Confession, I HATE shopping for myself. I'm just so busy. As a mom running my kids everywhere and a speech therapist, I just don't have TIME to go from store to store. I want cute outfits to wear but I always second guess & talk myself out of buying clothes - mostly thinking I won't look good in it. Sigh. Don't get me wrong, I like stylish clothes, I just never seem to get it all together! … [Read more...] about No Prep Back To School Style
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New Year’s Goals and Ideas For SLPs!
Are you ready for a new year in your speech room? Do you have personal goals? Things you want to accomplish with your speech students? I'm not big on making personal resolutions, but I do like to take a look at things I need to revise or improve each new year. I thought I sit down before I head back from break and see what I can do to be better set for 2017. For myself, I like to have a good … [Read more...] about New Year’s Goals and Ideas For SLPs!
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
Top 10 Red Flags For Language Delays
Do you ever want a handout to give teachers on red flags they can be looking for? Want something for Better Hearing and Speech Month? I recently presented information to my elementary school staff regarding red flags for expressive and receptive language delays teachers should be on the look out for. I asked my fellow speech therapist-blogger friends what their red flags would be. I compiled … [Read more...] about Top 10 Red Flags For Language Delays
New Year’s Goals In Speech Therapy
New Year’s goals. Do you set them? I do. I’m a list-maker, so I like seeing what I need to accomplish in writing…and I L O V E checking things OFF the list. Luke 2:52 “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” To me, there is no better verse to help me set goals in the main areas of my life. Wisdom - I often like to think of a professional goal. I want to be … [Read more...] about New Year’s Goals In Speech Therapy
Thanksgiving Week in Speech Therapy!
Who’s enjoying a great fall? I’m back to share 2 more books I will be using in my speech room this week and next. There is also a link to a freebie and craft ideas! Amazon Affiliate Links included Sharing the Bread: an Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story by Pat Z. Miller and Jill McElmurry. A sweet, rhythmic book. Maybe a book you wouldn't normally pick out, but it has exceptional … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Week in Speech Therapy!
Fall Books in Speech Therapy: Otis and the Scarecrow FREEBIE included!
What fall books are you reading in your speech rooms? So many themed books to enrich your therapy sessions. Scarecrows, tractors, apples, turkeys.... so many more. Read on to get some book ideas and a freebie to download. If you are familiar with the Otis the Tractor books, you will not be disappointed with the fifth in the series, Otis and the Scarecrow by Loren Long. I like to refer to him … [Read more...] about Fall Books in Speech Therapy: Otis and the Scarecrow FREEBIE included!
Picture Book Vocabulary -Strategy: Integration From Prior Knowledge
Back to school picture books are a wonderful start to any school year. Reading them helps prepare kids and offers the opportunity to talk about things kids may have anxiety about. They are also an excellent opportunity to build vocabulary with some brilliant words in the simplest of books. If you are just joining me, see my first and second posts in the back-to-school picture books to build … [Read more...] about Picture Book Vocabulary -Strategy: Integration From Prior Knowledge
Back to School Picture Books to Build Vocabulary: 2nd edition
I'm back with the second round of back-to-school picture books as a powerful strategy for increasing vocabulary. I hope you enjoyed the first of the series here and downloaded the freebie here. This week we will look at another reading strategy and more great words. Strategy this week: Providing a Synonym As you are reading a book and come across a new word, a word your students may not know, or … [Read more...] about Back to School Picture Books to Build Vocabulary: 2nd edition
What Cinderella Taught Me This Summer
The Frenzied SLPs are excited to announce new discussions, twice a month, designed to help you share your ideas and become #SLPStrong! This week, we are talking about The Best Thing I Learned This Summer! Thank you SLP Runner! Ah…the Cinderella movie. Did you see it earlier this summer? I took my 2 boys (they may or may not have liked it). Who wouldn’t want to get all fancied up by a … [Read more...] about What Cinderella Taught Me This Summer
Oh me gee! I started a blog!
Hi Y'all! Welcome to my new blog. I'm so excited, but if I'm being honest...a little nervous too. I've been writing a blog in my head for years, and now I'm taking a leap of faith and sharing it all with you! Thanks for stopping by. I was born and raised in Tennessee. I love all things southern...nothing better than sweet tea and the SEC! You will find me cheering GoVOLS on Saturdays in the … [Read more...] about Oh me gee! I started a blog!
