Whether you’re a teacher or an SLP, we all have this semi-magical time called summer. We wait and wait (while working very hard) to cross that finish line known as the end of the school year, at which time our…
Hello again! It’s Speech Suitcase time. If you’re unfamiliar with this series, check out my previous posts on describing, synonyms/antonyms, and listening comprehension. This time, my focus is on main idea. This is one of the most difficult skills for students…
I recently got the opportunity to review a voice activated app from Outloud Apps called Citymals. Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of the app; however, the opinions expressed are solely my own. When you open the app, this is…
Who works on story retell? I definitely do. I use Story Grammar Marker a lot, but I have a student who I needed something simpler for. She can retell a story, but will often give too many details and it…
Welcome to the last Peek At My Week for this school year! Students are in school until next Friday, but the last week is usually so crazy that I’m lucky if I see my kids. So here goes: We’re doing…
It’s time for another Speech Suitcase post! This time, I’m tackling describing. 1. My number one item to work on describing is the Expanding Expression Tool by Sara Smith. Read my blog posts here and here for more details. 2. Don’t…
I post this picture on my Instagram a few weeks back and was surprised that people wanted me to post it! I needed a quick rate of speech visual for one of my students whose rate can increase so much…
3 more weeks of school, so that means only one more Peek this year! Here are my plans: K-2nd: I’m using Ten For June (free) and Greetings from Summer Camp from Carrie’s Speech Corner. 3rd-5th: I’m using Ten for June…
Another school year is almost done. That means packing up my materials and organizing myself so that I’m ready come the fall. How do I prepare? I’m going to tell you! First, I take all the games and stuff off my…