Confession, I don’t have a green thumb despite years of trying. I’m pretty sure if flowers had legs, they would run when I walked into a nursery. One place where I can share my love of plants, without the worry of them making it, is my speech room. Today, I am sharing 7 ways you can use plants and flowers…
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Taking turns is a fundamental part of communication but this basic skill doesn’t always come so easy to our students. It’s not only the aspect of waiting, which is hard on a lot of kids in general, but being aware of the ending of one turn, the beginning of the other, all while staying on top of all the subtle…
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Books are like an SLPs Swiss Army knife. So much possibility and versatility in a such a small package. Yes, you can do more with books that ask WH questions. What’s not to love?! Well, the price for one. Books can be expensive! Sure it may be only $9, $10, $12, but that all adds up. So what books does…
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Language is my jam! Don’t get me wrong I enjoy working on all other speechy things, but language has my heart. Last year, I was doing some research for my Language Goal List and stumbled across this awesome Language Processing Method Treatment Model handout. *Side note: the handout is no longer available. I searched and searched for another but alas,…
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Articulation intervention can seem like a jumble, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is being organized before you even start.
Timers are a great way to keep therapy moving, have fun games, and manage behaviors. Timers are great, but having the right ones can make all the difference.
Ever need to look up that quick fact? Here are some pre-linked resources you can go to when you need some fast information. BONUS! There are free handouts on some of the links :)
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Quick Reference Resources for SLPs - The Speech Bubble
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Have you ever gotten those questions that have you in a slight panic as you search through all your speechie knowledge for the answer? ” When should they start using pronouns?”, ” When should they have this sound?”, etc. Here are some great quick reference resources that you can go to when t...When you’re “reading” CHALK, you play with chalk 👍🏻. Wordless picture books are my jam for the end of the year when my kids’ brains need an extra oomph!
I’m having them draw or write ( depending on ability ) speech sounds in the book, synonyms or antonyms for things in the book, describe items that were drawn in the book, follow directions to make a drawing etc...all with chalk of course 🎨
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I feel like at this time of year we all need this reminder.
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I use these foldable articulation mini books to change things up from drill cards. Kids can draw or write their artic words to go with the prompt given on the page.
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Tip👍🏻 Grab students high frequency word lists so you can incorporate them and not and to scramble for meaningful words during sessions
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www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Foldable-Articulation-Mini-Books
Looking for a fun craft for /s/-blends? Here is an easy and engaging activity to get your kids practicing those blends over and over!
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S-Blend Craftivity FREEBIE - The Speech Bubble
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I love to do hands on activities whenever I can. This new craftivity will make working on /s/-blends more fun than going through flash cards. You will just need a paper plate ( the cheapy ones work best ), some paint or crayons, and glue! Have the student say the word on each square. Students …
