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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I'm delighted to share something very special with you—my first original song, The Morning Song!
This song, written and performed by my husband John and me, along with some help from our talented musician friends, was created especially for children...
In this blog, I will teach you Time To Go Home. I learned this song from a speech therapist I worked with many years ago. I loved this song, and to this day, I sing it to children at the end of their visits with me at the clinic.
I sing it every...
I have another song and tutorial for you.
In this video, you will learn the Lámh signs for the Clean Up song.
If you work with young children, you most likely use this song to get your kids to put things away. If you didn't know this song before, y...
I have another song and tutorial for you.
More than likely, you often sing this song at home and in the classroom.Â
In this video, you will learn the Lámh signs for Happy Birthday.
I sing (as best I can) and sign for you in the video, and after th...
Since I did the song Days Of The Week with Lámh signs, many people mentioned how much the kids enjoy singing the song with signs, which I am delighted to hear!
Another one of the signs people ask is, “Can you teach us signs for weather?” So, in this...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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
