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 for Speech Therapy you can use to survive until Christmas break! Don't … [Read more...] about 12 FREE Christmas Activities For Speech Therapy
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Free Articulation Sound Book Activity
As many of us are looking for speech therapy activities we can send to families at home during this time of distance learning, I wanted to create an activity to encourage parents and kids reading that would also support articulation and language goals. I made the bookmarks for kids to use while reading or listening to books they already have. These can absolutely be used for in-person therapy as … [Read more...] about Free Articulation Sound Book Activity
June Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
I know many of my fellow SLPs are still in school in June (or work with students year-round). I've come to enjoy summer therapy, as it's a little more flexible. I've gathered my favorite themed speech therapy plans for June and want to share them with you to help you get in some much-deserved relaxation. Once you've finished reading this post, be sure to enter your name and email to grab a copy … [Read more...] about June Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
March Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
Shamrocks, basketball, and bunnies, oh my! There are many ways that I incorporate these spring themes into my students' goals. While my therapy sessions don't solely revolve around holidays, lesson planning around monthly themes gives me a solid base that I can expand on. Read on for ideas on how you can use these spring activities with your students, as well as how to get your free copy of these … [Read more...] about March Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
Play-Based Speech Therapy: Christmas Tree activity
I don't do that many crafts in my speech room, but I do love intentional hands-on, play-based activities that let me target multiple goals. This week in speech we have incorporated a Christmas tree for some fun festive sessions. Scroll the bottom of this post to get this printable ideas list!! I got all my supplies at Target (Hobby Lobby has a lot of mini tree ornaments too). I have a $10 … [Read more...] about Play-Based Speech Therapy: Christmas Tree activity
Back To School Books For Speech Therapy
Back To School Books For Speech Therapy I LOVE this time of year. All the fresh school supplies, everyone is rejuvenated from summer break and ready for a new school year in speech therapy. Lessons from picture books give us the ability to set the tone for acceptance, encourage kindness, or quiet uneasy nerves of students all while building vocabulary, literacy, and language skills. There are SO … [Read more...] about Back To School Books For Speech Therapy
Summer Books For Speech Therapy
Language Bookmarks for Summer Books in Speech Summer months are finally here and I'm excited to share 6 of my favorite books that I use when doing a summer theme. There are so many themes you can do: ocean, camping, backyard, ice cream, swimming, etc. Make sure to download the free language bookmarks - I tape them on the inside or back of each book for a quick go-to when doing a read aloud. This … [Read more...] about Summer Books For Speech Therapy
Using Target Dollar Spot Items In Speech Therapy: Spring
Spring Speech Therapy: Target Dollar Spot Finds The Target Dollar Spot is my jam. I think they are onto us. They know teachers and SLPs love their stuff. The other day I was literally circling the aisles as the poor employee was unpacking boxes just waiting to pounce...I actually almost started helping her. #truestory Do you feel me? Let's discuss how we're going to actually use these goodies in … [Read more...] about Using Target Dollar Spot Items In Speech Therapy: Spring
Winter Books For Speech and Language
Arctic animals, snowmen, and hibernation are great winter themes to focus on in speech. I love working on language concepts with a literacy-based speech approach. In this post, I'm sharing some of my favorite winter-themed books to use in speech. You can download the FREE language bookmarks for Brave Irene, Over and Under The Snow, Owl Moon, A Loud Winter's Nap, Sneezy The Snowman, Tacky The … [Read more...] about Winter Books For Speech and Language
4 Halloween Books With Free Language Bookmarks
Halloween is such an exciting time. I love the fall season and getting in the holiday spirit in my speech room. If you follow this blog, you've seen some of my Articulation Road Maps and Sound Bookmarks - I hope you like these narrative suggestions too. I was recently digging through my Halloween books pulling out some vocabulary and I thought I'd share them in a bookmark with you! They are quick … [Read more...] about 4 Halloween Books With Free Language Bookmarks
Articulation Road Map for R Sounds
I've stated countless times, give me ANY speech or language goal, and I can find a book to target it. Children's books are GOLD for developing carry-over of sounds! Although the R sound is prevalent in most any picture book, I only select books that have a high count of R sounds or specifically repeat a word containing R. Additionally, I love books that offer quality vocabulary, narratives, and … [Read more...] about Articulation Road Map for R Sounds
Activities For The First Day Of Speech Therapy
First Day activities in Speech Therapy Heading back to therapy and wondering what to do that very first day you have students? We all know it's crucial to start off positive and help kids feel comfortable. This year, I'm seeing kids in preK through 6th grade. It's not feasible to do the SAME activity for all ages. Here are my best suggestions! Kids like consistency, it builds … [Read more...] about Activities For The First Day Of Speech Therapy
Articulation Road Map for S and Z Sounds
Articulation Books for speech therapy are fairly easy to find. However, I like to find books with a heavy load of specific sounds. Even if my students are not reading fluently, they can still recognize some simple words when we come to them in the text and I pause for them to use that word with their best S or Z sound! I created a "Road Map" that provides a list of books, activities, and tips for … [Read more...] about Articulation Road Map for S and Z Sounds
Articulation Road Map for L Sounds
I love using books when targeting speech sounds! Books add quality vocabulary, narratives and other useful literacy concepts to a child's toolbox. Over the years, I have created a "Road Map" that provide a list of books, activities, bookmarks with S and Z words, and tips for targeting L sounds. As a school-based SLP, my hope is that this free resource makes implementing literacy-based therapy … [Read more...] about Articulation Road Map for L Sounds
5 Tips To End the School Year Successfully in Speech Therapy
End of the Year in Speech The end of school count down is ON!! This time of year is crazy busy. It seems like every day at my school there is a field trip, choir program, Mother's tea...you name it. Scheduling kids is impossible on top of all the re-evaluations, reports and meetings to attend. I have a hard time keeping up. Tip 1: Have a Speech TO-DO List I have a great planner that is my … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To End the School Year Successfully in Speech Therapy
Christmas Activities In Speech Therapy
Christmas is a hectic time of year. Here's what I have planned for my speech room...grab freebies as my Christmas "gift" to you! First, make sure you hop over and read my post about my 6 Favorite Christmas books & get the free download to use with them. Do you give your students a gift for Christmas? I always do a little something. This year I made these cute Tic Tac labels. You can … [Read more...] about Christmas Activities In Speech Therapy
Ideas For Halloween In Speech Therapy!
Halloween is one of my favorite themes to celebrate in speech therapy. So many crafts, books, and ideas to incorporate! I have some great ideas to share with you of what I have planned for my little speech goblins. 1. Books: Room On The Broom by Julia Donaldson Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman We’re Off To Find The Witches House by Mr. Krieb The Hallo-Wiener by Dav … [Read more...] about Ideas For Halloween In Speech Therapy!
Pirate Day in Speech Therapy Activities
Ideas for Pirate Day in Speech Therapy Talk Like A Pirate Day is so fun! ARRRRR you ready? I've got a post FULL of fun activities & FREEBIES for your speech room! Amazon affiliate links included if you wish to purchase the items listed in this post through the links provided. All of my students, young and older, love anything with pirates. My students request to play Pirate Talk board game … [Read more...] about Pirate Day in Speech Therapy Activities
Football Fun In Speech Therapy
Fall and Football in speech therapy is such a fun time for me. Do you incorporate football? Read on to see how I use some great books and games in my speech room...and grab a freebie for yours! Do you remember making paper footballs when you were younger? It seems like all little boys love making these. They are super easy and fast to make. (perfect sequencing activity...first, next, then, … [Read more...] about Football Fun In Speech Therapy
Back to School Ideas for SLPs
Hey SLPs, let’s talk back to school shopping. NOT for the kids...for us! Why should kids have all the fun getting new supplies? I went shopping for some shiny new things to help me get excited about back to school. *No affiliate links, just my personal favorites. Read on to see what I found...download a #BTS FREEBIE, and enter my GIVEAWAY!! So, I’m lucky to work at the same school as my … [Read more...] about Back to School Ideas for SLPs
