SPEECH & LANGUAGE RESOURCES

The first few weeks of school can feel overwhelming for speech-language pathologists. Between new schedules (and re-doing schedules, and re-doing schedules), evaluations, screenings, meetings, and getting to know students, planning engaging therapy sessions often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. That's why I rely on no-prep and low-prep back-to-school speech therapy activities that help me target multiple goals while keeping students engaged. Whether you're working on a

Is your toddler saying fewer words than you'd expect? Are you lying awake wondering what you can actually do to help? Take a breath. You are not alone in this. So many parents find themselves in exactly this place, and the fact that you're asking questions means you're already showing up for your child in a really meaningful way. The most powerful language-building moments don't require special programs or expensive tools. They happen right in the middle of your normal day: a

Today, I’m sharing my favorite toys for speech therapy with toddlers. These toys spark imagination, encourage connection, and sneak in tons of learning along the way. Why Toys Work for Speech and Language Toddlers learn best when they’re engaged and having fun. Toys naturally create opportunities for: Building vocabulary (naming objects, colors, and actions) Targeting language skills (prepositions, plurals, adjectives, etc.) Practicing social skills (taking turns, requestin

One of my favorite activities for speech therapy, from preschool through elementary school, is simple, low-tech, and available in almost every therapy room: children’s books . Picture books are one of the most versatile tools in speech therapy, and you can target almost any speech therapy goal with just a little creativity. Here are 10 easy book-based activities you can use with any children’s book in your speech therapy sessions: 1. Story Scan Before reading, flip through t

I don’t know about you, but there have been many days when my planning time has been short, and my sessions are about to start before I’ve had time to print worksheets, prep crafts, or find engaging therapy activities. And I can only pull out my board games so many times before the kids get tired of them. So, I created a list of 5 No Prep articulation activities you can play anytime with no planning! Here is my list of 5 Quick Articulation Games to Play with Zero Prep. 1. I S