Short stories for speech therapy can be an incredibly versatile tool. Let me show you all the ways they can make your life easier by saving you time in planning and prep! Short Stories in Therapy You need short stories for your speech therapy sessions for a variety of reasons. In therapy, we are often […]
How to Incorporate Phonological Awareness Skills into Your Speech Therapy Practice
Confession…when I first started working in the schools, I was so overwhelmed with everything that a school based SLP is responsible for, that I never really took phonological awareness skills into consideration for my students. I also didn’t really feel confident that I knew much about it or how important it was. Fast forward a […]
Data Collection with Mailing Labels
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. One of the things I am always trying to to do is be more efficient. Last year, I discovered I much preferred taking data on one sheet rather than the binder system I was using prior. With that, I flipped to each student’s page in a binder and I […]
Kindergarten Language Benchmark Assessment {Review}
One of the hottest topics in my district is always about Response to Intervention and students with language concerns. In Florida, we are required to utilize the RtI process in order to identify students with a language impairment, so obviously this is important for our SLPs. I was super excited when I was contacted by […]
Articulation Test Center {App Review}
Little Bee Speech has released a new version of Articulation Test Center and I’m so excited to bring you guys this app review!! Let’s check it out! First off, this app offers a Screener and a Full Test. That’s what I’m talking about! Two in one makes a busy SLP’s life much easier! There are various […]
Articulation Student Scale {Freebie}
So, I work in a district where I am subject to the teacher evaluation scale. This means I have to play by the rules of a Marzano based evaluation system. I could go off in an entirely different direction here…but I won’t. I have created some things to try to make what I do fit into that […]
Common Core Language Rating Scales
I have had a rough week. Rough. For example, I broke a vase at Target today, which by the way, is very embarrassing. Then came home and made my very last K-cup of iced green tea and spilled the ENTIRE cup out on the counter. Where I my purse was. Sigh. Nothing seems to quite […]
9-12 Common Core Speaking & Listening Scales
Slow and steady wins the race. Right?! I know a few of you have been waiting for these, so I am happy to get them done! In case you haven’t seen my other posts for the K-5 and 6-8 versions, I’ve created these to help determine current levels of functioning as it relates to the […]
Basic Concepts Skills Screener {App Review & Giveaway!}
With the start of a new year, I am always thinking of ways to collect better data…whether it be baseline, progress monitoring, or assessing new students. I love the idea of using my iPad to do assessments, so when Smarty Ears shared their latest, Basic Concepts Skills Screener, I was excited to take a look! […]
Common Core Rating Scales {Grades 6-8}
Hey friends! Happy Saturday! Can you believe that this is my LAST weekend of summer vacay? Agh. I can’t believe how fast it went by. I am in full ‘back to school’ mindset at this point and have seemed to shaken off my summer brain. Funny how that comes and goes 😉 Anyways….last month I […]