Thematic units!! Using thematic units is a terrific way to teach vocabulary and concepts! In my speech room as well as in our homeschool room, we use thematic units each week to learn about the world around us. We use themes as a fun way to learn about reading, writing, math, history, science, art, music, and more! I love to use games and hands-on activities to make learning fun and to reinforce speech and language skills.