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Fresh Ideas for Summer Speech Lessons

For those of you working over the summer, I’ve been brainstorming some fun thematic speech lessons. One of the schools I work in over the summer selects a theme for each classroom, ranging from outer space, countries, to ocean animals, etc. Bouncing ideas off of the...

Fun Book Series for Speech and Language Development!

This spring I was introduced to an adorable book series by a co-worker. Will Hillenbrand’s Bear and Mole stories are the perfect go-to book for literacy or speech activities. They were written for 4-6 year olds but I use them with older students, ages 7-9, who have...

The Importance of Teaching Social Skills

A huge part of my job as a speech therapist is teaching social skills to children and young adults. People are often surprised at that and ask me why a speech therapist would teach social skills. The biggest reason we work on them is because they are an integral part...

Apps + Websites for the Visually Impaired

UPDATE: We've released an eBook - "The Ultimate Guide to the iPad for Speech Pathology and Special Education". It has all the tips and tricks you need to become an iPad master. Best of all, it's FREE. Grab your copy here.   Hey everyone, we're back from a couple week...

Adventures in AT: Switch Accessible Websites
Adventures in AT: Switch Accessible Websites

For a long time I didn’t have many resources for switch users in my SLP bag of tricks. I’ve recently devoted more time to finding new websites that are switch accessible (can be controlled by a switch) and want to share them! The following websites have great free...

No-Prep Activities

Helping Kindergarten Students Cope with Overwhelming Situations
Helping Kindergarten Students Cope with Overwhelming Situations

Introduction Children in kindergarten may sometimes find themselves in situations where they feel overwhelmed or anxious, such as when they are exposed to loud noises, bright lights, or new smells. As educators, it's important to teach students how to identify their...

Teaching PreK Students to Express Feelings Through Tone of Voice
Teaching PreK Students to Express Feelings Through Tone of Voice

Introduction Understanding and expressing emotions are essential aspects of social-emotional learning. For young children, learning to express their feelings through words, actions, and tone of voice can be challenging. By helping PreK students recognize the...

Effective Decision-Making Strategies for Special Education Students
Effective Decision-Making Strategies for Special Education Students

It is estimated that the average person makes close to one million decisions in their lifetime! That's a lot of decisions. As we get older, we are faced with bigger, more complex decisions. This includes decisions that involve: our relationships with others, our...

Teaching the Value of Asking Questions in the Classroom
Teaching the Value of Asking Questions in the Classroom

Introduction Asking questions is a crucial skill that students need to develop, as it helps them to clarify information, deepen their understanding, and build confidence. In the classroom, students may sometimes be hesitant to ask questions due to fear of being judged...

Humor in PreK Friendships: Activities and Tips for Educators
Humor in PreK Friendships: Activities and Tips for Educators

Humor plays a crucial role in the development of friendships and social connections among PreK students. As educators, it's important to teach our young students the appropriate use of humor and help them navigate different social situations with ease. In this blog...

Teaching Tone of Voice Recognition to Kindergarten Students
Teaching Tone of Voice Recognition to Kindergarten Students

Introduction Teaching Kindergarten students to recognize and understand the tone of voice is a crucial aspect of their social-emotional development. This skill helps children identify emotions, communicate effectively, and respond appropriately in social situations....

Building Friendships in Kindergarten: A Guide for Educators
Building Friendships in Kindergarten: A Guide for Educators

Introduction Friendship is an essential aspect of social-emotional learning for kindergarten students. A friend is someone who cares about your feelings, makes you feel comfortable, and is someone you can trust. Building friendships involves learning about others,...

Understanding Oversharing: A Guide for Educators
Understanding Oversharing: A Guide for Educators

As educators, we play an essential role in teaching students the importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries in their interpersonal relationships. In this blog post, we will discuss the concept of oversharing and offer a no-prep activity, discussion questions,...