183: Using News Articles for Kids in Speech
Looking for engaging and free resources you can use with your speech students?
I've seen a lot of questions about using current events and age-appropriate and motivating materials lately, and there are so many free resources out there that provide news or articles that are relevant to students that are motivating, engaging, and can be used to work on a variety of speech goals!
So in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I'm sharing a bunch of them with you and tips on how you can use them to enhance your speech activities today.
These resources are easy to use, free, and they cover a variety of topics. I love how they encourage critical thinking and facilitate a love of learning and reading!
In This Episode You’ll Discover:
- Why kids news articles are great resources for working on speech goals
- My number one go-to news resource for speech activities
- A list of my top resources for free news articles that work in speech
- Tips for using these sites to enhance your speech sessions
The opportunities to use these resources in your speech therapy sessions really are endless! It’s all about engaging our students and working smarter, not harder. Make sure to save this episode and bookmark the sites shared below and use them all year long. The sky's the limit!
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Joke of the Week:
Q: What is black and white and red all over?
A: A zebra with a sunburn.
Resources Mentioned:
Check out National Geographic Kids
Check out Science News for Students
Check out TIME for Kids Explainers
Check out Breaking News English
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