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TIer Two Vocabulary

Book Companion for Language Development:Building Language One Story at a Time

Book Companion for Language Development:Building Language One Story at a Time

As we wrap up another literacy unit, I’m reminded why I love using book companions for language development in my speech and language therapy sessions. Each one becomes its own little adventure—filled with stories, vocabulary, discussion, and connection. Over the years, I’ve developed a structure…

Unlocking Language Growth Through Storybooks

Unlocking Language Growth Through Storybooks

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…

🐦 Bring Stories To Life: Bird-themed Literacy Center with Make Way for Ducklings

🐦 Bring Stories To Life: Bird-themed Literacy Center with Make Way for Ducklings

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…