How to Build Language through Nature
With summer slipping through our fingers here in the PNW, I wanted to share one of my boys’ favorite activities in the hope that you can enjoy this activity, too, as we transition to PSL season. As a mom, I have seen firsthand the amount of energy that children...
Building Core Vocabulary
Teaching a child to speak can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. There are ways to break language down in order to help a child grasp various linguistic concepts. Something to consider when teaching your child to speak is the types of words that you want...
Open-Ended Versus Closed Questions
Today I want to delve into the types of questions that we ask our children on a day-to-day basis. Questions are a natural part of daily conversations and they play a pivotal role in the classroom. Some are rhetorical, others are straightforward (e.g., yes/no), while...
Language Difference or Language Disorder?
I’ve always been envious of those who can speak more than one language. As a native, monolingual English speaker, I often wish that learning a second language had been impressed upon me as a child. Feel free to skip this ridiculous...
Building Vocabulary: Categorization
It’s no secret that the human mind is essentially a mini-computer that stores and accesses information nonstop throughout the day. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that the information in our mind is stored efficiently. That way, when speaking to somebody,...About the Author
Tara Dogero, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a pediatric Speech & Language Pathologist turned stay-at-home-mom to two young boys. She is passionate about empowering parents and educators to have the tools to teach children language skills. Read more about Tara
