As SLPs, we know there is extensive evidence that Phonological Awareness ability predicts reading and spelling success. One of the many ways we can facilitate strong phonological awareness skills is by reading and reciting nursery rhymes. This is especially critical during the toddler and preschool ages. Researchers concluded that knowledge of nursery rhymes enhances phonological awareness … [Read more...] about Using Nursery Rhymes In Speech Therapy
How To Use BOOM CARDS in Speech Therapy
I've been creating and using Boom Cards in Speech Therapy for about 2 years. I personally don't do teletherapy but use them for in-person therapy activities and I assign them for at-home practice. I have created some for Apraxia, Articulation, WH Questions, Verbs and more - all are available on TPT or on the Boom Learning website. I have several video tutorials saved to my Instagram profile … [Read more...] about How To Use BOOM CARDS in Speech Therapy
Free Articulation Sound Book Activity
As many of us are looking for activities to send to families at home during this time of distance learning, I wanted to create an activity to encourage parents and kids reading at home 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. They include the option for kids to fill in their articulation … [Read more...] about Free Articulation Sound Book Activity
L Book List For Articulation Therapy
The Best /L/ Books for Articulation Often times, selecting books to use in speech therapy can be time-consuming and productivity is lost. I want to create lists to make articulation therapy more efficient. Using a literacy-based approach to articulation therapy is essential in my therapy room. As you know, many of our kids have language goals as well. Books offer a great way to monitor the … [Read more...] about L Book List For Articulation Therapy
How To Implement Remote Digital Speech Teletherapy / Telepractice
How to implement remote, digital Speech Teletherapy / Telepractice With the recent school and clinic closings due to COVID-19, many SLPs are looking into the e-learning options like Speech Therapy Telepractice to deliver remote services. I wanted to remind/show you that my resources you have downloaded CAN be used interactively as a NO PRINT method. In this post, I explain how to send resources … [Read more...] about How To Implement Remote Digital Speech Teletherapy / Telepractice
Using Cumulative Storybooks In Speech Therapy
With their wide-reaching abilities to address multiple goals, cumulative storybooks can be an effective therapy tool. Using a literacy-based approach, we are automatically aligning to the classroom curriculum. Incorporating cumulative storybooks in speech therapy is particularly beneficial to students with Apraxia of speech as the repetitive text takes the burden off their motor-planning system. … [Read more...] about Using Cumulative Storybooks In Speech Therapy
