Language
Delve into comprehensive resources for developing language and communication skills. This category covers expressive, receptive, semantic, morphological, and pragmatic language development.
Middle School Language Development: What They Don’t Know May Surprise You
The Truth About Brain Development in Middle School As an SLP, parents and teachers are often concerned about middle school language development. They often […]
Beyond “Spill the Beans”: Why Teaching Idioms Needs a Modern Glow-Up
What are we really teaching? Picture this: You’ve been teaching idioms non-stop, patting yourself on the back because your students just learned ‘Spill the […]
Why I had a joke board (And you should too)
“My grandfather had the heart of a lion, the eye of an eagle…and a lifetime ban from the zoo.” I put this on my […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beyond Happy and Sad: The Real Language of Emotions
Teaching Social Emotional Language Ever wonder why we can teach a child “happy” and “sad,” yet they still struggle with deeper emotional understanding? It […]
Activity Magic: Short Stories for Multi-Goal Mastery in Speech Therapy
Multi-Goal Mastery with Short Stories Hands down, short stories in speech therapy emerge as a champion tool for those of us working with mixed-skill […]