Listening Ears

Improve your child's speech and language skills with this interactive educational story!Just as a bunny can communicate without making sound, we can get our point across without using our voice. Join Simon the bunny's adventure as he travels through New York City using nonverbal communication. Written by a Speech-Language Pathologist, Listening Ears includes 30 functional actions such as pointing, waving, and smiling. Readers use their "listening ears" while learning to imitate gestures and facial expressions, an important foundational skill for early language development and successful communication.Beautiful illustrations for visual promptingImages of iconic New York City landmarks and neighborhoodsContext-based learning approachPractical actions used in everyday communicationPurposely designed based on early language milestonesListening Ears is a perfect gift for a parent, teacher, occupational therapists, and speech therapists as a way to improve communication skills for young learners. It can be used for both the special education population, as well as for typically developing children to facilitate language development. Instead of using flashcards or worksheets, this book specifically targets early language development using a story-based approach, an evidence-based strategy shown to enhance learning. Enjoy helping your reader follow Simon the bunny's adventure while having fun and incorporating movement.