Learn how to take advantage of Google Sheets for SLPs! It's time to change to digital caseload management, data collection, and more!
Articulation Books for TH, SH, CH, and J sounds in speech therapy. Tips, strategies, and activities to incorporate into speech and language.
As most of you know, I work with preschool aged students in a public elementary school. All of the students on my caseload are in our full-day program. The full-day preschool classes are comprised of students with autism, sensory disorders, and other developmental or medical disorders. I absolutely love this populat
Special education classrooms need decor and organization tweaks to fit the program needs. Read the tips on how to make the best decor choices for your sped classroom.
Learn how to make a speech theme calendar and get a free SLP themed planner to help you at the start of the school year!
Kids with Autism often struggle in the area of Executive Functioning or “Organized Thinking.” Our kids can be very “smart” and have a cognitive black hole with …
One day, I walked into my classroom and found this pink, painted….thing….sitting on my desk. I remember staring at it for a few seconds. What is it?! After
Have you ever had a class that just tried your patience day after day? Have you ever felt like you could walk away from teaching forever tom...
Building Musicianship and More…In Every Learner Releasing creativity that extends far beyond the music classroom, Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman conceived an approach to building musicianship in every learner through the integration of music, movement, speech, and drama. A Teaching Model for Optimal Learning In Orff Schulwerk classrooms, children begin with what they do instinctively:... Read more »
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This page provides resources to help you integrate Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory into your regular classroom practices. You’ll find photos of multiple intelligences centers I created and links to other web resources for MI surveys, songs, games, and more. How I created multiple intelligences centers One year, I based my centers on Howard Gardner’s … Continued
Flying by the seat of your pants is not fun or effective. Use these tips to create a plan that takes only a few minutes!
Learn how to take advantage of Google Sheets for SLPs! It's time to change to digital caseload management, data collection, and more!
Making lesson plans for speech therapy doesn't have to be hard. Using themes, let me show you how I plan my therapy sessions, and give you a free planning sheet to help you!
I've rounded up 5 posts on setting up classrooms with floor plans and pictures and added some tips to help you set up your own.
Are you a new SLP wondering how to plan your first speech therapy session? The cool thing about being an SLP is that we have A LOT of first sessions! So once you find your
In many ways, strong executive functioning skills are the foundation for success. These are the mental processes that help learners plan through assignments, organize materials, initiate a task, manage time well, stay focused, try new strategies when stuck, and persevere until the completion of a go
Successful inclusion is our last of the 10 Steps to Well-Run Classrooms series. Here are 7 steps to help your students be successful outside your room.
Lately, I’ve seen a huge amount of teacher organization binders on Pinterest and teacher blogs. Unfortunately, they aren’t meant to be used by most special education teachers, counselors, or social workers – they’re all organized for classroom teachers. So, over the course of the next few weeks, I’m making one for the rest of us ...
Executive functioning skills are getting a lot of attention right now in education. Honestly, it's not even the amount of attention that they deserve, though. Executive functions are essentially the building blocks for completing all tasks in life (in school and beyond). If you think of executive
Free speech therapy printables - Developmental milestones, hierarchies, and graphics for SLPs and educators!
Part I of IV. In an effort to help schools become more reflective learning environments, I’ve developed this “Taxonomy of Reflection.” – modeled on Bloom’s approach. I…
Thousands of teachers have used these tried and true GUARANTEED tups to stop students from blurting out. Chatty Class? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!
Well, hello!! If you’re reading this you’re either...a regular reader (wow, I never thought I would have those) or you’ve clicked on a FRENZIED SLPS link that led you right here to my little blog. In any
Across the country, there’s been a push to better measure teacher effectiveness. This has resulted in several new evaluation systems (including the Danielson model) being developed and implemented in states across the country. While SLPs
Movie days are a rare, special occurrence in school. But what seems like a simple lesson isn't. Read more for Rated G Movies and lesson extensions.
Teacher hacks can be life savers so the Lucky 2nd Grade Teachers Facebook Group came up with a list of 25 teacher hacks to make your life so much easier!
We ALL know that Parent Communication is the key to having a great partnership with the families of our students! The difficult part is making that happen! If you want to improve the parent-teacher relationships in your classroom, there are some things that you can't do without! This is an oldie, but goodie: my favorite tip is to contact parents with GOOD NEWS before you have to call later with that difficult conversation. If you would like to read more tips on how to communicate effectively with parents and pick up a PARENT COMMUNICATION FREEBIE, click here or on one of the pics below. Best wishes!
Books are magical! They can teach new things and/or transport you to another time and place for an adventure. By the time students reach 3rd grade they
Executive functioning skills are in everything that we do. They include our ability to have self-control, develop a plan, manage our time, begin an assignment, remember important information, and persevere through a challenging task. Executive functioning skills are definitely academic skills, but t
Using computers in kindergarten means lots of new skills to learn. Here are the types of things that helps kindergartners be successful, basic skills needed and tips for teaching kindergarten students. I like to use kindergarten games to teach standards rather than just teaching keyboarding or computer skills.
Lesson planning in special education can be complicated. We often have multiple grades in one classroom not to mention the wide variety of skills and needs. Right?! I have tried many different lesson planning options and have never found the perfect fit. Here is how I write and organize lesson plans. This post may include […]
Themes are my best friend when planning therapy. They give you launching point to find activities, resources, crafts, or other activities to address all of your students' goals and objectives. When you follow a theme schedule it will also streamlines your organization, I create bins with books and materials related to the theme. After using this method for a couple of years, you work is done! I have built 2-3 years worth of cycles of activities that are tucked away on a shelf ready to go (I
Agenda and assignment slides are perfect for keeping students (and you) organized for the day or week. Use these class slides for sharing assignments, giving directions, sharing anchor charts, and managing work time with the included timers.
Seasonal + Simple = Success! Sometimes the most magical therapy moments are hidden within the simplest of items. Today I’m hoping you just might fall in love with my ideas for using baby pumpkins, gourds and leaves in your sessions. (As a bonus, I’m also sharing my favorite fall books because who doesn’t love using […]
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It's been a busy month for me, and I'm sure you're all feeling the crunch of being over halfway through the first semester! I wanted to ta...
Snake Alley Band: Rhythmic Ostinati Music Lesson. Organized Chaos. A great lesson for kindergarten and lower elementary on speech patterns, rhythm ostinato, and ensemble skills using a book.
Executive functioning skills are getting a lot of attention right now in education. Honestly, it's not even the amount of attention that they deserve, though. Executive functions are essentially the building blocks for completing all tasks in life (in school and beyond). If you think of executive
