Without a doubt, establishing a rapport with our students is the most important first step toward a successful year with new and returning students. However, after we've played "Two Truths and a Lie," "Would You Rather?" or some other "getting-to-know-you" icebreaker, teaching them to understand WHY they need to attend speech/language therapy is ... Read More about Teaching Your Older Students to Be “Goal-Getters!”

I spend A LOT of time working on executive functioning, growth mindset, and social skills with my older students. But before I can address the strategies that will help strengthen and improve these areas, I talk to them about their BRAIN! I like to do this at the beginning of the school year and make reference to this lesson as the year ... Read More about Getting to Know your “Thinking Cap!” Teaching students about their brain

We all have our favorite "go-to" activities to use in our therapy sessions. During virtual learning/teletherapy, some of those go-to's changed from tangible activities (card decks, game boards, manipulatives, paper, and pencil/crayon exercises) to digital ones. BOOM cards for example were a lifesaver during virtual learning! They provided an ... Read More about My Favorite Bookmarks to Use with Older Students

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links!   Find a comprehensive collection of game suggestions for older students in my AMAZON STORE. I work with a large population of middle/high school students and believe me, they love games just as much as the little kids do--maybe even more! I don't make a habit of using games on a ... Read More about My Favorite Games to Play in Speech Therapy with Older Students