There is one word that brings SLPs together like no other, and may just be one of the most important parts of therapy: CARRYOVER… Generalization of strategies learned in therapy to other settings, indicating mastery. Sticky notes. I love those things….can you tell? They are great little reminding tools for lots of things…including good speech […]
Speech Carryover Logs {FREEBIE!}
Once my kids get past the word/phrase/sentence level of therapy, I want them thinking more about using their speech when reading and talking. Duh, right? But how do I accomplish this? I can send home stories and conversation assignments, but let’s be honest…most parents would prefer something that would fit into what they are already […]
I Spy Speech {Freebie!}
After we did the speech word treasure hunt around school last week, I started thinking about other ways to get my kids thinking about their sounds outside of the therapy room and came up with this: I Spy Speech! is perfect for a therapy activity OR as a homework assignment. Students will write their name and […]
Speech Practice for the Car
“I don’t have time to practice!” “How do we fit this in our busy life?” Sound familiar? Know what my answer is? I am guest posting over at Playing With Words 365 and sharing ideas parents to work on speech & language in the car! Head over there and check it out by clicking […]
Articulation Bookmarks (Freebie)
In case you missed it last week, I did a guest post for Nanette over at The Next Chapter In My Speech World with a freebie for carryover. I got so excited about the idea, I went ahead and made it to cover my next year of therapy! That is what I like to call […]
How to Use a Beach Ball for Speech Therapy
If I told you that this game was the most asked for game in my room, would you believe me? It totally is…and it cost one whole dollar! This is my oldest and best trick in the book. I took one Dollar Store beach ball and a sharpie. I wrote questions and stimulus items all […]
Tweet for a Treat!
I really enjoy hearing how you guys are using Crazy Speech World ideas, so I am incredibly excited to have Shannan Weimer guest post for us today! When she emailed me about her implementation of Miss Tweet, it totally rocked my world, so I know you guys will LOVE it… When Jenn asked me to […]
![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)
