Green Bean has achieved 'Hero' status, gaining recognition as a force for good. This beloved household character, featured on TV and Radio, was specifically created to encourage play, enjoyable learning, and inspire outdoor exploration in children from birth to seven years old.
Since its creation, Green Bean has successfully helped many young children reach their developmental milestones and prepare for school. This page will detail how Green Bean has aided children in improving their speech and overcoming speech delays.
Start your adventure by exploring our curated collections of edutainment books, ECO toys, and, magazines, games and outdoor play which are designed for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and primary school children.
Since its creation, Green Bean has successfully helped many young children reach their developmental milestones and prepare for school. This page will detail how Green Bean has aided children in improving their speech and overcoming speech delays.
Start your adventure by exploring our curated collections of edutainment books, ECO toys, and, magazines, games and outdoor play which are designed for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and primary school children.
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Green Bean has achieved 'Hero' status, gaining recognition as a force for good. Start your Green Bean adventure today!
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Understanding Speech and Language Delay
We aim to clarify the differences between speech and language delay for parents and carers.
Speech Delay is characterised by a child being able to form ideas and use words or phrases, but their articulation is unclear and difficult to understand.
Conversely, Language Delay occurs when a child's speech is understandable, yet they struggle to combine more than one or two words to communicate effectively.
It is important to note that while these are distinct issues, they frequently co-exist, and a child may experience elements of both speech and language difficulties.
Key Developmental Milestones:
We aim to clarify the differences between speech and language delay for parents and carers.
Speech Delay is characterised by a child being able to form ideas and use words or phrases, but their articulation is unclear and difficult to understand.
Conversely, Language Delay occurs when a child's speech is understandable, yet they struggle to combine more than one or two words to communicate effectively.
It is important to note that while these are distinct issues, they frequently co-exist, and a child may experience elements of both speech and language difficulties.
Key Developmental Milestones:
- By age two: Around 50% of a child's speech should be intelligible to parents and caregivers.
- By age three: This intelligibility increases to approximately 75%.
- By age four: Most people, including those outside the immediate family, should easily understand the child's speech.
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Overcoming Speech Delay: Yether's Green Bean Success Story
During the recent lockdowns, we gifted families educational resources to support children's learning and social-emotional growth while they were out of school and separated from their peers. We recently witnessed the incredible journey of Yether, whose mother, Ehi, sought help after her son was diagnosed with a speech delay at 2.5 years old. Ehi was understandably distressed by her son's communication struggles. Their path to recovery began with the Green Bean Collection children's books, available at Waterstones and through our online shop. Within just 2.5 years of their "Green Bean reading adventures," Yether's communication skills were completely transformed. Now aged 5, Yether shows no signs of his former speech delay. Ehi wholeheartedly credits the Green Bean books with helping Yether build his vocabulary, enhance his understanding, and boost his overall communication confidence. |
As a parent and also working in public health, I know how important it is to find books that engage children from a young age. These books certainly do that! All whilst conveying positive messages in a simple way, and sparking imagination! |
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How to Support a Child with Speech or Language Delay
Parents can significantly aid a child with a speech or language delay through the following methods: Read Together Reading stories aloud to your child from infancy is one of the most effective ways to foster speech and language development. Select a variety of books to expose them to a broad vocabulary, using engaging items like colourful board books and picture books. Talk Often Involve your child in conversation even before they can talk back. Describe what you are doing, seeing, or experiencing—whether it's discussing items going into the shopping trolley or simply narrating your day. Treating them as a conversational partner stimulates their brain and lays the foundation for language skills. Sing Songs Singing to your child from birth not only strengthens your bond but also introduces them to new words. Nursery rhymes are particularly helpful for developing speech patterns, encouraging listening skills, and teaching the turn-taking essential for conversation. |
How can books help children with a speech or language delay?
Books are an excellent resource for supporting children with a speech or language delay. Reading aloud stimulates a child's brain, which aids in the development of both language and speech skills. Simple board books featuring bold, colourful illustrations and engaging vocabulary, such as the titles in the Green Bean's Collection (Colours, Shapes, and Numbers), are perfect for establishing a strong foundation upon which young children can build their language and speech abilities
Books are an excellent resource for supporting children with a speech or language delay. Reading aloud stimulates a child's brain, which aids in the development of both language and speech skills. Simple board books featuring bold, colourful illustrations and engaging vocabulary, such as the titles in the Green Bean's Collection (Colours, Shapes, and Numbers), are perfect for establishing a strong foundation upon which young children can build their language and speech abilities
How Play Supports Children with Speech and Language Delay
Play is essential for a child's development and learning; it is the fundamental 'work' through which they acquire new skills. At Green Bean Studios, we have specifically created a range of eco-friendly educational toys to work alongside our books. These toys offer an additional, engaging way to develop speech and language skills by encouraging role-playing, where children can act out the stories and practice communication with both adults and peers.
Our commitment to helping children overcome speech and language delays is a core value of our business. Author and Founder, Anita Frost, was invited to speak at a Google Skills to Go training event. During a roundtable discussion with Google Executives, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, MP Lucy Powell, and MP Jeff Smith, Anita discussed the ongoing work of Green Bean Studios® and shared the positive, first-hand experiences of families whose children's communication skills have improved using our books and toys.
We are currently engaging with regional leaders including the National Literacy Trust and educators on this important issue. If your child has a speech or language delay, we encourage you to contact the team. We are eager to hear your story and offer support in finding the right combination of books, toys, and initial steps to help your child move forward, with a little assistance from our friendly, curly-haired companion, Green Bean™.
Play is essential for a child's development and learning; it is the fundamental 'work' through which they acquire new skills. At Green Bean Studios, we have specifically created a range of eco-friendly educational toys to work alongside our books. These toys offer an additional, engaging way to develop speech and language skills by encouraging role-playing, where children can act out the stories and practice communication with both adults and peers.
Our commitment to helping children overcome speech and language delays is a core value of our business. Author and Founder, Anita Frost, was invited to speak at a Google Skills to Go training event. During a roundtable discussion with Google Executives, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, MP Lucy Powell, and MP Jeff Smith, Anita discussed the ongoing work of Green Bean Studios® and shared the positive, first-hand experiences of families whose children's communication skills have improved using our books and toys.
We are currently engaging with regional leaders including the National Literacy Trust and educators on this important issue. If your child has a speech or language delay, we encourage you to contact the team. We are eager to hear your story and offer support in finding the right combination of books, toys, and initial steps to help your child move forward, with a little assistance from our friendly, curly-haired companion, Green Bean™.
