With a new school year comes another round of tests. After the excitement of the first week of school dies down, you are left with reports (and possibly stress/worry) regarding your child’s reading skills and how they compare to their peers. Once you receive these...
Sarah Sitzmann, M.A., CCC-SLP Looking for fun language and literacy books for your toddler or preschooler? Whether you are indoors escaping the heat or outdoors reading books under the tree, adults and children can’t help but enjoy the repetitive text of Bill Martin...
Author Spotlight: Eric Carle by Jaimi Bird, M.A., CCC-SLP Enrich your child’s summer by sharing a favorite author! Do you remember reading Eric Carle books when you were a child? Eric Carle has been writing and illustrating children’s books since 1967. His books are...
by Jaimi Bird, M.A., CCC-SLP Have fun reading the best-selling Pete the Cat series. These books are written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean. The Pete the Cat books are fun and engaging and all kids (and grown-ups) can't help but love Pete! Pete is a...
Have you heard of reader's theater? Reader's theater is a type of acting in which performers do not memorize their lines. Sets, costumes, and actions are minimal, and the focus is on each performer's words and expression. This month in our Triumph Over Reading program...
By Megan Hughes, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Does your child get nervous when asked to read aloud? Does your child try to avoid reading aloud in class? Reading in front of others can make even the best reader have difficulties. Below are some tips to...