# 5 Evidence-Based Strategies to Boost MLU (That You Can Use Tomorrow!)

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Podcast: [The SLP Now Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-slp-now-podcast-743699)
Published: 2025-11-04T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Access the Sentence Pack (for free!) here: slpnow.com/pod Show Notes: slpnow.com/237 In this episode, we’re diving into five evidence-based strategies to boost your students’ Mean Length of Utterance (MLU) — in a way that’s fun, functional, and easy to track! 🎯 You’ll learn how to: ✅ Use language samples to identify targets and monitor progress ✅ Embed MLU practice into play, books, songs, and routines ✅ Model just above the child’s level for natural growth ✅ Use sentence frames and visuals to support longer utterances ✅ Give students space with contingent responses and wait time Plus, I’ll show you how it all comes together in a Little Blue Truck therapy plan. ✨ Resources Mentioned Free Language Sample Sheet: slpnow.com/free-language-sample-hack Sentence Pack: slpnow.com/materials/sentence-pack/ Therapy Plans (including Little Blue Truck ): slpnow.com/pod

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