Are we teaching the language kids actually live in? It’s time for a glow-up! Discover a better way to teach non-literal language that’s relevant to today’s youth. What’s one idiom or slang term you’ve heard that stumped you?
Beyond “Spill the Beans”: Why Teaching Idioms Needs a Modern Glow-Up Read Post »
Boost engagement and save money! Discover a treasure trove of free online literacy resources to use in your teletherapy sessions. Learn how to get started today! What’s one of your favorite online resources?
Level Up Literacy Teletherapy: Unleash FREE Online Resources to Captivate Students! Read Post »
Gamification is a powerful way to keep therapy fun and effective! Learn how using games—from simple board games to digital platforms—can boost motivation and progress in your sessions. What’s your favorite game to use in therapy?
Elevating Speech-Language Therapy Through Gamification: A Playful Path to Progress Read Post »
Struggling to transfer skills from therapy to the classroom? Ditch the drill! Learn how to use books and short stories to teach language skills in a fun, meaningful, and contextual way. What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced with a drill-based approach?
Why, and How, I Started Using Short Stories in Therapy Read Post »
YouTube isn’t just for younger kids! This guide shares surprising ways to use videos to boost motivation, provide teaching support, and tackle social skills with your tech-savvy students. What’s one surprising way you’ve used tech in a session?
YouTube in Therapy: Engaging Older Students with Smart Strategies Read Post »
Struggling to find fresh materials? Pinterest is a treasure trove of stimuli for speech and language goals! Learn my tech tips for using it in sessions. What’s the biggest challenge you have with finding materials?
Pinterest in Therapy, No Way! Read Post »
Tired of hearing “I don’t know”? This post offers a treasure trove of creative alternatives to empower students and boost their learning! Discover new ways to help students ask for help. What’s one phrase you’d love to hear more often from students?
Sail Away from “I Don’t Know”: A Treasure Map to Classroom Communication! Read Post »
Why is there a lack of inclusive characters with communication disorders in literature? This post explores the need for better representation and offers a new resource for authors. Learn why this matters for the people we serve. What’s a fictional character you wish was more accurately portrayed?
Unspoken Volumes: Empowering Authors to Write Inclusive Characters Read Post »
A joke board? It’s not just for laughs! Learn how a simple whiteboard with a daily joke can build rapport, teach language skills, and make you a school-wide rockstar. What’s your go-to joke to share with students?
Why I had a joke board (And you should too) Read Post »
SLPs can be powerful advocates for change! This post shares how you can help authors, educators, and parents understand communication disorders to create a more inclusive world. What’s your favorite example of a character with a communication difference?
