Click here for Part #1! In the last blog we unpacked the terms phonological and phonemic awareness. Activities were presented to develop the easiest phonological awareness skills. In this posting, phonemic awareness activities, the most challenging, and the last to develop, will be presented. Remember, phonemic awareness is a specific skill under the umbrella of phonological awareness. It has been …
Perhaps you have had a conference with your child’s teacher and the terms phonological or phonemic awareness were echoed several times during the conversation. These lengthy terms were explained, but you were left with more questions and feeling overwhelmed. Let’s unpack these terms and give you a few activities to help your child develop these important reading skills. First, look …
Think back to when you were a child. Where did you spend most of your time? Were you inside playing with your siblings or outside playing backyard games with the neighbors? Would you play for minutes or hours? How long did you spend on electronics? When I was a kid I remember waking up and meeting my neighbors in the …
One of the most important foundation skills in learning to read, write, and spell is the ability to fluently recognize and name the letters of the alphabet. Research has consistently demonstrated that letter name knowledge is one of the strongest predictors of learning to read and later reading achievement. Helping children to understand that letters and letter patterns represent the …
LLA Therapy is pleased to introduce Beth Jack! Beth Jack has been a public educator for 36 years. She has taught learning disabled, gifted, kindergarten, and first grade students. She holds a B.A.in elementary education from The University of Akron and a M.Ed. in special education from Kent State University. She is also a Certified Academic Language Therapist and a …
Tummy time, or when a baby lies on his stomach while supporting his body with his elbows, is vital for development. Around six months of age, tummy time leads to a baby assuming prone extension, more commonly known as the “airplane position,” as a response to gravity. The baby lifts his head, upper back, arms, and legs off of the …
Over the past months, families have been looking for ways to do things together as they have been forced to social distance from others. Below are some fun activities that everyone can enjoy, no matter what age! 1. Go for a bike ride Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine! Riding a bike is a great exercise to improve balance, coordination …
When receiving therapy services in a pediatric clinic, it is important for therapists to remember that the older children who come in require a slightly different approach to their intervention plan. This is just as important when working with these older kiddos in the home. Some activities that are fun and intriguing to the younger kids just may not be …
LLA Therapy typically treats pediatric patients, but we realize how this pandemic has caused increased stress levels in all ages especially parents. Many people are now working from home, teaching their children and having circumstances that can cause increased tension in their head and neck. Here are a few simple stretches to help relieve “the pain in the neck” that …
We understand that wearing a mask may be a confusing and scary thing for some children. Try one of our tips or strategies with your child! If your child is having a difficult time understanding COVID-19 and why things may be different right now, try the social story below!
