52: Teaching Social Skills with Rebecca Carlisle and Leigh Scanlon of Story Stage

You're in for a real treat, as we're joined by the brilliant minds behind Story Stage, Rebecca Carlisle and Leigh Scanlon. They've used their combined expertise in education, speech language pathology, sales, and academic language therapy to develop a unique program that teaches children valuable language skills through interactive games and products. Prepare to be inspired by their passion for education and speech therapy, which has driven the creation of programs that impact children's social and academic language development in profound ways.

Our conversation takes us through the journey of Story Stage, from its inception in 2015 to its implementation in schools. We delve into the exciting strategies they use to make learning fun and engaging, such as gamification and peer feedback. Plus, Rebecca and Leigh give you an inside look into a typical Story Stage session, offering a glimpse into how their innovative approach transforms the classroom experience.

Rebecca and Leigh also talk about the Art of Chit Chat program, designed to teach kids social communication skills. They underscore the importance of body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice in the art of conversation. We also talk about some of their favorite games (Guesstures, Headbandz, Outfoxed, Apples to Apples, and Cat Crimes) and how these can be used at home. Finally, they share their future plans for Story Stage, promising more resources to reach more kids. So, tune in and discover a whole new perspective on children's language development.

Building solid foundations for your learning different kid (story-stage.com)

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