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10 Tips for Beginning Phonics Instruction
September 10, 2024
*Today’s post has been adapted from the chapter “Basic Phonics” by Carol Tolman, Martha C. Hougen, and Susan M. Smartt, in Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition, edited by…
9 Practices for Enriching Mealtimes in Early Learning Settings
September 5, 2024
*Today’s guest blog post is by the authors of the practical new book Meaningful Mealtimes—Yev Veverka, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Susan A. Ramage, R.N., M.N., Christy Baker, OTR/L, CLE, Kelsey Milne, M.S.,…
4 Techniques for Teaching Reading Fluency to English Learners
September 3, 2024
*Today’s post has been adapted from the chapter “Reading Fluency Among English Learners” by Coleen D. Carlson, in Literacy Foundations for English Learners, edited by Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, CDT,…
6 Fun Games for Reinforcing Alphabet Knowledge
August 29, 2024
*Today’s post has been adapted from the chapter “Alphabet Knowledge” by Kay A. Allen and Graham F. Neuhaus, in Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, Fourth Edition, edited by Judith…
5 Reasons You’ll Love This NEW Virtual Course on Trauma-Sensitive Teaching
August 27, 2024
Trauma-sensitive teaching couldn't be more important to the health, social-emotional well-being, and academic success of your students. But what do trauma-sensitive educators really need to know and do—and how can…
5 Common Errors Every TILLS User Should Avoid
August 22, 2024
Today’s guest post focuses on TILLS™—the assessment that SLPs, educators, school psychologists, and reading specialists rely on to test students’ oral and written language skills and identify language and literacy…
12 Best-Practice Tips for Early Childhood Art Activities
August 20, 2024
Art activities are a great way for young children to practice fine motor skills, learn early math and science concepts, cooperate with peers on projects that rely on teamwork, and…
Home Visiting Tips: 11 Things to Do When Giving Feedback to Families
August 15, 2024
In their new book Coaching in Home Visiting, Christa Haring and Angela Rau give supervisors effective strategies to coach home visitors—and give home visitors principles and practices for coaching families…
10 Tips for Improving Your Students’ Reading Fluency
August 13, 2024
Reading fluency improves with practice—but enticing struggling readers to read can present a real challenge for teachers. Because reading is not a task that struggling students usually choose to do,…
Author Q&A: Building Preverbal Communication & Engagement
August 8, 2024
Today we’re excited to welcome the authors of an important guidebook for a wide range of early childhood professionals, including early interventionists, SLPs, occupational therapists, physical and therapists. Lesley B.…