Cozy chats about speech, language and learning
Cozy chats about speech, language and learning
As students grow older, math becomes more complex—not just in the operations, but in the language itself. By upper elementary and middle school, math vocabulary shifts from concrete to conceptual. Words like evaluate, estimate, data, or difference can feel abstract or even intimidating for students…
In a world increasingly filled with surface-level interactions and distractions, David Brooks’ How to Know a Person is a much-needed invitation to rediscover the art of deep human connection. This insightful and compassionate book serves as both a guide and a call to action: to…
Inspired by Dr. Shelley Moore and the Life in the Balance Conference This past week, I had the privilege of attending the Life in the Balance conference, where I was reminded—not for the first time—of why I continue to be drawn to the work of…
Circle Time Song Choice Boards is my go-to for new students. As I prepare for back to school I begin to organize my supplies and things that I will need to begin therapy. The first thing I always pull out is my Circle Time Song…
Top seven reasons why a speech and language pathologist should be part and indeed play an integral role in your school’s literacy program.
Why should we teach prepositions? Prepositions are part of our everyday conversation. They are a big part of what we use when we give directions. Think about some of the early directions that we give our own children. ” Put on your shoes”, “Get in…
It is important to have an understanding of the tiers of vocabulary. Recently I was working with a group of Providence College graduate students as we created a reading lesson plan using the story ‘Caps for Sale’ for students with autism spectrum disorder. As part…
It is progress report time which has meant that I have administered an articulation test to all my speech students. I am consistently amazed at how well they do each quarter with many of them reaching their yearly goal within the quarter. How is this…
As students grow older, math becomes more complex—not just in the operations, but in the language itself. By upper elementary and middle school, math vocabulary shifts from concrete to conceptual. Words like evaluate, estimate, data, or difference can feel abstract or even intimidating for students…
In a world increasingly filled with surface-level interactions and distractions, David Brooks’ How to Know a Person is a much-needed invitation to rediscover the art of deep human connection. This insightful and compassionate book serves as both a guide and a call to action: to…
Inspired by Dr. Shelley Moore and the Life in the Balance Conference This past week, I had the privilege of attending the Life in the Balance conference, where I was reminded—not for the first time—of why I continue to be drawn to the work of…
This past week, I had the privilege of attending a deeply moving and enlightening workshop led by Dr. Barry Prizant, a speech-language pathologist and internationally recognized expert in autism. His workshop, Uniquely Human: Understanding and Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children, left an imprint on both…
Book Review: The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon Sharon McMahon, widely known as “America’s Government Teacher” and admired for her insightful historical content, brings her wisdom and warmth to The Small and the Mighty. This book is an inspiring exploration of the power…
Engaging young children in speech therapy requires creativity, fun, and a touch of strategy. Games are a fantastic way to motivate kids while building essential speech and language skills. Here’s a list of 10 fun and effective games you can use in speech therapy sessions…
Book Review: Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness Jonathan Haidt “Technology is rewiring childhood mental health.” Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental…
Inclusion has been a fundamental part of my journey since the very beginning of my educational career. It is more than just a professional practice for me—it is a core value that defines who I am as a person. My commitment to inclusion was…
As educators, we often find ourselves reacting to problems as they arise—students struggling with coursework, behavior challenges in the classroom, or systemic issues that seem impossible to untangle. But what if we could address these problems before they even occur? That’s the premise of Upstream…
Teaching kindergarteners or preschoolers about the pumpkin growth cycle is important for several reasons: 1. Connecting with Nature and the Environment 2. Understanding Life Cycles and Science Concepts 3. Building Language and Vocabulary Skills 4. Enhancing Cognitive Development 5. Incorporating Math and Counting 6. Fostering…
You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the water slide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute. ~ Tina Fey
I have been standing at the top of the water slide, afraid to take the plunge into a different blogging experience. In June 2013, I began a blog on Edublogs. I was new to blogging but wanted the opportunity for my graduate students to be able to read, comment, and make suggestions on a variety of topics.
Teaching students whether they are school age or adults is still my passion in life. What has evolved from the beginning blog has been the opportunity to share with a wider audience.
” The goal of education is not to increase the amount of knowledge but to create the possibilities for a child to invent and discover, to create men who are capable of doing new things”
This new blog will continue to have educational related topics but it will also have resources that I would like to share with you. My goal is to create a space that we can continue to discover together.
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A potential friend is only a ‘Hello’ away. Paul Liebau One of the first social skills that I love to teach is greetings and student’s names. As a speech and language pathologist I know that although it might seem like a very simple skill when you…
Songs are an important language development learning tool. One of my favorite speech and language therapy techniques is using singing to develop language. Using songs for preschoolers for language learning is fun and effective. Preschoolers can learn so much through songs. Why use songs in…
I am not sure what your year has been like, but mine has been crazy. Our administration has told us that we need to ‘pivot’ to adjust to the changes that seem to happen daily. I begin to feel like I am on the…
You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the water slide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute. ~ Tina Fey I have been standing at the top of the water slide, afraid to take the plunge into a different blogging…
January 1979 I started my Clinical Fellowship Year as a speech and language pathologist. I have NEVER regretted the decision to become a speech and language pathologist. It has been a phenomenal adventure! When I began my college career I had not really known a…