At home with preschool-aged children? Me too. Need some crafty, inexpensive ideas to keep them busy and engaged but can’t browse the aisles of JoAnn’s anymore? [wipe tear] Yup. Looking for an easy way to target some speech and language skills at the same time? I’ve got you. But bear with me. So, you’ve probably… (read more)
It’s time for another Communication Development Red Flags downloadable resource! This time we’re talking about bilingual communication development. Bilingualism comes in many shapes and sizes, and there are lots of different ways that children acquire a second language. Some children learn their first language (L1) before a second language (L2) is acquired. This pattern is… (read more)
December is a short month around here, but that doesn’t mean there is a shortage of activity! Read on to find out what we’re up to and to hear about some of our plans for the new year. Winter celebrations This past Saturday we gathered as a company to make merry at our annual holiday… (read more)
Our Communication Red Flags series continues this month with a resource addressing the late elementary years (grades 3-5). The hallmark of communication development at this age is that all-important shift to becoming a Student with a capital S. Understanding and using academic vocabulary takes center stage with this group. Kids this age can have conversations… (read more)
Time for a new installment in our Communication Red Flags series! This time, let’s talk about the early elementary years. Communication development in early elementary school (kindergarten through 2nd grade) is an exciting time! Starting school means that children learn to understand and manipulate language in a whole new way. Every day brings new things… (read more)
Several years ago (and a great many years under our collective special ed belts) we decided to create a printable, shareable, free resource that described the special education process in a simple, easy to understand way. Our wonderful designer, Meagan, worked closely with THFers to bring this dream to life. Now, 4 years later, it… (read more)