by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Feb 24, 2022 | Communication, Expressive Language, Receptive Language |
Soapbox moment. Visuals are some of the most incredible supports you can use with individuals to help facilitate language understanding and communication. Working with the tiniest of tots these days, introducing visuals as early as possible has been key with so many...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Jan 13, 2022 | Receptive Language |
I love working on receptive language skills…at all ages! Between birth and about 11 months of age, when we think of receptive language skills, we look for turning of the head when someone is speaking to him/her, turning towards a noise, and briefly stopping an...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Nov 17, 2021 | Adapted Books, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Expressive Language, Receptive Language, Resources |
Using Adapted Books in Small Groups It’s no secret that I love adapted books. I’ve talked often about how I use them in my classroom for independent work. One thing I love to do is use adapted books in small groups. It’s a familiar task that works on relevant skills,...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Oct 14, 2021 | Expressive Language, Play, Receptive Language, Resources |
If you know me as a special education-language loving teacher, you know I am always trying to find different ways to engage my students (and their families) with core language. Sometimes my activities do not turn out as planned but I’ve learned a few tips and tricks...
by Sadie Bailey M.A. CCC-SLP | Jul 29, 2021 | Communication, Expressive Language, Receptive Language, Resources |
Welcome back to the fifth part in this series called Moving Beyond Requesting. If you haven’t checked out parts 1-4, they would be helpful, especially Part 1. In this series, I have talked about how to teach concepts that lead to an increase in spontaneous...
by Gina Russell, B.S , M.Ed | Jun 24, 2021 | Communication, Expressive Language, Receptive Language |
Mission: Core Boards As an early childhood special educator turned Infants and Toddlers specialist, my mission is to spread the love and engagement with core language as much as possible. I have slowly started teaching families and now daycare centers how to use core...
