Using 5-Minute Speech Therapy in Schools

Looking for a more efficient way to target articulation goals? Consider implementing the 5 Minute Speech service delivery model. This approach involves short, frequent, and intensive therapy sessions that can benefit students of all ages and with various speech sound errors. With minimal planning and the use of technology, such as iPad apps, you can engage students and see positive results. Plus, you can adapt the setting to ensure student privacy and maximize session time. Discover how the 5 Minute Speech model can enhance your therapy sessions and explore the research supporting its effectiveness.

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Using Christmas Songs in Speech-Language Therapy

Looking for a fun and engaging activity for the weeks leading up to Christmas break? Download this free print-and-go song pack! It includes the lyrics to 7 Christmas songs related to winter and Santa. Use it to target a variety of goal areas with your students, from highlighting target sounds to practicing fluency techniques. Whether you put the sheets in dry-erase page protectors or give students their own copy, this activity is perfect for mixed groups. Enjoy the festive spirit and have a wonderful Christmas break!

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Using Pumpkins in Speech-Language Therapy

Looking for a fun fall therapy activity? Grab a bag of pumpkins! Engage students of all ages with activities like comparing and contrasting, vocabulary practice, joint attention exercises, labeling parts of a pumpkin, preposition games, body part placement, sorting by attributes, describing with the EET, and encouraging requesting. Pumpkins offer endless possibilities for therapy goals.

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5 Under $5: Easter Must-Have Items for Your Therapy Room

Looking for affordable Easter-themed therapy tools? Here are 5 must-have items under $5! Mini eggs for reinforcement, bubble wands for communication skills, plastic Easter eggs for hiding objects, Easter grass for sensory boxes, and stretchy bunnies for target practice. Find them at Dollar Tree, Walmart, Target, or Amazon. Make therapy "cheep" and "egg-citing" this Easter!

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5 Under $5: St. Patrick's Day Must-Have Items for Your Therapy Room

Looking to add some St. Patrick's Day magic to your therapy? Here are 5 affordable items under $5: foam shamrocks for matching games and describing, gold coins for feeding games and positional concepts, tin buckets for sorting and reinforcement, mini leprechaun hats for minimal pairs and ring toss, and a giant leprechaun face for emotion activities and card feeding. Find them at Dollar Tree, Target, or Amazon. Create a lucky and engaging therapy session without breaking the bank!

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5 Under $5: Valentine's Day Must-Have Items for Your Therapy Room

Looking for affordable Valentine's Day therapy tools? Try candy hearts for reinforcement, a mini mailbox for articulation or language activities, sticky note envelopes for writing exercises, heart-shaped cookie cutters for comparisons and games, and heart-shaped beads for articulation or minimal pairs. These budget-friendly items offer a range of therapeutic activities to engage your students during Valentine's Day sessions.

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What's the Deal With Critical Vocabulary?

Vocabulary is crucial for student success, and integrating critical terms into therapy sessions can help at-risk students overcome vocabulary barriers in tests. Use formative assessments and teachable moments to introduce and reinforce critical vocabulary. Reflective booklets and incorporating writing into sessions can further enhance student engagement and progress.

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