A. Yes. It is a great deal of fun!

We believe that if children are having fun they are more likely to learn. There are actions, dances, rhymes, puppets and highly colourful materials. Laughter is a requirement!

A. Data has been sent to the Network of Performance Based Schools since 2004.

In 2009 Number 5 received BC Provincial funding for every Kindergarten Class in School District Number 5. This is where the author is currently employed as a Licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. Data was collected across the District and sent to the BC Provincial Government in June 2009.

A. It is our intention that every child should fulfil their potential. Parents may realise that their child has unused potential and wish to extend their child’s abilities. You may  want to have your child “school ready” before starting school.

Some children may be struggling and need additional help before starting school or while at school.

Every child will be treated as an individual and the program of study will suit their needs as a learner.

A. Sound Connections has been written for children aged 3 years of age and upwards.

Sound Connections can develop the literacy and language skills of almost any student irrespective of age. All students are screened in order to find the most suitable starting point in the Sound Connections program.

A. Absolutely!

Sound Connections is an inclusive and differentiated program. The teaching techniques are multisensory and cater for all learning styles. So if your child is a kinaesthetic learner, a visual learner or an auditory learner then the program will suit your child’s learning style.  The program relies on the student taking tiny cumulative steps - building on success and avoiding failure. Sound Connections has a very broad continuum of learning and achievement. Every child is encouraged to enjoy success!

A. No! we couldn’t think of anything worse!

Sound Connections is interactive and multisensory! It is our opinion that worksheets can stifle interest, curiosity and enjoyment! Sound Connections learning is kinaesthetic, visual and auditory. Why take out the fun by relying on worksheets? Give me multisensory every time!!

A. Children are encouraged to come to the Sound Connections Centre twice a week.

After the initial screen children are placed in compatible small groups who are at the same teaching point. It is our opinion that children learn social and interpersonal skills when with other children. They are more likely to have fun!

A. Absolutely!

We need parents as partners! You are a very important part of the team. We are delighted to teach the parents the techniques used and would encourage you to share the activities with your child at home. Each session lasts about 45 minutes and we allocate time at the end of each session to share activities with you. It is important for your child’s progress that practice sessions are completed at home.

A.  If you have a concern regarding your child’s learning abilities (this can often be determined before school age) then the Sound Connections course can provide a foundation that helps the child "learn how to learn", and may even circumvent problems that might otherwise have manifested themselves when they do reach school age.