Circle or whole-group activities can be challenging for SLPs. Here are five easy to prep, highly engaging activities for preschoolers.
Need help with collaborative services and planning themed therapy? This is a speech therapy blog dedicated to helping school SLPs.
Help kids learn impulse control skills using these practical strategies to support development of executive functioning.
The ultimate back-to-school-themed planner has found you! As an SLP, having themes has helped me plan, keep my students engaged, and make sessions more fun for all involved!There are several themes each month from September to June. Each month's themes are aligned with Core Words, Books, Games, and ...
Marketing ploys make false claims that there's a cure to stuttering. There isn't, but you can still be a confident and successful communicator
Some of our students need movement to help them learn! Speech therapy and in particular, minimal pairs, can become boring... so inject movement activities!
Dowload this free beach ball craft for a summer themed speech therapy activity for students to practice their speech and language goals!
Are you struggling with echolalia? Discover effective techniques for how to reduce echolalia with our helpful tips.
If your child struggles with articulation, fluency, voice regulation, understanding and expressing himself through language, or nonverbal autism, these speech therapy activities are a great place to start!
Articulation cards are a staple in Speech Therapy rooms. Articulation Flash Cards can be used in so many ways with preschoolers and elementary students... buuuttt sometimes they can get boring and repetitive. Check out these articulation card ideas to bring some new and exciting speech therapy activities into your therapy room! You can use these ideas in group therapy or in one-on-one sessions or even send them home for easy articulation homework ideas! • WHAT’S THERE?: Place 5 cards around the
Research shows that shorter, more frequent sessions are more effective for learning and retention than longer, less frequent sessions.
As my semester wraps up, I’ve started compiling ideas that I’ve used thus far! One of my clients was a very young artic client. He was incredibly cooperative and wonderful, so I got the…
We all have our favorite, go-to items whether at home or at work. These things are familiar and usually are something you have used a lot. Something that is reliable and flexible. I have some therapy materials that are that way for me. Any time I show up at a facility to work PRN, these ... Read More about These are a few of my favorite things….at the SNF
In this post, you'll learn about aphasia and occupational therapy. We provide you with tips to improve OT treatment efficacy.
Check out this ultimate list of over 200 free speech therapy materials for all of your needs! Save your money for what really matters!
Aphasia is a communication disorder that results from damage or injury to the brain. A person with aphasia may have trouble understanding, speaking, reading, or writing. In this article we cover: Types of Aphasia 10 Communication Strategies for Activity Staff Aphasia Activity Ideas for Activity Coordinators Printable Activities
So many activities these days are interactive, which is wonderful! Find out how to make those little squares stay sticky with this sticky alternative.
Playdough has been a staple in my speech therapy bag for years. Here you'll find speech and language goals linked to playdough activities.
Are you a speech-language pathologist looking for speech therapy activities for preschoolers? This article contains tons of effective activities and speech therapy ideas that will motivate young children to work on a variety of goals. It includes tips for engaging preschoolers during speech therapy sessions, as well as ideas for movement, sensory play, and recommended
Blog post on how to teach the right variation of R for your student - bunched or retroflex. Where to start in speech therapy doesn't have to be hard!
I have put together a HUGE list of free speech therapy materials that you can download and use today. If you’re a busy SLP on a tight budget - you’ll want to snag all of these. I’ve sorted them by category, for easy reference! There are free speech therapy resources for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Speech Therapy Assessment, Play Based Resources for Distance Learning, Books for Speech Therapy, Boom Cards and more! Free Professional Development for Speech Therapists: • Play Based Speech therapy
Are you studying for the SLP praxis exam? Check out some of my best tips for acing this important test! Keep up the hard work!
Through my experience working in a skilled nursing and long term care facility, I have found that patients can greatly benefit from therapy exercises and strategies to improve their breathing coordination as well as expiratory duration and strength. This in turn will positively affect their breath support, swallowing and communication skills. Patients who have are ... Read More about When Communication, Cognition And Swallowing Are Affected By Decreased Breath Support
Enjoy these ideas on what activities you can do on the first day of speech therapy after summer break is over.
If you feel like you've tried everything to engage your older students in speech therapy, you're not alone. These strategies will give you some fresh ideas to get buy-in from your middle and high school speech therapy caseload to make your sessions more productive and enjoyable!
These following directions drawing activity ideas will teach kids to listen carefully to instructions and interpret them.
Data: our careers revolve around it. Here's what you should know about the top three data collection options for speech therapy.
It's not easy to start any job, and starting as a new SLP is no different. Here are the top five rookie SLP mistakes I made!
Simple, everyday reinforcers and mini trinkets can make therapy motivating and engaging. So read these ideas, and start collecting!
Teaching basic concepts in speech therapy - critical to a student’s academic success, being able to comprehend, communicate, and read.
SLP’s working in the school setting can easily be spread thin. If an SLP isn’t monitoring what he/she is committing to or looking at their current work load situation, things can go from manageable to chaotic in a blink of an eye. We must say no at work when we can’t do something! I compiled […]
Need some extension activities to pair with your summer books? Check out these summer crafts for your speech therapy sessions!
It’s time for another edition of Theme Thursday! Today, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite books and ideas for an ocean theme. Summer is quickly winding down, so I want to squeeze in a little beach fun! This is definitely one of my favorite themes! *This post contains Amazon Affiliate links* Let’s start by ... Read More about Ocean Theme in Speech Therapy!
Some of our students need movement to help them learn! Speech therapy and in particular, minimal pairs, can become boring... so inject movement activities!
The Draw My Picture Game is a fun way to get children to practice their speaking and listening skills.
One question I am asked a lot is, "What are your favorite games and activities to use with middle school students in speech-language therapy?" Today, I would like to share with you my top 13 favorites! One
It's time to get outside! Spring is here and I am sharing a few ideas to help you bring speech therapy outside!
My kids are in love with Minecraft and that put me on a path to find as many Minecraft printables and Minecraft worksheets as possible.
