Hi, I’m Silvia.
In my blog, I discuss early intervention and how to build inclusive communities where children of all abilities are valued and supported.
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Children can begin to associate activities that happen on different days. For example, on Mondays, they go back to school. On Fridays, there is no homework, and on Wednesdays, they have P.E. in school.
Even if they haven’t fully grasped the concept ...
I recorded a video for you to learn all the Lámh signs you need for the Easter Egg Hunt.Â
We want to support children who use Lámh to be able to sign everyday activities, including special occasions, like Easter.
Children with communication difficu...
Last year, I recorded one of Mr Tumble´s songs with Lámh signs. Many parents and teachers commented on how helpful it was, so I recorded an updated version for more teachers and parents to use with their children.
Even when the weather is cold (And ...
Many teachers and parents commented on how helpful my Halloween signs compilation was. So, I decided to do something similar to help you learn Christmas signs.
In this Christmas video, I have included additional signs that people often ask for, such...
In this video, I am teaching you a sign that can help you when working on promoting social skills with your students, the sign for SORRY.
Young children often show concern when other children are upset and crying. Support your students' understandin...
In this video, I will teach you a sign I introduce to young children so they can start making their first sentences with Lámh. I introduce this sign once children can consistently use signs for some of their favourite toys, activities, or food.
That...
In this video, I share 10 signs you might need at Halloween.
I picked the 10 most asked for signs.
As you might know, Lámh has a limited vocabulary of about 500 signs, so sometimes we might need to resort to Irish Sign Language signs (ISL) for word...
Review of seven Lámh signs for school for the new term.
You, all teachers, SNAs, preschool teachers and principals have done your best in getting classrooms ready and safe to welcome children back to school for the new term
There will always be a b...
One evening, while I was driving home from work, a song came on the radio. It was “Summer Holiday” by Cliff Richard. It’s a catchy little song, and it caught my attention. I must confess that when I'm driving, I can’t help but listen carefully to the...
In this blog, I am sharing another video of a children’s storybook signed with Lámh. The book is called Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Written and illustrated by Bill Martyn and Eric Carle. You might know it already, as it’s a children’s cl...
In this video, I’m going to read a book for you! I read books to my own children all the time, and I'm sure you do too. Books are great for engaging all kids, especially at a time when we find ourselves indoors a lot. Today I want to read and sign a ...
In this blog, I share a song with you!
I'm certainly not a good singer, but I do sing all the time for my students, and I'm sure you do too, especially with the younger ones. The song is called “Look at the Colours Over You” and it focuses on teachi...
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Letter from a father to his son (Written 100 years ago!)
Last week, while reading a new book, I came across a letter that a father wrote to his son back in 1923, one hundred years ago! The letter touches on the same struggles that parents face today, making it a timeless piece that every parent should read.
How to stop a child from throwing things
From a cognitive development perspective, children are learning about cause and effect. By throwing, children learn about gravity; they observe how some objects bounce, other things break, and others make a big noise as they land on the floor.Â