Maximize Your Reading ExperienceInterested in ways to enrich and maximize reading experiences with your preschooler?  Try incorporating these practical and actionable tips into your reading routines to help

The Alphabetic PrincipleThe alphabetic principle refers to the understanding that written letters represent sounds from spoken language.  For example, as experienced readers, when we see individual letters or

Rhyme in Reading-ReadyIn our preschool pre-literacy class, Reading-Ready, our little learners are diving into rhyming!  In the picture above, we're saying, seeing, and even touching, one of the

Reading-Ready FinaleWe wrapped up our series of Let's Connect's preschool Reading-Ready enrichment classes for the school year!  When reflecting on the last nine months together, it is exciting

What Is a Speech-Language Pathologist?A speech-language pathologist is also known as a speech therapist or SLP, and an SLP is a highly trained health professional specializing in evaluating,

Ready to DecodeOur Reading-Ready students are in their final weeks of preschool and were at last well equipped to begin tackling decoding as part of reading basic words.

Preschool FundraiserThe First Presbyterian Preschool, a treasure of SRQ and my own heart, celebrated their diamond anniversary.  For 75 devoted years they've served local families in the Sarasota

More Than Fun and GamesAlong with playing totally fun Reading-Ready games, including our own literacy inspired version of Hedbanz, musical chairs, hop scotch, and tower building, our class

My Child Started Speech; What's Next?Now that you have found a wonderful speech-language pathologist (SLP) committed to helping your child and regularly scheduled therapy sessions have begun, what’s

What's Early Intervention?Early Intervention (EI) refers to the speech-language therapy and other services provided to young children and their families when there is a risk of or diagnosed