The Playtime with Tor Song Guide is your go-to resource for using fun, simple, and strategic songs to connect with your gestalt language processor and support their language development!
Children light up when they hear the songs that speak their language. And the right songs don’t just entertain — they empower.
Whether you’re a parent, SLP, teacher, or caregiver, this guide gives you the tools to confidently support a GLP’s communication journey through song!
You discovered your child or client is a gestalt language processor. You searched for resources to support this type of learner and you found the Playtime with Tor channel. You learned about gestalt development and you realized how much the GLP in your life resonates with songs .
You then…got a little stuck.
Maybe you found yourself thinking:
“This GLP clearly LOVES songs! How do I tap into this interest to support their language development?”
“I know PWT songs resonate with my GLP. I wish I could be more consistent with modeling them, but I don’t always remember to or I forget lyrics.”
“My child/ client is having trouble understanding / communicating _______ . I need a song. I wonder if Tor has one!”
“This child/ client responds well to the _____ song. It would be great if I could get ______ to sing it with them, too.
“IF ONLY there was a resource where ALL of Tor’s song lyrics were in one place!” …..
The Playtime with Tor Song Guide is a carefully curated collection of songs and lyrics from the Playtime with Tor YouTube channel — created specifically with Gestalt language development in mind. Each song in this guide is designed to support natural language acquisition through engagement and rich, relatable experiences.
What’s Inside:
✔️ 30+ Playtime with Tor original songs from my videos
✔️Several BONUS songs that aren’t in any videos yet!
✔️Categorized songs for regulation, transitions, safety, needs, routines, fun, and more
✔️Clear lyrics + familiar tunes that encourage repetition and engagement
✔️ QR codes and links for easy access to songs on the Playtime with Tor channel
✔️ Guidance on how to customize and adapt songs for your child or client
✔️ Practical tips for implementing songs in daily routines, playtime, therapy sessions, and more
✔️ When and how to use songs for maximum impact
✔️Tried-and-true strategies that have worked well with my clients
✔️Why songs are so impactful for GLPs
The next breakthrough moment could be just one song away.
Grab the Playtime with Tor Song Guide today!
MUSIC IS MAGIC!
After working as a pediatric speech-langauge pathologist and serving clients with varied communication needs for over a decade, I finally learned how to best support gestalt language processors!! And I cannot tell you how amazing it feels!! My passion for supporting GLPs grew so much, I started creating YouTube videos to reach kids far beyond the walls of my therapy room!
Playtime with Tor started with two main goals:
✔️ Model language that was relatable, practical, and supportive for gestalt language processors!
✔️ Teach and empower the grown-ups supporting them!
Everything you see in my videos is INTENTIONAL…from the language models, to the strategies, to the SONGS!
Knowing that many GLPs pick up songs as early gestalts, I got the idea of borrowing melodies of nursery rhyme songs and creating new songs that would include:
✔️ Language that would be relevant and useful for kids in every day situations
✔️ Phrases that would be easy to mitigate to support kids in moving through NLA stages
After HEARING stories from both caregivers and professionals about how impactful my songs have been, and SEEING how they were benefiting my own clients, I felt inspired to take it a step further!
I created the Playtime with Tor Song Guide to make it easier than ever to learn, consistently use, and share these songs. With this guide, you’ll be able to:
✔️ Post songs around the house as a visual for you and your GLP!
✔️ Share with other family members!
✔️ Share with families you work with!
Get everyone modeling for our musical GLPs in a way that’s meaningful to them!
“The PWT Song Guide is extremely helpful and efficient for therapy sessions. I can quickly access the songs for various needs like transitions, routines, or playtime fun without having to spend time scrolling on my phone. This makes connecting with clients so much easier and is incredibly useful for supporting our GLP's overall therapy progress and skills. I will definitely be using this every single day! Thanks Tor!”
-Gina, Speech therapist
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING?
“This is a great resource that gives a little education about GLP, covers different strategies, and gives tons of sample songs for different situations. I think it would be especially helpful for those who are newer to NLA/GLP awareness, whether they be parents, caregivers, or other professionals who work with this population. I feel like this would have been very helpful when I first stumbled across GLP around the time my son was 2.5 years old. This guide is wonderfully neuroaffirming and supportive. I love the tips about singing the songs when the kids are well-regulated. Additionally, I love the tips about supporting interoception through song. That's definitely something we will continue to work on with our son!”
-Mary, Parent
“The Playtime with Tor Song Guide is a wonderful resource to support my GLP daughter. By using the guide it will be easier to have family, therapists, and her teachers on the same page. By using the same songs she uses and knows consistently, she is much more likely to have a positive response and a deeper understanding of how she’s feeling or what’s expected! I feel like these songs actually help me to remain calm and not escalate situations that tend to trigger my daughter. I really appreciate this resource, your videos, and songs!”
-Kara, Parent
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this guide for?
A: Parents, SLPs, teachers, and caregivers supporting gestalt language processors — any age, but especially toddlers through early elementary age.
Q: Do I need to be musical to use this?
A: Not at all! The songs use simple tunes like “Twinkle Twinkle” or “Mary Had a Little Lamb” — no musical training required. I personally have none.
Q: I’m new to learning about gestalt language processing and natural language acquisition. Is this for me?
A: Welcome! Very basic knowledge of these ideas would be helpful, and I provide some information in the guide. Only prerequisite is a willingness to sing!
Q: Are the songs appropriate for analytic language processors also?
A: Absolutely! Just like my videos, these are good for ALL kids!! I sing them with all kinds of clients!
Q: Can I use this in therapy or classrooms?
A: Yes! This guide is designed to be used in a wide range of settings — at home, in speech sessions, or in inclusive classrooms.
Q: Will I get updates?
A: Yes — this is a digital product, and you'll receive any updates or expansions for free once you purchase.
