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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
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
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
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
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
Do you work with students with EBD? Do you struggle to understand your therapeutic role? Check out my blog series, where I'll share ideas for students K-12 as well as free materials! speech-paths.com/2018/10/working-with-students-classified-as-emotionally-disturbed-whats-our-role/
Preparing our students to be effective communicators in public dialogue is part of our responsibility as SLPs. The Kavanaugh hearing helped me start a conversation about the power of words and the importance of effective communication. speech-paths.com/2018/10/teaching-students-internet-communication/
Do you need motivating materials for older students? My 🎃 Halloween Legends is 25% off for the #oct2018SLPmusthave sale! No prep & great for mixed groups 👍
Great information from Linda at Looks Like Language on using visuals with children with autism!
www.lookslikelanguage.com/2018/01/tips-for-getting-started-with-autism.html?m=1
Tips for Getting Started with Autism Effectively
Free visuals and tips for using them effectively! Looks Like Language goes live on the Speechie Show!No politics here, just an incredibly interesting read on the development of character.
www.deseretnews.com/article/900034708/in-light-of-brett-kavanaugh-an-indepth-look-at-how-and-when...
In light of Brett Kavanaugh, an indepth look at how and when character is formed in kids
Whether or not you believe the accusations made against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, recent events have raised questions about whether what we do as teens reveals our essential character. Wh...
