January is the perfect time to talk about snow in speech therapy. Really, you could drag it all the way into February. Especially in Texas, since we like to do it big in February...you know, rolling blackouts, roads frozen over, grocery stores depleted of all milk, bread and eggs, and let's not forget the ever… Continue reading Book Based Speech Therapy: “Little Owl’s Snow”
Author: Speech Chick Therapy
Why You Should Use Book Based Therapy
Theme based speech therapy is all the rage. I was a big proponent of theme based speech therapy for YEARS! That was my jam! But eventually, I grew tired of planning every week a new theme. I was tired of having buckets (and buckets and buckets) of materials in the back of my car, rolling… Continue reading Why You Should Use Book Based Therapy
Elf on the Shelf and the Mobile Speech Pathologist
I know what you're thinking...how does a mobile speech pathologist use an "Elf on the Shelf?" I thought that for several years. Over the years, I have also learned that everyone has their own "rules" for that darn little elf! I go into children's homes, daycares and schools. I work with kids who don't believe… Continue reading Elf on the Shelf and the Mobile Speech Pathologist
Gingerbread Books for Speech Therapy
Oh man! I love gingerbread in speech therapy! It is so much fun and every session ends up being different. There are tons of gingerbread man variations out there so I am not claiming these are the best...just the ones I like! The original "Gingerbread Man" story even has tons of variations. The 2 that… Continue reading Gingerbread Books for Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy Theme: Leaves
Leaves can be a popular theme for speech therapy in the fall. I love it because you can use this theme in September all the way through November. I waited this year to use the theme after Thanksgiving. Our leaves had finally changed in my part of Texas! It just fit better. When I was… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme: Leaves
Speech Therapy Theme: Turkeys
Thanksgiving is seriously knocking (hard) on the door. So we talked turkeys this week in speech therapy. Plus, there's really nothing as cute as a toddler imitating a turkey sound (Gobble Gobble doesn't ever sound the same way twice!) I used some of the same materials, updated some more and added some new. It was… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme: Turkeys
Before Kindergarten: An SLP’s Thoughts on the Important Skills
School bells are ringing. The buses are rolling through town. The air smells of fresh crayons and school lunches. If you drive any elementary school on that first day, you will see parents and caregivers lugging in a truck load of school supplies. The child has a backpack bigger than him strapped to his back.… Continue reading Before Kindergarten: An SLP’s Thoughts on the Important Skills
Favorite Back to School Books for Speech Therapy
Going to back to school this week? Not sure what you want to do during your speech therapy sessions? I got you covered! While I may not be a school-based SLP anymore, I still have my favorites! I try to incorporate them with my private clients that I see after school hours. These books are… Continue reading Favorite Back to School Books for Speech Therapy
Language & Lemonade: Hands On Fun For Speech Therapy
Let's face it. Kids don't always want to work on language skills at home. They want to play their video games. Text or "Snappy Chat" their friends. Yes, you read that right..."Snappy Chat." If you are lucky, they enjoy reading. But working on talking, answering questions, describing? That's a big NO. But it's ok. Sometimes… Continue reading Language & Lemonade: Hands On Fun For Speech Therapy
30 Day Challenge of SLP Organization
Last January, I posted on my Instagram a 30 day challenge to help SLPs like myself organized. Was my mission to have me completely organized at the end of the 30 days? Probably not, but only because I tend to be a hot mess of disorganization. That being said, it was a great start! One… Continue reading 30 Day Challenge of SLP Organization