January 2016 Lesson Plans
It’s almost 2016! A new year! Wow. I wonder what will be in store for me this year? Here are a couple of areas in which I grew in 2015: I presented at ASHA! I…
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Quick Social and Behavior Lessons
I am asked to write social and behavior lessons for many students in my school. A lot. Some of these are on my caseload, some are not. I have noticed that the teacher, counselor, and…
May the Social Skills be with you
Do you love Star Wars? I have to admit that I did not love the series growing up, but as an adult I have a whole new appreciation for Star Wars, Star Trek, and other…
The Road to a Fabulous Month
Planning for the month is not one of my strengths. But I’m hoping to get better and better at it. As it is almost a new year… here’s to making a list to get myself…
What’s in Your Cart Winter Linky Party!
Hurray! Time to buy gifts for myself at my favorite store…. TpT! I’ve joined in on Jenna’s “What’s In Your Cart?” Linky Party. You should check out what everyone is talking about! Here are some…
The Holidays are Here!
Yesterday was Thanksgiving. That means….. today my family decorates for Christmas! My daughter loves to help put up the tree, decorate and spread cheer around the house. Last year, I went over the top and…
December 2015 Lesson Plans
December: The holidays are almost here! I love holiday food and visiting with my family. To make this month FLY by like Santa’s reindeer, download your free copy of my December lesson plans! They are…
Comfort Food for the Frazzled SLP
This school year has been especially frazzling (I hope I just created a new word there!) for me. I have possibly permanent scars on my face and arms from scratches and bites. My legs have…
It’s snowing! (no… it’s not)
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. In my area it snows very rarely. I think maybe last winter we had a few flakes and zero snow days. But every once in a while we get…
ASHA 2015
I can’t believe not only that I’m going to ASHA for the first time in over 15 years, but also that I will be presenting! Aaaaack! If you are coming too, make sure to look…
My Favorite Assessment Tool
This used to be a common scene in my speech room: I finish a group, check my schedule, and see that I need to assess Johnny for upcoming IEP goals (or RTI, or informal assessment)….
The Road to a Fabulous Week
Although I hate spending part of my weekend getting ready for the week. Wow. What a difference it makes! Here are my “go to” tips to help you have a fabulous week! 1.ย Make your…
November 2015 Lesson Plans
November: My first day off from school! ASHA! Professor X’s birthday! It is promising to be a good month! I have included my “warm up” and homework activities within the lesson plans. I have added…
Teaching Values
Our families, schools, communities, and nations teach children values–either explicitly or implicitly. There are many pro and con arguments about whether values should be taught by anyone outside of the family. As a high-school debator,…