use visual aids to chunk words can demystify longer spellings. Our app’s focus on clear articulation and rhythmic speech can indirectly help children perceive the natural breaks in words, aiding in syllable segmentation.

Irregular Spellings and Silent Letters

English is notorious for words that don’t sound exactly as they’re spelled, often due to silent letters.

• Silent ‘g’ or ‘k’: Think of “gnaw,” “knight,” “knowledge.” The letters are there but not pronounced.
• Silent ‘h’: Words like “ghost” or “rhyme” (and “rhythm,” which has two!).
• Silent ‘b’: In words like “thumb” or “doubt.”
• Silent ‘p’: “Pneumonia” or “psychology.”
• Silent ‘d’: “Wednesday” is a classic example.

These “ghost” letters can be confusing. Strategies like highlighting the silent letters, creating mnemonic devices (e.g., “Woden’s day” for Wednesday), or simply emphasizing visual memory are key. For a child who consistently forgets the silent ‘g’ in “gnome,” using Speech Blubs’ video modeling can provide a strong visual reference of a peer saying the word, reinforcing the whole word image rather than just its individual sounds.

Foreign Origins: Linguistic Borrowings

Many of English’s “big words” were borrowed from other languages and often retain their original spellings, which can clash with English phonetic rules.

• French Influence: Words like “chauffeur,” “bouquet,” “charcuterie,” “liaison,” “entrepreneur.” These often have unexpected vowel sounds or silent letters. For instance, “charcuterie” starts with ‘ch’ pronounced as /sh/.
• Greek Influence: Words such as “philosophy,” “photosynthesis,” “rhythm,” “pneumonia.” Greek words often use ‘ph’ for the /f/ sound or retain complex vowel combinations.
• Italian Influence: “Broccoli,” “zucchini,” “spaghetti.” These might end in ‘i’ where an English speaker might expect ‘y’ or ‘ee’ for the sound.

Explaining (in simple terms) that these words come from other languages can help children understand why they don’t follow typical English patterns. This broadens their linguistic understanding and makes the exceptions less arbitrary.

Homophones: Sound-Alikes That Look Different

As mentioned, homophones are words that sound identical but have different spellings and meanings. This is a common source of spelling errors, especially in writing.

• “To,” “too,” “two”
• “Their,” “there,” “they’re”
• “Witch,” “which”
• “Peace,” “piece”
• “Flea,” “flee”

Teaching these words requires careful attention to context and meaning. Visual cues, creating sentences that use all versions of the word, and memory games can be very effective.

Irregular Consonant and Vowel Patterns

Beyond silent letters, many words have unpredictable consonant or vowel patterns.

• Double Consonants: “Accommodate” (double c, double m), “necessary” (one c, two s’s), “embarrass” (double r, double s). The placement and number of these can be tricky.
• Unusual Vowel Combinations: “Vacuum” with its double ‘u’ is rare. “Aisle” with ‘ai’ making a long ‘i’ sound.

These words often require specific memorization strategies or mnemonics to help children remember the particular letter sequence. For example, for “necessary,” children might learn the phrase “one collar, two sleeves” to remember the single ‘c’ and double ‘s’.

Understanding these categories of “big” or challenging words allows parents to target specific difficulties with tailored strategies, turning what seems like a chaotic system into a more navigable language landscape.

Strategies for Teaching Big Words to Kids

Teaching big words doesn’t have to be intimidating. By employing a variety of strategies that cater to different learning styles, we can make the process engaging and effective.

Break It Down: Syllables and Chunks

This is perhaps the most fundamental strategy. Long words become much less daunting when broken into smaller, manageable pieces.

• Syllable Clapping: Have your child say a word and clap for each syllable. For “ex-ag-ger-ate,” they’d clap four times. This helps them segment the word auditorily.
• Visual Chunking: Write the word on a card and draw lines between the syllables, or use different colors for each syllable.
• Prefixes and Suffixes: Introduce common prefixes (un-, re-, pre-) and suffixes (-ing, -ed, -ly). When a child recognizes “un-” in “unbelievable,” they’ve already spelled part of a big word! This morphological awareness is incredibly powerful.

Visual Cues and Mnemonics

Our brains love patterns and memorable tricks.

• Highlight Tricky Parts: When writing a word, highlight or underline the irregular parts. For “necessary,” emphasize the ‘c’ and ‘ss’.
• Create Mnemonics: These are memory aids. For “because,” many learn “Big Elephants Can Always Understand Small Elephants.” For “rhythm,” you might visualize a drummer with two ‘h’s for his sticks and then remember the ‘y’ and ‘m’ from the sound.
• “See, Say, Cover, Write, Check”: This classic method encourages visual memory and self-correction. Your child sees the word, says it, covers it, writes it from memory, and then checks their spelling.

Multi-Sensory Learning

Engaging multiple senses makes learning more memorable and fun, especially for children who may struggle with traditional pen-and-paper methods.

• Tactile Experiences: Write words in sand, shaving cream, or finger paint. Use playdough to form letters or words. Children can trace words with their fingers on different textures. This kinesthetic approach helps solidify the letter shapes and sequences.
• Auditory Reinforcement: Record your child saying the word, breaking it into syllables, and spelling it. Listen back together.
• Movement: “Skywrite” words in the air with big arm movements. Spell words while bouncing a ball or jumping.

Speech Blubs’ interactive design inherently encourages this multi-sensory engagement. When children watch a peer demonstrate a sound or word, they are not passively observing; they are actively processing visual and auditory information, preparing to imitate. This video modeling approach, backed by scientific principles like mirror neuron activation, transforms screen time into “smart screen time” – a screen-free alternative to passive viewing. For a child learning complex words, observing and mimicking the pronunciation of longer words in Speech Blubs can significantly aid in visually encoding the word’s structure, even before tackling its written form.

Etymology and Word Origins (Simplified)

While you don’t need to give a full linguistics lesson, a simple explanation of a word’s origin can often make its spelling make more sense. For example, explaining that ‘ph’ sounds like ‘f’ in “telephone” because it comes from Greek can be fascinating and reduce the feeling of arbitrary rules. You might say, “This word came from an old Greek word, and in Greek, they used ‘ph’ for the /f/ sound.” This helps children see patterns across languages, not just within English.

Consistent Practice & Exposure

Like any skill, spelling improves with consistent, meaningful practice.

• Short, Regular Sessions: A few minutes daily is often more effective than one long, tedious session once a week.
• Read Widely: The more children read, the more they are exposed to a rich vocabulary and correct spellings in context. This builds their visual memory for words.
• Use Big Words in Conversation: Incorporate new vocabulary naturally into your daily conversations. If you’re talking about something “magnificent,” point out the word and its meaning.
• Encourage Journaling/Creative Writing: Provide opportunities for children to use their new words in their own writing, which reinforces spelling through active recall.

Fun Activities to Practice Big Words

Making spelling practice feel like a game rather than a chore is key to maintaining a child’s enthusiasm and engagement. Here are some playful ways to practice big words:

Spelling Bees at Home

Forget the high-pressure competitive bees; create your own low-stakes, fun version at home.

• Theme Bees: Instead of just random words, have a “Dinosaur Spelling Bee” or a “Space Word Bee” using themed vocabulary.
• Role Reversal: Let your child be the “caller” sometimes, reading words for you to spell. This reinforces the words and gives them a sense of control.
• Celebration, Not Competition: Focus on effort and improvement. Offer non-material rewards like extra playtime or choosing dinner.

Word Building Games

These games turn letters into playful tools.

• Homemade Letter Tiles: Write letters (and common blends/digraphs like ‘sh’, ‘th’, ‘ing’) on bottle caps or small squares of paper. Have your child arrange them to build their big words.
• Scrabble Junior or Bananagrams: These commercial games are fantastic for practicing word building and recognition in a fun, competitive (but gentle) environment.
• “Word Ladders”: Start with one word (e.g., “cat”), and change one letter at a time to form a new word, eventually reaching a target word (e.g., “dog”). This builds phoneme manipulation skills.

Creative Writing Prompts

Encourage your child to use their new vocabulary in imaginative ways.

• “Story Starters”: Provide a prompt that requires using several of their big words. “Write a short story about an adventurous squirrel who discovers a mysterious object in the forest.”
• “Word of the Day” Journal: Introduce one big word daily. Your child writes the word, its meaning, and uses it in a sentence, perhaps drawing a picture to illustrate it.

“Word Hunt” in Books/Magazines

Turn reading into an active search for knowledge.

• Spot the Big Word: While reading together, point out a “big word” and ask your child to try to spell it or define it in context.
• “Word Safari”: Give your child a list of target “big words” and have them find them in books, magazines, or even cereal boxes. They can highlight or write them down.

Interactive Digital Tools

In today’s world, leveraging “smart screen time” can be incredibly effective. Passive viewing of cartoons offers little educational value, but interactive apps like Speech Blubs transform screen time into a powerful tool for family connection and learning.

• Video Modeling for Pronunciation: For words that are difficult to articulate or have unusual pronunciations, our video modeling methodology is invaluable. Children learn by watching and imitating their peers, which is highly motivating and effective for developing clear speech. As they articulate complex words, they strengthen the auditory and motor pathways necessary for accurate spelling.
• Vocabulary Building Through Play: Speech Blubs offers a wide array of activities designed to expand vocabulary. For example, in our “Numbers and Letters” sections, children engage with the building blocks of literacy in a dynamic way. This direct engagement with words in fun contexts helps children build a rich mental lexicon, which is a significant asset when they move on to spelling them.
• Reading Blubs App: Our extra Reading Blubs app, included with the Yearly plan, provides comprehensive literacy support, directly targeting reading and spelling skills. It’s an excellent companion for children who are ready to dive deeper into the written word.

By blending these engaging activities with consistent support, parents can foster a genuine love for language and help their children confidently master even the biggest words, empowering them to “speak their minds and hearts.”

How Speech Blubs Empowers Your Child to Master Big Words

At Speech Blubs, our mission is to empower children to “speak their minds and hearts.” This isn’t just about articulation; it’s about building comprehensive communication skills, which inherently includes the foundational elements necessary for spelling and literacy. Our company was born from the personal experiences of our founders, who all grew up with speech problems and created the tool they wished they had—an immediate, effective, and joyful solution for the 1 in 4 children who need speech support.

Here’s how Speech Blubs supports your child’s journey to mastering big words:

• The Power of Video Modeling: Our unique video modeling methodology is at the core of our app. Children learn by watching and imitating their peers on screen. This approach is scientifically validated, tapping into mirror neurons in the brain, making learning incredibly intuitive and effective. For complex words, seeing a child clearly articulate each syllable and sound provides invaluable visual and auditory cues that can significantly aid in later spelling. When a child learns to pronounce “elephant” clearly through imitation, they are better able to segment its sounds for spelling (el-e-phant).
• Engagement Through Play: We believe learning should be joyful. Our app is packed with engaging activities and vibrant characters that keep children motivated. This playful environment means children are actively involved, not passively watching. This active engagement is crucial for developing the cognitive skills needed to tackle “big words,” fostering a love for communication and reducing potential frustration.
• Beyond Articulation to Foundational Literacy: While renowned for articulation support, Speech Blubs also builds critical foundational literacy skills. The focus on sound recognition, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary expansion directly supports spelling development. The more sounds a child can correctly identify and produce, and the more words they understand, the better equipped they are to connect those sounds to letters and spell.
• “Smart Screen Time”: We provide a screen-free alternative to passive viewing (like cartoons). Our app transforms screen time into “smart screen time” – an active, interactive experience that promotes learning and development. Instead of mindlessly consuming content, children are prompted to engage, speak, and interact, making every moment count towards their growth.
• A Tool for Family Connection: Speech Blubs is designed for co-play. It’s a powerful tool that encourages parents and caregivers to engage directly with their children during learning sessions. These shared moments of discovery and practice strengthen family bonds and create a supportive learning environment, where adults can guide, encourage, and celebrate every small victory. This parental involvement is vital for reinforcing lessons and making learning holistic.
• Backed by Science and Loved by Parents: Our commitment to scientific principles ensures our methods are effective. We are consistently ranked in the top tier of speech apps worldwide, a testament to our robust methodology. Don’t just take our word for it; read what other parents are saying about their child’s success with Speech Blubs in our testimonials section.

Speech Blubs acts as a powerful supplement to your child’s overall development plan and, when applicable, professional therapy. It helps build confidence, reduces frustration, and lays down key foundational skills, creating joyful family learning moments that extend far beyond the screen.

Getting Started with Speech Blubs: Our Value and Plans

Ready to transform your child’s spelling and communication journey? We invite you to explore Speech Blubs, a powerful supplement to your child’s learning and development. If you’re unsure whether your child could benefit, we offer a quick 3-minute preliminary screener with 9 simple questions. It provides an assessment and suggests next steps, often leading to a free trial of our app.

We believe in transparency and providing exceptional value. Here’s a breakdown of our plans:

• Monthly Plan: For just $14.99 per month, you get access to our core app features, enabling your child to start their speech and language development journey.
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The Yearly plan isn’t just cheaper; it comes packed with exclusive, high-value features designed to give your child the most comprehensive support:

• 7-Day Free Trial: Only with the Yearly plan do you unlock a full 7-day free trial, allowing you and your child to experience the full benefits of Speech Blubs before committing.
• Extra Reading Blubs App: Gain access to our companion Reading Blubs app, specifically designed to enhance early reading and literacy skills, making it a perfect complement to spelling practice.
• Early Access to New Updates: Be among the first to explore new features and content as soon as they’re released.
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The Monthly plan does not include these fantastic benefits. To get the most out of Speech Blubs, including the free trial and the full suite of features that empower your child’s comprehensive literacy development, we strongly encourage you to choose the Yearly plan.

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Conclusion

Teaching children “big words” to spell is an intricate but incredibly rewarding aspect of their literacy development. While English spelling may present its unique twists and turns, with a patient, strategic, and most importantly, fun approach, these challenges become exciting opportunities for growth. By focusing on foundational skills like phonological awareness and phonics, breaking down complex words into manageable chunks, utilizing multi-sensory techniques, and encouraging consistent practice, we can foster a love for language in our children.

Ultimately, the goal isn’t just about perfect spelling; it’s about building confidence, reducing frustration, and nurturing a child’s ability to communicate effectively, both in spoken and written forms. Tools like Speech Blubs are here to support this journey, offering a scientifically backed, engaging, and joyful way to build essential communication and early literacy skills. With its innovative video modeling and interactive design, Speech Blubs transforms screen time into a valuable learning experience, empowering your child to master not only sounds and words but also the confidence to “speak their minds and hearts.”

Ready to embark on this exciting linguistic adventure with your child? Start your child’s speech journey today with Speech Blubs! Don’t forget to choose the Yearly plan to unlock your free 7-day trial and gain access to the extra Reading Blubs app, early updates, and priority support. Download Speech Blubs now on your preferred app store!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When should my child start learning to spell big words?

Children typically begin with simple phonetic words and sight words in kindergarten. They can start tackling “bigger” words as their phonological awareness, phonics skills, and vocabulary develop, usually around first or second grade. The key is to introduce words when they show interest and have the foundational skills to begin breaking them down, rather than forcing it too early. Focus on making learning playful and progression natural.

2. What are some common reasons children struggle with spelling?

Children struggle for various reasons, including the irregular nature of English spelling (silent letters, foreign origins), insufficient phonological awareness (difficulty hearing individual sounds in words), weak phonics skills (trouble connecting sounds to letters), limited vocabulary, or challenges with visual memory. Sometimes, a lack of consistent, engaging practice can also contribute to difficulties. Understanding the root cause helps tailor support.

3. How does Speech Blubs specifically help with spelling?

While primarily focused on speech development, Speech Blubs significantly aids spelling by building foundational literacy skills. Our video modeling improves phonological awareness and articulation, helping children correctly hear and produce sounds, which is crucial for mapping sounds to letters. The app’s extensive vocabulary-building activities expose children to many words, enhancing their understanding and visual recognition of spellings. Furthermore, our premium Yearly plan includes the Reading Blubs app, which directly supports reading and spelling through interactive exercises.

4. Is the Yearly plan really worth it?

Absolutely! The Yearly plan offers the best value by far. You save 66% compared to the monthly subscription and gain access to exclusive features not included in the monthly plan. This includes a 7-day free trial, the companion Reading Blubs app, early access to new updates, and 24-hour priority support. These additional benefits provide a more comprehensive and supported learning experience, making the Yearly plan an excellent investment in your child’s long-term speech and literacy development.