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The Ant and the Grasshopper, A Lesson in Descriptive Language for Speech Therapy
Readers are drawn into the vibrant collage of colors on the first page of The Ant and the Grasshopper, "Somewhere on the boulevard of backyards an...
Penguin and Pinecone, A Friendship Lesson For Speech Therapy
I love Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon for language lessons because of its simplicity in storyline and illustrations which leaves a lot to talk...
Lessons To Build Conversation in Speech Therapy
Some of my favorite therapy lessons are spontaneous, based on materials I discover when I arrive at a house. Today I was greeted by a first grader...
ABC Puzzle For Speech Therapy Lessons
Don't we love the activity all contained in a little box? ABC Puzzle+ Book by Tiger Tales arrived and I had such fun with my 3 year-old client. We...
Best New Games For Speech Therapy
I've enjoyed the unique opportunity to attend the International Toy Fair in New York City as a member of the press, viewing the exciting new...
Toy Companies Offering Resources for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
Yesterday I got a press release from Fat Brain Toys announcing their new "Special Needs Resource Center for families seeking toys, games, and play...
Best Speech Therapy Apps: Conversation Builder Teen
Conversation Builder by Mobile Education Store has been such a helpful app in teaching my elementary aged students the art of conversation. I have...
Teaching Social Skills With Puppets
I really enjoy ASHA Leader Magazine's new format and especially look forward to the "Blogjam" section, since I'm a blogger and have even been...
Pretend Play Builds Language
Some of the most creative homes I visit have an overflowing bin of costumes, swords, masks, necklaces, wings, tiaras, and safari hats. I actually...
Language Lesson Making Comparisons “What If You Had Animal Teeth?”
"What If You Had Animal Teeth?" by Sandra Markle has the right combination of goofy comparisons, outrageous illustrations and fascinating animal...
Up! Tall! and High! New PAL Winner For Beginning Reading and Sounds
Any parent who has proudly sat through their child's first attempts at reading a book, can relate to how boring some of the early readers are. It...
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