Parent Chat: Singing into Stories: A Musical Path to Early Literacy

Singing into Stories: A Musical Path to Early Literacy 

This presentation highlights the vital role music plays in supporting language and literacy development in children with hearing loss. Parents will discover how rhythm, melody, and musical engagement enhance listening, speech, vocabulary, and reading skills. Practical strategies for incorporating music into daily routines will also be shared.  

By the end of this session, parents will: 

• Understand the connection between music, language, and literacy in children with hearing loss.
• Identify how musical elements support speech and listening development.
• Explore evidence-based benefits of music for early communication skills.
• Gain practical tools to integrate music into everyday learning at home.

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Krissa Britsch CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert., AVT         Krissa Britsch is a certified speech-language pathologist (CCC-SLP) and a certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert. AVT) with a passion for supporting children with hearing loss and their families. With years of experience helping young children develop strong listening and spoken language skills, Krissa loves guiding parents in discovering the power of music and singing in everyday routines. She believes music is not only joyful but also a powerful tool for boosting language, listening, social-emotional growth, and overall development. Through her work, she helps families turn daily moments into rich, language-filled experiences through the simple joy of song.

Nanette Thompson, LSLS Cert.        Nanette Thompson is a certified Listening and Spoken Language Specialist with over 30 years of experience supporting families of children with hearing differences. She is passionate about helping children learn to listen, talk, read—and sing! Nanette provides diagnostic listening and spoken language therapy, and she coaches both parents and professionals to use music and everyday moments to build strong communication skills. Her work bridges evidence-based practice with joyful, engaging strategies that empower families.

Parent Chats are designed and intended for parents/family members; we kindly ask that only parent/family members attend.