Language During Mealtime

A blog about my love for food, family and ways to encourage language through mealtime.

When Stars Are Scattered

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime, Graphic Novels, Special Needs, Speech and Communication, Using Your Imagination

When Stars Are Scattered When Stars Are Scattered written and illustrated by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed is an outstanding graphic novel and also a memoir of Omar’s childhood. In some bookstores, I believe some books choose you! This book chose me! While browsing in a lovely bookstore in Nantucket, I pulled this book off […]

Hi, It’s Me! I have ADHD

by Filed Under: ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Dyslexia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs

Hi, It’s Me! I have ADHD Adventurous Determined Hyperfocused  Dreamer This is how author, Katelyn Mabry describes ADHD….. When I discovered Katelyn Mabry and her podcast, Journey with Me Through ADHD, I had to get this book!  Hi, It’s Me! I have ADHD is a picture book based on the author’s personal history with ADHD. […]

Taking Up Space

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime

Taking Up Space Taking Up Space written by Alyson Gerber is a powerful middle-grade book about body image, disordered eating, and friendships. Sarah loves basketball more than anything and is a huge part of her identity. It makes her feel good and in control until her body begins to change. All of sudden, she isn’t […]

Different Types of Picture Books

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime

As a picture book lover, I wanted to write an article about the different types of picture books. It’s important to categorize when talking about specific goals and facilitating language and learning. For example, a wordless may work really well for a language sample and a nonfiction book can be ideal for a writing sample. […]

Ilina’s Invitation

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime

Ilina’s Invitation Ilina’s Invitation written by Alexis Glaze and illustrated by Ana Sebastian is a beautifully illustrated book about a young girl named Ilina. Ilina is feeling left out when she starts her new school. At first, she feels lonely but then with some encouragement from her parents, she decides to help others by being […]

8 Social Distanced Outside Games for Kids

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime

I am excited to present this guest post written by Kara Reynolds, Editor in chief of Mom-ish, who shares some fun outdoor social distanced activities for young children. Are you looking for some fun carryover pictures books? I recommend Evie’s Field Day, The Extraordinary Gardener, and Rosie’s Garden. 8 Social Distanced Outside Games for Kids  […]

Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down

by Filed Under: ADHD/ADD, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special Needs, Special Needs, Speech and Communication

Wiggles, Stomps and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down is a wonderful picture book written by Lindsey Rowe Parker and illustrated by Rebecca Burgess. This book takes you through the eccentric world of a young character who has sensory differences and feels the world in a different way […]

Billy Senses The World

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime

Billy Senses The World Billy Senses The World written and illustrated by Stephanie O’Connor takes the reader on a journey of a visually impaired beetle and his best friend, Andy. The story begins with the introduction of the two characters, Billy and Andy. The two friends want to explore the world and are ready for […]