August 2025
Developing Phonological Awareness: Phoneme Categorization by Place, Manner, and Voice
Why teach children to categorize phonemes? Teaching children how speech sounds are made is a great instructional activity for both the therapy room and […]
Writing Goals That Shine: A Guide for Teachers & SLPs
What Makes a Goal Glow? Ever received a transfer IEP and felt completely lost trying to decipher the goals? You’re not alone! Writing clear, […]
The Importance of Etymology in the Classroom
Ety- what? Etymology – the study of word origins – is like uncovering hidden treasure. It’s often seen as a dusty academic pursuit, but […]
Comprehensive Vocabulary Instruction for Teachers & SLPs
Beyond Definitions: Rich Vocabulary Learning Imagine encountering a new word. How do you truly understand and remember it long-term? Memorizing a definition from a […]
Everyday Phonological Processes & Their Impact in the Classroom
The Peer Pressure of Speech Sounds Have you ever wondered why we often say “comfortable” instead of “comfterble”? Or why “strength” can sometimes sound […]
Essential Teleconferencing Tips for SLPs and Teachers
How to set-up for Zoom Teleconferencing has become a significant part of many educators’ and therapists’ lives. While it presents unique challenges, it also […]
Tips for Parents: Fostering Language Development in Preschoolers
Raising Little Learners: Tips from an SLP Hey there, fellow parents and educators! As a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), I get to witness the incredible […]
Tongue Tie: The Hidden Impact
Uncovering How Posterior Tongue Tie Affects Speech, Breathing, and Jaw Health I’ve dealt with chronic teeth grinding (bruxism) and jaw pain (temporomandibular joint disorder, […]
Empowering Kids Who Stutter: Practical Tips & Resources
I’ve been doing this speech therapy thing for quite a while now (seriously, about to start my 25th year!). One thing that consistently strikes […]
Unlock the Power of Rating Scales in Your SLP Evaluations: Part 1 – Value and Use
Hey everyone! Ever feel like you’re only getting a small idea of the whole communication picture during your evaluations, like that tale of the blind men […]