These music-based videos use video modeling to show real children using sign language and AAC in time with the functional lyrics of original speech therapy songs. As your child watches, they see clear, meaningful models of communication they can begin to understand, imitate, and use in their own routines.
Created for children with speech delays—and for you to learn alongside them in a way that feels clear and doable.
You can see your child wants to communicate, but the words are not coming yet.
You want to help, but you’re not sure what to do.
And it’s hard to watch your child struggle when you don’t know how to best support them.
The First Words Dance Party® Speech Therapy Music Video Series features real children modeling sign language and AAC in time with the lyrics of original speech therapy songs.
Built around everyday routines like snack time, going to the park, and playing with toys, these videos give children clear visual models for communication while helping parents see how to use music in speech therapy at home.
That’s the power of music and video modeling.
Need a fast and easy way to get started? If your child loves music, grab my free 5 Easy Steps to Kickstart Communication with Music for Speech Therapy at Home. It includes step-by-step instructions and song choice cards designed to pair perfectly with the videos, so you can start using music and speech therapy strategies together at home.
👉 Download your FREE guide to discover how you can use music for speech therapy practice at home, click here.
For you and your child, these videos create opportunities for language to grow.
Music has been shown time and again to support language development. Paired with video modeling, sign language, and AAC, it becomes a powerful way for children to learn—especially gestalt language learners who benefit from rhythm, melody, and visual support.
These original speech therapy songs combine functional lyrics and visual supports to meet your child exactly where they are.
You may begin to notice your child:
Hearing the exact words and phrases they are not yet able to communicate, like yes, no, eat, hungry, help, and open
Actively watching as other children and adults model those words visually through sign language, gestures, and AAC in real-life moments
Beginning to imitate sounds, signs, or words
These videos show you exactly how to model language during everyday routines, so you can begin using these same strategies naturally throughout your day.
You may begin to notice yourself:
Knowing exactly what words to focus on for the biggest benefit
Feeling confident using sign language and AAC to model those words visually
Feeling relieved as you model and sing these words without prompting or pressuring your child
Open — models open and help through real-life moments
Ready, Set, Go — targets stop and go with toys, bubbles, and physical play
It’s a Dance Party — builds imitation of actions while modeling up, down, and body parts
On and Off — targets two powerful core words through everyday routines
At the Beach — models in, out, and functional action words
The Cookie Song — models yes, no, eat, and hungry
What I Want — supports requesting favorite foods and activities
It’s My Turn — models social language for sharing and turn-taking
Shout It Out — highlights speech sounds in words with diphthong vowels
Vowel Changes — targets words like mommy and daddy with changing vowel sounds
PLUS two printable resources parents can use to extend the strategies from the videos to everyday routines at home
Parents using this video series love having a bonus step-by-step guide and song choice cards to leverage the power of music for speech therapy home practice. Want it for free? Grab 5 Easy Steps to Kickstart Communication with Music for Speech Therapy at Home.
Support your child through music, visual modeling, and everyday moments—while learning exactly how to model language alongside them.