When I first started working as an SLP in the schools, I hated worksheets. I felt like they were all boring and dated. I wanted to use “REAL” materials that WOWed my students and coworkers. I was working myself to the bone trying to find all of these materials, adapt them, purchase lots of these items myself, plan the activities,… View Post
. . Who doesn’t love speech and language activities that are fun, interactive, inexpensive, and easy to set up? I know I do! My students love this mess-free, stress-free shaving cream activity. The only materials you need are sealed gallon bags, shaving cream, and written materials (e.g., flash cards, worksheets, reading passages, construction paper with words written on it, etc.)…. View Post
. Who doesn’t love a good party? I know I’ll find any excuse possible to celebrate big and small victories. “Graduating” from speech therapy is a big deal to a lot of students. It shows them that all of their hard work has paid off! In order to acknowledge and celebrate this big moment, my students and I like to… View Post
. As an itinerant SLP, I’ve been the new kid on the block at 20 different schools in just three years! I’m not going to lie, it can be draining to constantly change settings, BUT I’m going to share some valuable tips and tricks to make your life easier and help you make a great impression at your new school(s)…. View Post
What’s better than skipping the department store lines and shopping from the comfort of your own comfy couch? Having NO SCHOOL every Cyber Monday!! Even though Cyber Monday isn’t a nationally observed holiday, the first day of firearm season for deer almost is (in this area)! So, no school the first Monday after Thanksgiving every year! No Sunday scarries here!… View Post
