As a school-based SLP, I typically like to follow a curriculum-based approach to therapy. Meaning, I like to tie into what themes the classroom teachers are doing. If 3rd grade is working on nocturnal animals, then I will look for books and materials on owls, etc. If 1st grade is doing a space unit, then I will guide my activities to have a similar theme. Do you do the same? I wanted to make a … [Read more...] about SLP Planner for Themes in Speech Therapy
January Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
Snowmen, hibernation, and penguins are my favorite winter themes for January in speech therapy. The new year is here, and it's time to focus on winter... even if we don't get much snow here in Texas, lol. I'm excited to share how my January speech therapy lesson plans. If you'd like a copy for yourself, scroll to the bottom of this post to download the free, editable lesson plans for … [Read more...] about January Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
12 FREE Christmas Activities For Speech Therapy
I know your speech therapy room is always crazy in December. With your personal responsibilities for Christmas shopping and planning for the holidays, therapy ideas and lesson planning often take a back seat. I'm here to help with this roundup of 12 FREE Christmas activities you can use in your speech room to survive until Christmas break! Don't forget to download the December lesson plans and … [Read more...] about 12 FREE Christmas Activities For Speech Therapy
Using A Green Screen In Speech Therapy
With many SLPs delivering services distantly, green screens have become really popular! My son has used one to create videos for school projects, so I was a little familiar. I decided to start exploring it myself and how it can be used in Speech Therapy for distance learning and teletherapy purposes. It's surprisingly easy and a fun way to engage kids! You can set up a green screen for speech … [Read more...] about Using A Green Screen In Speech Therapy
Virus-Proofing Your Speech Therapy Materials
Protecting against the COVID virus in Speech As we head back for a new school year in the middle of COVID, Speech Therapists need to rethink how we use our therapy materials. I believe most SLPs who work with young children always have hand sanitizer and Lysol nearby, but given the heightened uncertainty with the virus, there are just going to be some materials we can't use, and some we just need … [Read more...] about Virus-Proofing Your Speech Therapy Materials
Summer Book Companions For Speech Therapy
Summer Themed books to use in Speech Therapy Popsicles, camping, beach time, and sharks! So many fun narrative themes to incorporate into our speech therapy activities during the summer months. You can read my other blog post with summer book suggestions and download the free language bookmarks. I went deeper with these 3 book companions. I'm giving you full, print-and-go lesson plans for … [Read more...] about Summer Book Companions For Speech Therapy
Books To Diversify Your Speech Therapy Bookshelf
Books For Diverse Speech Therapy Bookshelves As Speech-Language Pathologist working with young children, we must be committed to having diverse bookshelves. ALL students deserve to see themselves reflected in the toys and books we have in our Speech Therapy rooms. The lack of POC represented in children's books is profound and long-lasting to Black children, but equally profound is the message it … [Read more...] about Books To Diversify Your Speech Therapy Bookshelf
