Coloring? Yes, coloring! Crayons even smell like childhood to me. And although coloring has taken a backseat to touch screen devices, kids still love to color. I say, bring out the coloring activities and crayons whenever you can.
Time is in limited supply around the holidays. So here’s an idea I think you, your therapy-kids as well as parents and caregivers will like. This meets the theme criteria, takes minimal time and effort to set-up, and appropriate for a variety of ages.
In therapy, have you ever had a child ask you if they could take home the boardgame you’re playing? For me, usually it was some game I’d purchased at Super Duper or somewhere. The kids were so disappointed when I said the game had to stay at school so other children could play, too.
One way to incorporate your computer or a touch screen device (without using a full-blown game) is to use a spinner or die that’s on the device. It adds an element of intrigue and enjoyment.
Recording our speech-kids in therapy is a no-brainer. But what’s the “best” app to use to record them? Are some recording apps better than others? I think so.
Most of us SLPs struggle to get our therapy-kids to do their homework. We know that extra practice time outside of therapy can really help. But, just because we give it to them, doesn’t mean they do it. Right? Perhaps you’ve made a decision to emphasize homework this year....
Have you ever done Daily Word-Ladders? They’re created by Tim Rasinski who’s one of my favorite authors and researchers. I think you and your language-kids would like them! I put one together for you. St. Patrick’s Day is the theme of this Daily Word Ladder.
One of the defining moments in my therapy-life was with Lucas, a language-challenged second grader. He stopped mid-sentence during one of his practice sentences, looked me the eyes, and said,
Greetings Fellow SLP!
Valentine’s Day is next week! If you do therapy themes that coordinate with holidays, but you are limited in time to pull them together, I have a suggestion for you.