Elf on the Shelf is quite popular in families with young children. Each day I go into an "elf" home for speech therapy, the kids cannot wait to tell me where the elf was or what it was doing. We talk about their names and how many elves are in the house...yes several houses have… Continue reading Enhance Speech and Language Skills with Elf on the Shelf Fun
Category: Language
Engaging Speech Therapy: Crafting in Big Bend National Park
National Parks can be an interesting theme for speech therapy. This summer I chose 10 parks scattered throughout the country to take my clients to...virtually of course! One of our stops was right here in our home state of Texas-Big Bend National Park. Our "day" in Big Bend this year happened to fall during July… Continue reading Engaging Speech Therapy: Crafting in Big Bend National Park
Engaging Speech Activities Inspired by Florida National Parks
**DISCLAIMER: This blog post does contain affilate links. If you purchase from on the links, it does not cost you extra. I earn a small portion from the sales.** "Where are we going today?" is my favorite question to hear during summer speech therapy. My clients have absolutely loved our pretend vacation. We've already created… Continue reading Engaging Speech Activities Inspired by Florida National Parks
The SLP’s Guide to Using “Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train” YouTube Video in Speech Therapy
We just finished up 3 weeks of a bug theme in our speech therapy sessions. I don't usually carry out my bug theme that long but COVID-19 and teletherapy happened. Now, I am sitting back, wondering why I have I never done this before?! My speech therapy sessions have had to take on an entirely… Continue reading The SLP’s Guide to Using “Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train” YouTube Video in Speech Therapy
Using “The Magic of Friendship Snow” for Social Skills
Many children with language delays struggle to make true friends in throughout elementary and middle school. Sometimes, children don't pick up on the social cues or social routines of making a friend. Other times, they lack the confidence to make friends because they don't have the social skills. This is where a speech therapist can… Continue reading Using “The Magic of Friendship Snow” for Social Skills
“Light Up Language” in Speech Therapy
Finding ways to keep kids engaged and interested in speech therapy can be a tricky feat for even the most creative SLP. After you have spent countless hours on creating ridiculously fabulous lessons (Great job, by the way!), there will always be that one kid that is like "Meh." Or maybe you are the SLP… Continue reading “Light Up Language” in Speech Therapy
Use “Wreck this Journal” in Speech Therapy
My daughter bought a “Wreck this Journal” several months ago at a book store. I really did not know much about them. Then, she asked for another one for Christmas. So, I started looking at them. Man!!! How cool would these be to use in speech therapy?! Yes, even as a mother, I look at… Continue reading Use “Wreck this Journal” in Speech Therapy
Tips for Enriching Language with Halloween Candy!
It's Halloween! It's probably #2 on the scale of "The Best Day of My Life" that every kid has. And all you can think about is, "What the heck am I gonna do with all that candy?" Well, you are in luck. I just happen to think about writing this post just for parents (and SLPs)… Continue reading Tips for Enriching Language with Halloween Candy!
Springtime Obstacle Course for Speech Therapy
Obstacle courses are so much fun in speech therapy! When I worked in the schools, I LOVED doing them...yes, like super big puffy heart loved them! I don't do them much in the home setting because it's just too hard to drag all that stuff from house to house. Parents, don't think this is just… Continue reading Springtime Obstacle Course for Speech Therapy
Easy Fridge Fun for Language Skills
If you have kids at home, chances are good they are constantly in the fridge! Why not turn the fridge into a "language hub?" We have a set of alphabet magnets on our fridge. Both of my kids (15 and 10) love to create new phrases with the letters. They have to get creative with… Continue reading Easy Fridge Fun for Language Skills
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