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Monthly Newsletter December 2025
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Holiday Season is here again! Check out another fun-filled newsletter with news and updates about our company, our services, and our team. We hope you enjoy this edition of the newsletter and that it helps you stay up-to-date with everything going on in the Language Essentials Community!
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Thank You for being a Friend!
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The holiday season is here—a time to celebrate connection, kindness, and community! December is full of fun and festive moments at Language Essentials as we wrap up the year with our amazing families. From spreading cheer through our community initiatives to celebrating progress in every session, we’re so grateful to be part of your child’s growth journey.
Thank you for making Language Essentials a place filled with warmth, laughter, and learning. Here’s to a joyful and bright holiday season for all!
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Leave Us A Review
Check out the links below to leave us a Google Review at the office you attend! We can’t wait to hear your stories. What fun and memorable moments will you share with us? Click your office to leave a review: Livermore Office • San Ramon Office • Tracy Office
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LE Speech & OT Gift Guide
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| LE's Therapist Gift Guide |
Links |
Thoughts Behind the Gift |
Therapist |
| Dollhouse |
Olivia's Little World Doll Cottage |
pretend play, verb usage, noun and pronoun targeting |
Ms. Cassidy B.S., LIC-SLPA |
| Bubble Wands |
Bubble Wands |
single word targeting ("bubbles", "more"), phrase targeting (more bubbles please", "big bubbles" |
Mr. Esteban M.S., LIC,CCC- SLP |
| Pop the Pig |
Pop the Pig Game |
functional vocabulary, turn taking, action/state concepts (i.e.: full/empty, open/close) |
Ms. Angelica B.A., LIC-SLPA |
| Pretend Play Pizza |
Food Toy Wooden Pizza |
expressive language, social play, vocabulary, receptive language |
Ms. Michal M.S., LIC, SLP CF |
| Electronics Exploration Kit |
Electronics Exploration Kit |
fine motor skills, problem solving, memory, |
Mr. Richard OTR/L, c/ASI |
| Connect 4 |
Connect 4 Game |
impulse control, planning, fine motor skills, social skills |
Ms. Eileen Occupational Therapist Intern |
| DIY Raceway |
Crazy Climb Raceway |
Vocabulary, sequencing, turn taking, spatial concepts |
Ms. Renee M.A., LIC, CCC-SLP |
| Pretend Play Vegetables |
Food Toy Wooden Vegetables |
Pretend play, labeling, action identifying, fine motor skills |
Ms. Palwasha B.S., LIC-SLPA |
| 3D Pin Art Sensory Toy |
Sensory Pin Art Toy |
Identifying colors, cause and effect, sensory stimulation |
Ms. Josie B.S., LIC-SLPA |
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The holiday season is here again, and our Speech & Occupational Therapists have curated a special LE Gift Guide just for you! These handpicked toys and games aren't just about fun—they’re thoughtfully chosen to encourage play, spark creativity, and support speech and language development.
While the links provided lead to big-box stores and popular online marketplaces for inspiration, we encourage you to shop local and support small businesses when you can. Your local shops may have similar treasures, and a personal touch makes the season even brighter!
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Perfect Attendance Contest!
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Don’t forget—our Perfect Attendance Contest continues through December 31st! Let’s finish the year strong, together.
If you maintain 100% attendance, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win a $50 Visa Gift Card! There will be one lucky winner per office. Winner will be announced in January!
Make-up appointments count toward perfect attendance—but must be completed within the same week as your originally scheduled session to qualify. (Of course, we understand that life happens, and extenuating circumstances will always be considered!)
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December 8th-12th Winter Holiday Spirit Week Wear your most festive sweaters, onesies, pins, buttons, or holiday headbands to celebrate the upcoming season with us! Be as classic or as silly as you'd like. Let’s fill the offices with joy, color, and holiday cheer all week long. We can’t wait to see everyone’s festive spirit shine!
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K.I.S.S. Kids Invite Someone Special
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December 15th- 19th Throughout the month of December, we’ll be giving out invitations that kids can color, customize, and add a sweet note to. During the week of December 15th–19th, your child can invite someone special to join them for a cozy session with hot chocolate, pajamas, and maybe even a sweet little treat (candy cane, anyone?)!
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Follow us on Social Media
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•HALF DAY- December 24th, we will close at 12 noon for our winter break.
•WE WILL BE CLOSED December 25th-26th. Regular sessions resume 12/29/25. See you then and have a happy holiday!
•Update Reminder: Please update us with your most current billing & insurance information. You can update this information in your Patient Portal, call the office at 925-743-3322, or fill out a payment form with your therapist.
•Billing Help? Need a receipt, statement, or question about any charges you've received? We have a new email you can direct any and all of your billing questions to: billing@languageessentials.net
•Schedule Questions or Changes? Let us know ahead of time to avoid any missed appointments and fees. We'll help you out! Call our Scheduler Nikka at: 925-743-3322
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SPEECH & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
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Join a collaborative, upbeat, and passionate team that enjoys bringing a little bit of magic and laughter by helping kiddos one day at a time!
• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Occupational Therapy
• Certification from ASHA or AOTA
• California licensure
• Must pass background check
• SLPAs and COTAs welcome to apply!
To Apply Submit your Resume, scroll down to the bottom of the page to the contact form, HERE Questions, or like to submit directly to us? Contact: JOBS@LANGUAGEESSENTIALS.NET
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Staying Healthy This Cold & Flu Season
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As we head into cold and flu season, we want to keep everyone at Language Essentials and all the families who visit our clinic safe and healthy! Please review our Illness Guidelines before your sessions.
If your child isn’t feeling well, please let us know as soon as possible (ideally 24 hours in advance) by calling 925-743-3322, Option 1. Failure to call in advance may result in a late cancellation/no-show fee.
Children should stay home if they have:
· Fever of 100°F or higher
· Vomiting or diarrhea
· Persistent wet cough
· Pink eye
· Contagious rashes
If your child has a mild cough or runny nose, we ask that they wear a mask during their session.
Children may return once they’ve been fever-free for 24 hours without medication and have their doctor’s OK for other symptoms.
Thank you for helping us keep our clinic and all our families happy, healthy, and safe this season!
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December Days to Celebrate! • December 3rd Int'l. Day of Persons with Disabilities • December 14th Hanukkah Begins • December 21st Winter Solstice • December 22nd Hanukkah Ends • December 24th Christmas Eve- HALF DAY • December 25th Christmas Day- CLOSED • December 26th Winter Break- CLOSED • December 31st New Years Eve
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We here at Language Essentials are working on building an active community between the practice and our wonderful clients, you! What are some things you'd be interested in seeing in our newsletters? Suggestions? Reach out to Eric, our Marketing Liaison here: eric@languageessentials.net Have you followed us on social media yet? Stay connected with us: Facebook & Instagram
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• Please remember to help us keep a clean and quiet lobby for all our friends! We appreciate your help in keeping an inviting space for us all.
• Schedule Change? Vacation? Let us know! Help us avoid any fees for you! Call us and ask for our Scheduler, Nikka. 925-743-3322
Billing Help? Need a receipt, statement, or question about charges? We have a new email you can direct any and all of your billing questions to: billing@languageessentials.net
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Congratulations to Ms. Asya on her work anniversary!
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Checkout some of our Team
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Thank you for being a valued member of the Language Essentials Community.
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Questions? Emails us at admin@languageessentials.net Questions relating to privacy and the protection of your personal information should be sent to admin@languageessentials.net Suggestions for social media & the newsletter? Email Eric at eric@languageessentials.net
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Language Essentials | 210 Porter STE 120, San Ramon, CA 94583
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