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Everyday Speech History

Hi everyone! For anyone who isn’t familiar, I wanted to give a quick background and tell the story of how I started Everyday Speech. As a Speech-Language Pathologist working with middle and high schoolers, I struggled to find social skills materials to use for class....

Staying on Topic Lesson Plan – Emergent
Staying on Topic Lesson Plan – Emergent

Hey guys! I wanted to show you some of my favorite ways to work on Staying on Topic. This is something most of us are working on at some point, and I wanted to point out that we’ve already made all the tools you’ll need! Our goal here is to support you so you can have...

Favorite Boardmaker Studio Gadgets for SLP’s!

In the middle of all the snow last week, I went to a training workshop on Boardmaker Studio. I learned a lot of new tricks and I’m happy to share them! The following are some of my favorite Gadgets in Boardmaker Studio for SLP’s. The gadgets are the cool features you...

Awesome Snowy Day Book and Activities

I’m writing this post from home due to the snow day (or impending days). The book I'm sharing is very appropriate for the weather. No Two Alike by Keith Baker is a wonderful book to read to children of many ages. I selected it for a group of children who have...

One of my Favorite Apps for Speech Therapy: Bitsboard

Bitsboard is an amazing app that I want to share with all of you because It is one of the most versatile apps I’ve ever seen. So many different people can use it for different things.  You start with a collection of boards which is a collection of vocabulary or a...

No-Prep Activities

Teaching Job Application Skills: A Guide for Educators
Teaching Job Application Skills: A Guide for Educators

Introduction Preparing students for the job market is a crucial aspect of their education. This blog post will discuss the importance of teaching job application skills, an essential part of Social-Emotional Learning. We'll explore a no-prep activity for educators,...

Teaching Elementary Students to Stay Positive and Keep Trying
Teaching Elementary Students to Stay Positive and Keep Trying

As educators, we understand the importance of teaching our students to persevere through challenges and maintain a positive mindset. In this blog post, we will explore a no-prep activity that encourages students to stay positive and keep trying, even when faced with...

Wake Up Your Body: Stretching for Kindergarten Students
Wake Up Your Body: Stretching for Kindergarten Students

Introduction As an educator, it's essential to incorporate activities that promote social-emotional learning (SEL) into your students' daily routines. One such activity is stretching, which helps students release tension, increase energy, and improve focus. In this...

Teaching Storytelling Skills to Kindergarten Students
Teaching Storytelling Skills to Kindergarten Students

Storytelling is an essential skill for children to develop as they grow. It helps them to communicate, express their feelings, and connect with others. In this blog post, we will discuss how to teach storytelling skills to kindergarten students using a simple, no-prep...

Oral Hygiene: A Key Component of Social Interactions for Students
Oral Hygiene: A Key Component of Social Interactions for Students

Introduction Oral hygiene is an essential aspect of personal cleanliness that can significantly impact our social interactions. Ensuring our mouths are clean and our breath smells good can make a world of difference in how we communicate and connect with others. This...

Teaching PreK Students to Stay Calm and Solve Problems
Teaching PreK Students to Stay Calm and Solve Problems

In this blog post, we will explore a valuable skill for PreK students: learning how to stay calm and solve problems. This skill is important in preventing small issues from escalating into bigger ones and promoting healthy relationships with peers. We will provide a...

Observing Others: A Key Skill for Adapting to New Situations
Observing Others: A Key Skill for Adapting to New Situations

When students are in new situations or doing something they've never done before, it can feel intimidating. A valuable skill for students, especially those in special education, is learning to observe others to understand how to act in these situations. This blog post...