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
Using Book Companions In Speech Therapy
Using Book Companions in Speech Therapy After many, many requests, I have finally created book companions that address the deeper reading comprehension issues our kids have with narratives. Most of what is on the market for book companions are heavily-themed activities RELATED to the book topic. Don't get me wrong, there is a place for that. However, I set out to create an easy lesson … [Read more...] about Using Book Companions In Speech Therapy
Easy & Functional Speech Therapy Crafts
If I'm being honest, I'm not really one for glitter and glue. My therapy time is limited and I work hard to maximize my time with students in therapy. If it's not functional, I'm not doing it. However, I do love being creative and I know parents appreciate seeing their kid's work come home - especially for the holidays! I designed these simple crafts to pair with the Dice and Dot resources to … [Read more...] about Easy & Functional Speech Therapy Crafts
Play-Based Speech Therapy: Using Mr. Potato Head To Build Language Skills
Who doesnโt love Mr. Potato Head? He is classic and he can be a versatile tool to target MANY of the common language goals in play-based speech therapy sessions. You can use him to address a variety of receptive and expressive language goals, such as, prepositions, following directions, requesting, and more. Here are some ways for effectively using Mr. Potato Head to build language skills with … [Read more...] about Play-Based Speech Therapy: Using Mr. Potato Head To Build Language Skills
Using an Advent Calendar in Speech Therapy
How to use an advent calendar in speech therapy I ran across the galvanized advent calendar at Target this Christmas and quickly realized it can be used all year round in speech therapy for so many language concepts! I feel like it's similar to using a dollhouse. As you can see in the photo, I gathered some small toys and other objects I had around and put them in randomly. You get the added … [Read more...] about Using an Advent Calendar in Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy To-Do List
FREE Speech Therapy to-do list I'm a list maker. I've got sticky notes everywhere and I love checking things off my to-do list. Here is a free one I thought I'd share with you. One you can print and use anytime, another is one to use before holidays and/or summer break. Returning after a holiday break can be tough! There is nothing crazier than the week before Christmas break (Thanksgiving, … [Read more...] about Speech Therapy To-Do List
December Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!๐I know that things can get a bit crazy this month due to class parties and events, so I try my best to stay flexible for schedule changes.ย Although most of you will only be working for the first part of December, I have still included four weeks of ideas to give you a variety of options to pick and choose from. (I also know that many of my fellow SLPs … [Read more...] about December Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
SLP Coworker Christmas Gift Ideas
SLP Christmas Gift Ideas Shopping for coworker Christmas gifts can be tricky. Often you have several people to shop for which makes budgets tight. Recently on Instagram I was sharing some gift ideas and asked my followers what they would like ideas for Christmas and by far most people said they need help with Secret Santa or coworker/supervisor gifts. So I thought I'd put together a list of my … [Read more...] about SLP Coworker Christmas Gift Ideas
Books & Toys: A Speech & Language Gift Guide
Holiday Gift Guide: An SLP's Favorite Books & Toys About this time of year parents start asking me for recommendations for toys for Christmas. Does this happen to you? They want developmental toy and book recommendations that will build speech and language skills. I wanted to have a list to send them. Therefore, I've put together my favorites- check out the complete collection HERE and my … [Read more...] about Books & Toys: A Speech & Language Gift Guide
VOOKS Animated Storybooks To Improve Reading Comprehension
This post is written in partnership and sponsored by VOOKS. This review is honest and completely my own. They are generously offering educators a FREE YEAR subscription! See below for details. VOOKS is the first ever streaming service that brings children's books to life with animated illustrations, read-a-long text and narrated story. Aimed at kids 2-8, it offers a better alternative to screen … [Read more...] about VOOKS Animated Storybooks To Improve Reading Comprehension
November Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
With this month being right after the excitement of Halloween, I like to regroup for a couple weeks before we start gearing up for Thanksgiving fun. I hope your students love these activities as much as mine do! Once you've finished reading this post, be sure to enter your name and email to grab your FREE copy of these November speech therapy lesson plans. This post contains Amazon affiliate … [Read more...] about November Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
Vocabulary Intervention in Speech Therapy
How To Improve and Take Data on Vocabulary In Speech Therapy How many of your students have vocabulary goals for Speech Therapy? #nearlyallofthem We know our students struggle with vocabulary. We can see it in their poor reading comprehension and oral expression. Vocabulary is vitally important. But man, it's a huge mountain to climb when faced with vocabulary as a goal. Where do we even start? … [Read more...] about Vocabulary Intervention in Speech Therapy
October Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
It's that (spooky) time of the year! I like to dedicate the first part of October to the fall and changing leaves,ย as well as fire safety. Then it's time to dive into #allthingshalloween! ๐ I absolutely love this time of year and I hope that this post gives you some helpful ideas to continue making your sessions fun. Keep reading for how you can use these engaging activities with your students, … [Read more...] about October Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
Books with Repetitive text for Apraxia of Speech
Books with Repetitive text The text of picture books may be an important source of vocabulary for young children, and findings suggest lexical diversity in picture books that underlies the language benefits associated with reading to children (Montag, Jones, Smith, 2015). We should be selective, however, in the picture books with repetitive text we use in our treatment of Childhood Apraxia of … [Read more...] about Books with Repetitive text for Apraxia of Speech
September Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
It's time to officially welcome fall, y'all! Heading into this month, we continue with patriotism as we honor 9/11 heroes before moving on to some lighter themes. As you start to settle into the groove of the school year, remember to give yourself grace. โค๏ธ Read on for some ideas to get you prepped and organized, as well as how to get your FREE copy of these September-themed speech therapy lesson … [Read more...] about September Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
Fine Motor Skills In Speech Therapy
Incorporating Fine Motor Skills in Speech Therapy Ask any Preschool or Kindergarten teacher and they will tell you how concerned they are with the decline in fine motor skills of students. What's causing the decline? Many feel it's a combination of more screen time and less outside time climbing and getting messy. Think about some of your students... have you noticed clumsy skills, delayed … [Read more...] about Fine Motor Skills In Speech Therapy
August Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
Sharing plans for August can get tricky since everyone starts school at different times. Luckily, these lessons are flexible enough to work for various back-to-school dates since they include both summer and back-to-school activities. Whether you're a school-based SLP or working with a private caseload, I hope that these lesson plans help keep you organized and start a new school year with … [Read more...] about August Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
July Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
Summer speech therapy is often my favorite since I'm able to be a bit more flexible with scheduling and the activities we do. Since my students are not in their usual school routine, it does require some adjusting and creativity on my part. Luckily, July brings many opportunities to tie in fun and patriotic themes. Read on for ideas on how you can use these engaging activities with your students, … [Read more...] about July Speech Therapy Lesson Plans
Using Mini Objects In Speech Therapy
How I Use Mini Object In Speech Therapy To me, mini objects are like books in speech therapy. They offer limitless possibilities for how they can be used. I get most of my mini objects from DinkyDoodads on ETSY. I also collect random trinkets around the house (band aids, rubber band, paperclip) as I come across them. These mini objects are perfect for developing fine motor skills in preschool … [Read more...] about Using Mini Objects In Speech Therapy
Ideas for On-The-Go Speech Therapy Activities
Ideas for on-the-go Speech Therapy activities Do you take your students outside the speech room for therapy activities? Or do you ever just travel room to room and not stay in one speech room? Although most of my speech time is spend in my therapy room, I love changing things up on occasion. This is especially helpful when you have kids who need to be active, students who need high engaging … [Read more...] about Ideas for On-The-Go Speech Therapy Activities
