Katrina F Chipman

Speech-Language Pathologist • Ann Reid Early Childhood Center • NCUSD #203

[Katrina F Chipman @KatChipSLP]

Typically, I’d say once a RedHawk always a RedHawk. However, this time I have to say once an Eagle always an Eagle. IYKYK! 💙💛

[NIU Baseball @NIU_Baseball]

2026 MAC Tournament Champion has a nice ring to it 🏆

The Huskies defeated Toledo 5-1 in the championship game

[Naperville 203 @Naperville203]

Happy National Speech Language Pathologist Day! Communication is the key to learning. Today, we’re honoring our SLPs for every milestone they help our students reach. Thank you for making a difference! #WeAre203 🍏

[Naperville 203 @Naperville203]

Ann Reid Early Childhood Center is officially a TOP 5 Naperville Award Winner for 2025 in the Preschool category! 🍎

This honor is based on verified Google Reviews from our amazing community. Thank you for your authentic feedback and for choosing us! 🌟

#WeAre203🍏

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Parents often ask me about the best way to engage infants in lap reading - noting, at the very earliest stages, that their babies aren’t always real attentive to books.

It’s important, first and foremost, to note that infant attention spans are very short. So know that it’s okay to start small… reading for just a minute or two at a time.

But there are also ways you can optimize your chances of a successful experience.

One trick is to literally turn things around, as illustrated by this great video from justjessfood on IG, who (with the assistance of a supportive pillow) has turned lap reading into a face-to-face social experience.

There’s nothing your baby loves more than your face… as evidenced by this sweet little guy who arguably takes more delight in mom’s expressive reading than in a view of the book itself. And that’s just fine!

He’s still accruing all the language benefits as they bond. And talk about an appreciative audience!

Next time you read with your baby try configuring the situation so that they can see both you and the book. You may find it makes a big difference.

[Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) @NCTV17]

Lightning delays don't slow down a great night of competition at the boys track and field DVC championships! @NCHSRedhawks @CoachStackNCHS @NVXC_NVTF @NnhsTrack @MVMensXCTF @athleticswvhs @NNHS_Athletics_ @NeuquaAthletics
https://t.co/LuZi7XRU2U

[RedhawksRunJumpThrow @CoachStackNCHS]

Nate’s story is a great one! Wish we had him for one more year!! Congrats Nate!!

[Coach Sullivan @Bsully96]

On Nate’s final meet of his career he joins the 150ft club and placed 6th!

Nate also made finals in shot.. a great way to end his Redhawk career!

Nate’s year by year PR’a

10th: 99’
11th: 132’8
12th: 151’3

Loved coaching this guy! He will be missed!

@CoachStackNCHS

[Jackie Thornton @JThornton_NCHS]

We are celebrating our senior athletes on the Boys Track & Field team! So proud and so grateful!

[Coach Sullivan @Bsully96]

On senior night, senior Nate Chipman PR’d with a big throw of 45.55m(149’5)

Nate has improved his discus PR by 50ft since his sophomore season, his hard work and dedication is paying off! A lot left in the tank!
@CoachStackNCHS

[Coach Sullivan @Bsully96]

Great day for Ben and the rest of the Redhawk varsity discus crew!

1st place - soph. Tim P with a PR of 47.88m (157’1)

2nd place - soph. Ben B with a 20ft pr 47.26(155’)

3rd place- senior Nate C. With a 10ft pr 43.71(143’5)

@CoachStackNCHS

[Katrina F Chipman @KatChipSLP]

Congratulations, NCHS!
🎉2025 DVC Indoor Champions! Throwers did their job!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Coach Sullivan @Bsully96]

Another highlight from last night was senior Nate Chipman making finals with a PR of 13.88m (45’5).
Nate threw 8m (26’2) during his outdoor season as a sophomore.

The progress he has made in a year and a half is amazing!

@CoachStackNCHS

[RedhawksRunJumpThrow @CoachStackNCHS]

Chip came out as a soph and now is a great leader for our throws group! Dude’s working for these throws- big things ahead!!

[Naperville 203 @Naperville203]

❄️ eLearning Day:

Due to inclement weather, Wednesday, February 12, is an eLearning day for all students.

Learn more here: https://t.co/e8lcappo1g

With significant snowfall predicted, safety comes first.

💻 Updates are available on our website & social media. Stay warm!

[Naperville 203 @Naperville203]

🎉 Exciting news! Ann Reid Early Childhood Center just earned the Gold Circle of Quality from ExceleRate Illinois! 🏅🌟 Join us in celebrating our commitment to high-quality early learning! #Elevate203

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

What can these five babies teach us about language development?

This week I’ve been exploring the stages of infant language acquisition.

And today, I’ve done something special: curated a compilation of five videos tracing the progression of infant vocalizations over time.

As you watch, note that each new clip represents a step forward in expressive language (and, obviously, age).

So let’s meet our five babies!

1) Baby Number One, shared to TT by natashatenen, illustrates a concept I first introduced yesterday: Cooing.

Note that her happy vocalizations are mostly extended vowel sounds. One of the first sounds babies make other than crying, cooing typically begins between 6 weeks and 3 months.

2) Now let’s meet Baby Number Two (shared to TT by putdewyy). He’s not far past the cooing stage… lots of vowel sounds are on display here…but he’s starting to make the transition to babbling.

Notice how his vowel sounds are now supplemented by some initial consonants. He adds some “buh” and “bah” sounds. Babbling typically begins with single syllables (often buh, muh, and/or duh) between 4-6 months. It’s a subtle but important step forward.

3) You’ll notice that Baby Number Three’s speech is marked by a real qualitative upgrade in terms of both clarity and content.

This little one, shared to TT by Vanessa.Fiorella, is demonstrating what is known as canonical babbling - which involves the repetition of a single syllable.

While Baby Two managed a “bah” sound, Baby Three is firing them off in rapid succession: “bah-bah-bah-bah.” Canonical babbling often begins around 6-7 months.

4) Baby Number Four takes the complexity up a notch further.

What you see in this video (shared to TT by sofiaandsofie1) is called variegated babbling - which combines multiple different syllable combinations. (“Duh-dah-di-di-di-dah”)

Do you notice how variegated babbling is starting to resemble conventional/adult speech more and more? It’s commonly exhibited around 10-12 moths.

5) And then, just for the fun of it, I’ve included Baby Number 5 - who became a viral sensation last winter for the amazing complexity of his variegated babbling. The video, shared to TT by Xxbur5, shows a little guy with a cold diaper and a linguistic capacity that - only months after first babbling - has progressed exponentially and will soon make way for his first words.

Isn’t it amazing to trace this progression? Grateful to all these creators for capturing videos so we can all learn from them together.

Hope you enjoyed this language development super cut!

[Bethany Hill🌟#JoyfulLeaders @bethhill2829]

Schools often spend lots of time teaching kids with special needs how to interact with their peers. What if we considered teaching ALL kids how to interact with ALL their peers, promoting inclusion, acceptance, empathy, and kindness? #JoyfulLeaders

[NCHS Athletics @NCHSRedhawks]

Naperville Central adds a third OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST!!! Congratulations to Casey Krueger & USA Women’s Soccer!!! @CaseyKrueger @Naperville203 @NCHSOFFICIAL

[Naperville 203 @Naperville203]

Stay ahead of the school year with our calendar! 📅 Make sure to mark these key dates and keep them handy throughout the year. We've got you covered, from the first day of school to breaks and important events. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 🌟 #Elevate203