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25.01.2022 Wondering what you can do at home to help your child talk? Heres my list of favorite DOS and DONTS for how to help! Its important to note that we will allll... end up doing some of the donts sometimes- and thats ok- but we definitely need to be aware and try to decrease those while increasing the positive communication supports! Anything you would add? Let us know See more

24.01.2022 Throwing the book at the predictable reading offered to Victorian preps

24.01.2022 You'll be surprised by how much your language shapes your perspective. Watch the full TED Talk here: http://bit.ly/2J6QI3H

24.01.2022 Parents are always wondering what they can do at home to help their child talk more. One SUPER EASY thing you can do is the one up. This doesnt take any planning OR extra time- and you can do it while you do whatever you are already doing! Here are some ideas to get you started!

24.01.2022 Have you ever played "two truths and a lie"? This modified version is loved by students of all ages and really helps kids understand the difference between a statement and a question. If your "news" time needs a revamp, try playing this instead - and get your kids asking thoughtful, relevant questions instead of the well-used "did you like it?" For more questioning games and handouts check out https://dcurtano.wixsite.com/daniellacurtano/questions

24.01.2022 Do you have more books than an Estonian teenager? If you live in an English-speaking country, the answer is probably no. And this matters, because researchers have found the number of books in a teenager's house directly affects their future prospects.

23.01.2022 "English spelling can be tricky. But it's not illogical or impossible. This might help you explain why the word ""yacht" is said "yot".

22.01.2022 Talk with your kids.

22.01.2022 Talk to your kids. Read to your kids.

22.01.2022 The difference between screen time and social play.

21.01.2022 Its never too early to start teaching your child language skills.

21.01.2022 If you're a preschool/prep teacher or a parent and you have concerns about a child's speech - please refer to a speech pathologist!

20.01.2022 "The important thing is not just to talk to your child, but to talk with your child. Its not just about dumping language into your childs brain, but to actually carry on a conversation with them

18.01.2022 Students settling in and starting to learn some letters and sounds but need lots of support to read and write them? Check out this game, fun for whole class or small groups and will encourage even your most reluctant writers to have a go!

18.01.2022 A great read on development of the mouth and appropriate introduction of food and use of dummy/sippy cups.

17.01.2022 Kids still don't understand the difference between 'letters' and 'sounds'? Try this strategy to clear things up! For more ideas, games and techniques check out http://dcurtano.wix.com/daniellacurtano If you're in the Melbourne area and are looking for some professional learning for your school, get in touch through the contact page on my website.

16.01.2022 A simplified, handy guide for referring younger children to a Speech Pathologist (for intelligibility). For a full explanation, check out the link in the comments. Tag in any early years teachers and parents!

15.01.2022 Syllables! What are they good for? Let me count the ways: - Pronouncing long words - we all know a child who can't pronounce 'ambulance', 'spaghetti' or 'hospital' - Learning new vocabulary - 'orientation' and 'conclusion' its hard to remember a new word if you can't pronounce it!... - Spelling long words - trying to sound out 3/4/5 syllable words gets a whole lot easier if you can chunk it into syllables - Relearning mispronunciations - If your parents mumble, you probably will too... they definitely can't spell it if they can't say it right! It doesn't take any extra time out of your day to use this technique, but it will make a world of difference for some of your learners.

14.01.2022 Can thumb sucking cause a lisp? This article by Melissa Compton, a member of Speech Pathology Australia, is a great source of information for new parents with c...oncerns about thumb sucking. #communication #slpeeps #slp2b #slt #slt2b #slp #slpbloggers #language #speech #voice #fluency #speechpathology #speechtherapy See more

13.01.2022 Too often we equate success with 'getting things right' and 'making mistakes' with failure. As this year comes to an end, take the time to congratulate your c...hildren for all the mistakes they've made. It's a hard thing to make a mistake and then keep on trying, but this is what your children have done all year in school, in sport, in tutoring and in life. This ability and desire to keep trying after making a mistake, rather than giving up, is called 'growth mindset' and this type of mindset leads to a host of fantastic outcomes for children and adults alike, including reduced stress, increased persistence and greater enjoyment of challenges. We hope you have a relaxing and energising break and look forward to continuing to support your children's learning through tutoring and therapy in the new year.

10.01.2022 Wow! What a great workshop yesterday! Thanks everyone who came along, and especially those who drove up from Katherine! A big congratulations to the winners of our "Master Speechie" contest and also the trivia champions. Here are a few photos from the day.

09.01.2022 Wondering what you can do at home to help your child talk? Here’s my list of favorite DO’S and DON’TS for how to help! It’s important to note that we will allll... end up doing some of the don’ts sometimes- and that’s ok- but we definitely need to be aware and try to decrease those while increasing the positive communication supports! Anything you would add? Let us know See more

09.01.2022 If you teach "chunking" or "chunky monkey" as a reading strategy read on to find out some technical info on why it helps and how to hone your explanations.

09.01.2022 To sign or not to sign...

06.01.2022 I cannot get my head around this Via The Wizard of Odd TV

05.01.2022 "And when you see that phenomena where kids just magically learn to read, it's those kids who usually have lots of experience with things like nursery rhymes, rhyme play and sound play."

04.01.2022 Getting the hang of letters and sounds and need a FUN way to practise sounding out and blending as a whole class? Why not sing it? More Phonological Awareness game ideas at https://dcurtano.wixsite.com/daniell/phonological-awareness

03.01.2022 How we praise children is important in shaping the ways in which children see themselves.

03.01.2022 Thinking about buying a toy for a new baby?

02.01.2022 A common theme this week has been strategies for getting kids to say grammatically correct, well-articulated sentences. If this is an issue for you, check out this technique. Great for ESL, early years, mumblers, and language delayed students. You can also try it out for teaching word boundaries and when to put a full stop.

02.01.2022 Did you have a go at the letter/sound technique I posted earlier? Solidify your students' understanding with this song/game and teach them some sign language at the same time!

02.01.2022 "The important thing is not just to talk to your child, but to talk with your child. It’s not just about dumping language into your child’s brain, but to actually carry on a conversation with them

01.01.2022 A little visual to help remember!