Death by Fans?
Have you ever heard of Fan Death? Neither had I until recently. Apparently, it is a widely-held cultural fear in Korea of sleeping in an enclosed space with a fan directed on the body. There…
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Great Games for Therapy and Home
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I have to admit, I’ve been using less and less traditional games in my speech room in the last few years. I have a huge rolling cabinet full of…
Using books by the same author to enhance language skills
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My newest creation is an experiment in combining two books (by one author) into one download: Click, Clack, Moo and Giggle, Giggle, Quack I love Dorreen Cronin and…
25+ Progress Report Comments for SLPs
Although I really don’t want to think about progress reports for a few more months, I was completely inspired by this list of Report Card comments. I typically write a few sentences of objective data…
Summer School Home School
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I should be busy packing and packing and cleaning. I mean… I am moving on Friday! But instead, I am starting on a new family adventure. Sorta. Why?…
Sentence Frames (with freebie!)
During my times merging into the classroom, I learned a variety of English Language Development common teaching practices. The most useful of these techniques, for my purposes, was Sentence Frames. What are Sentence Frames? A…
SLPs Merging into the Classroom
My school district changed its English Language Development (ELD) service model last year. Instead of pull out for services, the teachers were “trained” to provide language services within the classroom. There were 1-2 ELD coaches…
Expanding Sentences and Vocabulary
I love my expanding non-traditional Picture Exchange therapy! I love it when I get to work with my life skills kiddos on adding descriptive words to toys that they already enjoy. And then even adding…
Confessions of a Former Coupon Queen
I was a Coupon Queen. Not just a queen. THE queen. For several years, it was a part of my identify. I took pride in knowing that I got the best deals around. Period. I…
A royal move
Clipart by: Kari Bolt and Creative Clips Once upon a time there was a young king and queen who were looking for a place to live. They found a ugly home in a nice neighborhood…
It was juuuuuust right!
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I’ve been extremely busy around these parts! Not only is May the biggest IEP month of the year (I think I’ve had 30 so far), but we also…
Because I just can’t leave work…at work.
The Flash may or may not be driving us crazy these days…. (hint: “may” is the correct answer!) And he may or may not be having a little bit of trouble being completely honest and…
I’m sure I’m the only one… (Earth Day Freebie)
I’m sure I’m the only one who realizes at the last minute that they have nothing prepared for their next group! And I’m sure I’m the only one who quickly throws an idea together, and…
Why (I think) I am a better mom because I work.
As I listen to my nine-year old make music on our kitchen containers instead of doing his multiplication homework (not joking), I also think about how my work relates to my family. And why I…