2026 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 15-17, 2026 • Jacksonville, FL
| Creating Thematic Curricula Around Repeatable Line Books in Early Intervention
Creating Thematic Curricula Around Repeatable Line Books in Early Intervention
Repeatable line books are a powerful tool for early literacy and can be used to encourage reading and language development starting at birth. Research shows that repeatable line books give babies the opportunity to listen for patterns. They expose them to correct language structures and help them improve memory and recall skills. Predictive text gives babies the confidence to participate in reading because they can anticipate what comes next and “read” the book independently. When children with hearing loss are learning to listen, talk, and read; repetition, patterns, memory recall, and participation play key roles in their development. Our poster will identify the role that repeatable line books play in early literacy development beginning on day one. A worksheet will be provided with a list of popular repeatable line books and possible language targets. You will learn how to choose an appropriate book and discover how to build curriculum both vertically and horizontally based on that book. You will discover how repeatable line books can support short-term goals and in home services. You will be given ideas on how to add music, listening and spoken language strategies, and carry over activities to their school-based and home-based plans.
- Participants will identify the role that repeatable line books play in early literacy starting at birth to age three.
- Participants will discover how to apply repeatable line books horizontally and vertically in their curriculum as a classroom theme and connect it to home.
- Participants will plan a long-term theme based on a repeatable line book using a provided worksheet. The plan will include short-term targets and take-home activities that correlate with the classroom curriculum.
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Presenters/Authors
Sharon Fairbourn
(Primary Presenter), Ulah State University, rfairbournuk@yahoo.com;
Sharon Fairbourn graduated from Utah State with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education. Sharon is certified as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist. She has worked for Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Sound Beginnings Program at Utah State University. She has served birth to three, preschool and elementary aged children. She loves watching kids make connections and empowering parents with tools to succeed.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
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Financial relationship with Utah State University.
Nature: Sharon Fairbourn is a full time employee at Utah State University. Kaitlin Dean is full time graduate student at Utah State University. Kaitlin receives funding through The Office of Special Education Programs, as part of her emphasis in Listening and Spoken Language. No monetary incentives for presenting this material were provided.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Kaitlin Dean
(Co-Presenter), Utah State University, a02402381@usu.edu;
Kaitlin Dean is a graduate student in the Listening and Spoken Language Interdisciplinary Deaf Education graduate training program at Utah State University. Her anticipated graduation date is May 2026.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.