That Was Unexpected!

That Was Unexpected!

Does your child have difficulty knowing how to act in certain situations? Does he or she occasionally act in a way that is unexpected and might make others around them feel uncomfortable? At Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center (ETLC) we utilize materials from the...
Phonological Awareness: Blending

Phonological Awareness: Blending

Written by Jaimi Bird, M.A., CCC-SLP As shared in my two previous posts, phonological awareness is a term that refers to a group of pre-reading skills that are important for literacy and language development. Phonological awareness is the ability to hear sounds that...
Preposition Practice in Play

Preposition Practice in Play

By Tessa Lancaster, M.A., CCC-SLP Does your child struggle to use spatial concept terms correctly? There are many ways to teach preposition words, including teaching through play! In order to teach prepositions in play, use your child’s toys (e.g., figurines or...
Classroom Brain Breaks

Classroom Brain Breaks

Everyone needs a brain break from time to time, especially children who are working hard several hours each day. I love to use GoNoodle for a quick burst of activity or to set us up for a successful day. Students also love the fun videos, so it’s a win-win....
Science and Social Skills

Science and Social Skills

By Elizabeth Drewelow Who doesn’t love a science experiment? If I even hint at the fact that we will be performing a science activity in class, there are gasps of excitement and smiles that stretch a mile wide.  In our class, we are all scientists, making guesses and...
Learning Rules of Decoding

Learning Rules of Decoding

Help your child become a successful reader by teaching them these simple rules! A lot of words follow the same pattern. If your child is able to recognize these patterns they will become faster and more accurate at sounding words out while reading! Final...
Phonological Awareness: Segmenting

Phonological Awareness: Segmenting

Jaimi Bird, M.A., CCC-SLP As shared in my previous post, phonological awareness is a term that refers to a group of pre-reading skills that are important for literacy and language development. Phonological awareness is the ability to hear sounds that makeup words in...
Think It Or Say It?

Think It Or Say It?

 Does your child say things out loud that they shouldn’t? Do you feel like he or she just doesn’t understand some things should ONLY be thought? Your child may need to learn what things you just DON’T say. Discovering social rules can be tough, especially when so many...