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
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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
“Light Up Language” in Speech Therapy
Finding ways to keep kids engaged and interested in speech therapy can be a tricky feat for even the most creative SLP. After you have spent countless hours on creating ridiculously fabulous lessons (Great job, by the way!), there will always be that one kid that is like "Meh." Or maybe you are the SLP… Continue reading “Light Up Language” in Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy Theme Review: Purplicious!
The girls continued the girly theme in speech therapy. This week was all about purple, cakes and painting! I love this book because it emphasizes to be your own person and don't be afraid to like what you like. We had an assortment of activities to address each girl's goals. (You can find all the activities… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Purplicious!
Speech Therapy Theme Review: Pinkalicious
Speech therapy just got really girly! I absolutely love "Pinkalicious!" I love the conversations that this book stimulates. How many times were you told as a kid that would turn into the food you ate ALL THE TIME? I certainly remember hearing I was going to turn into a chicken nugget one day. Those same… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Pinkalicious
Using Coins To Grow Language
How much spare change do you have laying around at home? In jars, on top of the dryer, on the nightstand, maybe in the bathroom…you know you have it. Sometimes, it is not very much. Other times, it’s enough for a Dr. Pepper and vanilla ice cream cone at Sonic during Happy Hour…completely hypothetical! Why… Continue reading Using Coins To Grow Language
Speech Therapy Theme Review: Presidents and Money
During Presidents week, I modify my speech therapy lessons so that I can use {ALMOST} the same theme all week long. I connect presidents to money for my younger clients. For my older clients, we talk about presidents and money. The little ones don't quite understand elections, voting and Presidents. But they know what money… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Presidents and Money
Easy Ideas for Using Valentine Cards from a Speech Pathologist
Every year, I always have leftover Valentine cards. There’s 20 kids in the class but the Valentine card companies package the cards in quantities of 32. I’m pretty sure it’s a conspiracy of some sort but I digress. Anyway, what should you do with those leftover cards? I have some ideas for you! That’s code… Continue reading Easy Ideas for Using Valentine Cards from a Speech Pathologist
Speech Therapy Themes: Valentine’s Day
This week, we are all about hearts, pink, red and love in speech therapy. I have a few different books that I use in speech therapy during this week. There are so many great ones out there so it’s hard to pick just one. I can’t pick just one activity to use either. I have… Continue reading Speech Therapy Themes: Valentine’s Day