Cozy chats about speech, language and learning
In the dynamic landscape of education and therapy, the synergy between speech and language pathologists(SLPs) and teachers is a critical element that can significantly enhance student outcomes. This partnership is not just beneficial but essential for fostering an inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environment. Through…
I just finished reading Hidden Potential: the Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam M. Grant and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It doesn’t center on the concept of ambition but rather on aspiration. Ambition pertains to the achievements one aims for, whereas aspiration relates…
Speech articulation development is a crucial aspect of a child’s growth, encompassing how they learn to produce clear and understandable speech. This process involves the coordination of lips, tongue, teeth, palate, and respiratory system to form sounds, syllables, and words. Let’s delve into the stages…
We will explore strategies and considerations for adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
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…
In 2000, the National Reading Panel (NRP) submitted their final report on the most effective methods for teaching children to read. The NRP’s findings are still used today as the basis for federal literacy policy, including “No Child Left Behind.” So what exactly are the…
There never seems to be enough money in the school budget to cover what is needed for the students. This means as school speech and language pathologists or classroom teachers we need to reach into our pockets to help meet this need. Our pockets however…
It has been a very different school year! Starting in March 2020 there has been a need to switch from in-person learning to entirely online and now a hybrid model with seeing students in-person and some students online. It has been a year of professional…
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…
Kindergarten speech and language screenings are part of the educational requirement. I typically do these the first week of school giving me a chance to meet each of the new students. The purpose of the screening is to pick up any student that might…