Bayside Speech & Literacy Hub

25/03/2024

📚🌟 Embracing the Magic of Repetition in Children's Books! 🌟📚

Did you know that books with repeated lines can be a fantastic tool for kids with speech disorders? 🗣️💬 The repetition helps build confidence, improve fluency, and enhance language skills in a fun and engaging way! 🌈📖
By reading these books together, children can practice saying familiar phrases, boost their speech development, and feel more comfortable expressing themselves. 🤗💬 Plus, the predictability of repeated lines can provide a sense of security and empowerment for young readers. 🚀📚
So next time you're choosing a book for your little one, consider one with repeated lines - it's not just a story, it's a valuable tool for supporting speech and language growth! 🌟💬 Let's empower our kids to shine brightly through the magic of storytelling! 📚💖

23/03/2024

Let's celebrate our amazing Australian picture story book authors.
Which of these books have you read to your children lately?

Some of my favourite Australian picture story books are:
"Where is the Green Sheep" by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek
"Possum Magic" by Mem Fox
"Diary of a Wombat" by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
"Koala Lou" by Mem Fox
"Magic Beach" by Alison Lester
"Edward the Emu" by Sheena Knowles and Rod Clement
"Wombat Stew" by Marcia Vaughan
"The Rainbow Serpent" by Dick Roughsey
"Our Land" by National Gallery of Australia

These books showcase a mix of classic and contemporary Australian picture books loved by children and adults alike. Featuring engaging stories, beautiful illustrations, and themes that resonate with Australian culture and landscapes, these books are a joy to share.

20/03/2024

Please, please keep reading to your kids even after they can read competently themselves.

Head to about the 7min mark of this Ted Talk to find out why.

In this talk, researcher Keisha Siriboe shares insightful learning behaviors that parents, educators, and concerned adults can apply within their lives as well as in the lives of children. Drawing from global education policy trends and her own research, she advocates for more parent-child reading a...

18/03/2024

Some of my favorite picture books to read aloud to children include:
"The Paper Bag Princess" by Robert Munsch: A modern-day fairytale featuring a brave princess.
"The Paper Dolls" by Julia Donaldson: Follows a string of paper dolls on a fantastical adventure.
"Little Blue and Little Yellow" by Leo Lionni: A story about friendship and individuality.
"Little Blue Truck" by Alice Schertle: Reinforces the power of friendship and teamwork.
"The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear" by Audrey Wood: Shares the antics of a little mouse trying to save a strawberry from a hungry bear.
"Go Away Big Green Monster" by Ed Emberley: A wonderful interactive book that helps children conquer their fears.
These books offer engaging storylines, captivating illustrations, and valuable lessons for young readers during read-aloud sessions.
Happy reading!

16/03/2024

📚Reading aloud to children is more than just a bedtime routine - it's a powerful way to

1. improve academic performance
2. enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills
3. build stronger language and communication skills
4. develop empathy
5. bond with your child
6. increase concentration, memory, and self-discipline
7. decrease screen time
8. develop a thirst for knowledge
9. diversify experiences
10. increase creativity.

🌟Make reading aloud a regular part of your day to create lasting memories and foster a love for books 📚

13/03/2024

🌟How to make story reading interactive for children🌟

Interactive storytelling not only fosters a love for reading but also enhances comprehension, critical thinking, and creativity in children. Making stories interactive can create a deeper connection between children and the narrative, making the reading experience more enjoyable and beneficial for their development.

Here are my top 5 tips to make story reading interactive for children

1. Use Stuffed Animals, Finger Puppets or Fuzzy Felt
Act out the story with stuffed animals or finger puppets to bring the characters to life.

2. Ask Questions
Engage children by asking questions abut the text and illustrations before, during, and after reading.

3. Draw Pictures Together
Encourage children to draw pictures from the story or make up a different story about the characters.

4. Use Props
Incorporate accessories like soft toys or puppets, dressups (thinks scarves, handbags, pots and pans) to enhance engagement.

5. Encourage Participation
Allow children to take turns reading aloud (or repeating predictable lines), point to pictures, or label objects while reading to boost confidence and involvement.

11/03/2024

Ten Maxims:
What We’ve Learned So Far About How Children Learn To Read by Reid Lyon

1. Almost all children learn to speak naturally; reading and writing must be taught.

2. Literacy begins at birth. It is rooted in early social interactions and experiences that include regular exposure to oral language and print. Strong roots tend to produce stronger readers.

3. All good readers are good decoders. Decoding should be taught until children can accurately and independently read new words. Decoding depends on phonemic awareness: a child’s ability to identify individual speech sounds. Decoding is the on-ramp for word recognition.

4. Fluent readers can instantly and accurately recognize most words in a text. They can read with expression and at an appropriate rate for their age. Reading fluency requires comprehension AND it supports comprehension.

5. Comprehension—the goal of reading—draws on multiple skills and strengths, including a solid foundation of vocabulary and background knowledge.

6. One size does not fit all: use student data to differentiate your instruction.

7. Direct, systematic instruction helps students develop the skills they need to become strong readers. Indirect, three-cueing instruction is unpredictable in its impact on word reading and leaves too much to chance.
8. These maxims apply to English Learners/Emergent Bilinguals, who often need extra support to bolster their oral language as they learn to read and write in a new language.

9. We should support students who speak languages or dialects other than Australian English at home, by honoring their home language and by giving them expanded opportunities to engage with Australian English text.

10. To become good readers and writers, students need to integrate many skills that are built over time.

09/03/2024

Only three days to go until our "Talk Tactics" online workshop.
Have you reserved your place yet?
Be quick, as this is an introductory offer and the price will be increasing.
Here's the link:
https://baysidespeech.com.au/events/

07/03/2024

🌟Celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere!🌟

On International Women's Day, we honour the incredible contributions of women in shaping our world and driving positive change. From breaking barriers to leading movements, women continue to inspire and empower us all.

Today, let's recognise the diverse voices and experiences of women around the globe. Together we can create a more inclusive and equitable future for generations to come.

Happy International Women's Day!💐
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06/03/2024

Sometimes it can be hard to keep the conversation going. Here's some tips:

https://www.facebook.com/speechandlanguagekids/posts/pfbid023iFHfzcwcHMXz4b7KTLXfGBxQgvtUZoAdKyEzgB1BwvbvQ46avZJXLP6VqwnXT5Jl

How to keep the conversation going! Here is a resource to help students who are struggling to know what to say in conversations to keep them going. This provides different options of things the child can say to maintain an interaction with a peer.

05/03/2024

🌟Talk Tactics: Tips and Tricks for Helping Your Child at Home🌟

1 hour Online Workshop with Dr Rebecca on 13 March from 8-9pm.

Join us for an enlightening session aimed at empowering parents with effective communication strategies to support their child's learning at home.

Rebecca will give you practical tips and tricks that will help you to focus on fostering a positive and naturing environment.

Discover how to turn everyday activities into speech development opportunities.
Gain practical ideas on how to hijack feedback and praise to boost your child's confidence,

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your parenting toolkit.
Reserve your spot for "Talk Tactics" now!

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Join Dr Rebeca Waring, a speech pathologist with 32 years of experience, for a practical 45-minute workshop focused on supporting your 2-8-year-olds at home. Learn straightforward tips to enhance communication without the fluff. Discover how to turn everyday play into learning moments and integrate....

03/03/2024

🎉Guess who's back?🎉
Hey everyone! 👋 After 12 weeks of long-service leave, I'm back in action and ready to see my lovely families again.
Looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great 2024

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