Summer break is over and it's time to get back to work! Sometimes it is hard to get back into the swing of things. Here is a checklist to help make life easier! Caseload First obtain your caseload from the district. Then review it to make sure that all of the students on the caseload attend your school. Also, add any students who are new to the school/district that have speech services. The front office usually let's SLPs know about new transfer students. Click here for a helpful case ... continue reading...
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Speech Room Tour
Hi! Welcome to my speech therapy room! I work at an elementary school in California. I am lucky to have a decent sized speech room. My room is not closet sized like some speech therapy rooms, but it's not classroom sized either. I share the space with two amazing full time SLPAs because my caseload is huge! Welcome to the Speech Room This is what you see when first entering the speech room. Unfortunately, the walls are made concrete so it makes decorating very difficult. We are unable to ... continue reading...
4 Visual Crafts for Summer
Each month in my special education self-contained classroom I loved to come up with fresh, new, hands on crafts to meet student goals. These summer crafts are no different and might be some of my favorite crafts yet! Using crafts in the special education classroom is SO rewarding but can also have many challenges. Making sure each craft is differentiated, meeting student goals, and prepped for student success (and less frustration) is absolutely vital to be successful. I used to spend many ... continue reading...
The Best Books to Teach Inclusion
Teaching inclusion to your students is SO important, but finding the right books to do it can be difficult. We should focus on inclusion all year long even in the special education classroom. Luckily, I have done this hard work for you! Book companions are a fun and engaging way to get students interacting with a text! When I was teaching I had a lot of difficulty finding leveled book companions that would meet the needs of students in my self-contained classroom, so I made my own. Here’s a ... continue reading...
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4 Tips you NEED to KNOW for Teaching ESY
Are you prepared for teaching ESY or are you frantically trying to come up with a game plan so that you can squeeze in some pool time first this summer?! If you are new to special education, ... continue reading...
Tips, Tricks + Advice for First Year Special Ed Teachers
Check out tips, tricks and advice for first year special ed teachers so you don't get overwhelmed! Are you a brand new special education teacher? Keep reading! Being a brand new special education ... continue reading...
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What is a 3 Drawer Workbox System?
I'm answering all of your FAQs on the 3 Drawer Workbox System in this blog post! Read on to find out all the details of how to set up this system, who it works best for, what the goal is, and why you ... continue reading...
3 Spring Task Boxes
Do you use task boxes in your classroom? We have a task box library in my SPED classroom, and we love to switch task boxes out each season. Let me show you 3 spring task boxes for you to try in your ... continue reading...
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5 IEP Goals for Preschool Speech Therapy
Things to Consider In order to write an effective speech-language therapy goal there are 6 components needed. 1. When will the goal be achieved? 2. What skill is being targeted? 3. How will the ... continue reading...
How To Use Beach Balls In Speech Therapy
Beach balls represent summer fun! Attending speech therapy over the summer or during extended school year can feel daunting. Have no fear, beach balls are here! Using beach balls during speech therapy ... continue reading...