Do you ever do a gingerbread theme in therapy? A gingerbread theme is the perfect opportunity to target following directions, colors, dramatic play, descriptions and adjectives, articulation and tongue placement, and so much more! I compiled a list of my favorite gingerbread books for speech therapy below. I included affiliate links, but you can find many of these as read-alouds online.  Gingerbread Books for Speech Therapy Gingerbread Baby, by Jan Brett– This is one of my favorites! I have two book companions for this book as well! One is a prepped companion with mostly color and a few ..read more

Do you read Summer themed books in therapy over the Summer? While many school-based SLPs are off during the summers, many of us are still working, whether it be in clinics, private practice, or even ESY! Summer themed books can encompass many different themes, including travel, camping, vacations, the beach/ocean, Summer weather, swimming, and more! You can also start the school year with a Summer theme, since many districts start back during the tail end of the summer season. It’s a great way to get your students talking about what they did over Summer Break! I compiled a list of my favorite ..read more

Do you read Back to School themed books at the beginning of the school year? I love reading school-themed books the first few weeks of therapy! It gives us a great starting point for themes at the start of the year, but I also use this opportunity to screen my students on their comprehension and literacy skills, especially if they’re new to our groups! I compiled a list of my favorite Back to School books for speech therapy below. Affiliate links are included, but you can find many of these as read-alouds online! Back to School Books for Speech Therapy Turkey Goes to School, by Wendi Silvano ..read more

Do you ever do an ice cream theme in therapy? An ice cream theme is the perfect opportunity to target following directions, colors, dramatic play, descriptions and adjectives, articulation and tongue placement, and so much more! I compiled a list of my favorite ice cream books for speech therapy below. I included affiliate links, but you can find many of these as read-alouds online. In addition, if you’re looking for Ice Cream Activities for Speech Therapy, check out this post HERE. Freebies are included! Ice Cream Books For Speech Therapy Gorilla Loves Vanilla, by Chae Strathie and Nico ..read more

Do you ever do a Cinco de Mayo theme in therapy? I LOVE teaching my students about the history behind holidays. It’s a great way to teach history, comprehension, and vocabulary. In addition, it’s also a fantastic way to teach them about how certain holiday traditions were formed, different cultures and religions. This gives them a broader world view and appreciation for other cultures and traditions that might differ than their own. Cinco de Mayo is highly celebrated in our small town in a variety of ways. I compiled a list of my favorite Cinco de Mayo books for speech therapy below. I include ..read more

Are you looking for ice cream activities for speech therapy? I’ve put together a set of easy activities that are perfect for an ice cream theme! Amazon affiliate links are included throughout this post. I love doing an ice cream theme in Summer! It pairs perfectly with the hot days in South GA, but it is also a fun way to work on speech and language goals through literacy, dramatic play, and making homemade ice cream! Ice Cream Books for Speech Therapy What’s a good them without books?!?! Check out this blog post HERE on my favorite ice cream books for speech therapy! Ice Cream Dramatic Play ..read more

Do you ever do a Fourth of July theme in therapy? I LOVE teaching my students about the history behind holidays. It’s a great way to teach history, comprehension, and vocabulary. In addition, it’s also a fantastic way to teach them about how certain holiday traditions were formed, different cultures and religions. This gives them a broader world view and appreciation for other cultures and traditions that might differ than their own. I compiled a list of my favorite Fourth of July books for speech therapy below. I included affiliate links, but you can find many of these as read-alouds online ..read more

Do you read Summer themed books in therapy over the Summer? While many school-based SLPs are off during the summers, many of us are still working, whether it be in clinics, private practice, or even ESY! Summer themed books can encompass many different themes, including travel, camping, vacations, the beach/ocean, Summer weather, swimming, and more! You can also start the school year with a Summer theme, since many districts start back during the tail end of the summer season. It’s a great way to get your students talking about what they did over Summer Break! I compiled a list of my favorite ..read more

Do you read Summer themed books in therapy over the Summer? While many school-based SLPs are off during the summers, many of us are still working, whether it be in clinics, private practice, or even ESY! Summer themed books can encompass many different themes, including travel, camping, vacations, the beach/ocean, Summer weather, swimming, and more! You can also start the school year with a Summer theme, since many districts start back during the tail end of the summer season. It’s a great way to get your students talking about what they did over Summer Break! I compiled a list of my favorite ..read more

If you’re doing a fairy tale theme, you may want to consider using twisted fairy tales in speech therapy. I happened upon a twisted version of The Three Little Pigs several years ago, and I decided to read it to one of my 2nd grade therapy groups. It was one of the most engaging therapy sessions I had ever had with them! They were literally on the edge of their seats with anticipation of what would happen next in the story. Plus, they were wondering how it would differ from the traditional Three Little Pigs Story they knew so well. After the book was over, we had the best discussion on whether ..read more