SpeechTea Blog
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Boost Auditory Memory with This Easy, Low-Prep Tool
Hey SLP friends! 👋 Let’s talk about one of those sneaky little skills that shows up in nearly everything we do—auditory memory. Whether our student... -
Phonological Word Lists That Make Therapy Easier
Hey speech friend! 👋🏼 👇🏼 These handy lists are one of my favorite go-to tools when I need something quick, no-prep, and effective for tackling phon... -
Engaging Strategies for Teaching WH-Questions in Speech Therapy
Explore engaging methods to teach WH-questions in speech therapy. Learn how to make sessions interactive and discover resources to support your students' learning.
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Using Crafts During Your St. Patricks Day Sessions
Hi friends! 👋🏼 St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate in your speech therapy sessions than with some fun, f... -
5 Ways to Work On Problem Solving in Speech Therapy
Hey friends! 👋🏼 In speech therapy, helping kids build problem-solving skills is super important. These skills don’t just make them better at solvi... -
Receptive and Expressive Language in Speech Therapy
Hi Friends! Let's chat about receptive and expressive language and how it relates to language. While it may seem like a stretch, just stick ... -
Incorporating Sensory Play into Speech Therapy
Hey speech friend! 👋🏼 Do you ever have therapy sessions where there's just a lot of movement but maybe not a lot of…actual therapy? We've ... -
An Easy Fall Themed SLP Lesson Plan 🍁
Raise Your Hand If… -Your caseload is out.of.control. -Your kids are sick -The kids at school are also sick -You are surviving on coffee, dry sham... -
The Importance of Categories in Speech Therapy & Strategies for How to Teach Them!
Hi friends! As speech therapists, we see a lot of goals geared towards foundational skills. Usually, they come recommended based off of testing... -
Utilizing Water Play in Early Intervention for Speech Therapy
If you follow me on social media, you know I live in Louisiana. Let me tell you, it is HOT. I'm sure all of you are feeling the heat as well, so I wanted to chat about a fun summer activity that incorporates a way to chill down and boost language! -
Speech and Language Tips for Summer Vacations
It's that time of year when many of our speech kiddos are off on vacation, living their best lives, while we are left wondering if their goal progress will take a steep nose dive on their return. But fear not! There's tons of activities that are easy to implement by caregivers while they are on vacation too. -
Targeting and Understanding Comparing and Contrasting
Often, we “inherit” goals based off of child's low scores in a certain area, but we all know we can't just outright work on all language goals without addressing the foundational skills they may lack!Comparing and Contrasting is one of those goals. It's a foundational skill for later-emerging cognitive processes that enable kids to be successful in their executive functioning. However, it's often treated as a silly goal that has no real-life applicability. Read on to learn more and how we can address this in our sessions!