Using open ended activities and games in speech therapy can make planning sessions so much easier! Here are a few suggestions that worked well for me. Do you remember the first time you were faced with a mixed group and were realllllllllly unsure about what to do? I do… picture it, St. Augustine 2007 š I was […]
Feed the Turkey! Reinforcement Game
Guys! Ā It’s almost Thanksgiving break and I am so ready! Ā My students are OFF. Ā THE. CHAIN. It’s like they all drank a Red Bull before coming to school š Ā So I wanted one activity that would get us a little more movement so I could combat the wiggles and still get some things accomplished. Ā Enter […]
October Theme Therapy Toolkit
Can you believe it’s already October???? Ā I can’t! Ā I’ve got the October Therapy Toolkit ready for you to make this month as easy as possible for you! Ā It includes 8 different activities to cover you for the entire month. Ā Let’s check it out….Week one is all about apples, so I have two quick activities that […]
Christmas Craft for Speech Therapy
I’m knee deep in evaluations that are backed up and IEPs that are due and two new kids that moved into our school with speechā¦.BUT it won’t get me down becauseā¦. IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! Check out all this FUN we are having in my crazy speech world! I foundĀ some holly […]
Free Firetruck Game
What kid doesn’t love firetrucks?!Ā Well, I’m sure there are some, but hopefully you can use these firetruck themed games for your caseload.Ā These would work great for community helpers or fire safety week in October. Since my kids love all things magnetic wands and chips, I created this quick and easy game with the […]
Board Games for Speech & Language!
This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. A popular question, any time of yearā¦.”What can I buy my kid for that will help with his speech?” Ā This post is going to answer that question! Ā I always think that board games are a good choice (next to books!) Ā for gifts because they are interactive, will incorporate basic […]
Back to School Freebie!
Ok, you ready for a new Back to School freebie? Who doesn’t need a new open ended card game to start the year?! I love using these to get to know my students and target any goal I want!I included 40 point cards, ranging in value from zero to five.Plus 8 penalty cards! To play, […]
Ocean Animals {Freebie!}
I know I have told you before, but I LOVE YOU SPEECHIE PEOPLE. Ā Every single time someone buys something from me, I feel this crazy sense of….wow. Ā I don’t know how to explain it, but it feels so good and I am so thankful. Ā Being a single mom, having another source of income has truly […]
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? Ā It totally is…and it cost one whole dollar! This is my oldest and best trick in the book. Ā I took one Dollar Store beach ball and a sharpie. Ā I wrote questions and stimulus items all […]
Free Earth Day Activities for Speech Therapy
Happy Sunday friends! Ā I have some exciting news…Crazy Speech World has reached 200 followers on Google Friend Connect! Ā YAY! Ā It is incredible to me that these numbers keep increasing and I am just so thankful for all of you that keep reading š Ā I was thinking about another freebie for you guys and I remembered […]
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