Encouraging Language & Literacy through PLAY

Structured Literacy

Structured
Literacy

Wordless Picture Books

Wordless Picture
Books

Multi-sensory Activities

Multi-sensory
Activities

Book Reviews

Book
Reviews

Reading can be fun with the right creative approach

An abundance of activities to choose from!

Have you ever sat down with a worksheet or a deck of flashcards and tried to make magic happen? It’s okay - we’ve all been there, here you will discover a different approach. Structured literacy is explicit, systematic, and cumulative but it doesn’t have to be dull and boring. Explore engaging, multi-sensory activities that promote language and literacy skills through PLAY. From decoding and encoding to fluency and reading comprehension, select your targeted foundational skill, and then be sure to have fun!

 
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Play is the foundation of learning, creativity, self-expression, and constructive problem-solving. It’s how children wrestle with life to make it meaningful.

— Susan Linn

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Encourage your little reader to explore a variety of texts

Hmm…but which one to pick?

Children’s picture books are varied in every aspect. The illustrations, word difficulty, characters, and message are all traits one considers before implementing an activity. Whether you are searching to find the right wordless picture book or a book with inclusive and diverse characters, these reviews will help you choose books that represent ALL children and can be used as mentor texts in every learning space. #theresabookforthat

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5 Top Benefits for Using Picture Books with Kids

If you’ve ever been curious about the massive benefits picture books offer, this guide is for you.

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Trending Podcasts I’ve Been Featured On

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SLP Coffee Talk

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If you are new to this idea and wondering why you should use wordless picture books, you don’t want to miss this episode of SLP Coffee Talk. I sat down with Hanna Stroud to dive deeper into the topic of wordless picture books and explain how they can take your therapy sessions to the next level.

Be the Exception

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So what are wordless books anyway? It sounds like too simple of a question, right? They are actually a little more complex than you might imagine and they can have such a huge impact in your classroom. Hanna gives you insight on how to use wordless picture books and what makes them important to special education teachers.

Confetti Moments

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Hanna shares how she came to love wordless books and the gift they are to all readers. She shares an amazing number of ways to use wordless picture books with children and some wonderful cross-curricular ideas, too. Get ready to be inspired and learn so much in this episode.

 

Oh hi, I’m Hanna

Literacy Tutor & Consultant

I own a tutoring and consulting company where I help develop key language and literacy skills with young children. Through my years of experience I’ve developed engaging activities that both parents and educators alike can implement to nurture key foundational skills. I’m passionate about creating and sharing innovative activities, reviewing and promoting the best children’s picture books, and teaching you how to use my favourite genre - wordless picture books. My goal is simple - that with my resources you are able to instill a passion in young minds so that they, too, can develop a deep love for reading and learning that will last a lifetime.