The anticipation of maternity leave and parental leave is joyful, yet for teachers it often comes with significant logistical and emotional challenges. Planning substitute coverage, ensuring continuity of instruction, and preparing extensive teaching materials can...
When a child cannot speak or hear, everyday interactions, such as the task of connecting, communicating, and comprehending, become overwhelming. This is where assistive technology (AT) comes to the rescue. The right technologies bridge the gap, providing children with...
Preschool is a window of opportunity when young minds absorb language at an incredible pace. Many parents and educators recognize this stage as the perfect time to introduce bilingual learning, but finding methods that feel natural and enjoyable can be challenging....
Teachers work hard to create inclusive environments where every child can thrive — and assistive technology in the classroom is helping significantly. Assistive devices of all kinds give students with disabilities better access and participation. From communication...
Speech and language disorders can affect people of all ages, from young children struggling with articulation to adults recovering from neurological conditions that impact communication. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a vital role in diagnosing, treating,...
As teachers or parents, it’s always necessary to think of creative and stimulating ways to teach children. One of the most effective, and often underutilized, methods is teaching rhyming words. Rhyme is an important aspect of the English language and can help kids...
Kids learn faster when they have fun, and most parents want their children to have interactive toys for learning letters. Not all alphabet learning toys are equal. Honestly, some won't teach your child anything. That's why you need to pick the right ones. It's...
The new school year is closing in and as a parent you might be wondering if your little is ready for kindergarten. I have put together a comprehensive guide to kinder garden prep: this includes skills that should be mastered before kindergarten starts and activities...
You might find yourself here if your toddler or preschooler is needing speech therapy or if you are considering speech therapy for your little one. I won't lie and tell you that speech therapy is cheap because it can be expensive. There are a lot of factors that go...
Have you ever met a friend whose kids love reading? And have you ever felt that your kids should love books more, but you don't know how? Don't worry, we all feel that! Most of the parents are so busy in their lives and hectic routines that they don't get enough time...
I can't tell you how many times that I Google searched milestones for my kiddos in the early weeks, months and years. Speech is something that a lot of parents worry about and for valid reasons. Statistically twins develop their speech at a slower pace than...
Speech is something that a lot of parents are worried about. When will my child talk? Are they hitting their talking milestones appropriately? A lot of parents have questions and fears about speech and I am here to help answer those questions and hopefully give you...
Spring has *almost* sprung, and it is time to start planning easy and educational flower activities for preschoolers. I love planning springtime activities because on good weather days, you can do them outside! How do you teach preschoolers about flowers? Teaching...
Spring is almost here and it's time to start planning fun and educational nature activities for preschoolers! The great outdoors is a wonderful place for preschoolers to learn. Playing outside encourages motor development, encourages healthy vitamin d levels and so...
Have you noticed your child's speech isn't the same lately? Are they babbling more or speaking in a simpler form than a few weeks ago? Your child may have a speech regression. Seeing your child regress in any skill is frustrating and worrisome. You may wonder if this...
Helping your toddler learn English can be a daunting task. Yes, even if you have done it before. You could be making progress today, but wake up the next day and feel like you are back to square one. But do you quit? No, that’s never an option. You soldier on and try...
With the holidays rolling around, I’m getting super excited to do so many festive activities with my daughter, especially this thankful turkey activity! Now that she’s two, she has so much more awareness and understanding of what’s going on and I can’t wait to have...
Learning letters is one of the key goals kids work on throughout preschool and kindergarten. At this age, you want to teach letter recognition as a precursor to reading, which typically begins between kindergarten and 1st grade. Understanding that letters make sounds...
As children start to be more independent and opinionated, they start to feel emotions on a larger scale. Teaching children about their own and others' feelings may seem daunting, but these activities will help make it simple, fun, and easy. How do children learn about...
Are you struggling to come up with fun ways to teach your preschooler(s) the letter A? Learning the alphabet is the most basic level of learning to read, yet probably the most important! Just like anything you do with little ones, you want to make sure you have the...
Are you looking for board games for 2 year olds that are fun and yet still educational? Finding the right board games for your tiny family member is so important. Around 2 years old your little one finally possesses the most basic skills needed for epic game night...