WHAT ARE BASIC CONCEPTS? WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? Basic concepts are the fundamentals of language and an important aspect of academic tasks and instructions. Being able to comprehend and use basic concepts are the foundation of communicating and comprehending language. Their understanding and correct usage is critical for effective communication and success in all other…
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! I use it to target: 1. Labeling & Object Function of Body Parts Give your student the head, then have them label each body part or clothing item…
Using Pictures for One-Item, No-Prep Speech Therapy
No-prep therapy! Pictures in speech therapy: use ONE picture to practice MANY speech therapy language targets! Do you find yourself needing to streamline things? We don’t have a lot of excess time at work for therapy session prep, putting together resources, or paperwork. I’m always trying to find ways to be more productive and make…
The Importance of Movement in Speech Therapy (& How to Use It)
Incorporating movement and sensory activities in speech therapy can help children learn and can be especially beneficial to those with autism or sensory processing disorder. Movement gets the blood pumping throughout the entire body, which includes a rush of blood flow to the brain. That increase in oxygen and energy maximizes brain performance, which leads…
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! When working with younger children, especially those in preschool or early intervention, it’s important that therapy is engaging and fun. Children are much more willing to engage and able to learn when they like you…
Why You Should Be Using Sensory Play in Speech Therapy
Sensory play is an underutilized activity in speech therapy – use sensory bins, sensory bottles, and more to stimulate language, social skills, and motor skills! “Sensory play” means activities that stimulate one or more of the child’s senses: touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing, vestibular, and proprioception. The more senses we can incorporate into learning, the…
Free Spring Speech Therapy Activities
Free spring speech therapy activities, reinforcers, and clipart! Download and use now! Happy spring! I can’t wait for warmer weather! I have some spring-themed free resources and clipart I wanted to put in one easy place for you to grab and use in your therapy sessions and classrooms. Gliding Minimal Pair Flowers: Target the phonological…
Using the Auditory Sandwich as a Language Intervention Tool
Use the auditory sandwich to facilitate auditory skills for children with hearing loss in speech therapy! Welcome and thanks to my guest blogger, Stacy from TeleTalk! Many Speech-Language Pathologists have limited experience working with children who have hearing loss, despite many years in the field. When they do serve a child who wears cochlear implants…
Easy Speech Therapy Activity Ideas to do Today
Ever get in a rut in therapy? It happens to all of us. My rule of thumb – if I’m bored, they’re bored. It can be hard to keep things new and interesting. I’m sharing some of my favorite, go-to speech therapy activity ideas to keep things engaging and motivating for my speech therapy students.…
How and Why to Teach Sequencing
Teaching sequencing in speech therapy and the classroom! Sequencing is a critical communication and life skill. What is sequencing? Why is sequencing important? Sequencing means being able to arrange information, language, and actions in the correct order. Did you know even babies are learning to sequence when they put sounds together to form words, and…
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