Cozy chats about speech, language and learning
Cozy chats about speech, language and learning
Multisensory learning—pairing visual, auditory, tactile, and movement-based experiences—has become one of the most powerful trends in education, and for good reason. Research consistently shows that students learn more effectively when they see it, hear it, touch it, and do it. For Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and…
Multisensory learning—pairing visual, auditory, tactile, and movement-based experiences—has become one of the most powerful trends in education, and for good reason. Research consistently shows that students learn more effectively when they see it, hear it, touch it, and do it. For Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and…
The Power of Collaboration Speech-Language Pathologists are not just specialists who “pull out” students for therapy—they are language and learning partners who bring communication to life within the classroom. Whether you’re an SLP or an elementary educator, having the right tools makes collaboration smoother, lessons…
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…
Phonics comes alive when children can see, touch, and move the sounds they are learning. Manipulatives turn abstract concepts—letter-sound correspondence, blending, segmenting, and spelling—into concrete, meaningful experiences. For many elementary learners, especially those with language or literacy vulnerabilities, this multisensory approach is not simply helpful…it…
Literacy growth in the elementary years shapes everything that follows—confidence, communication, academic momentum, and a child’s belief in themselves as a learner. As educators and speech-language pathologists, we know that literacy is not built through one program or one method. It develops through consistent, evidence-based…
Multisensory learning—pairing visual, auditory, tactile, and movement-based experiences—has become one of the most powerful trends in education, and for good reason. Research consistently shows that students learn more effectively when they see it, hear it, touch it, and do it. For Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and…
The Power of Collaboration Speech-Language Pathologists are not just specialists who “pull out” students for therapy—they are language and learning partners who bring communication to life within the classroom. Whether you’re an SLP or an elementary educator, having the right tools makes collaboration smoother, lessons…
As educators and speech-language pathologists working with preschoolers or learners in special-education settings, we’re always looking for ways to make language growth meaningful, engaging, and relevant. The Thanksgiving season offers just that: a theme children already bring into school, full of imagery, emotion, tradition ……
Why Growth Mindset Matters in Speech and Language Therapy In every school, there are children who need a little extra support developing their communication skills. As a speech-language pathologist, I believe deeply in the power of a growth mindset—the belief that ability can improve through…
Language development unfolds in remarkable stages during early childhood, and one of the most important building blocks is a child’s ability to use grammar—especially verb tense (when something happened) and subject-verb agreement (making verbs “match” the subject). These skills help children tell stories, share experiences,…
Cozy Reading Nook There’s something magical about creating a space where young children can curl up with a book, breathe a little deeper, and lose themselves in a story. In K–2 classrooms, a cozy reading corner does more than decorate a room—it nurtures early literacy,…
Discover how the Lively Letters multisensory reading program builds sound-symbol awareness, articulation, and confidence for students with speech and language challenges.
In early education, inclusion isn’t just a setting — it’s a mindset. It’s the belief that every child brings unique strengths, perspectives, and ways of learning that enrich our classrooms. Today, more educators and speech-language pathologists are embracing the concept of neurodiversity — the understanding…
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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Phonics comes alive when children can see, touch, and move the sounds they are learning. Manipulatives turn abstract concepts—letter-sound correspondence, blending, segmenting, and spelling—into concrete, meaningful experiences. For many elementary learners, especially those with language or literacy vulnerabilities, this multisensory approach is not simply helpful…it…
A thematic literacy center is a powerful way to bring learning to life—and when it comes to engaging young learners, few topics capture their imagination quite like animals. In particular, birds offer a rich foundation for integrating fiction and nonfiction texts, building vocabulary, and practicing…
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…