Use these fun activities for back to school time and getting to know your students better! 1. The Cool Bean A really great way to begin a new year is with a book! I chose The Cool Bean because it’s a really awesome conversation starter about interacting with others. This would be good for your […]
5 Activities for Turkey Goes to School Plus Free Lesson Plan!
These activities for Turkey Goes to School by Wendi Silvano are great to use during back to school season! Feed the Turkey This is a simple open-ended game you can play to work on any skill! All you need is the free printable and something to feed the turkey with, which can be anything. My […]
How to use The Cool Bean in Your Speech Therapy Sessions
The Cool Bean is a great story to use in speech therapy, it has a clear plot, great vocabulary, and an awesome lesson for all kids. Here are some of my favorite interactive and hands-on activities to go with the story that your students will love! Story Props I love using story props with books […]
4 Ways to Save Time and Organize SLP Paperwork
As a school-based SLP, I did A LOT of paperwork and it didn’t take long for me to figure out how important organization systems were in my daily way of work. I had a huge caseload of students, but keeping systems for paperwork really saved my sanity. And, let me just tell you, I am […]
3 Fun (& FREE) Ways to Build Rapport in Speech Therapy
How to build rapport in speech and why it’s important… When I was first starting as an SLP in the schools, I made the huge mistake of thinking I could just jump right into therapy. There are so many things I needed to do first, and I learned rather quickly how to set myself and […]
Student Folders for Speech Therapy
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links for your convenience. Student folders are a thing I have gone back and forth on throughout my career in the schools. I’ve used them and not used them and this year, they are back! What I like about using folders for each child is that it really helps me […]
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 […]
Getting Started with a New School Year
One of the things that we all focus on when heading back to school is the logistics. With a mountain of to-dos, what do we tackle first? First step of every year is to get organized. I make my own planner, which you can find here, and I set that beauty up first thing. I […]
6 Books for Back to School
The school supply aisles are stocked and I’ve already received my welcome back letter from my administrator… that can only mean one thing: Back to School is here! I always feel bittersweet at the end of the summer, because on one hand, I love my lazy summer days. BUT, I’m also looking forward to getting […]
Classroom Organization Tour!
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. I’m so excited to give you a speech room tour! I am so fortunate to have a pretty big classroom to work in, it is complete with a window, bathroom, AND a closet. Crazy, I know! Our school wide theme this year is “Peace, Love, & Learning”, so I […]
![Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play a crucial role in children's language development. One often overlooked but highly beneficial area to incorporate into speech therapy sessions is print knowledge. Understanding the importance of print knowledge can enhance therapy outcomes and foster literacy skills in children. I recently worked on a paper with some colleagues about the importance […]](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/ce/7f/bd/ce7fbd4a90a9683531d8b43d60ee2a68.jpg)
![Are you gearing up to supervise Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate students this semester? Wondering how to initiate a positive and welcoming atmosphere? Here's a glimpse into a simple yet effective approach: Welcome Email: Setting the Tone A few days before the semester kicks off, I initiate a warm welcome by sending out a thoughtful email […]](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/c9/6b/cc/c96bccc987e6dacdaaf50eb3db1b9c47.jpg)
