“Ms. Wojcicki was an absolute joy to have at our school! Her warm and welcoming personality instantly made the students feel at ease. Our staff enjoyed watching the students make personal connections to their own experiences during the pandemic. I appreciated that she explained to the students what they would be accomplishing - introducing herself and her journey, talking about the book making process, reading her story and then a question and answer session. The students were all very interested in getting their own copy of the book to share with their families as well!”
“What a wonderful experience to have you read your book to my class! They LOVED the story and the illustrations are amazing. It sparked so many memories and such rich class discussion. The message is such a wonderful tribute to that time and a remarkable memory for those of us who experienced it. It will serve as a poignant history lesson for those born during and after. Your visit to our school was absolutely phenomenal – enjoyable and inspiring for all of our young writers.”
"Speech Therapist Ronda Wojcicki gives kids a voice!"
"This book is about a girl who is waiting to give a speech after her 'speech class graduation'. It covers the types of students who attend speech therapy, insights into the groups in a speech room, and even touches on the feelings that students who first start speech therapy may be facing...This story would be wonderful for SLPs, parents, students, and teachers. It can be a great way to help introduce new students and current students to the expectations and events of speech therapy. For parents and teachers, it helps to answer some of their questions and perhaps give them some insight into how to prepare their child/student for speech therapy."
"Speech Class Rules, an illustrated children's book by Ronda M. Wojcicki aims to demystify the speech therapy experience for children of elementary school age. The straightforward story and the charming illustrations make this book informative and engaging, and could make a very effective tool for children about to begin speech therapy in a school setting, as well as for their parents (who tend to be a lot more nervous than their children about the prospect of speech therapy!).
This book is recommended reading for any elementary school-aged child about to begin speech therapy, but it can also be useful as an awareness-raising tool for family members, classmates, and teachers working with children who receive speech therapy services.
Here's an idea: if you have a child receiving, or about to receive, speech therapy services in school, buy a copy of Speech Class Rules to read with your child, and then donate it to your child's classroom or school library."
"Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist Ronda M. Wojcicki’s Speech Class Rules: An Introduction to Speech Therapy for Children is a picture book that teaches young readers about what to expect when attending a class designed to help them with speech/language impairments. "When Felipe started coming to speech class, he talked with a lot of 'bumps'. (That's what Miss W. calls it when he stops in the middle of a word or sentence, or he repeats something). She says that some people call it stuttering. But now he's learning to use 'easy speech' with soft starts and lots of breaths." Speech Class Rules is a very positive and nonthreatening introduction ideal for easing anxiety, and especially recommended for school libraries to help orientate students learning communication skills. The simple illustrations by Loel Barr show the "Speech Class Rules" on the wall: 1) We speak slowly and clearly. 2) We take turns talking. 3) We use soft voices. 4) We do our homework. 5) We respect each other. 6) We have fun!"
"Speech Pathologist Ronda M. Wojcicki brings to this book her years of experience in public school and outpatient settings, including Scottish Rite's RiteCare. It is written for children to introduce them to speech therapy, to answer their questions, and to calm their concerns. It can be a valuable tool for teachers, therapists, and parents. The book tells the story of Laney Lynn and her graduation from speech class. Along the way Ms. Wojcicki addresses issues and questions that may trouble children in need of speech help. It's a positive, heartening tale that stresses the lifelong importance of speech therapy. Who can benefit from this book?--any child taking speech class, their parents, and the waiting room of every RiteCare clinic! (SBM)"
“I LOVE this book! It is the perfect way to start the school year or to read to any student as they begin speech. I love that it explains goals and touches on many different things that students may be working on-articulation, fluency, voice, etc. I also love that it has discussion questions at the end to go through with your students. I can't wait to read this to my students – especially at the beginning of every school year!”
“This book helps to let the other students know what their peers are doing when they leave to go to “speech” which has always been a question of curiosity. It is also a great way for parents to help their child understand that they are not the only ones who go to speech class. I think all teachers, especially in the younger grades, could use this as a tool to increase acceptance and open discussions about individual differences.”
“What a great introduction to speech! This book is great for exposing children to what it means to go to speech class. I love that there are resources in the back of the book for children and parents to learn to advocate for the speech therapy needs and how to better understand resources that may be available for them at their school.”