Homework Hotline Linky
I'm linking up with my friend Tracy from Gold Country SLP to let you know about two of my products that would be fantastic to send home as homework this summer or any time of year. They are both...
View ArticleSLPs in Vegas LInky Party
I was one of those fortunate speech-language pathologists who attended the Teachers Pay Teachers Seller Conference in Las Vegas last weekend. It was such an amazing time of learning, inspiration and...
View ArticleBack to School Scavenger Hunts and I Spy Games
I know it's only the end of July, but I am already planning some of my back to school activities. I have a diverse caseload of kids in preschool through middle school, and I love to find activities...
View ArticleTpT Back to School Sale: What's in Your Cart? {Linky Party}
Can you believe how fast summer is flying by and that we're already thinking of going back to school? It's crazy! But it's also that time of year when Teachers Pay Teachers holds their back to school...
View ArticlePairing a Picture Dictionary with the Expanding Expression Tool
I've been using Sara Smith's Expanding Expression Tool (EET) for a couple of years now to help my students define and describe objects and make word associations. It is a multi-sensory tool for...
View ArticleBananagrams for Synonyms
I pulled out an old favorite this week: Bananagrams! I forgot how much this kids like this one and how many different ways there are to use it to target language goals. I'm going to share how we played...
View ArticleChange? I hate change! Or do I???
I have always thought of myself as a person who dreads change. There are many times when I find myself wishing that "things" could go back to being just as they were. But then I got to really thinking...
View ArticleMy {Interrupted} SLP Life: Hiking
I love my all-consuming SLP life: the kids, the research, the outcomes, creating products, blogging...but sometimes I need an interruption of routine to keep me balanced. This is the first in a series...
View ArticleProduct Review: Halloween Attributes by Activity Tailor
Hello!Fall just seems to be flying by, and it's already time to start planning for Halloween! I've been searching Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers for a few more activities to round out my lesson...
View ArticleMy Speech Therapy OOPS!
Hello!Have you ever had one of those speech therapy moments you wish you could take back? My friend, Karen over at The Pedi Speechie blog is hosting a series of posts by SLP bloggers sharing their...
View ArticlePut Your iPhone Camera to Work: Creating Stories for Your iPad
I love to make stories for my students using my iPhone and photo editing apps. It's really easy! Let me show you how I do it.Every fall, three little gnome brothers turn up in my speech room to play....
View ArticleQuick No-Prep Halloween Activities for Preschoolers
Want some fun, motivating no-prep activities to do this week? I've got a couple of ideas!A number of years ago, I bought these wooden shapes from a craft store. Every October I bring them out, and use...
View ArticleFrenzied SLP's: Treats of Halloween Linky
Helloooooo!!! I am honored to be joining the Frenzied SLPs for this Treats of Halloween Language Tricks and Activities Linky Party hosted by Annie of Doyle Speech Works, Laura of All 'Yall Need and...
View ArticlePaper Bag Owl Craft
These paper bag owls made from paper lunch sacks have been a big hit in my speech room this week! Let me show you how to make them. Here's what you'll need to prepare:buy large-sized paper lunch...
View ArticleFrenzied SLPs: Thankful and Grateful Blog Hop
Woo Hoo! I am so excited to be part of The Frenzied SLPs Thankful and Grateful Scavenger Hunt hosted by Sparklle SLP, SLPrunner and Speech Universe! We all have so much to be thankful for, and we're...
View Article3 Ways to Practice Social Skills Before the Holidays
The holiday season is now upon us, and it's the most wonderful time of the year! Homemade cookies, hot chocolate, beautiful lights, fabulous celebrations, catchy music, spending time with friends and...
View ArticleWinter Find It on the Go
Today I am sharing one of my favorite products with you. It's called Winter Find it on the Go for Language Skills. It's been very popular with other SLPs and is currently featured as one of Super Power...
View ArticleFrenzied SLPs: What I'll Try This Year
The Frenzied SLPs are ringing in the new year by sharing some thoughts about things we want to try or do in our personal and professional lives in 2016. So I'm linking up with Laura, Jessica and Abby,...
View ArticlePlaying in Mud Puddles: Word Games
The winters in Oregon are long, filled with damp, grey days and plenty of rain. All that rain and lack of sun can make me feel sluggish and lazy. It certainly dampens my creativity! But one thing that...
View ArticleApril Showers - Using Water in Speech/Language Therapy
Hello! I'm teaming up with the Frenzied SLP's to tell you how I've been using water in my speech/language sessions this past month.It's springtime in Oregon, which means rain, rain, rain! We've had an...
View ArticleFrenzied SLPs Best Year Ever Bonus Sale Linky
Hello!Did you hear that Teachers Pay Teachers is having a one-day bonus sale on August 22, 2016? I'm linking up with the Frenzied SLPs to share some great products and tips from many awesome SLPs to...
View ArticleThe Frenzied SLPs Sharing Kindness
Thanks for stopping by! You are so kind for visiting me! (Ha! See what I did there?)Kindness.We haven't seen much of it happening in our news these days. In fact, it seems like negativity and selfish...
View ArticleSensory Bins: Adding the Unexpected
Sensory bins are all the rage with speech-language pathologists on social media, and I have enthusiastically jumped on the bandwagon. I've used them sporadically throughout my career, both in Early...
View ArticleJumping Jack: How I Use My Favorite Spring Game
My new favorite game for spring (or anytime!) is called Jumping Jack by Goliath Games. It is a bright, appealing game similar in play style to an SLP favorite, Pop Up Pirate, that can be used with both...
View ArticleIn the Beginning was the Word
We are studying the book of James at our church. A couple of weeks ago, our pastor taught on the third chapter of the book of James, which is all about taming the tongue. I've read these verses many...
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