Archive for January, 2009

Literacy Benefits Of ‘Sign To Read’ Programmes

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Kindermusik, the New Jersey version of Dublin’s Gymboree, ClapHandies or Little Larks, is introducing a Sign To Read programme for summer 2009.
The multi-sensory reading programme uses signs to support reading skills on the basis that finger-spelling benefits literacy in children of all abilities.
For English language learners, children with sensory issues and / or visual memory, [...]

Baby Books & Flash Cards For Language Teaching

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

The Usborne book range recently came to my attention, with a big bonus: free postage for books ordered by email from the representative in Ireland.
The “Baby’s First Flashcards” product would be excellent for language work at home, while being fun for babies and parents to look at and hold.
Infants from 3 months upward have the option of [...]

Tips For Visual Teaching At Primary Level

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Clear presentation of information in classrooms benefits a cross-section of pupils, including deaf children and learners of English as a second language.
The challenge for teachers (classroom & resource) is to translate curriculum material into a classroom-friendly version to suit a range of abilities.
Classroom displays are one way to do this. Visual & pictorial elements in (fixed [...]