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Communication is a fundamental aspect of human life. It shapes our interactions, relationships, and ability to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas. For some children, however, the development of speech and language skills may not follow the typical trajectory. Speech and language disorders can pose significant…

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…

Parents often worry about their child’s speech and language development. They want their child’s language to be on the right track. It’s important for parents to know that their child’s speech and language development can be supported in many ways. As a parent, you are…

Wheels on the Bus Interactive Perhaps there are no other songs that children like more than the ‘Wheels on the Bus’.  Many young children love to watch big vehicles.  School buses with their bright yellow color, flashing lights, and laughing children draw children into watching…

  The best lesson plans don’t work if you do not have a student’s cooperation. Something that I have found is that by allowing the student some control of a situation you are able to not only garner their attention and focus but the efforts…

The opening of the new school year is going to be a challenging one this year. There rightfully is a great deal of anxiety as there is a multitude of plans offered for school reopening. It is hard to prepare for something so fluid especially…

One of the continuing education courses I am taking this summer is ISTE SUMMER ACADEMY.  I have been inspired by Joesph South at ISTE talk about resilient learning systems that are adaptable to any situation. Think of learning first and technology second. I have been…

The most important thing that parents can do to assist their children in education is to read to them.  Reading opens up new worlds to your child, stimulates their imagination, and exposes them to vocabulary that is not common in conversation. Reading promotes cognitive development.…

As I transition to distance learning I am learning new things every day. Some of what I have learned is that there is even a greater need to think about what will motivate your students to show up and complete the work you assign. You…