There are a lot of ideas running around on the internet, in my brain, and amongst my speechie pals that I simply can’t afford right now. However, I fear that if I don’t gather them into one location, share them with you, and keep them organized, they’ll simply be forgotten. So, this post is as […]
Random, but Sublime, Websites for Speechies!
I wanted a spot to compile great websites for use on computers, iPads, etc. I can’t always pin these to Pinterest if they don’t have a large picture so I’m adding them here so that I can share it on Pinterest and with you! This list will continually grow so please check back! Please add […]
BONUS DIY of the Week: Artic. Sticks
Okay, I admit, I like popsicle sticks, perhaps even a little too much. And my kids seem to think they are magical as well. So you can’t blame a SLP for finding every way possible to use these beauties… and here’s another: To DIY you’ll need about 60 sticks, a sharpie (fine point works […]
What is RtI to you?
This quick post is more of a question than a post. The RtI concept was introduced to our district several years ago but never as a cohesive how-to. Therefore, RtI became a typical speech therapy session without an IEP. As I was new to this building this year, I have been piloting a new RtI […]
DIY of the week! Pocket Games!
As I was emptying some leftover materials from the SLP before me, I ran across her handwritten “Pocket Games” on index cards. I thought they were a nice idea for extra work in language and speech so I revamped them by typing them up, updating them (none of my students will know what a phonogram […]
Invasion of the iPad!
If you’re like me you are either wishing you had an iPad or discovering how to use your iPad in therapy. I have been in both situations this year. My younger sister was not utilizing her iPad (1st generation) so she is allowing me to borrow it for use in therapy until I can afford […]
Thrift Store Treasures!
I know we’re all looking for great ways to find therapy materials for less. One of the things that can cost the most is quality games for reinforcement and therapy activities. Games cost anywhere from $7-$100! So, I’ve made it my Saturday routine to peruse local Thrift stores for cheap games! Here are a few […]
We’re MAD for MadLibs
My students love anything that incorporates hilarity and the iPad. I love anything FREE that does that! A lot of my speech sound students are serviced through RtI (maybe I’ll blog about how we are piloting that here later) and I see them for short 10-15 minute bursts where we do a lot of repetitions […]
Spicy Dice
My students get bored with activities very quickly — too quickly to have met the goal targeted by the activity. I have several students working on vocabulary goals and goals which target the various components of a definition of vocabulary. To work on this and spice up therapy a bit, I whipped up this variation […]
Going on a Speech Hunt
I don’t know about you but my students are FEISTY after break. They’ve forgotten how to sit and work and STAY AWAKE in speech so I’m going to get them up and moving! We’re starting to use my iPad in speech so here’s an activity we’ve been doing utilizing the iPad and the app “Glow […]