Books for Speech Therapy, Language, Parent Tips

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

SLP extras, SLP FUN!!

SLP Tip: The New Way to Use Stamps

Instead of a parent tip this week, I chose an SLP tip to give out.  Do you ever give a client a stamp and three days later it is still there?  They've bathed but it won't come off.  Or do you bring a blue stamp pad and the girls want pink?  Maybe your stamp pad is… Continue reading SLP Tip: The New Way to Use Stamps

Parent Tips

Parent Tip: Using Mittens to Encourage Language

It’s that time of the year when our entry ways are full of winter outwear. Coats, scarves, hats and mittens are hanging from every chair and hook in the house. Why not use those mittens/gloves in a fun way to encourage language? I’ve got some tips for you! Language Tip #1: Matching This one is… Continue reading Parent Tip: Using Mittens to Encourage Language

Books for Speech Therapy

Speech Chick’s Favorite Winter Books for Kids

Today, I am bringing you my favorite kids' books for winter. I love kids' books. Probably more so than adult books.  I am not sure if it's the illustrations or what, but I am a sucker for a pretty picture book.  Winter is great time to snuggle up with kids and read a great book… Continue reading Speech Chick’s Favorite Winter Books for Kids

SLP extras

Halloween’s Over! Now What Do I Do in Speech Therapy?!

Halloween fell on a Tuesday this year.  It kind of messed up my week.  My themes are each set for a whole week.  I don't know about you, but I feel weird doing Halloween activities on November 1st in speech therapy.  Thus, making my week very "unsymmetrical." (Did I seriously just use the word "thus"?!)  It's… Continue reading Halloween’s Over! Now What Do I Do in Speech Therapy?!

Articulation, Hands On Therapy Activities, Language, Parent Tips

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!

Themed Speech Therapy

More Spider Fun in Speech Therapy!

In speech therapy this week, we had our annual spiders theme.  You can catch my theme review here.  I added some new fun to the weekly plan this year!  So let's dive right in! Spider Book for Speech Therapy I added a new book to the lesson plans and I LOVED this book!  "Aaaarrgghh! Spider!"… Continue reading More Spider Fun in Speech Therapy!

Hands On Therapy Activities

Pizza Sensory Bin in Speech Therapy

I had previously written a post about our pizza theme for speech therapy.  There was a quick (code: terrible picture and description) of my sensory bin.  This year, I revamped it and made it better!  Since I improved it, I figured I would write a quick blog post about it with a freebie! I started… Continue reading Pizza Sensory Bin in Speech Therapy

Themed Speech Therapy

Speech Therapy Theme Review: Scarecrows

What is it about speech therapy and scarecrows?  I love this theme...yes I know, I say that about every one of my themes.  But this one really gets me ready for fall.  Maybe it's the fact that we dipped into the cooler temps in my area.  Because in Texas, Fall is 83 degrees! Scarecrow Books… Continue reading Speech Therapy Theme Review: Scarecrows

Themed Speech Therapy

Apple Tree Craft for Speech Therapy

This past week, we had an apple  theme for speech therapy.  We had a sweet smelling sensory bin and some other great activities and books!  But I did love this cute apple tree that I was able to make with most of my caseload.  It helped that it was super easy to prep! Materials Needed: 1… Continue reading Apple Tree Craft for Speech Therapy