We love visuals but do we know WHY we should use them in speech? All students learn differently. Some need to hear, some need to see, and some even need to experience new concepts in order to make it part of their vocabulary/world. That is why as SLPs we need to be prepared to teach […]
Puppets on a Stick! (How I used this extremely motivating toy in speech!)
I found this amazing toy on Amazon a few weeks ago. I have been having a blast using it with my students to target TONS of goals! Introducing, Puppets on a stick! These “puppets” look like aliens (and have names that they come with but you can totally have the students make up their own […]
Using Discussion Language: Asking Questions
Are you struggling to ask the right questions in speech behind your basic WH questions? Want to elicit more academic discussions? As SLPs we are always asking questions but I shared some of my favorite ways to ask questions to elicit academic discussions!! I shared the difference between open and closed questions and that we […]
Halloween Sensory Bin for Under $5! (a fun, cheap, and easy DIY idea!)
I was recently browsing the Target Dollar Spot and checking out all of the awesome Halloween goodies. An idea popped into my head when I saw some of the items, a Halloween sensory bin! I grabbed some fun Halloween items (with all different colors, shapes, and textures) and then headed over to the grocery section […]
Teaching Main Idea Worksheets and Activities!!
Looking for a new way to teach main idea and supporting details?! I am constantly trying to find new ways to help students comprehend the concept. I have created activities to teach main idea using an umbrella! Why an umbrella?! A main idea COVERS the whole story or all of the details! What does this […]
Bunting Banners for SLPs!!
Are you looking for decor for your speech room this school year? Do you not want to spend a ton of money and do you want decor that has a purpose?! Check out my new bunting banners! Have fun decorating your speech rooms with these cute chalkboard bunting banners!! Print the pages for the banners […]
Bringing gym into speech!
I had an “ah ha!” moment today! I was getting ready for my next speech group when I heard the class coming back from gym. They were busy chatting in the hallway about the game they were playing. I decided to throw out my current plan and create something else on the spot! Hey…it is […]
Using Wordless Books In Speech: Why I love them & fun ideas!
Do you use wordless books in speech?! Check out how I use them and I guarantee you will add them to your “speech toolbox!” Wait…no words?! YES!! This takes the scary “reading” out of language tasks!! So much language can be targeted using these books! Disclaimer..this post contains Amazon Affiliate links! What Speech Goals Can […]
DIY Post-It Visuals!
Do your students benefit from visual aids? Do you wish all activities came with them ready to go?! Well, lucky for you MOST of my TpT activities do come with visual aids! However, every now and then, I have an activity without one or I use an activity that does not have one ready to go. […]