Do you ever feel like you are struggling to find ways to motivate your students? We all have our “go-to” reward systems, such as the treasure chest or token bag. But, what if you could find ways to intrinsically motivate your speech students – especially students who are on the autism spectrum? I’m so excited […]
3: Busy Doesn’t Mean Productive!
If you’re looking at your schedule for the week ahead and starting to panic— you’re not alone. What’s the secret to saving time in your therapy sessions? Reuse and repurpose! This week, I share the secret to getting the most out of your SLP prep and therapy materials. Listen in to hear how you might […]
Fun Ways to Work on Understanding Literal vs. Inferential Questions in Speech Therapy
How do we teach them how to understand the different types of questions in speech?! Our students are expected to answer higher level thinking questions as they enter the upper grades. It is expected as part of the common core. It is expected based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and Depth of Knowledge (whatever philosophies your […]
Using You Tube Videos to Work On Conjunctions in Speech Therapy
Looking for more engaging ways to work on conjunctions with your older speech students?! Working with older students can be tough. They are frustrated with learning, can be embarrassed to come to speech, or just bored of it. We have so many obstacles in our way. I love to use You Tube videos to keep […]
Fun Ways To Use Storybooks To Work on Articulation Goals
Want some low prep ways to incorporate storybooks into articulation therapy? Why should we use storybooks in articulation therapy? It makes learning fun It makes planning a bit easier It makes activities academically relevant since it requires reading/listening comprehension skills Perfect for mixed groups Makes it easy to incorporate themes/seasons into your sessions I am […]
Why SLPs Should Use Sticky Note Tabs
Are you looking for more ways to help your speech and language students comprehend a text? Give my students a paragraph…they can grasp it. They can tell you who it was about, whathappened to them, and answer basic comprehension questions about it. Add more paragraphs to it and they cannotseem to be able to do […]
Speech Time Fun Brand Ambassador Search
Do you love to have fun and love Speech Time Fun resources? Learn about how you can try out products before anyone else! Hi! I am so glad youare reading this post and considering being a part of my brand new brandambassador program. I am looking for SLPs and other related fields that love using […]
5 Easy Ways To Effectively Do Speech Therapy On A Budget
No materials? Small or no budget? I am here to help you still do effective speech and language therapy and still have fun! SLPs don’t have a curriculum. We are often left with zero supplies. We have grad school loans and other expenses and don’t want to have to spend a ton just to […]
When Your Speech Students Can’t Handle Playing a Game
We love playing games in speech. But sometimes it backfires on us. What should we do when our speech students can’t handle playing a game?! I am with you. I love keeping my speech room fun and engaging. It helps with motivation. It helps make learning fun. I love using games. I love using board […]
21 Tools Every School-Based SLP Should Keep In Their Therapy Rooms
SLPs need some tools to help us get our jobs done easily and efficiently! Check out these 21 tools that every SLP should keep in their therapy room! We are busy. We have a lot of paperwork and testing demands. We have large caseloads. We have kids coming in and out of our rooms all […]
