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Speech Therapy Theme: Dinosaurs

We proved good speech is not extinct during dinosaur week!  I have never seen so many boys excited about speech therapy as I saw last week. Books for Speech Therapy I had THREE different books that I used throughout the week. The most popular was "What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure." … Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme: Dinosaurs

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Speech Therapy Theme Review: Dinosaurs

We proved good speech is not extinct during dinosaur week!  I have never seen so many boys excited about speech therapy as I saw last week. Books for Speech Therapy I had THREE different books that I used throughout the week. The most popular was "What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure." … Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Dinosaurs

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My List of “Must Haves” for the Traveling Speech Therapist

I have been a traveling speech therapist for the better part of 10 years.  During that time, I have learned the "ins and outs" of having a successful day when your vehicle is your office.  There are many more "must haves" but these are the basics! 1.  Phone and charger:  This seems like an obvious… Continue reading My List of “Must Haves” for the Traveling Speech Therapist

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Rainbow Craftivities for Speech Therapy

St Patty's Day is rapidly approaching!  I love this holiday.  Not sure if all redheads are genetically wired to like the holiday or if it's just me.  Either way, I don't care.  Since I am off on March 17th , we celebrated a little early in our speech therapy sessions.  I took one craft and… Continue reading Rainbow Craftivities for Speech Therapy

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Speech Therapy Theme: St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day is such a fun theme to use in your speech therapy sessions.  Maybe it's the leprechauns or the rainbows or the much sought after pot of gold!  We had fun this week with all things green and gold...and a little rainbow! Book The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover is always a favorite. … Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme: St. Patrick’s Day

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Speech Therapy Theme Review: St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day is such a fun theme to use in your speech therapy sessions.  Maybe it's the leprechauns or the rainbows or the much sought after pot of gold!  We had fun this week with all things green and gold...and a little rainbow! Book: The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover is always a favorite. … Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: St. Patrick’s Day

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Speech Therapy Theme: Dr. Seuss

How can you not celebrate "Read Across America" and Dr. Seuss's birthday in speech therapy?!  I use books EVERY week in my speech therapy sessions!  I love to hear which Dr. Seuss's books are favorites of the kids.  I introduced 2 new ones to my lesson plans this year...no, make that THREE new books!!!  Let's… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme: Dr. Seuss

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Speech Therapy Theme Review: Dr. Seuss

How can you not celebrate "Read Across America" and Dr. Seuss's birthday in speech therapy?!  I use books EVERY week in my speech therapy sessions!  I love to hear which Dr. Seuss's books are favorites of the kids.  I introduced 2 new ones to my lesson plans this year...no, make that THREE new books!!!  Let's… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Dr. Seuss

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Speech Therapy Theme Review: Community Helpers Part 4

My community helpers theme in speech therapy came to an end last week.  I could seriously have done another 2 weeks of professions!  But Valentine's and President's Day need my attention too! We finished up our theme with dentists.  Depending on the session and what I felt we needed to accomplish, some clients heard the second book and some did… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Community Helpers Part 4

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Community Helpers in Speech Therapy: Police

We started our week in speech therapy with firefighters and ended with police officers. My articulation clients were able to get in LOTS of repetitions with our activities. I heard lots of spontaneous language from my preschool clients and great topic maintenance/elaboration from my school age kids. Overall, last week was a win in speech… Continue reading Community Helpers in Speech Therapy: Police