We want to incorporate more literacy-based activities in our speech sessions but should we pick fiction or nonfiction texts? There is a ton of evidence to back up the reason behind using nonfiction texts in speech. Reading nonfiction helps students develop their background knowledge (Marzano, 2000). Background knowledge becomes more crucial in the later elementary […]
Keeping All Students Engaged in Mixed Speech and Language Therapy Groups
Students misbehaving in your mixed speech groups? Struggling to keep all students engaged and participating? Keeping everyone busy can be a struggle. You want to give your full attention to all. You want to be able to focus and help your articulation students get those target sounds. Your social skills students are struggling […]
Letting Your Students Tell The News In Speech – Activity for Mixed Speech Groups
Looking for more motivating and interactive activities that won’t require a ton of prep and perfect for mixed speech and language groups?! I am all about finding free websites that I can use with my speech students. I let them use my Chromebook but if you have a SMARTBoard…these websites are perfect! You can […]
Using Cheat Sheets to Make Mixed Speech and Language Groups Work
Struggling to make mixed speech and language groups work? Cheat sheets can help! We aren’t thrilled about having mixed speech groups. We are forced to schedule based on availability. Although we would love to have cute little articulation only groups…it rarely happens. Planning for and executing mixed groups can feel like a circus sometimes…I […]
Quick and Easy Crafts for Speech Therapy
Want to do crafts in speech therapy but do not have time to prep? I have quick and easy ideas for you! Why crafts in speech? Crafts can be fun, keep students engaged, and are perfect for mixed groups. Occupational therapists love it when we incorporate crafts too. I love to have students all […]
Using 100 Trial Races with Mixed Speech and Language Therapy Groups
We love 100 trial race activities to get our drilling down with our articulation students. But did you know you can also use these activities with mixed groups too?! What are 100 trial races? They are fun ways to get 100 trials with your students. You can dice or spinners or any way to get […]
Using Text Messages in Speech Therapy
Students are motivated by technology and texting. Why not use it to address a variety of speech and language goals? No…I am not saying take out cell phones and start texting (although you can do that too). But I will show you how you can use a free app and a free website to target […]
Benefits of Using Technology in Speech and Language Therapy
Wondering why and how you should be incorporating technology into your speech and language therapy sessions? We struggle to keep our speech students motivated. They are motivated by technology. Why not use it?! What are some of our options in terms of devices? iPad (I use my personal) Smartboard (if you are fortunate […]
Using the Draw and Tell App in Speech Therapy
Want to learn how you can use a free app and target a variety of speech and language goals? Keep reading to learn more about the Draw and Tell app! I am always on the hunt to find new fun free apps and find ways to use them in speech to target a variety […]
Why I Love Using Twisted Fairy Tales in Speech Therapy
You heard of Cinderella and Goldilocks. But do you know the other side of the story? You can use these motivating books in speech therapy to promote a ton of language skills! There are a variety of speech and language goals that can be easily addressed using these books. Students love these books. They are […]
