Teachers
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 […]
Sail Away from “I Don’t Know”: A Treasure Map to Classroom Communication!
Ahoy there, me hearties! Gather round, ye landlubbers and seasoned sailors alike, as we embark on a grand adventure through the choppy waters of […]
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 […]
Supporting Slow Processing Speed in the Classroom
Hey there, fellow educators! Today, let’s dive into a topic that’s near and dear to our hearts: supporting students with slow processing speed in […]
Part 2: Breaking the Chains – Solutions to Empower Our Teachers
The Flickering Spark of Passion The spark of passion that ignites a love for teaching can flicker and fade when faced with relentless challenges. […]
Teacher Appreciation Week: The Frustrating Reality Behind the ‘Quitting’ Comments
24 Years in Schools: Why ‘Quitting’ Isn’t the Answer for Burned-Out Teachers Every year around Teacher Appreciation Week, social media overflows with gratitude for […]
Ditch the Labels! Individualized Learning for ALL Students
Unlocking Potential Through Individualized Learning Without Labels Have you ever watched a student struggling to fit into a round-peg classroom? The traditional education system […]
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 […]
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 […]