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, as well as fire safety. Then it's time to dive into #allthingshalloween! 🎃 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
Repetitive Books For Apraxia of Speech
Using Repetitive Picture Books in Speech 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 ones we use in our treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). I've … [Read more...] about Repetitive Books 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. ❤️ 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
