SLP Grad Student Supervision: A Guide to a Supportive Start
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by Jenn
2M ago
Are you gearing up to supervise Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) graduate students this semester? Wondering how to initiate a positive and welcoming atmosphere? Here's a glimpse into a simple yet effective approach: Welcome Email: Setting the Tone A few days before the semester kicks off, I initiate a warm welcome by sending out a thoughtful email to my incoming group of students. This serves as the first step in creating a supportive and inclusive environment. What's in the Email? In the email, I express my excitement about meeting them and provide a brief overview of what they can expect in ..read more
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5 Fun Language Activities for Pig the Elf in Speech Therapy
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by Jenn
4M ago
Today, we're diving into the always funny world of “Pig the Elf” with five creative activities designed to enhance language development in your speech therapy sessions. This delightful book is not only a festive read but also a fantastic tool to engage your young clients. Let's unwrap the gift of language together! Activity 1: Story Retelling with Sequencing Using this story to improve narrative skills and sequencing abilities! Read the story aloud, utilizing shared book reading strategies to encourage engagement. Provide visuals for the story, you can make your own or use these, and have the ..read more
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How To Incorporate Dinosaur Themes in Speech Therapy
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by Jenn
1y ago
Have you ever tried to get a preschooler to sit still and focus during a speech therapy session? It can be a challenge, but incorporating fun and stimulating activities can make all the difference. That's where dinosaur-themed speech therapy comes in! By using activities like books, dinosaur word scavenger hunts, prehistoric sensory bins, and storytelling with dinosaur puppets, therapists can engage and motivate preschoolers while improving their speech and language skills. In this article, we'll explore five rawr-some activities to try in your next therapy session. Get ready to see your litt ..read more
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SLP Job Transitions: From School-Based to Research Project Manager
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by Jenn
1y ago
SLP job transitions can be scary, here's how I moved into doing research from being a school-based SLP. When I left my job as a school-based SLP in 2020, I had no idea what was next. I already had my own SLP business here with CSW which I was ready to tackle full-time. Honestly, I was really ready for a break from clinical work. Burnout will do that to you… A few months into my new adventure I got a text from my good friend, Dr. Kelly Farquharson who runs the CLaSS Lab at Florida State. She was getting ready to start a new study on shared book reading, which is my jam, and needed a project ma ..read more
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Pizza Speech Therapy Ideas & Book Freebie!
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by Jenn
1y ago
These pizza speech therapy ideas are perfect for any time of year and your students will LOVE learning with this theme! Did you know that the second week of January is National Pizza Week? There's also National Pizza Day on February 9th! There are many reasons to celebrate the food we all love, so why not use it as a theme in your therapy sessions? Books The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) is a twist on the classic story, where Little Red Hen decides to make a pizza, but her friends are too busy to help. In the end, she still shares her pizza and her friends end up helping out in a different ..read more
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5 Picture Books About Worrying
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by Jenn
1y ago
Do you have anxious students on your caseload? Use these picture books about worrying to start the conversation. Anxiety is prevalent in many kids, making it an important topic we can discuss in speech therapy sessions. Our students with speech-language disorders might be feeling worried about their speech production, what their peers think, or how they are performing academically. I've found that picture books are a great way to introduce these social-emotional topics. Here are my top 5 books that address worrying… Brave Every Day by Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton Most kids love hide-and ..read more
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5 Fun Digital Winter Speech Therapy Activities
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by Jenn
1y ago
Are you looking for some quick, no prep winter speech therapy activities that you can use with your students TODAY? Here are 5 that I have used and loved! Simon's Cat Videos are short (and free) videos that are entertaining and fun for working on a variety of skills and there are a ton for winter! I have used them to work with students on narratives, story grammar, inferencing, perspective taking, and character feelings.  Check out the videos here. 2. This short is called Under the Winter Sun and it uses stop motion animation, which I think is incredibly engaging! This story would be ..read more
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How to Use Open Ended Activities for Speech Therapy Groups
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by Jenn
1y ago
Using open ended activities and games in speech therapy can make planning sessions so much easier! Here are a few suggestions that worked well for me. Do you remember the first time you were faced with a mixed group and were realllllllllly unsure about what to do? I do… picture it, St. Augustine 2007  I was a CF working in THREE schools and had no idea what was going on. It was then I discovered the power of open ended activities. And I'm not just talking board games. Crafts Crafts are such an easy therapy activity and I've always been a big fan. And I'm not talking about crafts wi ..read more
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5 Awesome Activities for Back to School Plus Freebie
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by Jenn
1y ago
Use these fun activities for back to school time and getting to know your students better! 1. The Cool Bean A really great way to begin a new year is with a book! I chose The Cool Bean because it's a really awesome conversation starter about interacting with others. This would be good for your small groups, as well as whole class lessons for any elementary or middle school students. You can also pair it with these activities to extend learning! 2. Turkey Goes to School The Turkey series by Wendi Silvano is one of my favorites and the kids always love them. This would be a fun choice to use ..read more
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5 Fun and EASY Articulation Activities
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by Jenn
1y ago
These articulation activities are going to be a huge hit with your clients and make planning super easy! Something that all SLPs need all the time, is quick and easy ideas for articulation drill practice. Often we use a short list of words (5-10) and practice them over and over again, which can seem super boring. So how do we make this therapy technique FUN while practicing the same few words over and over? I've got 5 awesome ideas for you! Hide and Find: Use some small pictures, cards, or objects and place them around the room for your students to find. Once they do, they can practice ..read more
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