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Using “South Park” Caricatures  in Speech Therapy

Using “South Park” Caricatures in Speech Therapy

February 7, 2018

I recently stumbled upon a website that inspired me to create a language activity for my upper middle and high school students.  SP-Studio is a website that lets you create caricatures “South Park Style”.  Now I realize that South Park is adult-humor, and I have no intention of encouraging my students to watch the show, but the reality os that… Read More

Filed Under: Expressive Language, Receptive Language, Technology, Uncategorized

Emotions Vocabulary: 4 Activities

Emotions Vocabulary: 4 Activities

September 17, 2017

Filed Under: emotions, Expressive Language, Receptive Language, Social Skills, Uncategorized, Vocabulary

Vocabulary Strategy: What Number Word Is It?

Vocabulary Strategy: What Number Word Is It?

October 11, 2016

Developing vocabulary strategies helps our students tackle unfamiliar words in the classroom.  I wanted to share this simple vocabulary strategy that helps students think more deeply about what they know when they encounter a concept or word. I keep this visual posted where it can be easily read.  No matter what the activity, there is always an opportunity to discuss… Read More

Filed Under: Executive Function, Expressive Language, Receptive Language, Uncategorized, Vocabulary

Using Music in Speech Therapy

Using Music in Speech Therapy

September 18, 2016

Music has always been a big part of my life.  As an SLP I frequently integrate music into my sessions, and my students love it!  I like to sing silly songs, make up songs about words, and sing to emphasize a point. I have always been fascinated with how music can complement and support our treatment. It is well documented… Read More

Filed Under: Expressive Language, Middle School, Miscellaneous, Receptive Language, Social Skills

Math + Language: Expanding Concepts

Math + Language: Expanding Concepts

April 10, 2016

Students in my speech room are busy working on their math language skills.  In a recent post I told you my reasons SLPs should collaborate with math teachers.  This year I wanted to change my perspective and look at math through a language lens.  And I am not talking about calculations–believe me my eyes glaze over when I hear numbers… Read More

Filed Under: Executive Function, Expressive Language, Math Language, Receptive Language, Uncategorized

Interactive Activities: Simple Science Experiments

Interactive Activities: Simple Science Experiments

April 8, 2016

In graduate school one specific “pearl of wisdom” has stayed with me and guided my therapeutic style.  My professor of  Development & Nature of Language made the point that language is best learned in “naturalistic” contexts.  Sounds easy enough, but creating activities that motivate language-impaired elementary through middle school students AND support academics can be exhausting, especially this time of… Read More

Filed Under: Expressive Language, Receptive Language, TpT, Uncategorized

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  • Working with older students in speech therapy and counseling can be challenging!  Here is an easy, fun therapy ideas for middle school and teen students to target emotions and feelings.  There are even links to free worksheets to help students identify and express their emotions!  #emotions #socialskills #zonesofregulation<br>
  • Learning about social context clues is FUN when you're a detective! In our social skills groups, kids learn to focus on important clues.  Speech therapists and counselors can easily use with Social Thinking curriculum.  #socialskills
  • Read how I use music in speech therapy--playlists included!
  • Read how my students created an emotions color wheel in the school hall! Fun long-term project that can be done collaboratively with teachers & counselors!
  • Working with older students in speech therapy and counseling can be challenging!  Here are easy, fun therapy ideas for middle school and teen students to target emotions and feelings.  There are even links to free worksheets to help students identify and express their emotions!  #emotions #socialskills #zonesofregulation<br>
  • Listening skills are important for social skills and academic skills.  Here are fun activities to help middle school students improve their active listening skills!  Active listening will help them with friendship, conversation and classroom success!  #socialskills #listening<br>
  • Try this easy strategy to deepen comprehension and critical thinking skills!
  • Teach young children emotions vocabulary with these fun activities!  Free downloads included.
  • See how I am using my latest resource in therapy to work on social skills, emotional regulation, communication and conflict resolution.
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