Listen and Talk

12/04/2025

🎶 What's Inside the Bag? 🎶

Our sound journey continues with our beloved classroom tradition - The Connection Bag. Current and alumni families know what a highlight this is for our students. This joyful game sparks curiosity, fosters connection, and opens conversation among our Blended Classroom students.

🎥 Video Feature of the Week:
Enjoy this sweet moment as one of our students takes their turn with the Connection Bag during class.

Your support helps make moments like these possible.
💙 Join us in The Sound of Giving:
Donate: https://listenandtalk.org/donate/the-sound-of-giving

12/02/2025

💙 Tomorrow! In-Person Meeting! 💙

Hey Listen and Talk families — Birth to Three, Blended Classroom, Outreach, and Alumni — this one’s for you!

Our third (and only!) in-person Parent Advisory Council Information Gathering Meeting is happening tomorrow morning at our Kirkland campus.

Come grab a cup of coffee, connect with other parents, and join the conversation about how we can strengthen parent-to-parent supports within our amazing Listen and Talk community.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💕

📍 Where: Listen and Talk – Kirkland Campus
🗓 When: Wednesday, December 3 | 9:00–10:00 AM
👉 RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelFoCyRZxxfgGorfhV7BdQLj5SOK3M_t2-CKo9E5RMfMdY2A/viewform

12/01/2025

💙 Tomorrow! Friendly Reminder! 💙

All Birth to Three, Blended Classroom, Outreach, and Alumni families!

Grab your lunch and join us for our second virtual Parent Advisory Council Info Gathering Meeting.

Whether you joined the first session or this is your first time, everyone is welcome.
Let’s connect, share ideas, and keep building our amazing community together. 💕

When: Tuesday, December 2 | 11:30–12:30 PM | Virtual
RSVP here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelFoCyRZxxfgGorfhV7BdQLj5SOK3M_t2-CKo9E5RMfMdY2A/viewform]

12/01/2025

Sharing another great opportunity for teens in our community!

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. Applications are NOW OPEN for LOFT 2026!

AG Bell’s Leadership Opportunities for Teens (LOFT)program is a five-day, sleepaway leadership experience for high school students (ages 14–18) who are deaf and hard of hearing and use listening and spoken language as their primary mode of communication.

LOFT helps teens strengthen skills in leadership, teamwork, group dynamics, public speaking, and self-advocacy. Best of all, it’s fun, and teens make life-long friends and meaningful connections.

We’re also looking for:
• Mentors and counselors to guide teens in leadership and life skills
• An intern with strong communication and organizational strengths and a passion for empowering DHH youth

Learn more and apply today at AGBell.org. Scholarships are also available!

12/01/2025

🌟 Voices of Giving 🌟

Kevin S. shares his “why”:
"I give because Listen and Talk’s specialized programs create a world of expanded possibilities for children and families pursuing listening and spoken language."

Thanks, Kevin! You're support means the world to us.

Throughout the month, we’re sharing the stories, the sounds, and the supporters who shape our mission.

Stay tuned for The Sound of Giving!
https://listenandtalk.org/donate/the-sound-of-giving/

11/28/2025

💙 The Power of Monthly Giving 💙
This season, we’re celebrating how small monthly gifts make a big impact. A donation of just $25/month adds up to $300/year — and that consistency truly matters.

A gift at this level can easily cover critical, smaller, or recurring supply needs. In our Birth to Three Program, this could cover the purchase of a new hot spot or tablet stand for a family in the program to access virtual services.

Our Birth to Three providers serve families with both in-person and virtual services all over the state.

🌟 Start a recurring donation today! https://listenandtalk.org/donate/the-sound-of-giving/

11/26/2025

AG Bell is once again partnering with Camp Westwind to reserve 10 spots in their summer camp program for kids ages 7-14 years old who are deaf/hard of hearing. See the flyer and link below for more details!

Longing for summer already? Then check out our summer camp session for DHH kids and teens at Camp Westwind! Registration opens soon! A great holiday gift idea!
Fill out this form for more info: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMU0Q8-yIrqOfagN2c1XwUkvXj95_0WWV6SNFFm5WmgXjlXA/viewform

Spots fill up fast!

11/26/2025

🌟 The Big Sounds and the Little Sounds🌟

Every sound helps shape a toddler's world - from loud moments at the playground to the quiet voice of a parent reading before bedtime. Early and consistent access to sound is critical when teaching listening and spoken language.

At Listen and Talk, providers in our Birth to Three program coach families to be their child’s best teacher, support developmental growth, and build confidence — all with a flexible approach that adjusts with life’s ups and downs.

🎥 Video Feature of the Week:
Meet an almost–three-year-old who confidently shares about her hearing technology and how it helps her hear both the big and little sounds that shape her day.

Your support helps make moments like these possible.
💙 Join us in The Sound of Giving:
https://listenandtalk.org/donate/the-sound-of-giving

11/22/2025

🌟 Listening & Spoken Language (LSL) Strategy Spotlight: Auditory Sandwich

What it is:
Information is presented through listening before the introduction of visual or other support information is given to a child. When visual information is needed to assist in comprehension, the information is then put back into the auditory only presentation.

What to do:
1. Auditory input is given first to ensure the focus is on listening to gain meaning
2. Visual/tactile input is added, when appropriate (may be eye gaze, pointing, showing a toy, etc.)
3. Auditory input is repeated again without the visual input

Why it matters:
Children who are deaf or hard of hearing need to learn to trust their hearing and rely on auditory input to learn spoken language. The auditory sandwich encourages comprehension and communication through the child’s auditory abilities.

11/19/2025

💙 Happening Tomorrow! 💙

Hey Listen and Talk families — Birth to Three, Blended Classroom, Outreach, and Alumni — this one’s for you!

We’re kicking off our very first Parent Advisory Council Information Gathering Meeting — and we want your voice to be part of it!

Virtually join other parents, share your thoughts and ideas, and help us dream up what’s next for our amazing community.

🗓 When: Thursday, November 20 | 11:30–12:30 PM (virtual meeting)
👉 RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelFoCyRZxxfgGorfhV7BdQLj5SOK3M_t2-CKo9E5RMfMdY2A/viewform