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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With just over a week to go until the Easter holidays, I have something special to share with you—a book reading with Lámh signs!
I recorded a video reading the story "5 Little Easter Bunnies" by Martha Mumford and Sarah Jennings. It’s a lovely, pla...
You probably already know how much I love reading stories to children. It's not just something I do professionally; it's also a delightful part of our family's bedtime routine.
My two boys have grown from enjoying simple pictures and storybooks to l...
This blog has a surprise for you: a Christmas story read with Lámh signs.
I recorded a video of the book "Dear Santa" by Rod Campbell.
You will find a list of the Lámh signs used below, as I use a combination of Lámh signs and natural gestures, so ...
Boo!
Halloween is a very exciting time of the year for the kids. Spooky costumes, trick or treating, and the thought of getting enough sweets to last them for an entire year have all kids ecstatic.
I have a little surprise for you here, and it's no...
Do you use Lámh when you read stories in the classroom or at home?Â
Using signs while reading books can be a bit tricky at first. You may not know all the signs, and it's hard to read a new story and sign along if you haven't done it before.
Bu...
Parents and teachers have mentioned how much children enjoy my videos of stories and songs with Lámh.
Those comments always fill my heart. I do these videos to entertain and teach little kids who use Lámh signs.
If you haven’t seen my stories and s...
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 ...
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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
