Cozy chats about speech, language and learning
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 ……
Have you ever had a moment where something you just read made the world around you snap into focus? That happened to me after finishing When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink. This book is more than just interesting—it’s practical, research-driven,…
One of the greatest misunderstandings in early childhood education is the belief that language development will happen naturally—even when environments are overstimulating, under-connected, and increasingly reliant on technology. But as we’re learning from both practice and science, language doesn’t simply “happen.” It is built, brick…
In my work as a speech-language pathologist, literature is at the heart of everything I do. It’s not just a vehicle for vocabulary—it’s the bridge to listening comprehension, inferencing, narrative structure, receptive and expressive language, and so much more. My therapy units often span several…
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…
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Mighty by Sharon McMahon Sharon McMahon, widely known as “America’s Government Teacher” and admired for her insightful historical content, brings her wisdom and warmth to The Small and the Mighty.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…
Helping children understand and sequence the beginning, middle, and end of a story is a crucial skill for developing literacy and comprehension. For children who thrive on sensory experiences, incorporating multi-sensory strategies can make this process more engaging and effective. Here are some creative and…
Story grammar plays a crucial role in enhancing children’s listening and reading comprehension for several reasons: Incorporating graphic organizers is particularly helpful in this process: Overall, understanding story grammar and using graphic organizers are essential tools in developing children’s listening and reading comprehension skills. They…
BOOK SORT: Either gather up a selection of books in your home or classroom or have your child pick books off the bookshelf. * Ask your child to sort them into piles Once they have done this ask them how they chose to sort them.…
Have you been to a movie lately? What happens before the main movie? You typically are watching movie previews. Why do movie theaters do this? They want to entice you to want to see the movie that they are previewing. The same thing should happen…