Best Speech Therapy Blog Posts of 2019

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Can you believe it is 2020?

Here is a round-up of this past year’s 5 most-read and saved posts here on the blog! Happy reading!

5. Using the Auditory Sandwich as a Language Intervention Tool: Have you heard of the “auditory sandwich”? It is a valuable strategy for those with hearing impairment. Discover what is it and how to use it!

4. How and Why to Teach Categories in Speech Therapy: Categorization is a common speech therapy goal. Why are they important? Learn the developmental order of categories and different ways to work on them!

3. Why You Should Be Using BOOM Cards in Speech Therapy: Looking to make your life simpler with no assembling and carrying around activities? Try digital resources! Boom cards are a great addition to your speech therapy toolbox! Discover what they are and how to use them.

2. 12 Ways to Use Mr Potato Head in Speech Therapy: Mr. Potato Head is a smart addition to your speech therapy room. This toy is a fan favorite because it’s a crowd-pleaser and is so versatile! Read 12 speech and language goals to target with this toy!

1. Preschool Must-Haves for Speech Therapy: Do you work with preschool-aged kids in language intervention? Discover must-have toys and activities to use in speech therapy! I compiled a list of my must-have, go-to resources for this population broken into 5 categories: pretend play, basic toys, sensory play, games, and books.

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This product is one of my and my students favorites! The activities are engaging, and the pictures are great. THANK YOU for a great product! I use this with my beginning writers and they just love using the activities to expand their language and improve their writing.

Melissa Reed

Allison Fors

2016-12-08T02:53:20+00:00

This product is one of my and my students favorites! The activities are engaging, and the pictures are great. THANK YOU for a great product! I use this with my beginning writers and they just love using the activities to expand their language and improve their writing. Melissa Reed

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This sequencing set is exactly what I needed for my caseload! I have been working with the same few decks of cards and now I have a new resource that is engaging for all age groups!

Kelcie E.

Allison Fors

2019-03-12T17:31:32+00:00

This sequencing set is exactly what I needed for my caseload! I have been working with the same few decks of cards and now I have a new resource that is engaging for all age groups! Kelcie E.

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LOVE this product!!! Finally, someone makes a functional language packet. This has been perfect for my middle school kiddos and their functional goals. Absolutely love product!

Leah S.

Allison Fors

2017-09-10T18:14:22+00:00

LOVE this product!!! Finally, someone makes a functional language packet. This has been perfect for my middle school kiddos and their functional goals. Absolutely love product! Leah S.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/home-life-skills-bundle-2/

I bought these for my own caseload after seeing my son's SLP use them with him. This is my first year in awhile having a bunch on phono kids on my caseload and this has been a helpful resource with so many of them!

Danielle Needham

Allison Fors

2019-03-12T17:21:12+00:00

I bought these for my own caseload after seeing my son's SLP use them with him. This is my first year in awhile having a bunch on phono kids on my caseload and this has been a helpful resource with so many of them! Danielle Needham

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Easy to use and make a game board, simply add word boxes with vocab over each square and add some chutes and ladders and you're done!

Emma G.

Allison Fors

2019-03-12T17:36:16+00:00

Easy to use and make a game board, simply add word boxes with vocab over each square and add some chutes and ladders and you're done! Emma G.

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My squirmy little students love this book (and so do I)!! It's so fun to move the people around the house - and there are truly endless opportunities to target many common language goals! Thanks!

Anne T.

Allison Fors

2016-12-08T02:50:58+00:00

My squirmy little students love this book (and so do I)!! It's so fun to move the people around the house - and there are truly endless opportunities to target many common language goals! Thanks! Anne T.

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Your clip art is perfect for my special ed. classroom! Thank you so much!!!

Mrs Ps Specialties

Allison Fors

2016-12-06T20:52:02+00:00

Your clip art is perfect for my special ed. classroom! Thank you so much!!! Mrs Ps Specialties

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/police-clipart/

What a thorough set of clip art!! I love the attention to detail from the backgrounds to the accessories! Thank you for a great product. Well done! :)

Communication Blessings

Allison Fors

2016-12-06T20:48:25+00:00

What a thorough set of clip art!! I love the attention to detail from the backgrounds to the accessories! Thank you for a great product. Well done! :) Communication Blessings

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/community-helpers-bundle-clipart/

This is one of several sets I've purchased from you. I come back to your graphics again and again because they look EXACTLY like the items in the kids' classrooms, homes, and communities, and realism is extremely important for the resources I create and the kids I create them for. Thank you so much!

Fun for Learning

Allison Fors

2019-03-12T17:14:35+00:00

This is one of several sets I've purchased from you. I come back to your graphics again and again because they look EXACTLY like the items in the kids' classrooms, homes, and communities, and realism is extremely important for the resources I create and the kids I create them for. Thank you so much! Fun for Learning

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I bought a few of these sets of TPT from different teachers and so far this is my favorite. Very clear and fun images. Will be used for my students with ASD. Thank you!

Monica R.

Allison Fors

2016-12-08T03:29:57+00:00

I bought a few of these sets of TPT from different teachers and so far this is my favorite. Very clear and fun images. Will be used for my students with ASD. Thank you! Monica R.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/barrier-games-bundle/

Another great material that I can't wait to use! The amount of work you put into these is so obvious! Amazing job, keep up the great work!

Ivy League Media

Allison Fors

2017-09-10T18:04:25+00:00

Another great material that I can't wait to use! The amount of work you put into these is so obvious! Amazing job, keep up the great work! Ivy League Media

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/prep-play-dough-mats/

I have purchased all of the house backgrounds I could find on Teachers Pay Teachers, but yours are by far the best! Thank you!

The Storyteller's Corner

Allison Fors

2016-12-06T21:35:45+00:00

I have purchased all of the house backgrounds I could find on Teachers Pay Teachers, but yours are by far the best! Thank you! The Storyteller's Corner

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/bathroom-clipart/

I love how the appliances are included with both open and shut doors. Perfect for special education resources!

Breezy Special Ed

Allison Fors

2016-12-06T21:48:28+00:00

I love how the appliances are included with both open and shut doors. Perfect for special education resources! Breezy Special Ed

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/kitchen-clipart-2/

I looked for quite awhile for regular verbs activities for my students and just couldn't find something that was well organized and engaging. This was exactly what I was looking for! The verbs are organized into /t/ sound endings and /d/ sound endings and there are printable board games and dice you can make.

Sarah L.

Allison Fors

2017-08-04T15:14:11+00:00

I looked for quite awhile for regular verbs activities for my students and just couldn't find something that was well organized and engaging. This was exactly what I was looking for! The verbs are organized into /t/ sound endings and /d/ sound endings and there are printable board games and dice you can make. Sarah L.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/pirate-verbs/

This is one of several sets I've purchased from you. I come back to your graphics again and again because they look EXACTLY like the items in kids' classrooms, homes, and communities, and realism is extremely important for the resources I create and the kids I create them for. Thank you so much!

Fun for Learning

Allison Fors

2018-12-05T03:22:47+00:00

This is one of several sets I've purchased from you. I come back to your graphics again and again because they look EXACTLY like the items in kids' classrooms, homes, and communities, and realism is extremely important for the resources I create and the kids I create them for. Thank you so much! Fun for Learning

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/classroom-clip-art-2/

I can't say enough about Allison! A fellow TPTer saw a comment I posted requesting custom clip art, and suggested that I contact Allison. I am SO glad that I did!!!! She responded right away, designed adorable clip art, and even sent me a sample of what she designed to see if it was what I wanted! She will be my first stop shop from here on out!

Deanna Powers - Deanna's Literacy Lane

Allison Fors

2016-12-06T21:00:42+00:00

I can't say enough about Allison! A fellow TPTer saw a comment I posted requesting custom clip art, and suggested that I contact Allison. I am SO glad that I did!!!! She responded right away, designed adorable clip art, and even sent me a sample of what she designed to see if it was what I wanted! She will be my first stop shop from here on out! Deanna Powers - Deanna's Literacy Lane

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/doors-clipart/

Yay!! So happy about this one. I have a life skills classroom that could benefit from these graphics tremendously! So great!! Thanks! :)

Speech Me Maybe

Allison Fors

2016-12-06T20:45:12+00:00

Yay!! So happy about this one. I have a life skills classroom that could benefit from these graphics tremendously! So great!! Thanks! :) Speech Me Maybe

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/laundry-room-clipart/

I bought this package for my high school special ed classroom. Personal hygiene is sometimes a difficult topic to discuss with teens, but something I needed to address as a life skill. This worked out perfectly! The activities were engaging and lead to important discussions. I will be using the flashcards again to review! Great purchase.

Joanne M.

Allison Fors

2018-01-04T20:37:33+00:00

I bought this package for my high school special ed classroom. Personal hygiene is sometimes a difficult topic to discuss with teens, but something I needed to address as a life skill. This worked out perfectly! The activities were engaging and lead to important discussions. I will be using the flashcards again to review! Great purchase. Joanne M.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/personal-hygiene/

Where have you been my whole TPT life??? I love your rooms and the images that come with them. The open cabinets and doors are particularly great for our students with special needs who need explicit teaching in managing personal care and household chores.

The Deane's List

Allison Fors

2016-12-06T21:17:30+00:00

Where have you been my whole TPT life??? I love your rooms and the images that come with them. The open cabinets and doors are particularly great for our students with special needs who need explicit teaching in managing personal care and household chores. The Deane's List

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/kitchen-dining-room-clipart-bundle/

This was perfect for what I need it for! Well illustrated and very clean. Always Awesome!

a tempo Voice Center

Allison Fors

2018-12-05T03:16:42+00:00

This was perfect for what I need it for! Well illustrated and very clean. Always Awesome! a tempo Voice Center

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/vowel-tongue-positions-clip-art/

This was the first item I purchased from you and when I saw the quality and how easily it hit the targets I needed to meet the needs for my deaf and hard of hearing students, I went back and purchased a few more of your products. thank you for being a time-saver!

Tara F.

Allison Fors

2017-05-12T02:19:12+00:00

This was the first item I purchased from you and when I saw the quality and how easily it hit the targets I needed to meet the needs for my deaf and hard of hearing students, I went back and purchased a few more of your products. thank you for being a time-saver! Tara F.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/prepositions-no-prep/

Wow! What a wonderful and creative resource to have! I am fascinated with the many levels you created...all for the children to discover and learn. Will be so engaging for them! Thanks sooo much!

Debra B.

Allison Fors

2017-05-12T02:16:19+00:00

Wow! What a wonderful and creative resource to have! I am fascinated with the many levels you created...all for the children to discover and learn. Will be so engaging for them! Thanks sooo much! Debra B.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/seasons-book/

The kids were really intrigued to find out the hidden presents. Great resource not just for Christmas time! I've never been disappointed from your products, you are one of my 5 favorite sellers in tpt! Kisses from Greece!

Sofia P.

Allison Fors

2016-12-09T19:11:15+00:00

The kids were really intrigued to find out the hidden presents. Great resource not just for Christmas time! I've never been disappointed from your products, you are one of my 5 favorite sellers in tpt! Kisses from Greece! Sofia P.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/inside-present/

This was a HUGE hit with my students! They loved having more choices to "change" the questions based on which options they picked. They also really enjoyed coming up with their own potential problems based on the location, then walking through the problem-solving steps to see if the likely outcome matched what they were anticipating. This was great for problem-solving & perspective taking!

Brittany N.

Allison Fors

2017-03-09T19:46:21+00:00

This was a HUGE hit with my students! They loved having more choices to "change" the questions based on which options they picked. They also really enjoyed coming up with their own potential problems based on the location, then walking through the problem-solving steps to see if the likely outcome matched what they were anticipating. This was great for problem-solving & perspective taking! Brittany N.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/teen-social-skills-2/

Auditory memory activities that are motivating and that the student sees the purpose of, are rare. These fit the bill and helped me address goals that I inherited from other SLP's as well as create my own for the future.

Stephanie S.

Allison Fors

2017-09-10T18:08:33+00:00

Auditory memory activities that are motivating and that the student sees the purpose of, are rare. These fit the bill and helped me address goals that I inherited from other SLP's as well as create my own for the future. Stephanie S.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/aud-memory/

I dearly love this living room set! Thank you so much for creating it! I especially love that you included an image for "living room'. I haven't seen that anywhere else! I'm following you because I love your style and that your clipart is suitable for adults.

Rike Neville

Allison Fors

2018-01-04T20:30:59+00:00

I dearly love this living room set! Thank you so much for creating it! I especially love that you included an image for "living room'. I haven't seen that anywhere else! I'm following you because I love your style and that your clipart is suitable for adults. Rike Neville

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/living-room-clipart/

Thank you for creating such a wonderful library of clipart. The detail is fantastic. I can't wait to start building some resources :)

Mental Fills

Allison Fors

2016-12-06T21:51:17+00:00

Thank you for creating such a wonderful library of clipart. The detail is fantastic. I can't wait to start building some resources :) Mental Fills

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/build-your-own-clipart-bundle/

Such a creative way to target functional social skills! The "choose your own adventure" is fun and has many options. I am using this in groups for which some students are focusing on pragmatics and others are working on carryover of fluency or articulation. It leads to great conversation in all my students! Thank you!

Kristy F.

Allison Fors

2016-12-08T02:57:31+00:00

Such a creative way to target functional social skills! The "choose your own adventure" is fun and has many options. I am using this in groups for which some students are focusing on pragmatics and others are working on carryover of fluency or articulation. It leads to great conversation in all my students! Thank you! Kristy F.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/teen-social-skills/

I have been wanting to do sensory bins with my kids but didn't want to have to spend a ton of money or time finding mini objects. These are perfect and by creating one thing I target multiple goals.

Megan M.

Allison Fors

2019-03-12T17:18:24+00:00

I have been wanting to do sensory bins with my kids but didn't want to have to spend a ton of money or time finding mini objects. These are perfect and by creating one thing I target multiple goals. Megan M.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/object-function-bundle/

Amazing!! Absolutely brilliant idea! I love being able to take it on my iPad and work with a student on formulating WH questions with nice visuals. So great!!

Lauren D.

Allison Fors

2016-12-08T04:04:40+00:00

Amazing!! Absolutely brilliant idea! I love being able to take it on my iPad and work with a student on formulating WH questions with nice visuals. So great!! Lauren D.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/no-print-questions/

Allison is always guarantee for the best quality products!!! You should buy it with no second thoughts!!!

Sofia P.

Allison Fors

2018-12-05T02:57:08+00:00

Allison is always guarantee for the best quality products!!! You should buy it with no second thoughts!!! Sofia P.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/interactive-book-bundle/

I love that Allison has included EVERYTHING you might need in each room! This is basically an alphabet scene, language scene, category bundle, and more all rolled into one. They're awesome quality graphic and I love that they don't look "babyish" so they can be used with any age group.

Speechy Things

Allison Fors

2018-12-05T03:00:19+00:00

I love that Allison has included EVERYTHING you might need in each room! This is basically an alphabet scene, language scene, category bundle, and more all rolled into one. They're awesome quality graphic and I love that they don't look "babyish" so they can be used with any age group. Speechy Things

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/house-clip-art-bundle/

A great deal for newly qualified SLPs! The surprise freebie is fab and this deal has really helped me to get started! Can't wait to start using them and look at the other resources in your store!

Allison Fors

2017-08-04T15:12:30+00:00

A great deal for newly qualified SLPs! The surprise freebie is fab and this deal has really helped me to get started! Can't wait to start using them and look at the other resources in your store!

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/new-slp-deal/

I don't think I've ever been so excited to use a product before!! I love barrier games and usually try to make my own - but this makes it so much easier!!

Hannah T.

Allison Fors

2017-09-10T18:11:44+00:00

I don't think I've ever been so excited to use a product before!! I love barrier games and usually try to make my own - but this makes it so much easier!! Hannah T.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/barrier-bundle/

This is the first language scene that I have purchased after hearing about how awesome they are for a while now. I am SO excited to use this as an engaging resource during a crazy week before Thanksgiving break to elicit all of the language from my students. It's a "one & done" type product and I know my students will love it! Thank you!

Our Week in Speech

Allison Fors

2018-12-05T03:30:49+00:00

This is the first language scene that I have purchased after hearing about how awesome they are for a while now. I am SO excited to use this as an engaging resource during a crazy week before Thanksgiving break to elicit all of the language from my students. It's a "one & done" type product and I know my students will love it! Thank you! Our Week in Speech

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/thanksgiving-language-scene/

This social story worked wonders for a student. His anxiety level decreased so much because he knew what to expect. Thanks for the great resource!

Robyn H.

Allison Fors

2016-12-08T03:21:13+00:00

This social story worked wonders for a student. His anxiety level decreased so much because he knew what to expect. Thanks for the great resource! Robyn H.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/dentist-social-story/

GREAT quality!! I love how many different images are included in this set. I am really picky with line thickness in black/white clip art and your lines are perfect! This set makes me really excited to see what you come up with next!!! Keep up the good work! :)

Miss Giraffe

Allison Fors

2016-12-06T21:07:51+00:00

GREAT quality!! I love how many different images are included in this set. I am really picky with line thickness in black/white clip art and your lines are perfect! This set makes me really excited to see what you come up with next!!! Keep up the good work! :) Miss Giraffe

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/firehouse-firefighter-clipart/

Love this resource! Easily one of the best things I've ever downloaded on TpT. The value of this resource is amazing.

Elayne W.

Allison Fors

2019-03-12T17:33:48+00:00

Love this resource! Easily one of the best things I've ever downloaded on TpT. The value of this resource is amazing. Elayne W.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/valentines-language-scene/

Bought this about two minutes ago and just opened it - I'm already so impressed! The quality is excellent, everything is as described, AND I am loving the detail that Allison's language-driven SLP mind thought to include. For example, furniture and window having both opened and closed versions. So clever and thoughtful! Thank you!

Speechy Things

Allison Fors

2018-12-05T03:19:40+00:00

Bought this about two minutes ago and just opened it - I'm already so impressed! The quality is excellent, everything is as described, AND I am loving the detail that Allison's language-driven SLP mind thought to include. For example, furniture and window having both opened and closed versions. So clever and thoughtful! Thank you! Speechy Things

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/living-room-clip-art/

Just what I was looking for!!! A functional, life skills packet that can be used for a wide variety of disorders. These books will be a main go-to in my therapy products. Great for individual use and/or carry-over.

happetalker

Allison Fors

2016-12-08T03:45:02+00:00

Just what I was looking for!!! A functional, life skills packet that can be used for a wide variety of disorders. These books will be a main go-to in my therapy products. Great for individual use and/or carry-over. happetalker

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/home-life-skills-bundle/

LOVED using this packet in my early childhood special education class. The resources were easily adaptable to my earliest learners and broke down the concepts of both going to the doctor and dentist in terms that made sense Highly recommend.

SPEDtacular Friends

Allison Fors

2019-03-12T17:11:34+00:00

LOVED using this packet in my early childhood special education class. The resources were easily adaptable to my earliest learners and broke down the concepts of both going to the doctor and dentist in terms that made sense Highly recommend. SPEDtacular Friends

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/doctor-dentist-bundle/

Amazing, as always, I can't get enough of your clipart...favorite!

TeleTalk

Allison Fors

2018-12-05T02:53:00+00:00

Amazing, as always, I can't get enough of your clipart...favorite! TeleTalk

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/classroom-clip-art/

One of the best preposition activities out there. Thanks.

Leslie G.

Allison Fors

2016-12-08T03:39:38+00:00

One of the best preposition activities out there. Thanks. Leslie G.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/prepositions/

Although I have a ton of verb activities, this is one of my go tos! A big reason for this is because of how the spinner games are grouped by pattern change. This makes it really easy to teach irregular forms, which a lot of my students struggle with. the verb cards are also really nice - great illustrations that clearly show present vs past tense.

Anne T.

Allison Fors

2016-12-08T03:36:44+00:00

Although I have a ton of verb activities, this is one of my go tos! A big reason for this is because of how the spinner games are grouped by pattern change. This makes it really easy to teach irregular forms, which a lot of my students struggle with. the verb cards are also really nice - great illustrations that clearly show present vs past tense. Anne T.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/irregular-past-tense-verbs/

I just discovered your clipart. I love the quality of it and that the artwork is appropriate for older kids. Thank you!

The Speech Zone

Allison Fors

2016-12-06T21:04:44+00:00

I just discovered your clipart. I love the quality of it and that the artwork is appropriate for older kids. Thank you! The Speech Zone

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/kitchen-clipart/

I LOVE the versatility of this product. I can address multiple goals within a session with this product, and it just so happens that this covers all the goals I need for a couple of my groups. The fact that it's a NO PRINT activity makes it even better. Thanks!

Truvine Walker

Allison Fors

2016-12-07T00:53:00+00:00

I LOVE the versatility of this product. I can address multiple goals within a session with this product, and it just so happens that this covers all the goals I need for a couple of my groups. The fact that it's a NO PRINT activity makes it even better. Thanks! Truvine Walker

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/no-print-hawaii/

Just what I needed for a project! Love the scenes included! Thanks!

Jenna Rayburn

Allison Fors

2017-03-09T19:51:04+00:00

Just what I needed for a project! Love the scenes included! Thanks! Jenna Rayburn

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/1736/

My kids love these language scenes! They get so excited to use new ones with each season. They make m life much easier, as they are able to target multiple IEP goals related to communication (wh questions, receptive language, actions, pronouns, etc.)

Ellen M.

Allison Fors

2018-12-05T02:50:24+00:00

My kids love these language scenes! They get so excited to use new ones with each season. They make m life much easier, as they are able to target multiple IEP goals related to communication (wh questions, receptive language, actions, pronouns, etc.) Ellen M.

https://allisonfors.com/testimonials/winter-language-scene-2/

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