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BOOST LANGUAGE WITH SONG ADAPTATIONS

BOOST LANGUAGE WITH SONG ADAPTATIONS

Learning adaptations of songs, such as Leaves of the Tree to the tune of The Wheels on the Bus, offers a powerful tool for enhancing students’ language and learning. Here are some reasons why these adaptations are so effective: 1. Familiarity Enhances Engagement When students…

Unlock Early Language and Learning Skills with Twinkle Star

Unlock Early Language and Learning Skills with Twinkle Star

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,…

The Magic of Joint Attention: Observing Our Little Ones at Family Dinners

The Magic of Joint Attention: Observing Our Little Ones at Family Dinners

This summer, our family started a new tradition of weekly dinners, alternating between two homes. It’s been a delightful experience, especially watching our grandchildren interact with each other. The two girls, both one year old, are a joy to observe. What has really caught my…

Five Ways Nursery Rhymes Enhance Early Childhood Development

Five Ways Nursery Rhymes Enhance Early Childhood Development

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…

Songs Are An Important Language Development Tool and Free Download

Songs Are An Important Language Development Tool and Free Download

Songs are an important language development learning tool. One of my favorite speech and language therapy techniques is using singing to develop language. Using songs for preschoolers for language learning is fun and effective. Preschoolers can learn so much through songs. Why use songs in…

Echolalia: What is it?

Echolalia: What is it?

There are many areas for challenges for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. No two people have the same communicative challenges. Some children with autism spectrum disorder have echolalia. Echolalia At one time the thought was Echolalia was a behavior to eliminate but we have a…