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Using “South Park” Caricatures in Speech Therapy

Using “South Park” Caricatures in Speech Therapy

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

Vocabulary Strategy: What Number Word Is It?

Vocabulary Strategy: What Number Word Is It?

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

Math + Language: Expanding Concepts

Math + Language: Expanding Concepts

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

Interactive Activities: Simple Science Experiments

Interactive Activities: Simple Science Experiments

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

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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>
  • If you work with children who have difficulty expressing their feelings and emotions, check out these fun activities! Many of my students with autism and emotional regulation issues need direct teaching to learn to identify and express their emotions. This activity works well with Social Thinking curriculum! #socialskills #emotions
  • Do you work with students with emotional and behavioral issues? As a speech-language pathologists do you struggle with understanding our role in treatment? Read this series for ideas on helping K-12 students in speech therapy! #speechtherapy #emotions #behaviors
  • 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>
  • Do you target conversation goals in Speech Therapy? Here are 10 fun activities to help students improve conversation skills with free worksheet downloads! #socialskills #communication<br>
  • Make learning whole body listening skills fun with these interactive activities for elementary students! Important for social skills and academic success. Compliments Social Thinking curriculum! #socialskills #wholebodylistening
  • Speech therapists have a unique role in helping students understand and express their feelings, especially when tragedies in society occur. Here are 10 tips to help children process and talk about their emotions. #speechtherapy #feelings #emotions
  • Do you target conversation goals in Speech Therapy? Here are 10 fun activities to help students improve conversation skills with free worksheet downloads! #socialskills #communication
  • Students with autism often need quick sensory breaks to calm their bodies and regulate emotions. I've used this chart for years to help students get their brains and bodies back on track! Can be easily used in the classroom or at home. Easy, fun, effective FREEBIE! #autism #speechtherapy #specialeducation
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