Today, I am bringing you my favorite kids' books for winter. I love kids' books. Probably more so than adult books. I am not sure if it's the illustrations or what, but I am a sucker for a pretty picture book. Winter is great time to snuggle up with kids and read a great book… Continue reading Speech Chick’s Favorite Winter Books for Kids
Tag: Snow
Plastic Eggs for Speech Therapy (That Are NOT Easter!)
Two days after Easter so what are you doing just sitting there?! Now's the time to stock up on all those plastic eggs for your speech therapy sessions!! What? You think those little plastic eggs can only be used at Easter?! That's crazy talk. Plastic eggs aren't the same as when we were kids. Now… Continue reading Plastic Eggs for Speech Therapy (That Are NOT Easter!)
Winter Fun To Promote Language
Winter is cold. It's dreary. In the south, it takes way too long to get to spring! (Can you tell I don't care for winter?) But the good thing is winter does lend itself to some pretty fun sensory activities that promote language! There's just something about playing a bin of snow (fake or real),… Continue reading Winter Fun To Promote Language
Speech Therapy Theme: Penguins
We are waddling through speech therapy this week with penguins! We can do all sorts of things with penguins. ADDED BONUS? The kids love penguins! Books Penguin Problems by Jory John is great book for your school age kiddos. The penguin in the book only looks at the negatives surrounding him. He only starts to… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme: Penguins
Mitten, Hat, and Sweater Crafts for Speech Therapy
Winter clothing week can be a fun one in speech therapy. The craft part is usually kind of difficult though. Last year, I came up with the wacky winter sweater (it's along the lines of the tacky Christmas sweater). This year, I have decided to add a couple more crafts to address different goals. What's awesome… Continue reading Mitten, Hat, and Sweater Crafts for Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy Theme Review: Winter Clothing
This week's theme in speech therapy is winter clothing. Kind of inappropriate since my weather forecast predicts 70 degree temps by Tuesday! But the calendar says January so we are talking mittens, coats and scarves! We have a mix of old and new activities to use this week. Book for Speech Therapy: My favorite book… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Winter Clothing
Snowmen Crafts for Speech Therapy
Rumor has it we are going to have snow flurries this week. While "snow flurries" are not a big deal north of Texas, here it is HUGE! Kids are talking about the possibility of no school (yes we JUST returned from a 2 week break!). Grocery stores are packed and supplies are slim pickings! That… Continue reading Snowmen Crafts for Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy Theme Review: Snow
I absolutely love talking about snow in my speech therapy sessions. Maybe it's because I'm from Texas and we don't see it very much. Maybe it's HUGE choice of books and activities...Maybe it's both! Favorite Books about Snow The Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow This continues to be a favorite with the kids. My… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Snow