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
Setting Up Thematic Speech Therapy: Part 1
For Better Speech and Hearing Month, I wanted to write a short series of posts that would better help you conduct your speech therapy sessions. Themed sessions are kind of my "thing." The kids know it, the parents know it, even my family knows it! When I first started in the field, I would have… Continue reading Setting Up Thematic Speech Therapy: Part 1
Fluttering Through Speech Therapy
This week is speech therapy, we are talking about butterflies! This theme is great to stretch from your little ones to school age kids. It's the last theme in our bug unit so I try to save the best stuff for last! How does one do a butterfly theme and not use "The Very Hungry… Continue reading Fluttering Through Speech Therapy
Why Am I A Traveling Speech Therapist?
Why am I a traveling speech therapist? Why do I choose to leave the comfort of my home office to see kids in their home or daycare? Why don't I just work for the schools? I often ask myself this very question...especially during the winter...or heavy rainstorms. When the weather stinks, the day tends to drag. I… Continue reading Why Am I A Traveling Speech Therapist?
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
Speech Therapy Theme Review: Bugs Part 1
Our theme this past week in speech therapy was bugs. Kids either love them or hate them! I have a couple that definitely dislike them. But that gave us an opportunity to talk about how we can dislike something but still appropriately react (no, running through the house because a fly flew by is not… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Bugs Part 1
Speech Therapy Theme Organization
I have been in the field of speech therapy for at least 15 years. All but ONE year, I have been a traveling therapist of some sort. Whether I traveled between schools or homes, I've always traveled. In that time, I have been through at least 5 organization methods. Each one worked well...for a while.… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Organization
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!)
Using “Flipagram” for Articulation
I use apps for articulation therapy everyday. "Little Bee's Articulation Station" is my favorite! However, sometimes I get tired of using the same pictures and words over and over. I like to spice it up a little. Keep the kids interested. I had used an app called "Flipagram" before to make little videos of my kids. … Continue reading Using “Flipagram” for Articulation
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