Once Upon a Time Vocabulary

When you hear those four magical words, "Once upon a time...," you are transported into a story's…


Nicaraguan Surprise

  I had the amazing blessing of going to Nicaragua for a mission trip two weeks ago. The…


Taking Vocabulary Instruction to the Next Level

I think we can all agree that vocabulary instruction needs to reach more students at a deeper…


Toddler Vocabulary Predicts Success

  Vocabulary is the best single indicator or intellectual ability and an accurate predictor…


It's a Context Thing

Although using context clues to determine vocabulary meaning is not always effective (not all…


Back to School Vocabulary Strategies

While kids and parents are scrambling for school supplies, lunch boxes and backpacks, I am…


The Word Gap

There is no such thing as starting too early on your child's vocabulary skills. Twenty years ago…


Drawing Attention to Vocabulary

What therapy tools could I not live without? My iPad is one, but even more basic than that is…