I have good kids. I even dare to say I’ve never come across one I couldn’t motivate with something. However, this year, my kiddos are jumping jellybeans! I’ve never had a group this rambunctious and, although they are a blast, I know kids learn best when there are guidelines and expectations. Here are some ideas […]
Safari Phonological Awareness Activity Pack (one that is actually fun!)
It’s finally here! After teaching these skills my first 2 years, I have created a packet that addresses tons of phonological awareness skills. The best part? The kids have a blast! In this Safari-themed packet, students identify initial sounds, blends and digraphs using BINGO, hide-and-seek, and then reinforcement worksheets. After so much blogging about classroom […]
Using Brown Bear to Teach ER and EST
I woke up two days ago with my first cold of the year. Ugh! It’s bound to happen working with so many kiddos. However, speaking all day with tissues covering my face is not conducive to clear speech therapy. On top of this, it’s Wednesday, and I have my two kindergarten classrooms to teach in. Oh well, it’s all downhill […]
The First of the Year Classroom Language Lesson
Yesterday I asked for ideas for language lessons. I will definitely be needing them since I scheduled 2 whole-group kindergarten classes weekly in my schedule so please keep them coming. Today was my first whole group lesson this year and I combined some of the ideas I received-which were great! Since I’m doing these on a regular basis, […]
Classroom Ideas Anyone? and…Free Giveaway!
When I first took my job, three years ago, my caseload consisted of pull-out therapy. Last year, I decided I wanted to incorporate some whole-group classroom lessons for 2 reasons. 1. Classroom lessons are a way to reach more students. As speech therapists, we have specialized training in this area and can model strategies for language development […]
House Stuff
This afternoon I am taking a small break from talking about speech therapy and would like to invite you over to my other blog (youngloveoldbeams). It centers around my other passion in life (besides speech therapy) and welcomes you into our messy but fun house renovation :). A year ago, my husband and I sold our […]
Free Give-Away! Making Inferences and Problem-Solving Activity Pack
Hello there! I’ve finally posted my newest creation-“Inferential and Problem-Solving Language Activity Pack.” I’ve always struggled teaching in this area. In the district that I teach, so many of my students have trouble with these skills and practicing them during a 30 minute session of speech is difficult. Sooo… I’ve been hard at work for weeks on this newest activity to […]
New Products to Collect Data in a Hurry
I hope everyone is enjoying their labor day holiday! This is it for me until Thanksgiving break 🙁 so I will definitely be making use of tomorrow (playing games with family :-)) I just wanted to let everyone know that I’ve been keeping busy posting new products on my TPT store. I know how busy […]
Free Resources!
Ahh….Here I am, feet up, typing away after a night spent with some grad school friends. Good food, good conversations, great friends :). I don’t know about you, but I really need those conversations once in a while. Sometimes, I feel like I’m the only SLP out there. My office is in the middle of the school but […]
The Hard Part of a Fantastic Job….
Here she is. One of my middle school students opens the door to my office and sees I’ve been waiting for her. Her eyes immediately light up upon seeing a familiar face. “Mrs. Allison!” she squeals. (My students are always suprised seeing me at the middle and high school because they tend to think I only […]
