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10 tips to help children understand the meaning of words
When we support children who are not speaking yet, we tend to be anxious for them to say their first words. However, we must first focus on underst...
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Lámh Sign For STORY
I encourage you to practice reading STORIES with Lámh signs.Â
You can learn to sign for Susan Laughs and then read it to your kids or watch my video with the little ones.
Most names are signed with the first letter of their ...
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...
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 How we helped Sebastian prepare for the trip to Helsinki
Here in the Angel household, we did different things this summer.
Typically every summer, we spend a few weeks near Barcelona with my p...
Time To Go Home Song (With Lámh Signs)
In today's blog, I will teach you the last of the three songs I recorded recently; Time To Go Home. I learned this song from a speech therapist I worked with many years ago, I loved this song, and to thi...
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Welcome to last The Sign Of The Week of the school term 2022
First, I want to say a massive THANK YOU for following The Sign Of The Week. I am so moved every time teachers and parents shar...
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Welcome to a very special Sign Of The Week
I am honoured to have this Sign Of The Week presented by Pádraig O'Callaghan, a 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome from Limerick.Â
You may already ...
The Clean Up Song (With Lámh Signs)
Last week you learned the signs for the Happy Birthday song. This week, I have another song plus tutorial for you.
Today, you will learn the Lámh signs for The Clean Up song.
If you work with young childr...
I have recorded 3 new songs for you!
This week, I had fun recording three songs with Lámh signs in our studio.
More than likely, you often sing these songs at home and in the classroom.Â
We are going to do one song a week for the next three weeks...
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Welcome to the Sign Of The Week
Lámh Sign For TO RUN
As the end of the school year is approaching, many preschools and schools have a Sports Day.
In this video, you will learn a Lámh sign y...
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Welcome to the Sign Of The Week
This week you will learn the Lamh sign for CLASS.
This sign can be used with two different words: CLASS or GROUP. You can sign CLASS to refer to the classroom...
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Is it reinforcement or bribery?
As educators and parents, we offer praise when our children cooperate and follow instructions. We might even provide reinforcements for it, such as when we ask them ...
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Welcome to the Sign Of The Week
Can you believe there are only six weeks before the school year finishes? Visiting schools, I love feeling the buzz: more outdoor activities, sports days, and sc...
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Teaching communication skills with Ready-Steady-Go games.
Ready, steady, go games help develop your child's listening and attention skills and early communication skills.
In today's blog, I...
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Welcome to the Sign Of The Week
Lámh Sign For MAKE.
To sign for MAKE, place both hands in S hand shape, with your palms facing sideways at chest level. Then tap your dominant hand on the other...
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