Month: March 2020
Articulation – R Sound
Preschool Tip – Use Dialogic Reading
Dialogic Reading is a technique you can use when reading with your child to help support their language development. ReadingRockets.org has a wonderful explanation for how to use Dialogic Reading.
“TOP 10” Ways To Help Young Children Who Stutter (Ages 2-6)
The National Stuttering Association offers a free brochure of their “Top 10 Ways to Help Young Children Who Stutter (Ages 2-6). Download it here.
7 tips for Talking with the Child Who Stutters
Articulation Tip: Practice while reading books
Is your child working on speech sounds? A great way to practice is while reading books. Head on over and subscribe to Speechy Musing’s blog to download a free list of picture books by speech sound.
Or, turn any book into an opportunity to practice. Grab a book, magazine, or newspaper, and try to find as many words as you can with your sounds.
Language Tip: Conversation Builds Vocabulary
Looking for a way to help support language development? Talk, talk, talk!
Looking for some conversation starters? Check out a museum, zoo, or book.
In response to COVID-19, many online resources have been made available for free to the public. I’ve shared some links to these on the sidebar under “Language Enrichment & Virtual Field Trips”
Dearborn Public Library now has free access to Tumblebooks
San Diego Zoo Live Cams
The San Diego Zoo offers Live Cam footage.
Remote Learning Links
Thanks to Mrs. Anthony at Howard for creating this list of links to remote learning opportunities! Click the button to download.