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Starting with the letter brings sounds and words to life! Literacy Speaks!® is a dynamic, exciting and innovative program that implements orthographic instruction (printed cues) while utilizing a natural progression of learning steps!
Synchronization of the four processors (orthographic, phonological, meaning and context) within the brain is vital for speech intelligibility and proficient reading/writing skills. Traditional techniques do not effectively activate the orthographic processor. Early intervention, utilizing the Literacy Speaks!® strategy, activates the orthographic processor with printed cues.
The Literacy Speaks!® orthographic strategy develops a strong literacy foundation while improving speech intelligibility and language skills.
The Literacy Speaks!® implementing tools and the natural progression of “letters to literacy” learning steps promote quick progression in a fun and functional environment.
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The correlation between Literacy Speaks!® implementing tools and the Literacy Speaks!® progressive learning steps follows.
Literacy Speaks!® Alphabetic Letter Cards ~ By isolating letters, children learn to recognize letters by sight. Then, the sound of the letter is introduced. This method enables the child to quickly learn sound-letter correlations.
Literacy Speaks!® Target Stimulus Word Cards ~ Incorporation of the target letter/sound into words facilitates identification of the letter within printed text and establishes pronunciation of the sound in targeted words.
First, a segmented word approach is introduced.
p P
p ig
pig
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Then, the child progresses to a blended word approach.
Finally, when the child is able to produce the targeted word with orthographic cues, the card is turned over and the printed word is associated with a corresponding picture.
Literacy Speaks!® Target Stimulus Word Cards and Sight Word Cards ~
Exposure to sight words is accomplished. Sight word cards and target word cards are combined to create phrases.
Literacy Speaks!® Target Stimulus Word Cards and Sight Word Cards and Punctuation Cards ~
Sentence structure and exposure to punctuation are accomplished. The sight word cards, target word cards and punctuation cards are combined to create sentences.
pig the
pig
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Literacy Speaks!® Reproducible Books ~
Literacy goals are accomplished! The reproducible books combine sentences and pictures to promote and enhance literacy! Children love to make the reproducible books their own by coloring the pictures. The books contain whimsical themes that capture the hearts of children and adults, promote literacy and make reading fun!
Literacy Speaks!® Activities and Worksheets ~ Seven activities/worksheets support the natural step-by-step learning progression. The activities and worksheets promote a creative and fun learning environment, encourage literacy, enhance learning skills and enable letter/sound carry-over into the child’s environment. Children, parents, therapists and educators can utilize the activities and worksheets in a variety of applications.
Make a Difference! READ a Book with a Child!
My Magic Hat! Trace a Letter with Me! Let’s Go on a Letter Hunt! Let’s Read a Book Together! Color a Picture with Me! Read My Book with Me!
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pig a see I
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Literacy Speaks!® kits contain two easy-to-manage pieces: 1 spiral-bound notebook and 1 card box. The sturdy card box is indexed by letter/sound and color coded. The color coding is repeated on the cards to enable effective use and storage.
The majority of the Literacy Speaks!® implementing tools are contained in both a spiral-bound notebook and on a CD. The implementing tools can be reproduced with a photocopier or printed from the CD.
Literacy Speaks!® is a systematic program that utilizes evidenced-based techniques.
Literacy Speaks!® is used by educators, speech-language pathologists and parents. Preschool through early elementary school children, children with special needs, and children with communication disorders benefit with Literacy Speaks!®. Family involvement carries Literacy Speaks!® concepts into the home environment.
Early intervention, utilizing the Literacy Speaks!® natural “letters to literacy” learning steps and implementing tools, activates the orthographic processor with printed cues, improves speech intelligibility and develops language and literacy skills.
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For purchasing information please visit
www.LiteracySpeaks.com
Keli Richmond, M.S., CCC-SLP [email protected]
260-420-READ (7323) Keli Richmond, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist specializing in early literacy development. She has a Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Audiology, a Minor Focus in Special Education and a Teaching License. Keli has over 15 years experience in the speech and literacy disciplines. Currently, she conducts in-service training for school-based personnel, presents accredited continuing education seminars nationwide for Northern Speech Services, and speaks at Speech-Language-Hearing Conventions, Educator Conferences and related events. She is the author of Literacy Speaks!® ~ a comprehensive program driven by orthographic instruction (printed cues) that focuses on improving speech intelligibility, enhancing phonological awareness and expanding language skills while developing a strong literacy foundation.
