Motivating students is a very important skill for SLPs and therapists. When students are motivated, they work hard and enjoy their time in therapy. Progress occurs more quickly and is long-lasting. Let’s be honest, boring isn’t beneficial (for most students) and finding an easy and engaging way to motivate students helps! As a young SLP […]
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Summer Prep Part I – Getting Organized
Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. ~A. A. Milne Summer is a great time to get ready for the busy Autumn ahead. No matter what setting you are in, organization is a key element to successful therapy. This year I […]
Tricks of the Trade Blog Hop
I am SO excited for this new blog hop! If this is your first stop… welcome! Some of my favorite SLP blogs are sharing Tricks of the Trade with you through this hop. These are things that we have learned or do in our therapy that we love and want to share with you! Hopefully […]
Jamberry Bash! Nails and Freebies!
Did I just say nails and freebies? You bet! This is a fun little post about something that I have recently discovered and LOVE… Jamberry Nails! My SLP Blogger buddies Felice, Carrie, and Jenn are Consultants for Jamberry which is sold through parties much like 31 bags, Mary Kay, and tupperware! This week, Felice is […]
Using QR Codes in Speech Therapy!
Have you discovered the magic of QR codes yet? Or do you see these little squares around town and on your favorite products and wonder, “Who created this crazy box-o-dots?”. QR Codes are really Quick Response Codes. They are a type of matrix barcode that came to us from Japan. The QR Code has become popular […]
“Games” and Speech/Language Therapy
“Man, it must be such a blast to be a Speech Teacher. I mean, all you do is play games all day right?” How often have you resisted the urge to “school” somebody who says something this misinformed? We’ve been having our annual observations by administrators and I’m constantly concerned that they might observe a […]
Upcycling Magazine Ads
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a true DIY. I’ve definitely missed it! This week I grabbed my pile of magazines and got to work creating a new material for my kiddos… a photo description book to target expressive language including grammar and vocabulary. Here’s how I did it: Gather some old magazines… Most […]
Great Uses for Already-Used Containers
Brace yourself for a mind-blowing post about… containers! We all know that our therapy materials take a lot of abuse throughout the years and containers are broken, torn, and lost. We also are a creative bunch and make many of our own materials. So I wanted to share a few of the containers that I […]
Listening Ladybugs: Following Directions Activity
Following single- and multiple-step directions is an integral part of success in the classroom for children. Those with language disorders often have increased difficulty in following simple and complex directions heard or read. Many times, we see students simply watching the actions of the students around them in order to keep up with the pacing […]
Fantastic Football!
(Because it’s football season, I wanted to re-post this activity for you from May, ENJOY!) I’m a sports girl. Give me a field and a ball and I’ll play! So, I love to integrate sports into my sessions. (It helps that the majority of my caseload is boys though most of my girls enjoy the […]