Cozy chats about speech, language and learning
As educators, parents, and therapists, we’re always looking for ways to make learning both fun and effective for young children. The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Nursery Rhyme Interactive File Folder Activities is a tool that achieves just that, by combining classic nursery rhymes with engaging,…
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…
Supporting multilingual students in kindergarten through second grade is a vital role that encompasses various strategies and approaches. The role of a speech and language pathologist (SLP) in this context is particularly crucial, as they help distinguish between language differences and language disorders. Here’s an…
Language skills play a pivotal role in a student’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. Among these skills, receptive and expressive language abilities form the foundation for effective communication and interaction. In this blog, we’ll delve into the key aspects of teaching students receptive and expressive…
In the realm of story comprehension, one of the intriguing aspects that captivates our attention is the interplay between a character’s appearance and their personality. As SLPs, and teachers our goal is to enhance language skills, critical thinking, and social understanding in our clients. Understanding…
Useful information on why lowercase letters are important for literacy development and effective ways to teach and master lower-case-letters
Speech and language disorders are common childhood disabilities that affect children’s ability to communicate effectively. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how to support students with speech and language disorders in the classroom. A supportive classroom environment, along with appropriate teaching strategies and interventions, can…
Nursery rhymes are a staple of early childhood. Even with newer forms of entertainment, these simple poems, songs, and rhymes have stood the test of time. From “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” to “Old MacDonald had a Farm,” these songs are ingrained in our memories and…
In 1975, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, also known as PL94-142, was passed for a major shift in the way education is looked at and accessed in America. Since then educators have made huge strides to ensure children of all kinds and backgrounds…
Do you want to teach your student, child, or client valuable literacy skills? Rhyming is an important skill for children to learn in order to help them become better readers and writers. It can also be a difficult concept for some children to understand. Learning…