tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66367309095947090632024-02-06T19:24:14.592-08:00A Perfect Blend A Perfect Blendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490495331020460693noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636730909594709063.post-39494918908647270742018-10-04T14:58:00.000-07:002018-10-05T12:20:29.605-07:00All About Spiders: October Mini UnitI love October! Although it's still 89 degrees in Texas, I am official celebrating all things fall. From pumpkin spice lattes to visiting pumpkin patches, I LOVE FALL! This month I wanted to bring you activities that are an easy alternative topic to Halloween and engaging for all of your students. As always, all the activities in this post are <b>FREE</b>!<br />
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<b>Anchor Chart:</b> Who says anchor charts needs to be on rectangular poster paper? Creating an anchor chart with your students allows them to take ownership of their learning and provides a visual reference that they can use throughout the unit. As the students read about spiders, they can add the "spider facts" as the legs.<br />
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<b>Spider Description: </b>This is a fun activity to encourage your students to use descriptive words to<br />
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<b>"Where is the Spider?" Prepositional Activity Book:</b> Instruct students to draw a spider (or use spider erasers from the Target Dollar Spot) based of the location prompted on each page. I laminated these pages so that students could use a dry erase marker and I could reuse it for multiple sessions.<br />
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<b>Articulation Spider Craft: </b>Students can make a list of their target words and them complete the spider craft. </div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Insect or Spider: How do you know?</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Melissa Stewart</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>The Life Cycle of a Spider</b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Bobbi Kalman</span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Spiders! (Time for Kids Science Scoops)</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Editors of Time for Kids</span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Be Nice to Spiders</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Margaret Bloy Graham</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Spinning Spiders</b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Melvin Berger</span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Gerald McDermott</span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Diary of a Spider</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Doreen Cronin</span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Aaaarrgghh! Spider!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Lydia Monks</span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">National Geographic Readers: Spiders</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Laura Marsh</span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Are You a Spider? (Backyard Books)</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Judy Allen</span><br />
<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The Very Busy Spider</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">by Eric Carle</span></div>
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A Perfect Blendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490495331020460693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636730909594709063.post-58614676059408115542018-09-04T14:16:00.002-07:002018-09-04T14:16:36.201-07:00All About Apples: September Mini UnitPumpkins, leaves and APPLES! Fall is around the corner and to kick off my favorite season, I am launching a new monthly series packed with free resources and therapy ideas. For September, the theme is "apples!"<br />
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<b>Anchor Chart:</b> Creating an anchor chart with your students allows them to take ownership of their learning and provides a visual reference that they can use throughout the unit.<br />
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<b>"Where is the Apple?" Prepositional Activity Book:</b> Instruct students to draw an apple based of the location prompted on each page. I laminated these pages so that students could use a dry erase marker and I could reuse it for multiple sessions.<br />
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A Perfect Blendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490495331020460693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636730909594709063.post-5017771661729349532018-09-01T16:59:00.000-07:002018-09-01T16:59:30.925-07:00Using Google Forms and QR Codes for Data Collection Data. Collection. Two words that may make you cringe or feel a little overwhelmed. There are hundreds of way to collect data and track student progress, but bottom line, it has to be done! I'm here to share with you the system I use. You can definitely modify it to meet your needs and caseload.<br />
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Last year, I did a trial run using Google Forms during my speech therapy sessions and this year, I am going all in! This system has been very successful for me. Developing any data collection system takes a little time in the beginning, but once I created the forms for my students, my data collection was efficient and streamlined. I also create QR codes that link to each form to make the data forms easily accessible at the end of each session. <br />
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The next step is to edit the form, making the information applicable to the student. At the top of every form, I include the student's goals as well as the levels that I will be targeting (i.e., word level, sentence level, structured activity, general conversation, etc.).</div>
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<span>Once you create the form, you can easily make a copy of an existing form by selecting the three vertical dots and then clicking, "Make a copy." This process allows you easily change the students name and goals for the next student on your list. </span></div>
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<span>To view the data collected, click, "Responses." This will allow you to access a summary of all the sessions or you can view each individual session. To view the data is Goggle Sheets, click the "Sheets" icon. </span></div>
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<span>Finally, to share the responses with parents and teachers, click "Share" and enter their email address. By sharing responses with parents, they can see the progress in real-time and allow them to play a role in the speech development and progress of their child. You can also use the "Note/Observations" section to provide a set of words/activities for the parent to practice at home with their child. </span></div>
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<span>To create the QR code, you will need to view the form in "Preview Mode." You can do this by clicking the "eye" icon. Once you view the form in preview mode, "copy" the URL. </span></div>
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The first board targets a combination of language and articulation skills. The top half of the board has my most frequently targeted sounds with <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Speech-Sound-Alphabet-Word-Lists-1325811" target="_blank"><b>visuals, prompts for placement of articulators and word lists.</b></a> Having the visuals and lists on a binder rings, allows me to easily use them during my sessions. On the bottom half of the board, I displayed my <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Figurative-Language-Posters-Bookmark-853660" target="_blank">figurative language posters</a>.</b> I love the these posters include a visual representation and examples.<br />
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The next board is for curriculum vocabulary. Anytime I can use vocabulary or materials from the classroom, I do it! Increasing exposure to the curriculum vocabulary is extremely beneficial for my students. For each unit, I clips the vocabulary words on the board for each grade level. For my language students, we review the words and I will incorporate the words into my lessons. For my articulation students, I will have students circle the words with their target sounds and place their initials to the side of the word. We frequently revisit the board throughout the unit.<br />
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The final board is a weekly, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Language-Bulletin-Board-3970452" target="_blank"><b>interactive bulletin board</b></a>. I currently have four target areas that multiple students are working on mastering. Each target area has a student-friendly poster that has a visual representation of the skill. Every week, I will change the prompt and review it with my students. The prompts are easily accessible in pockets at the bottom of the board.<br />
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In order to maintain consistency with my visuals, I also print a smaller set of the posters and put them on a binder ring for easy reference at my therapy table.<br />
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<span class="s1"><b>TIP #1: </b>My first suggestion is to <b>let parents and teachers know that their input in valued</b> and that they are an important member of the assessment team. Communicate to parents and teachers that their knowledge and feedback is critical in developing the optimal plan for the child. If all members know their role, they will be more likely to participate in the process including completing important forms. </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>TIP #2: </b>This next tip is basic, but has the potential to make the stress of completing forms less daunting for parents and teachers. <b>Fill in the student's name, DOB, identification number, gender, address, etc. </b>I know this seem simple, but by completing as many fields that you can, you will limit the number for the other parties involved. </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>TIP #3: </b>My next recommendation is to <b>give parents and teachers a deadline.</b> You would hope that all members would complete paperwork in a timely manner, but if you do not give a deadline, it will be pushed aside. </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>TIP #4: </b>This one is simple, but important- <b>follow-up with parents and teachers.</b> Once you have sent home the information, call parents 2-3 days later to answer any questions and give a "gentle" reminder that you need the forms completed as soon as possible. You can also do this with teachers! </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>TIP #5: </b>Finally, <b>give chocolate! </b>Everyone loves a sweet treat. I often send my forms with a small note and a "Take 5" candy. I print several notes at the beginning of the year and have a small basket with the candy. When I need a teacher information form completed, I grab a note, piece of chocolate and complete the previous steps! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All of these items can be found at the Dollar Tree and you may already have them.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Item One: Mirror </span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Articulation Drills:</b> Pairing your verbal directions with a visual can lead to a more receptive response from your students. I give all of my articulation students a mirror. This allows them to more accurately match the placement of my articulators as they practice in the mirror.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Emotions/Facial Expressions: </b>For your students targeting emotions and facial expressions, practice making the faces in the mirror. You can also prompt your student to show you in mirror an appropriate facial expression based various social situations. For example, "Show me your expression if you just lost a soccer game."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Self-Encouragement: </b>My students are a little shy when doing this task in the beginning, but they grow to love it. Before your students leave each session, have them encourage themselves! They can say, "I said my /s/ sound correctly 100 times today and I am awesome!" or "I am a rockstar speech student!" It will take them a few sessions to be comfortable with this task, but it's an important life skills to be able to encourage yourself!</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Item Two: Dry Erase Marker</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Comparing and Contrasting: </b>Draw a large Venn Diagram on the table or white board with a dry erase maker. Using a dry erase marker allows you to practice the skill multiple times without wasting paper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Write the Room: </b>Instruct students to make a list of words around the room that have their target sound. Write the list on the table using the dry erase marker.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Data Collection: </b>I often keep my +/- data on the table with a dry erase marker before transferring it to the data collection sheet or form. Again, this allows me to not waste paper!</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">Item Three: Play-Doh</span></u></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Requesting: </b>With my young language learners or AAC uses, I start with having them choose a color and modeling a complete sentence, "I want blue." Once they select their color, I place the play-doh in front of them without opening it. The containers can be difficult to open, so this will give them the opportunity to request help... (side note: sabotaging a lesson is a great strategy for encouraging language)...back to play-doh. After I open the play-doh, I will only give the student a small piece, again, giving them the opportunity to request, "more." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Describing:</b> Encourage students to describe how the play-doh feels, looks and smells. Scented play-doh is always a hit for this activity. Students can also mold different shapes, animals, foods, etc. </span><br />
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A Perfect Blendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490495331020460693noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636730909594709063.post-57687698800443576472018-03-14T12:05:00.003-07:002018-03-14T12:29:36.806-07:00Literature in the Speech Room- Free One Page Story Review I LOVE BOOKS! Reading pictures books is a frequent, even weekly, activity in my speech therapy room. The pictures provide the perfect visuals for my early language learners and the themes or morals support high level thinkers working on metalinguistic skills. I often pull books that have a central theme and develop my therapy lessons around that topic. Of course, the lesson itself is more than just reading the story. It's asking comprehension questions, illustrating and discussing new vocabulary and incorporating the student's individualized therapy goals.<br />
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To help fully incorporate literature into your therapy sessions, I have created a one page story review for ten of my favorite books. For this first series, I selected books centered around the theme of animals. With each book, I am able to target comprehension, comparing and contrasting, opposites, multiple meaning words, analogies, describing and sequencing. I have condensed all of these target areas onto one page for each book! The best part, they are FREE!<br />
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I often have parents ask me, what they can do at home to help their child and my number one response is, "read to them." With these One Page Story Review sheets, it makes it extremely easy for parents to engage with their child at home and help foster language growth. <br />
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Here are 10 books that I used and all have a One Page Story Review:<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">“Harry
the Dirty Dog” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">By
Gene </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">Zion</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">“Mother
Bruce” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">By
Ryan T. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">Higgins</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">“The
Pout-Pout Fish” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">By
Deborah </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">Diesen</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">“Bear
Snores On” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">By
Karma </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">Wilson</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">“The
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">Gruffalo</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">By
Julia </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">Donaldson</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">“A
Kissing Hand” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">By
Audrey </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">Penn</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">“If
You Give A Pig A Pancake” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">By
Laura </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">Numeroff</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">“Big
Chickens” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">By
Leslie </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">Helakoski</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">“Shark
Kiss, Octopus Hug” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">By
Lynn Rowe Reed</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">“</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">Moosetache</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-weight: bold;">” </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">By
Margie </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic";">Palatini</span><br />
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is a powerful tool. Helping a student access functional communication is
extremely rewarding. Assistive technology can help students with disabilities
increase independence as well as access their education. For some teachers and
SLPs, working with non-verbal students or students with limited verbal
abilities can often be challenging and at times, overwhelming.</span></span></div>
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the appropriate aided communication system or device is important in promoting
daily use and implementation from the user and communication partners involved.
There are numerous levels of technology from low to high tech to consider when
selecting a mode of communication. One option to consider when introducing
functional communication to new learners, is a single message speech generating
device such as the </span><span style="color: black;">BigMack</span><span style="color: black;">.
This will help demonstrate the power of communication to the user.</span></span></div>
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know what you're thinking. If I was only able to communicate a single message
all day or all week, I might get a little frustrated; however, if you unlock
this power for a non-verbal student, the reward is abundant and their world
will be changed forever. So, how do you "supersize" or get the most out
of your target words/phrases? When selecting a message, there are a few
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you've consider these three factors, you are ready to select your target
words/phrases. Here are my top five words/phrases to target when introducing a
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1.
Greetings/Social Phrases/Farewells (i.e., "Good morning,"
"Hello," "How are you doing today?")</b></span></span></h3>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These
words/phrases are verbally reinforced immediately and can be targeted
frequently throughout the student's day. Be creative with the locations
that you teach and target these words/phrases. Greet the librarian, office staff,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and nurse. Having the student help out at the
crosswalk is another great location that will provide multiple opportunities
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"More"</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">This
word can be targeted during multiple activities throughout the student's day
and easily carried over to other settings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You can introduce the target word while doing a puzzle and have the
student request, "more" pieces to complete the puzzle. Addressing
this target word while playing with play-</span><span style="color: black;">doh</span><span style="color: black;"> also provides multiple opportunities and
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students love this one, especially is it's during a non-preferred task. This
target allows the student to feel in control and can quickly teach the power of
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initially teaching this target phrase, sabotaging the activity works very well.
Intentionally giving the student a "locked" </span><span style="color: black;">iPad</span><span style="color: black;"> or
placing desired toys in a closed container will prompt them to request
help. </span></span></div>
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Repetitive story line or verse in a song </span></span></h3>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">While
reading a repetitive story or singing a song, allow the student to participate
by pressing the button for the repetitive line. One of my students loves,
"The Wheels on the Bus." I programed the button to say, "all
through the town," so that he is able to participate while the group is
singing the song. The "Pete the Cat" series and "There Was an
Old Lady" series are great books for repetitive lines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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adapted book was created by <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wheels-on-the-Bus-Interactive-Adapted-Book-1427195">Jenna from Speech Room News</a>)</span></span></div>
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in mind, with any word or phrase that you select, modeling and repetition will
be extremely important in the success of the student using any form of aided
communication. Hope this post helps the task of introducing and targeting functional communication less overwhelming for you and more powerful for your student. </span></span><br />
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Each year I create "customized" game pieces by selecting clipart that resembles each student. Allowing your students to participate in the selection process of their game piece will instill ownership and help maximize "buy-in." I print the 4-inch images on card stock and laminate for added durability. These pieces will easily stand with binder clips allowing students to move them around the game board. A variety of games require the use of game pieces including, <a href="http://amzn.to/2xpym9l" target="_blank">Candy Land,</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2yORxW5" target="_blank">Chutes and Ladders</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2glaCbG" target="_blank">Monopoly</a> (affiliate links). </div>
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I have discovered that Siri can answer a variety of questions and can be a valuable resource in your classroom. When determining who will take the first turn, I will ask my students to pick a number between one and ten. Then, I will ask Siri the same question. She will randomly select a number and the student that was the closet, will be the first player.<br />
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This is a quick <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tap-roulette-make-decisions-with-friends/id430254631?mt=8" target="_blank">tool</a> to help select player order. Students will place one finger in the "black" space and the instructor will tap, "Pick Finger." The light will cycle to each finger and then select a random student. You can also you this tool for answering questions or to accumulate points during a game. For example, the student that is selected gets one point and so on and so forth.<br />
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Roll a Die </h3>
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This last tip is to roll a die. The highest number will take the first turn. Very simple, yet it eliminates all of the arguments for who will go first and gives you back valuable instruction time. </div>
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How many times are you away from your computer, had a great idea and wish that you access to your favorite fonts on your phone? As a busy wife, mom and educator, I don't always have time to be at my computer to create images and videos for social media. With an app called <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phonto-text-on-photos/id438429273?mt=8" target="_blank">Phonto</a>, that all changes. I am able to add my fonts that align with my brand to create beautiful images while sitting by the pool or waiting in line at the grocery store. Phonto is quick and very user-friendly, making your creations on-the-go look like computer designed images. </div>
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Once you have created your image, you can save it to your phone or uploaded to your social media accounts. </div>
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Spring is here and I am absolutely loving this weather! What are your favorite springtime activities? I have created a few activities that will help bring your therapy room outside. While these activities are designed for the outdoors, many of them can be completed inside as well. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For this activities you will need bubbles and the "Make Your Speech POP" recording sheet. (Grab it <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_NpnsYJnIx7enpGa21OU18zMGc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>). To play, blow the bubbles. Then, have students count how many words they can say with their speech sound(s) before all of the bubbles pop. Students can record their totals in the bubbles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nature provides so many opportunities for language development including describing, comparing and contrasting, following directions, answering questions and so much more. For this activity, provide each student with the "Nature Walk" activity sheet (grab it <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_NpnsYJnIx7enpGa21OU18zMGc/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>) and begin your nature walk! Instruct students to color the items as they see them on your walk. Students can d</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">escribe each item as they find them (category, function, attributes, etc.). They can also compare and contrast the animals, insects and plants that they see. </span></div>
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This activity requires no prep and I'm sure many of your students have played this game before. Have students practice describing by "spying" an item outside and describing it to the group (category, function, attributes, etc.). The others students in the group will guess the items. You can also do this activity with students working on articulation by having them describe items with their speech sound(s). </div>
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For this activity, you will need chalk. I found this 20-piece set at the Dollar Tree. </div>
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Once you draw the hopscotch, instruct your students to take turns tossing a rock or bean bag to any number. Students must first, say that many words with their speech sound (having a word list will help with this activity, but it's not necessary). Then, students will complete the hopscotch, but skip the number with the rock or bean bag. For example, if I tossed my rock on "6," I would say 6 target words and then skip the number 6 while doing the hopscotch. To make this a friendly competition, I let students keep score until the end of the session. </div>
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A Perfect Blendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490495331020460693noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636730909594709063.post-9905496018792980912016-11-27T15:21:00.000-08:002017-01-21T20:29:07.794-08:00Winter Break Speech Practice <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wow! It's hard to believe we are already counting down winter break...not that I'm complaining. ;) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am definitely looking forward to two weeks off to enjoy family, friends, shopping </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you're like me, you find it difficult to make use of all your resources for December given that it's a short "therapy" month. As winter break approaches, I look thorough my December bin and realize I was not able to use all of the activities I created or purchased for December. So, here's a possible solution: send the resources, specifically the "no prep" pages, home with your students as carry-over activities. I always send home calendars with my students over summer break, but two weeks off for winter breaks provided multiple opportunities for home practice as well. </span><br />
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communication skills learned during the first semester.</span><span style="vertical-align: super;"> Providing students with fun,
engaging activities is a great way to make practicing target skills more
enjoyable. I </span><span style="vertical-align: super;">attach a calendar with daily activities
to </span><span style="vertical-align: super;">target their child’s </span><span style="vertical-align: super;">communication along with a few activity pages that target their specific IEP goals. I have 3 separate calendars for articulation, language and fluency. </span><span style="vertical-align: super;">Activities are designed to be
completed in </span><span style="vertical-align: super;">10-15 minutes and </span><span style="vertical-align: super;">can be done as often as their schedule allows. I encourage my students to return the calendar </span><span style="vertical-align: super;">when school resumes to </span><span style="vertical-align: super;">receive a small prize to
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<span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: super;">Looking for "NO PREP" activity pages to attach to the calendars? Check out these resources below: </span></div>
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Winter Dice and Dot For Speech and Language by Ashley Rossi </div>
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No Prep December and Christmas by The Speech Bubble SLP </div>
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Arctic & Antarctic Themed (No Prep) Speech & Language Unit by Whitney Smith </div>
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No Prep Winter Articulation Homework by Simply Speech </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey everyone! I can not believe that summer break is almost over. I will definitely miss all of the time I was able to spend with my little one. Now is the time that I am searching Pinterest, Instagram and my favorite blogs for new resources and activities to implement in my classroom at the beginning of the year. So, cue the Teachers Pay Teachers "Best Year Ever" Sale! This is always a great opportunity to stock up on must-have items for the beginning of the school year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For this sale, I am linking up with Jenna from <a href="http://thespeechroomnews.com/2016/07/tpt-back-school-sale-whats-cart.html" target="_blank">Speech Room News for "What's in Your Cart"</a> link up. All of the items in my store will be 28% of when you the code: BESTYEAR. I have been working extremely hard this summer on updates and creating new resources so I am very excited to share a few with you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First, up are my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Articulation-Progress-Trackers-2671952" target="_blank">Articulation Progress Trackers</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">T</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16.003px;">rackers allow you to track progress at each level using the sticker chart provided on the first page. Users are able monitor progress at the word, phrase and sentence levels and target sounds presented in the initial, medial and final positions. These are perfect for collecting baseline data, monitoring progress or supporting teachers with collection of Response to Intervention data.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; font-family: inherit; line-height: 16.003px;"> </span><br />
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Looking for an alphabet that is uniquely designed for your speech room? Check out my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Speech-Sound-Alphabet-1325811" target="_blank">Speech Sound Alphabet</a>.<br />
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Hey everyone! I wanted to bring you this quick post for an "Earth Day: Planet Saving" starter kit that I put together for my students. Many times, it's young, fresh ideas that help ignite change in families. What better way to support that, than with a starter kit to promote reducing, reusing and recycling at home? My hope is that my students will take these kits home and implement a few changes to help our planet whether it be saving water, turing off the lights or creating a recycling bin. So, what have I included? </div>
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Today, I wanted to share a quick Valentine's Day card that my students will be making next week. It's super easy, does not require a lot of time and I know parents and loved ones with greatly appreciate them!</div>
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The first thing you'll need to do is "set the stage." I used black butcher paper and hung it over one of my bulletin boards. Then, I used our die-cut machine (literally, the only time I have used it all year) and cut out pink hearts. I used two different sizes to give the effect that the hearts were floating away. Tape the hearts onto the butcher paper, mostly in the top left corner.</div>
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Now it's time to take the pictures! Have your students stand sideways with their hands "cupped" at their chin. Then, instruct them to blow as you take the picture. My students said they felt extremely silly, but once I showed them their picture, they were so excited for me to print them.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey Everyone! I am so excited to be linking up with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefrenziedSLPs/timeline">Frenzied SLPs</a> to share a few Halloween activities you can do this week in therapy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For this activity, students select two costumes to compare and contrast. Students are prompted to provide the similarities and differences in the characters' super powers, abilities, location, mask vs. no mask, etc. Student can also describe the costumes (i.e., category, function, size, colors, etc.) using the sales ads. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">How cute are these pumpkin stickers from Hobby Lobby!? This is a great activity to target requesting, body parts and location words (i.e., top, middle and bottom). I also use them as a quick reinforcer while targeting articulation goals (i.e., "Say 10 words and earn a body part.")</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Who's hungry? My students love any activity that involves food! These spooky eyes are super easy and fun to make during your therapy sessions. You'll need Oreos and brown M&Ms. This activity provides a great reinforcer for students that can identify one of their "'EYE' (I) CAN" targets for the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last, I am targeting inferences this week with a Halloween twist. <span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 16.003px;">This inference set includes 18 inference cards and a "How to Make an Inference" poster to review with your students!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202020; line-height: 16.003px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Print, cut and laminate all cards and “Trick or Treat” bags (one per student).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Use the “Inference Poster” to review concepts, if needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Place all cards face-down on the table. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Have students take turns turning over the cards and making their inference. Once they’ve made their inference, instruct students to place their card in their “Trick or Treat” bag. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Watch out! If a student turns over a “Monster” card, they lose a turn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Once all cards are claimed, the student with the most inference cards in their “Trick or Treat” bag, wins the game! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One last treat...Pumpkin Poo! My students love this treat and laugh every year I give it to them! It's cheese balls in a snack-size bag. This is a fun alternative to giving them MORE candy! :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_NpnsYJnIx7eWg0eGRlcVluVm8/view?usp=sharing">HERE</a> to grab the label as my special treat to you! </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you so much for stopping by! Check out other great Halloween therapy ideas at <a href="http://doylespeechworks.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-treat-of-halloween-themed-language.html?m=1">Doyle Speech Works! </a></span></div>
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This weekend was amazing! I loved reuniting and meeting so many friends that share my passion for blogging and creating for TpT. I love following these wonderful people on social media and it was so fun to meet up with them. Everyone was so sweet and I am very thankful to all the attendees.</div>
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The preparation stated by assembling an amazing group of ladies who dedicated countless hours requesting donations, sending emails, making reservations, creating tags, games, names badges and so much more! Thank you to Ashley from <a href="http://www.teachcreatemotivate.com/">Teach Create Motivate</a>, Ally from <a href="http://loopinglittles.blogspot.com/">Loopin' Littles</a> and Sarah from <a href="http://yeehawteachingintexas.blogspot.com/">Yeehaw Teaching in Texas</a> for all of your hard work and making this weekend so awesome!</div>
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We played a game with Starbursts to learn a little more about each other. We placed the Starburst on the table and instructed everyone to grab two Starbursts (different colors). Then, each person matched the Starburst color to the heart on the sign (below) and shared that interesting fact with the group! Who knew so many people enjoy watching Scandal!? ;)</div>
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Hey everyone! I am so excited to be linking up with Tara from <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/">4th Grade Frolics for Monday Made It</a>! This week I used paint chips to create resources for the classroom. Guess what!? Paint chips are free at your local hardware store! </div>
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First, I selected wider paint chips to create color books. For this activity, students can find and cut pictures from magazines that match the colors on the paint chips. Then, you can add a cover (grab it <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_NpnsYJnIx7bXV2QzhyTTI3RkE/view?usp=sharing">HERE</a>) and attach to a binder ring. Students can complete one paint chip per day/week as they learn their colors.</div>
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Next, I selected paint chips with multiple shades to use for a color bulletin board. Grab the crayons for free <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_NpnsYJnIx7bXV2QzhyTTI3RkE/view?usp=sharing">HERE</a>!</div>
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The paint chips with the square cutouts are perfect for this next activity! I added strips with consonants and vowels behind each square. Students can then shift the letters to create multiple CVC words. This is great for kindergartners learning to spell! I created a recording sheet that you can grab <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_NpnsYJnIx7VlAyUm9NSWhYQmc/view?usp=sharing">HERE</a>! </div>
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With the Teachers Pay Teachers sale right around the corner, I'm sure many of us are finalizing a few amazing resources to share with others. I am so excited to share this new resource with you! "Simply Stated" is a complete, comprehensive unit to explore the United States with your students. Information and activities in this unit are ideal for grades 3 through 8. </div>
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Help your students understand the difference between a city, state and county. The "Simply Stated" flip book provides an interactive activity for students to visualize the connection between a city, state and country while learning about where they live. </div>
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"Simply Stated: Map Quest" activity sheets allow you to assess students' knowledge of state recognition, state capitals and the regions. Students can practice memorizing state shapes and capitals using the flash cards. </div>
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Students are able to explore any state using the "State the Facts" sheets shown below. Two options are included in this unit. Students can complete independent research studies of the selected state using the internet or they can access the information using the states cards.</div>
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Finally, 4 word search pages and 4 state/capital match-up pages are included. States are divided according to their region (Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest/West). </div>
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A Perfect Blendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04490495331020460693noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636730909594709063.post-20601490629575139542015-07-29T10:07:00.002-07:002015-10-25T14:07:07.470-07:00Creating Digital Portfolios<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hey everyone! I am so excited to share this app with you and show you how to create digital student portfolios! </div>
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First, <a href="http://web.seesaw.me/">download the app</a>. Setup is extremely easy and all features are very intuitive making Seesaw user-friendly for students as young as kindergarten. </div>
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I am so excited to link up with <a href="http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/">Tara from 4th Grade Frolics for Monday Made It!</a> I can't believe summer is almost over! As I approach the start of the new school year, I start making a ton of lists for "to-do's," "to create," and "to print," etc. for my classroom! I know that we are all on a budget and we continuously search for inexpensive materials and resources for our classrooms. How many times have you ordered a Happy Meal at McDonald's just so you can keep the toy for your prize box? ;)</div>
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For today's Monday Made It, I created scratch-off tickets for my prize box! These are super easy to create and can be used multiple times. Oh...and did I mention, they are FREE! Students can select a ticket and scratch it off to reveal their prize! </div>
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Hey everyone! Happy Friday! I am so excited to be linking up with <a href="http://doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com/">Kacey from Doodle Bug Teaching</a> for Five for Friday and my very first blog post on A Perfect Blend! So much has happened this summer and I can't wait to share with you what I have been doing, loving and creating!</div>
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This June, my husband and I were blessed with a sweet baby boy! We are absolutely amazed at God's love and our new addition to our family. We have started "venturing" out of the house now that he is a little older (7 weeks) and this week we went to Kohl's to snatch up these adorable characters for my classroom to accompany one of my favorite series! Not only are they super cute, they support a great cause, <a href="http://www.kohls.com/catalog/kohl-s-cares.jsp?CN=4294731838">Kohl's Cares</a>. </div>
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I have started working out again to lose all the baby weight! :/ I love running, but I'm still taking it easy and I have started walking each night with my sweet baby. He absolutely loves being outside and "wearing" hims helps strengthen my legs and back! I have also been incorporating a few exercises from <a href="http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/post-pregnancy/post-pregnancy-exercises/?page=1">here</a>! </div>
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In between naps and feedings, I am starting to get resources and posters ready for my classroom. I finally printed my classroom rule posters and I am loving how they turned out! You can grab them in my TPT store! </div>
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