Literacy Journey

Literacy Journey

My private practice is involved in a fantastic project.  We are working with Prep classrooms and their feeder Preschool classrooms to develop Oral Language and Phonemic Awareness skills for the outcome of increased literacy skills in grade two.  Speech pathologists,...
In the clinic this week…

In the clinic this week…

I only work clinically two days a week these days.  Running my private practice takes the rest of my time.  What I love about those two days is the contact with my kids and the work we get done.  This week was a particularly fun week, so I thought I would share what...
Fun in my Therapy room – Melissa & Doug and Lego

Fun in my Therapy room – Melissa & Doug and Lego

Melissa and Doug sticker books We have had fun in my therapy room this week we have been loving Melissa and Doug Sticker Books.  I have been a long time lover of Melissa and Doug toys and materials.  Last year I wrote about their reusable sticker books.  I often...
In Love with Spot the Dog

In Love with Spot the Dog

Spot the Dog Who else is a Spot the Dog fan? Great books with short text and fabulous lift the flaps to foster engagement.   My collection of books has developed over the years. You can get a Spot book for nearly every occasion from Birthdays to the First day of...
To cut or not to cut? Tongue Tie

To cut or not to cut? Tongue Tie

Tongue tie. To cut or not to cut, that is the question. For years, I have felt a little uncomfortable about tongue ties. I looked for the heart shaped tongue tip and explored how the tongue moved in the mouth, but my mind was always on function. If they could make...