Parent Tips

National Waffle Day Fun!

Did you know that today is National Waffle Day?  I know...I'm not sure why the banks didn't shut down either.  While I am not a big breakfast eater, I sure do love a good waffle.  So today in honor of this "major" holiday, I am bringing you some fun ideas to use with the kids! … Continue reading National Waffle Day Fun!

Themed Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy Theme Review: Zoo Animals

Zoo Animal week in speech therapy was WILD!  (Yes, I know that was the easy and obvious joke.)   It was fun and very engaging for the kids...which is when the best language comes out!  Here's what we did this past week! Zoo Books for Speech Therapy If Anything Ever Goes Wrong at the Zoo I… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Zoo Animals

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Work From Home? Home Office Makeover

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw some posts of my home office makeover. Let me give you a little background on my home office. We moved 4 years ago into my childhood home. My parents had moved out and the house was vacant. So we sold our house in a little neighborhood about… Continue reading Work From Home? Home Office Makeover

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Cow Craft for Speech Therapy

Last week, our theme in speech therapy was farm animals.  One of my favorite books to use in therapy is "Click, Clack Moo: Cows that Type."  I use it with my school age kids.  After I explain what a typewriter is, the kids enjoy the book.  This is the first year for this craft to be… Continue reading Cow Craft for Speech Therapy

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Speech Chick’s Friday Favs: School Supplies

"Get in loser.  We're going shopping!"  Shopping for school supplies that is!!  I have no idea what it is about walking the aisles of my local office supply store that is absolutely calming and satisfying.  (Please tell me I am not the only one!)  I laugh when a sales associate ask me if I need help. … Continue reading Speech Chick’s Friday Favs: School Supplies

Books for Speech Therapy

Using “Chrysanthemum” in Speech Therapy

So basically every speech therapist on my Instagram feed is going back to school this week.  When I worked in the schools, I LOVED to use "Chrysanthemum" in our first week speech therapy sessions.  Like super puffy heart loved it!  In fact, I used a few of Kevin Henkes' books during those first few weeks. … Continue reading Using “Chrysanthemum” in Speech Therapy

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Speech Therapy Theme Review: Ocean

Last week we talked about the beach in speech therapy.  It was only fitting that we have an ocean theme this week.  Sometimes, I am really on top of my game and I coordinate this theme with Shark Week.  But this year?  Guess I wasn't on top of things.   Ocean Books for Speech Therapy… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Ocean

Parent Tips

Family Outings That Secretly Work on Language!

Summer's almost over.  Why not get in some last minute fun family outings?  I have some suggestions for some fun that you can secretly sneak language into!  I did my best to keep them cheap because let's face it...school supplies and school clothes get expensive.  Especially if you are shopping for more than one child. The… Continue reading Family Outings That Secretly Work on Language!

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Cute Cactus Craft for Speech Therapy

Today, my daughter turns 16. In honor of her birthday, I am bringing you a craft you can use in speech therapy inspired by one of her favorite things-cactus! This one could easily be adapted for articulation or language. So have fun with it! Here's What You Need The wiggle eyes are completely optional.  I… Continue reading Cute Cactus Craft for Speech Therapy

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Mermaid Tail Craft for Speech Therapy

A couple of weeks ago, I did a theme on mermaids for the girls on my speech therapy caseload. The boys did pirates so I figured why not? This craft was so much fun and really cute when it was finished!  You could easily use the craft for your articulation or language clients. Here's What… Continue reading Mermaid Tail Craft for Speech Therapy