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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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
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
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
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!
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
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
Pirate Themed Crafts for Speech Therapy
If you haven't noticed by now, I freakin' LOVE using crafts in my speech therapy sessions! So guess what? The pirate themed week was no different! I actually had two crafts I could switch between, depending on the goals of my clients. Paper Plate Pirate Craft for Speech Therapy I used this one for my… Continue reading Pirate Themed Crafts for Speech Therapy
Train Craft for Speech Therapy
A couple of weeks ago, I did a train craft for speech therapy. The boys loved it! I am not sure what it is about boys and trains. But I have discovered that anything train related is an absolute YES with my speech therapy clients!! It helps that this was a simple craft too! This… Continue reading Train Craft for Speech Therapy
Adapting Puzzles for Speech Therapy
What does SLP doesn't love using puzzles during speech therapy? Puzzles are great language enrichment tools, easily used in sensory bins and awesome hide and seek reinforcers! I love to use the chunky wooden puzzles in therapy. But then I ran across this cute little 24 piece puzzle for just $1. What would I do… Continue reading Adapting Puzzles for Speech Therapy
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