Now that you've chosen a theme, you need to start preparing your speech therapy materials. I start with books. I try to pick several different books to cover age ranges, attention span and language targets. Sometimes, it is easy. But sometimes it's not! The book you choose sets the tone for your speech therapy sessions. … Continue reading Setting Up Thematic Speech Therapy: Part 2
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Speech Therapy Themes: Frogs Part 2
This week in speech therapy we are talking about frogs. I like it when a theme gives me language lessons without much effort on my part. The theme lends itself to great describing words like slippery, slimy and gross! Frog Books for Speech Therapy I have two favorites that I always use for my frog theme. I… Continue reading Speech Therapy Themes: Frogs Part 2
Speech Therapy Theme: Ladybugs
A ladybug theme is perfect for spring speech therapy sessions. Those adorable little spotted insects are loved by {MOST} kids. Between the books and crafts, the students stay engaged. Which makes me feel super productive and efficient! Ladybug Books for Speech Therapy "The Very Lazy Ladybug" is a great little story that teaches laziness can… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme: Ladybugs
Plastic Eggs for Speech Therapy (That Are NOT Easter!)
Two days after Easter so what are you doing just sitting there?! Now's the time to stock up on all those plastic eggs for your speech therapy sessions!! What? You think those little plastic eggs can only be used at Easter?! That's crazy talk. Plastic eggs aren't the same as when we were kids. Now… Continue reading Plastic Eggs for Speech Therapy (That Are NOT Easter!)
Speech Therapy Theme Review: Easter
Easter is just around the corner. My speech therapy sessions are already prepped and ready to go for next week! Easter is a fun theme to do in speech therapy. You can do so much with a package or two of plastic eggs. Books for Speech Therapy The ever popular Old Lady is making a… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Easter
Speech Therapy Theme: Easter
Easter is just around the corner. My speech therapy sessions are already prepped and ready to go for next week! Easter is a fun theme to do in speech therapy. You can do so much with a package or two of plastic eggs. If you're in search of Easter activities that stand alone...no book needed...check… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme: Easter
Speech Therapy Theme Review: Baseball
In Texas, it's a practically a national holiday when Texas Rangers baseball is back. Why not have fun with opening day in your speech therapy sessions?! I am not a big baseball fan, but this theme is a fun one! Book: I love this book! It's a super cute story about how the smallest duckling… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Baseball
Easter Basket Ideas from a Speech Pathologist
With Easter right around the corner, parents are busy preparing Easter baskets for their little ones. At Christmas time, I often get the question, "What can I get my child that help his language skills?" But I never get this question at Easter. As parents, we tend to spend quite a chunk of money on… Continue reading Easter Basket Ideas from a Speech Pathologist
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
Speech Therapy Theme Review: Spring
Springtime in speech therapy...couldn't think of a better time! We have the choice to do speech therapy outside in the sunshine or continue to work inside next to a sunny window. With spring here, there are so many different topics we can discuss in speech therapy. Weather, flowers, birds, bugs, gardening, season, picnics are just a few! Book… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Spring
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