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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today we are talking about how to run a successful IEP meeting with the queen guru of managing your caseload, Mia McDaniel. This episode will give you tips and tricks on how to be more effective with your students and meetings. In this episode you’ll hear:3 things SLPs can do to come to an IEP meeting more preparedTips for IEP teams that will help the IEP meetings run smoothlyHow to prepare yourself for contentious IEP meetings or the meetings you are worried will have some tension https://thedabblingspeechie.com/2018/10/progress-monitor-speech-goals/ Blog Posts and Resources Mentioned in the interview: How and why take baselines: https://www.instagram.com/p/CL5q09NBYWY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Explaining the reasons for IEP recommendations:https://www.instagram.com/p/CLdFVhGhNzj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The ultimate goal of dismissal: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKDQnuwsK__/ Speech dismissal: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKDQnuwsK__/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 10 tips for conducting AMAZING IEP meetings that build parents’ trust: https://puttingwordsinyourmouth.com/2019/06/how-to-conduct-amazing-iep-meetings-that-build-parents-trust.html 10 Professionalism Tips for your CF Experience and Beyondhttps://puttingwordsinyourmouth.com/2019/08/ten-professionalism-tips-for-your-cf-experience-beyond.html Join the School SLP insiders group BEFORE it launches on January 2, 2022: https://www.facebook.com/groups/532590431155668 Stay in touch with Mia:Website: https://puttingwordsinyourmouth.comInstagram; https://www.instagram.com/puttingwordsinyourmouth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PuttingWordsInYourMouthPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/miamcd/_created/ TeachersPayTeachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mia-Mcdaniel Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 68 Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today we have Jennifer Martin from the SLP Podcast, Full Disclosure. In this episode we will be talking about how to implement a coaching model with a support person during your teletherapy sessions. In this episode you’ll hear:Practical tips for implementing a coaching model with a support personHow to use that support person to help with behavior managementIdeas for activities on how to incorporate the support person FreebieGet the FREE winter YouTube Video Google Slides Follow Jennifer and her Podcast SLP Full Disclosure Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/Podcast: https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/slp-full-disclosure/ Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 67 Tips for Implementing a Coaching Model in Teletherapy appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today we have Dr. Tinita Kearney and we are gonna be talking about books! How to use books, build literacy, and reach goals for your preschool students. In this episode you’ll hear:How books can improve languageHow SLPs can use books to help increase parent or teacher buy-in to use books in the home or classroom Tips for selecting an appropriate book for the preschool-age groupSign up to be entered to win $500 during the 12 Days of Giving. The giveaway ends December 12th. Sign up here: https://thedabblingspeechie.lpages.co/12-days-of-giving-2021/ Book Reading Tips Shared by Tinita:Start with the cover and ask the child “What do they think the book is about?”Incorporate low pressure questions that allows the child to answer without being corrected if right or wrong.Be mindful for frustration levels. If the child is showing signs of frustration, give answer choices, or provide an easier question.Ask questions about the story every 1-2 pages of the story.Tips for Picking a Book for Preschool-Aged StudentsThink about what interests your students have that make them inspired.Find a book that reflects the child’s daily life.Consider the child’s development level and modify the story text if needed.Look for books with vibrant pictures.Use books that expand your student’s understand about the world and other cultures. Where to find books:Your local library. Digitally check out books with Overdrive.www.getepic.comYouTube – search book title read aloudwww.diversebookfinder.orgwww.boomlearning.com has adapted book resourcesResources Mentioned in the episode: Lola Koala’s Travel Adventures: www.lolakoala.com Keep in touch with Tinita: Instagram: @dr.t_slp Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 66 Using Books With Preschoolers to Build Language appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Ideas for a Gingerbread Man Theme Hey Hey Hey SLPs! So it’s the month of December tomorrow and you have another three weeks until you get a nice long two-week winter break. In today’s episode, I will be talking about fun activities you can do with a gingerbread man theme. These are great for this time of year because they are low prep, simple, and fun for your students! In this episode you’ll hear:Books and activities to use with a gingerbread man themeGames to play with a gingerbread man themeA gingerbread man hunt activity Blog Posts and Resources Mentioned: Gingerbread Man Activities for Speech TherapyFREE Gingerbread Man Magnetic Wand GameGingerbread Activities and Language Lesson Plans for Speech Therapy on TPTGingerbread Man Perspective Taking ActivityBody in the Group with a Gingerbread Man Hunt Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 65 Therapy Ideas for Using a Gingerbread Man Theme appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, I will be talking about five winter theme books that you can use with your mod to severe caseload. These books can be used with students in early intervention, students in the self-contained classroom with communication needs, and in preschool. I will also talk about how I adapt books to support my students to meet them where they’re at with their proximal zone of development. In this episode you’ll hear:The Jacket I Wear in the Snow by Shirley NeitzelLet it Snow by Maryann Cocca-LefflerRed Sled by Lita JudgePancakes for Breakfast by Tomie DePaolaThe Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 64 5 Winter-Themed Books for Mod-Severe Caseloads appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, I will be talking about winter-themed, YouTube videos that you can use with your students. These videos are sure to keep your students engaged all the while having a good time practicing their goals. These are great for older students but can also be used with upper elementary-age students as well. In this episode you’ll hear:Simon’s Cat Winter Themed VideosLily and the Snowman Wordless ShortAmerica’s Funniest Home Videos Winter ThemedScary Snowman Prank Video Free Winter YouTube Video Google Slides: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/2020/12/winter-videos-teletherapy/ Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 63 Winter YouTube Videos for Older Students appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, I will be talking about five ways you can beat overwhelm! Unfortunately, overwhelm can come in and just wreak havoc on your routine, your productivity and steal your joy. Particularly with the school-based speech pathologist, you may feel overwhelmed because so many things are coming at you at once. A lot of SLPs serve kindergarten to middle school case loads which is a wide range. Many of you also serve a variety of disorders. These high case loads and workloads can definitely cause overwhelm! So today I am going to give you five ways to help you deal with overwhelm and get your joy back into teaching! In this episode you’ll hear:Keep it Simple!Prioritize your self careMake a weekly or daily planDo not commit to doing all sorts of new thingsEmbrace the fails! FREE Progress Monitoring Checklist: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/2018/10/progress-monitor-speech-goals/ Blog Post and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Progress Monitoring Social Skills Goals with ConfidenceHow to Finish Progress Reports Like a Rockstar Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 62 Five Ways to Beat Overwhelm appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, we are going to talk about songs SLPs should be singing at work! I know you’re counting down the days till Thanksgiving break, right? I wanted to record this episode just to have some fun and lighten the mood to help you keep on pushing through! Break is almost here and you got this! In this episode you’ll hear:Songs for celebrating those certain milestones met by your students.Songs for YOU, the SLP, when you are having a good day!Song examples to help you deal with all things parents, and even admin! Songs mentioned in this episode:Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina Aguilera (Official Music Video)West Side Story (7/10) Movie CLIP – I Feel Pretty (1961) HDMeghan Trainor – Lips Are Movin (Official Music Video)Adele – HelloMC Hammer – U Can’t Touch This (Official Music Video)twenty one pilots: Stressed Out [OFFICIAL VIDEO]Sara Bareilles – Uncharted (Director’s Cut)Show Clip – Wicked – “Popular” – Original Cast Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 61 Songs SLPs Should Be Singing appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, I will be talking about three things that you can do before you start implementing a co-teaching model. Co-teaching is a collaborative service model where you and the classroom teacher are both teaching a lesson simultaneously together, and you have defined roles and expectations for how you both are going to be teaching during the lesson. If you use these three tips that I share in today’s episode, you will be set up for success!! In this episode you’ll hear:Define your roles with the teacherKnow the classroom rules, understand the BIPs, how you will communicateCreate the setup for the lessons each weekKnow what skills you will be targetingBe prepared for implementing the lessonsHave visuals Make a plan for transitionsHave sheets for dataBlog Post and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Real Talk SLP podcast ep 41 Collaborative Service ModelsReal Talk SLP podcast ep 42 3 Tips for Collaborating with StaffChicken Push-In Lesson Plan GuidesApple Co-Teach Lesson Set Up Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 60 Three Things to do Before you Co-Teach appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Need some pumpkin-themed activities for your K-2 students? If you are feeling stressed about planning your small groups or co-teaching lessons, then this episode is for you! You can also grab my push-in Language Lesson Plan Guides for Pumpkins because it is filled with book recommendations, links to songs, station activities, a newsletter to parents and Google Slides for a SMARTboard. Use it all month! In this episode you’ll hear:Books for planning a pumpkin themed unit.Pumpkin activities and craft ideas.Pumpkin STEM activities. Join the Themed Therapy SLP Facebook Group and get inspired with implementing a themed-based approach. Blog Posts and Resource Mentions: 5 Little Pumpkins Sensory BinPumpkin Paper Plate Craft Pumpkin STEM activities: https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/real-pumpkin-stem-activities-kids-fall/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljfVmiYk_dM&t=3sSink or float pumpkins? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQuW8G2QV_Q&t=77s Runaway Pumpkin ActivityParachute – https://amzn.to/30i0URd (affiliate link)Pair with pumpkins from the Dollar Tree to make a bouncing pumpkin time. Pairs well with Runaway Pumpkin book – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuOlNjnu2GcThe Roll Away Pumpkin- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ7alJTiUo4 Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 59 Engaging Pumpkin Activities appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! This week I hope to empower you a little bit with some easy activities that you can do for some of your students who are working on articulation carry over. One of the pieces to that puzzle is keeping the kids motivated. The theme song for this week has to be, Imagine Dragons “Make me a Believer”. Really, we got to get those kids motivated to believe that they can gradually get their sound and conversation. In this episode you’ll hear:Make a conversation script of a conversation your students would be having on campus, or in their community.Use How-To YouTube videos with your students’ soundsUse wordless short videos to have students create dialogue, summarize the video, answer wh-questions,etc Blog Posts and Resources Mentione Articulation Carryover Visuals to Support Self Monitoring Articulation Activities Resources that have reading passages with the articulation sound occurrences counted for you to make data collection easier as well as QR code how-to YouTube videos by sound, compare/contrast flashcards, sequencing, and conversation question cards. Free Articulation Carryover Activities Guide to help with increasing self awareness, carryover homework, and a conversation script Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 58 Three Activities You Can Do for Articulation Carryover appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! This week I am going to be sharing 5 fall-themed books you can use to target CORE vocabulary. With students who are using alternative or augmentative communication, there are a CORE set of words that make up 70-90% of what we say on a daily basis. This small set of CORE vocabulary is relevant across a lot of contexts and can have many meanings.When selecting books for your fall-themed lessons, I have some books that can be great for targeting CORE vocabulary. Sign Up for the 5-day AAC CORE Vocabulary Challenge starting October 11-15th on Facebook. By the end of the challenge implementing CORE vocabulary in therapy will feel a LOT less overwhelming because we will be sharing easy ideas for how to adapt materials and activities you already have to target CORE vocabulary. In this episode you’ll hear:We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger – great for targeting “GO,” “Look,” “see,” Run, Turkey, Run by Diane Mayr you can work on “yes,” “no,” “go,” and “away.”Apple Trouble by Ragnhild Scamell is a great story that you can work on the CORE vocabulary “not” because the apple won’t come off no matter what the hedgehog does. You can also work on the CORE vocabulary “on,” “push,” “pull,” “laugh,” “help”Apple Picking Day by Candice Ransom is good for early readers as the text is shorter and can be good for “go,” “see,” “big/small,” “up,down,” “eat,” “no like, “fast,” “more,”Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman would be great for “pull,” “big,” “mine,” Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 57: Five Fall Books to work on CORE Vocabulary appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! This week we are going to be talking about three tips for increasing speech sound productions in your treatment sessions. Have you ever had a session with a student who was so motivated that they were rocking the repetitions the entire session? Inside you’re jumping up and down because not only are they practicing their speech sounds, but they’re getting tons of repetition? Well in this episode, I will be discussing how you can accomplish this and so much more! In this episode you’ll hear:Create a structure to your sessions, so students know what is going to happen throughoutTurn the activity into a challenge. Using a timer to beat your productions, stacking mini cups, getting more.Find games and activities that can be adapted to create more opportunities to practice.UnoApples to Apples JuniorFeed the monster games Blog Post Mentions:Articulation Ideas that WILL Get High TrialsHigh Trials with the Paper Plate PaddleWinter Articulation Activities that Will Get High TrialsResources Mentioned:FREE Articulation Flipbook for /l/: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Interactive-Articulation-l-flipbook-FREE-Resource-2034328Digital Speech Folders for Articulation and PhonologyNo Print Articulation Flipbooks Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 56 Three Tips for Increasing Speech Sound Production appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! This week we are talking about that darn /r/ with Lindsey from speechythings.com. I know that lots of the SLPs listening today are ready for some /r/ tips and tricks so don’t miss this episode! In this episode you’ll hear:What to do when you have a kid who is not stimulable for /r/.Three most successful strategies to help a student elicit the /r/Encouragement and advice or SLPs who are struggling with the treating the /r/ Stay in Touch with Lindsey: Website: www.speechythings.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechythings/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speechythingsTeachersPayTeachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Speechy-Things Blog Posts Mentioned: https://speechythings.com/teaching-retroflex-r/ https://speechythings.com/productive-r-speech-therapy/ https://speechythings.com/how-to-teach-the-r-sound/ Resources Mentioned:Teaching R https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teaching-R-Articulation-No-Prep-R-Speech-Therapy-Vocalic-R-Sound-2922561Eliciting R Articulation Boom Cards R Sound The post Ep. 55 That Darn R with Lindsey appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! This week we are talking about three ways to use themed verbs in grammar therapy. Now, I don’t know about you guys, but when I have worked in the school setting, it’s mixed groups all day, every day, and they’re feeling kind of tricky, right? I’m going to share three words that you can go deep with teaching themed verbs. In this episode you’ll hear:How to first choose your theme.Using theme verbs in therapy to answer ‘wh’ questionsAttaching word associations to that verb Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 54- 3 Ways to use Themed Verbs in Grammar Therapy appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs! This week Audrey is joining me to chat about how to implement collaborative services in your setting. There are alot of questions out there for SLPs on how to use push in lessons and today Audrey has the answers you’ve been waiting for! In this episode you’ll hear:How to establish roles and lesson plan with the teachers you co-teach with in the classroom.What types of roadblocks you may encounter with co-teaching or using a coaching model.A sample lesson plan for SLPs that you have planned for the gen ed teacher Audrey’s Instagram: @audfigtalks Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 53 Strategies for a Push-In Model with Audrey appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey Hey SLPs, today our guest is Darla from Ms. Gardenia’s Speechroom. Darla shares the response to intervention (RTI) approach and model and how SLPs can be a part of that process specifically with the preschool setting. In this episode you’ll hear:How the SLP fits into the RTI process for preschool?How SLPs can participate in the RTI process at your school and resources and tips for SLPs that are a part of the RTI teamRecommendadtions for SLPs to be successful if they are new to RTI in their schools Stay connected with Darla: Instagram: @msgardeniasspeechroom Facebook: Ms Gardenia’s Speech RoomMsGardenia.com and TpT: ShopMsGardenia.com Related Blog Posts:RTI Classroom Interventions – https://msgardenia.com/school-speech-therapy/rti-classroom-interventions/Muffin: https://msgardenia.com/school-speech-therapy/experiencing-language-at-home-with-muffins/ Resources for RTI:RTI course: https://www.msgardenia.com/rticourse Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post EP. 52 Preschool RTI with Darla appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, Haylee will share some practical tips for SLPs for pushing into the general education classroom. Haylee shares how she collaborates with general education teachers and how they set up co-teaching roles and lessons. Her experience and expertise will give SLPs confidence and inspiration to see where this might be a good fit for kids on your caseload. In this episode you’ll hear:How to start the process of push in lessons in the general education classroom.How to establish roles and plan with your gen ed teacher.What types of roadblocks have may encountered with doing co-teaching in gen ed Haylee Instagram: @hayleefordslp Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 51 Tips for Pushing Into the General Ed Classroom appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode, Meera will share how to implement language strategies at home with parents. Meera has her own speech therapy private practice called Super Speech Solutions. She has worked with adults and is now working with children who have language disorders, articulation problems, as well as autistic children. In this episode you’ll hear:How to approach parents with implementing language strategies in the home. Tips for SLPs when teaching parents to use language strategies.What teletherapy sessions versus in-home sessions look like. https://superspeechsolutions.com/ Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 50 Meera Language Strategies appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! On this week’s episode, Amy Graham will give practical therapy tips and strategies for implementing a cycles approach. Cycles is a great option for overwhelmed SLPs because it has a clear progression of how to move through the patterns you want to eliminate and phonemes to practice. In this episode you’ll hear:How to know when to implement cycles with a student is the correct approach.What mistakes SLPs make when implementing a cycles approachTips and resources SLPs can do right away in sessions, even those with large caseloads. Instead of spending the summer procrastinating, why not join the organizational challenge and get your materials in order before the school year starts. You can sign up for the 5-day Themed Therapy Organizational Challenge HERE: 5-day Themed Therapy Organizational Challenge With every 5-day challenge, there are some free goodies for attending, Facebook LIVES, daily giveaways, and an ultimate prize which this time someone is going to win a $100 Amazon giftcard and a free year membership to my themed therapy SLP membership that is launching at the end of this month. Want to be in the know for when the themed therapy SLP membership launches? Get on the Themed Therapy SLP Membership waitlist HERE Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 49 Tips for Implementing a Cycles Approach appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! On this week’s episode, you will hear tips on how to transition from elementary to high school with Robyn Boyd. Robyn has been a preschool/elementary SLP for 7 years, and recently made the switch to high school. “The high school setting is a completely different structure than elementary and you have to make a lot of modifications in how you approach things.” In this episode, Robyn will give SLPs 3 tips for making the transition a smooth one! In this episode you’ll hear:What SLPs need to expect those first 3 to 6 months after transitioning to high school.Differences in working with elementary versus high school.3 tips for making the transition smooth. Instead of spending the summer procrastinating, why not join the organizational challenge and get your materials in order before the school year starts. You can sign up for the 5-day Themed Therapy Organizational Challenge HERE: 5-day Themed Therapy Organizational Challenge With every 5-day challenge, there are some free goodies for attending, Facebook LIVES, daily giveaways, and an ultimate prize which this time someone is going to win a $100 Amazon giftcard and a free year membership to my themed therapy SLP membership that is launching at the end of this month. Want to be in the know for when the themed therapy SLP membership launches? Get on the Themed Therapy SLP Membership waitlist HERE Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ The post Ep. 48 Transitioning from Elementary to High School Setting with Robyn Boyd appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! We have been talking about themes all month long, and now I’m going to share three tips for planning themes on a budget.So this episode will show you that you can do it without a lot of money, and you don’t have to go with all the bells and whistles. Remember…a low budget themed unit is not worse therapy! And some of you have giant case loads as well, so you are doing what’s gonna be best for your kids. In this episode you’ll hear:Invest in materials for themes you can use longer than a week. Look for free materials: Readworks.org, YouTube, ABCya, Library, Donations from families Find materials that are used: Facebook MarketPlace, Goodwill, Donor’s chooseIf you are using themed materials, but haven’t gotten them organized, you need to join my 5-day themed therapy organizational challenge on Facebook. Each day, you will get a mini-challenge to help you make progress with getting your themed materials and activities organized, so that you can easily find them when you want to use that themed unit in therapy. Instead of spending the summer procrastinating, why not join the organizational challenge and get your materials in order before the school year starts. You can sign up for the 5-day Themed Therapy Organizational Challenge HERE: 5-day Themed Therapy Organizational Challenge With every 5-day challenge, there are some free goodies for attending, Facebook LIVES, daily giveaways, and an ultimate prize which this time someone is going to win a $100 Amazon giftcard and a free year membership to my themed therapy SLP membership that is launching at the end of this month. Want to be in the know for when the themed therapy SLP membership launches? Get on the Themed Therapy SLP Membership waitlist HERE Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 47- 3 Tips for Planning Themes on a Budget appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! In this weeks episode you will learn ways that you can use a theme to teach vocabulary depth with your students who have language impairments. When we use themes it can help add in new words to those existing semantic networks. It can also make it easier for a child to learn new words if they can fit it into a system or category that a child has already learned well. So, if we use themes in our therapy rooms, we can build that background knowledge and semantic networks, thus making vocabulary growth easier for our students. Today, I am going to share 4 strategies for how you can build depth of vocabulary knowledge using themed words. In this episode you’ll hear:Explicitly teaching the meaning of the words with kid friendly definitions Teaching about features or function to form category groups. For example, if you discuss a sand bucket, you can name the category of a beach toy, function – you put things inside it like sand, shells, shape- cylinder, made out of – plasticMultiple exposures to words in varied contexts – this is when you can give the child more opportunities to hear and engage with the word while reading a beach-themed book, or using beach vocabulary to build sentences, answer wh-questions, or create a hands on activity such as a sensory bin to use the beach vocabulary in a new context.Relating words thematically or in a taxonomy. Taxonomy – a bathing suit is an outfit for the beach, which you wear during summer, and is clothing. Thematic connection – beach you bring a swimsuit, towels, cooler with food, sand toys, boogie board, sunscreen, umbrella, etc. Want to be in the know for when the themed therapy SLP membership launches?Get on the Themed Therapy SLP Membership waitlist HERE Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 46 Using Themed Vocabulary to Teach Depth of Vocabulary Knowledge appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! Do you ever find yourself scrambling to find enough activities to cover your Prek-5th grade caseload? You might have a gigantic caseload and are having to plan for a wide-range of ages and treatment areas. If that is you…this episode is for you! Planning for a caseload can easily become scattered because of the many responsibilities we have in the job and next thing you know, you begin just grabbing books, toys, and games off the shelf to cover goals. Because I needed some structure to cover so many goals and ages, I turned to planning by themes. Today, I am going to share 3 reasons why I use a theme longer than one week. In this episode you’ll hear:How to streamline your planning – which in turn helps you have a plan quicker, and it is more cohesiveHow using themes build deeper semantic networks, gives time to work on background knowledge and also increases engagements with the vocabulary and language concepts. There is research that shows students with language impairments need up to 36 engagements with a word to learn it. Plus, you can pick themes that align with the classroom curriculum, the student’s interests, or things that are part of the child’s environment.How themes can be more cost effective when you have to plan for less themes. You aren’t always on the hunt for more toys, books, games, etc. to add to your therapy closet. Click here for the FREE Themed Therapy Guide THEME THERAPY SLP MEMBERSHIP If you LOVE doing themed therapy, but are tired of spending endless hours searching Pinterest and TPT for themed activities to cover your Prek-5th grade caseload, then the Themed Therapy SLP membership is for you! Having monthly themed activities for a wide range of goals and ages will save you time, stress and money! Want to know when the membership will be ready? Get on the waitlist by clicking the pink button below. Themed Therapy SLP Membership Waitlist – Get on the waitlist to know when this helpful membership is available.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] The post Ep. 45 Why I Use Themes Longer than a Week appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode you will learn how you can use themes to cover a lot of goals. I will walk you through what is a theme, how I started doing theme therapy and you will hear examples of how you can take a theme and adapt them for all ages. If you are new to theme therapy, this episode will give you a ton of nuggets to help you feel more comfortable. You will hear how to adapt these themes even for a large caseload! You can also get a free themed therapy planning cheat sheet, so you can map out all the goals and skills you can target with whatever theme you pick. In this episode you’ll hear: What is Theme Therapy?How I started doing theme therapy.Tangible examples of theme therapy. If you LOVE doing themed therapy, but are tired of spending endless hours searching Pinterest and TPT for themed activities to cover your Prek-5th grade caseload, then the Themed Therapy SLP membership is for you! Having monthly themed activities for a wide range of goals and ages will save you time, stress and money! Want to know when the membership will be ready? Get on the waitlist by clicking the pink button below. Themed Therapy SLP Membership Waitlist – Get on the waitlist to know when this helpful membership is available. Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 44 How to Cover Various Goals Using Themes appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! This week Ayelet Marinovich is here to talk about implementing a coaching model. She will be sharing a framework about how to implement parent coaching with daily routines. All SLPs can benefit from Ayelet’s strategies and tips, whether you are in the school setting or private coaching. In this episode you’ll hear:How parent coaching during daily routines can be a powerful approach to supporting a child’s communication.Tips for planning coaching lessons and how to establish roles, routines and buy-in from parents.How to use the LEARNS framework. So, in the LEARNS framework, the first tenet is L for Listen… Listen, observe, and wait: We spend so much time in the didactic seat – teaching, therapizing, lecturing, giving our “expert opinion,” educating. Of course, this is a big part of your job. But just like our little ones, parents and caregivers need to feel heard. Not only do they need to feel heard, but they also need to be provided with the space to reflect, to observe their child, and to be given permission to say, “I can do this.”So the first step in doing that is modeling to them that you’re going to provide the space to listen – not only to them, but to their child. You’re all going to participate – not just the therapist: child dyad, but also the caregiver: child, and the therapist: caregiver! This is a place where we all participate – each adult with each other, as well as with the child.In fact, the child, in many ways, may decide what’s going to ACTUALLY happen in the session. You might have a goal, but the child can often lead the way. The child might create the lyrics of a song you sing, the direction of the conversation, and even the materials you use.You are not only the therapist, but also the facilitator. And what does it mean to facilitate? Verb: To make (an action or process) easy or easier. You’re simply setting the stage. And whatever happens, you bring it into the session. So if you hear babbling during a song, the sound the child makes will likely make it into the song. If you give the child a choice of two objects, you (or they) might hold them up and whisper to the adult, “let’s wait just a few more seconds…” before you give another prompt. If you see the child becoming overwhelmed, you might slow down the song or offer them a turn with something.The second tenet in the LEARNS framework is Engage With Play. So within my Learn With Less® “caregiver & me” classes, we use the 4 pillars of Play, Talk, Sing and Move. So here, with play, we want to really help families see the power of open-ended play. In order to create an environment in which both child and caregiver feel they can explore and be playful, what do we have to do? Model playfulness. Follow the child’s lead. Model flexibility for the caregiver. Model turn-taking. Model waiting.Model the serve and return interaction that we know is so powerful in this context. That’s really what the therapeutic context, and any parent education context, is all about. Providing the space and the structure to bring in the children’s actions and interests, to comment upon them, to build upon them, to sing about them, to imitate them… to value them!The third tenet: Accept and Interpret. This blossoms right out of the first two – you’re the facilitator of the therapy context, you’re the one who’s going to highlight the value of what’s already happening in the environment.You’re going to accept what the child is doing and how they’re doing it…AND, you’re going to share the value of that by creating a structure around it. You can create an entire activity based on what they’re doing, what they’re interested in, and how they’re engaging with any particular material.Clearly, we need to first scan the environment (to see what’s there, what’s available), and then set up the environment and set the boundaries of what’s acceptable in the beginning (and often, that needs to be established by the caregiver – not by you if you’re in their home)… but sometimes, the less you say, the better – the more you show – by sitting together on the floor or at the table or on the sofa, by closing off certain areas if you don’t want them to be accessible, by covering any “not available” materials so they’re not so distracting…Now, you also want to accept what the adult is doing, and create an environment in which they feel comfortable participating at their own level, as well – so when they do try something, give them constructive feedback and keep it brief!The fourth tenet: Repetition – With Variation! As we spoke about earlier, the power of those everyday routines is really in the repetitive nature of it. And this really is the gold standard for early learning.Dr. Carolyn Mus

Hey Hey SLPs! Have you ever tried to collaborate with a colleague and it got off to a rocky start? Wondering how to start implementing collaborative services, but not sure how to approach staff with some ideas? In this episode, you will hear 3 tips for how to build collaborative relationships with colleagues that are successful. Tip: If you are wondering what collaborative services are, listen to episode 41. In this episode you’ll hear:How to approach the staff member when they have a minute to actually think and be present with you.How to define the roles of the collaboration and how you will communicateDon’t try to force your way into the classroom. Build trust. It’s not always a great time to want to implement something new…..when the teacher gets a bunch of new students, staff aids are always out, etc. Speech Retreat Session Topic: Push-In Therapy for Moderate-Severe Classrooms Speech Retreat July 17th – virtual PD Grab your ticket by June 7th and get a swag box delivered to your door the week leading up to the Speech Retreat. We have 8 amazing speakers and each attendee gets $40 of digital materials and 6 CMH hours. Grab your ticket here:July 17th Virtual Speech Retreat Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 42- 3 Tips for Collaborating with Colleagues appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLP Rockstars! In today’s episode, you will learn about the different types of collaborative services you can implement with students on your caseload to help them make more progress on their goals. We will break down these services so you can better understand which models you can use. In this episode you’ll hear:Pull out model- when the SLP is addressing areas of need in a small group setting outside the classroom environment.A consultation or a coaching model- this is where the SLP is discussing strategies with the teacher to implement in the classroomA coaching model- the SLP may come in the classroom to model a strategy or skill. One teach, One float- the classroom teacher is teaching the lesson and the SLP is “pushing in” to observe a student.Co-Teaching- the SLP and the classroom teacher plan together and carry out a lesson Promotion If you LOVE doing themed therapy, but are tired of spending endless hours searching Pinterest and TPT for themed activities to cover your Prek-5th grade caseload, then the Themed Therapy SLP membership is for you!Having monthly themed activities for a wide range of goals and ages will save you time, stress and money!Want to know when the membership will be ready? Get on the waitlist by clicking the link in the show notes: Themed Therapy SLP Membership Waitlist Speech Retreat Session Topic: Push-In Therapy for Moderate-Severe Classrooms Speech Retreat July 17th – virtual PD Grab your ticket by June 7th and get a swag box delivered to your door the week leading up to the Speech Retreat. We have 8 amazing speakers and each attendee gets $40 of digital materials and 6 CMH hours. Grab your ticket here:July 17th Virtual Speech Retreat Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 41 Collaborative Service Models appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

“And the award goes to…” Hey Hey Hey SLPs. This week’s episode celebrates YOU!! You made it! Whew…20-21 was a challenging year, so let’s reward all the efforts that made it happen! SLPs created these awards from my Instagram post, and song suggestions were also added to describe the year. Tune in for a fun recap of 20-21 from the SLP point of view! Speech Retreat Session Topic: Push-In Therapy for Moderate-Severe Classrooms Speech Retreat July 17th – virtual PD Grab your ticket by June 7th and get a swag box delivered to your door the week leading up to the Speech Retreat. We have 8 amazing speakers and each attendee gets $40 of digital materials and 6 CMH hours. Grab your ticket here:July 17th Virtual Speech Retreat Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thedabblingspeechie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfg Website: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 40 SLP Awards of 20-21 appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey, Hey, Hey SLPs. This week we’re going to be talking about three myths of push in therapy. So you might be in one of three camps, you might be thinking what in the world is push-in therapy, or everyone keeps talking about this push- in therapy, but I have no idea what it is. You might also be in the camp where push-in is not my style. Or you might be in the third camp where you know about push-in therapy. You love doing push- in therapy for your caseload and you wish everybody was on board with push-in therapy. So, wherever you’re at, I’m going to do a little mythbusting here today to talk about how to think about push-in therapy and approach it for your caseload. in this episode: You’ll hearMyth #1 – pull out therapy is badMyth #2 – I do push-in therapy. I go in during a rotation and do a lessonMyth #3 – there isn’t enough opportunities to make it effective Blog Posts MentionedBlog Posts Mentioned about Collaborative Services and Push-In Therapy: Collaborative Services Can Support Your Students How to Set Up Your Push-In Services FREE Push-In Lesson PlansSound Activities for Push-In Services Using a Chicken Theme in Your Next Push-In Session Speech Retreat Session Topic: Push-In Therapy for Moderate-Severe Classrooms Speech Retreat July 17th – virtual PD Grab your ticket by June 7th and get a swag box delivered to your door the week leading up to the Speech Retreat. We have 8 amazing speakers and each attendee gets $40 of digital materials and 6 CMH hours. Grab your ticket here:July 17th Virtual Speech Retreat Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thedabblingspeechie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfg Website: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 39 Three Myths of Push-In Therapy appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Knock, Knock….Who’s there? It’s Deborah Brooks sharing how SLPs can use jokes in their therapy sessions! Deborah will show how jokes can bring an element of comic relief and even bond you to your students. Whether you are already out of school, or looking for some material to help you push through these last few weeks, you are sure to find it this week! in this episode: You’ll hearAge appropriate jokes and how they can help SLPs target therapy goalsResults of using jokes in therapyWhere to find jokes and materials for your SLP sessions. Stay Connected with DeborahWebsite: www.deborahbrookscccslp.comCaroline’s on Broadway Stay Connected with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 38 Using Jokes in Speech Therapy with Deborah Brooks appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPS! In this week’s episode, Mara Jonet and Annabeth Knight from The Fanny Pack Therapist join Felice to talk about AAC Assessment. This OT | SLP duo are an interdisciplinary team passionate about collaborative care, AAC/AT, and a minimalist therapy approach. Mara and Annabeth are friends in real life and share a passion for the 90s! These ladies came up with the idea of The Fanny Pack Therapist because they believe you can minimize therapy supplies and be more efficient! in this episode: You’ll hearHow to approach and assess AAC assessments collaborativelyBest resources to use for AAC AssessmentTips for SLPs to consider during an AAC assessment from an OT perspectivewith Mara and Annabeth Stay in touch with Mara and Annabeth:Website: https://fannypacktherapist.wixsite.com/blogInstagram: @thefannypacktherapist Free ResourcesFREE opt-in: speech assessment reporthttps://thedabblingspeechie.com/2015/11/legally-defensible-speech-reports/https://thedabblingspeechie.com/2017/05/speech-therapy-assessment-tools/ Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 37 Collaborating with OT’s on Your AAC Assessment appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! Have you ever heard the song “Let’s Get it Started” by the Black Eyed Peas? You know the one that begins with the lyric “runnin, runnin”? Now that you have that song stuck in your head, you probably can relate to those lyrics as you are assessing students in school or therapy sessions. In this week’s episode, Jenna will show you how SLPs can efficiently assess without feeling like you are just running around in circles. With these tangible tips, SLPs will not only receive resources to help facilitate assessments, but will also learn how to involve parents to ensure their child is getting the support they need. in this episode: You’ll hearPros and cons of formal assessmentsChecklists or developmental skill lists used to help with identifying skills that are mastered or emergingBest Toys for play-based assessment (cause/effect, pretend play) How to Co-assess with IS/OT/PTStandardized tests used for students with autism. Blog Resources Mentioned in the Show https://thespeechroomnews.com/2016/06/10-tricks-to.html, https://thespeechroomnews.com/2015/08/top-5-parent-handouts-for-preschool-slps.html, https://thespeechroomnews.com/2015/09/play-based-communication-assessments.html TPT Resources Mentioned in the ShowPreschool SLP Evaluation Forms for Play-Based Assessment:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Preschool-SLP-Evaluation-Forms-Play-Based-Assessment-2020623Early Intervention Parent Handouts for Speech and Language Development: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Early-Intervention-Parent-Handouts-for-Speech-and-Language-Development-Set-2-3760940 TPT plug for Jenna’s store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Dabbling-Speechie/Category/Type-Digital-Speech-Folders-483991 Connect with Jenna instagram.com/speechroomnewsinstagram.com/speechroomlibraryfacebook.com/speechroomnews Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 36 Tips for Rocking Your Preschool Assessments Jenna Rayburn Kirk appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! This week Felice shares how to navigate transitions in the SLP job world. Transitioning can sometimes feel very drastic because SLPs are in a very big field with a lot of wonderful opportunities. The song by Sarah Bareilles “Let the Rain” comes to mind when thinking about transitioning. Starting a new position can feel like breaking new ground. In the beginning, it can be very messy and muddy, but once the water kind of settles after the rain, you see some either beautiful vegetation start growing or things have cleared away. So sit back and relax SLPs, Felice is going to share her personal and professional tips for taking this leap of faith. In this episode you will hear:How to acknowledge your doubts and fearsTips for keeping it simple.Taking care of YOUR needs.Keep big goals, but focus on small action steps.Resources Mentioned in this Episode Teachers Pay Teachers‘I Spy’ Speech Therapy Home Packets Spanish and English BundleSpeech therapists are trying to plan lessons for their students with distance learning and need easy to prep activities that can be sent home to cover a lot of goals. SLPs that need the ‘I Spy’ around the home activities for both English and Spanish, this is the Bundle. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-Spy-Speech-Therapy-Home-Packets-Spanish-and-English-Bundle-5575275?utm_source=TDS%20blog&utm_campaign=transition%20podcast Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 35 How to Navigate Transitioning appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! In today’s episode, my guest, Kristine Lamb, will talk about speech therapy cooking activities that you can use for your preschool push-in lessons. Lesson planning for push-in services can feel overwhelming for busy SLPs because it is challenging to find activities that cover a wide variety of skills that keep our little friends engaged during the lessons. Kristine has found some real success with using cooking to serve her students’ speech and language needs. Speech Therapy Cooking Activitiesin this episode: You’ll hearHow SLPs can collaborate with teachers and how you go into the classroomWays to find funding for cooking suppliesHow to stay organized when prepping for lessonsHow virtual SLPs can adapt cooking into teletherapy Try Built Bar for a Healthy, High Protein SnackIf you are trying to have a healthy snack that gives you high protein and tastes like a candy bar, you need to try Built Bars. They have been a great snack for me when I am on the go doing therapy, assessments and meetings. For SLPs trying to eat healthy, these have 17 grams of protein and 4-5 grams of sugar. You can use this LINK to grab your first box 25% off. Resources and Blog Post Mentioned in the Cooking Preschool Push-In Lessons FREE Peanut Butter and Jelly Recipe Boom CardsCooking and Craft Visual Recipe BookCooking and Craft Visual Recipe Book 2nd Edition Free Visual Cooking RecipesGrab N’ Go Push-In Speech and Language Activities Blog Posts: Tips and Tricks for Cooking in Speech Therapy How to Make In-Class Group Speech Successful Stay Connected with Kristine from Live Love Speech Instagram: @Live.Love.SpeechFacebook: Live Love SpeechWebsite: www.livelovespeech.comTeachersPayTeachers Store Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Speech Therapy Cooking Activities appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey Hey SLPs! In this week’s episode my guests are Brittany and Allie from expressyourselfspeech.ca. This OT and SLP dynamic duo is known for co-creating for self-regulation and social communication. In today’s episode, Brittany and Allie will guide SLPs on how to approach social pragmatics while co-teaching with an OT. They give practical tips to help with teaching social communication while being mindful of the child’s regulation and also how to facilitate self regulating strategies during a therapy session. Get ready SLPS! If you have been struggling to find a solution for a student in the classroom or in sessions, you will take away lots of ideas on ways to support them better. I am excited about this team collaboration because it gives the child another opportunity to practice and generalize their goals and skills to be even more successful. Brittany and Allie do not disappoint! Whether it’s trying new things, or leaning on one another for support, this team does what it takes to help children be successful! in this episode: You’ll hearWhat self-regulation is and what it might look for a child to struggle with self-regulation.How can SLPs decipher between true language disorders or self-regulation and collaborate with the OT about these types of referrals?What self-regulation strategies can SLPs use when their students are struggling with paying attention?For students that struggle with impulse control, and controlling how they express their emotions, what strategies may help them to self-regulate to participate more successfully in a session? Keep in touch with Brittany and Allie:Brittany’s instagram – @ot.with.brittany Allie’s instagram – @express_yourselfspeechwww.expressyourselfspeech.cahttps://expressyourselfspeech.ca/self-regulation-and-stuttering/ Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 33 Co-Treating for Self Regulation and Social Communication with Brittany and Allie appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey there SLPs! This week Felice talks to Jena Castro-Casbon about how to start your own private practice.The song ”Defying Gravity” from the musical Wicked reminds Jena of how we should stop accepting limits because someone says it’s right. She says “Sometimes you feel like you gotta fly and do something different.” So SLPs, if you have thought about going into private practice, but have never jumped ship because you don’t know how to get started or are afraid of being your own boss, Jena shares how to break down some of those barriers! She shares how to safely jump ship to make your private practice not only a reality, but a success!in this episode: You’ll hearThe 5-step program to help SLPs transition to their own private practiceTips for SLPs who wanna have private practice as a part time gig.Plan your private practice in 5 days Facebook ChallengeStay in touch with JenaPlan Your Private Practice: www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com/plan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Website: http://www.independentclinician.com/Facebook Group: SLP Private Practice Beginners https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners Resources and websites mentioned in this episode:Free Private Practice Roadmap: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/roadmapFree Private Practice Training: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar Podcast: Private Practice Success Stories PodcastFree Private Practice Training: www.startyourprivatepractice.com/webinar Podcast: Private Practice Success Stories Podcast FREEBIE PROMO in the introduction of the episode: FREE Google Slides with Spring Videos organized for you to use in therapy tomorrow. Grab these here: https://thedabblingspeechie.lpages.co/spring-youtube-opt-in-page/ Are You Up for the CHALLENGE? Join the 5-day Conversation Script Facebook Challenge Group starting April 12-16thYou can sign-up HERE.Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thedabblingspeechie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfg Website: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 32 How to Start Your Private Practice with Jena Castro-Casbon appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey SLPs! This week Felice gives tips for using conversational scripts with autism. Making scripts for students can help children to increase participation in a social conversation. SLPs can implement conversational scripts in preschool students all the way to adults! In this episode: You’ll hearHow to implement visual support and using the evidence practice of conversation scripts for students.Using language stimulus cards to target goals.How conversation scripts give structure to the classroom Are You Up for the CHALLENGE? Join the 5-day Conversation Script Facebook Challenge Group starting April 12-16thYou can sign-up HERE. Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 31 Using Conversation Scripts with Autism appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

This week Felice talks with Abbie from GoGo Speech about engaging students by using green screens. As Abbie began creating green screen activities to use with her own SLP clients she quickly noticed their engagement levels skyrocketed! Seeing the impact it had on her sessions caused her to start sharing these green screen activities with other SLPs! “Can’t Stop the Feeling” is the song that Abbie shares that inspires her after her sessions. “It’s really the best feeling when a session’s over and the kid doesn’t want to leave, so then you can get them all pumped up about the next session and everyone leaves happy, including the parents, and you just feel so confident as a clinician knowing you just did some awesome work.” In this episode: You’ll hearThe process of setup, how it works, all the details for the techy side of green screens.Some of the benefits to using green screen activities in therapy and how SLPs can use them for younger and older students.Tips for SLPs using green screens and how to find ways to adapt them to achieve your goals with your students. Stay in touch with Abbie:Instagram: @gogospeechGo to Abbie’s website to receive 10% off your membershipWebsite: https://www.gogospeech.com/ Use code: REALTALK to get 10% off your membership YouTube Tutorial on Green Screenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2BVo3aqOk0 Are You Up for the CHALLENGE? Join the 5-day Conversation Script Facebook Challenge Group starting April 12-16thYou can sign-up HERE. Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 30 Using Green Screen Activities to Engage Your Students with Abbie appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey… Hey… SLPs. This week Felice talks with Rose Griffin from ABA Speech LLC. Rose shares how to create and set goals for early intervention. “Here Comes the Sun” by the Beatles is a song that reminds her that brighter days are ahead! There are many ways to create and set goals for early learners, but Rose breaks it down for SLPs so that the parents, therapist, and students are all successful! in this episode: You’ll hearHow to determine what goals are important for this student.How to set SMART goals to determine what behaviors need to be targeted.Benefits of sharing a draft with parents and team prior to the meeting. All the BEST Spring YouTube Videos organized for you:FREE Google Slides with Spring Videos organized for you to use in therapy tomorrow. Grab these here: https://thedabblingspeechie.lpages.co/spring-youtube-opt-in-page/Stay in touch with Rose:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abaspeechbyrose/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/192760319272733Resources and websites mentioned in the episode: https://abaspeech.org/2020/05/iep-goal-bank-autism/Free Webinar coming up on April 6,7,13 about engagement and communication for students with autism https://abaspeech.org/5-strategies/Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thedabblingspeechie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfg Website: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 29 Creating Goals for Early Learners with Rose Griffin appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey SLPs! This week Quintina shares her journey as she transitioned from school-based SLP to her own private practice. “I was too big for my office!” Quintina shares how she just felt an urge that there was something else out there. She is inspired by the song “It Is Happening”. The song reminds her of all the blessings that are in our lives. Understanding her calling has given Quintina a clear picture of what she was meant to do. In this episode: You’ll hearFirst steps to take in order to transition from a school based SLP to a private practice.Quintina’s journey from being “too comfortable” to fulfilling a higher calling.How the SLP Social was born. Stay in Touch with Quintina:Website: https://pediatricspeechlab.com/Instagram: @pedspeechlabConnect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 28 How to transition from a School-Based SLP to Private Practice with Quintina appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

As Marvin Gaye puts it, “It Takes Two” even for parent coaching. This week Felice will give practical tips and strategies to help with parent coaching! You will learn how to communicate with parents so they can see the benefits and buy-in to your strategies. Parents need to understand what strategy you want them to use, why you want them to use it, and how to use it. In this episode: You’ll hearHow to find out what barriers parents may have and how to fill those needs.How to discuss the best way for the student to learn and be coached. How to use the TACO method and why it is important for parent coaching.How to be positive and keep encouraging the parents. If you are implementing a parent coaching model for students in Prek-2nd grade, and need easy ways to show parents how they can use a toy to cover lots of speech and language skills, you can use my toy companion cheat sheets.​Elizabeth shares that she uses these cheat sheets like this, “This has been so helpful in my parent coaching sessions while students learn virtually. I can send it to them ahead of time, and then point out the parts to focus on. It has also helped me use some popular toys in new ways during in person sessions!” Resources https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/parent-coaching-tele-aac/FREE Mealtime CORE board and parent coaching Google SlidesParent Coaching Videos for MealtimeConnect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com The post Ep. 27 Tips for Parent Coaching appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

in this episode: You’ll hearRecommendations for how the SLP and IEP team should begin using an AAC device or low-tech AAC communication tools to build communication.How to use a device or a CORE board to model words and communication with a student in therapy.Tips for parent coaching or staff coaching when it comes to modeling words for emergent communicators.Resources http://beautifulspeechlife.com/aac-academy/Freebies:https://bit.ly/FREEAACgoalplanner https://bit.ly/aacathome2021Websites mentioned in the podcast:https://communicationmatrix.org/Stay in Touch with Anne!Website: http://beautifulspeechlife.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beautifulspeechlife?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautifulspeechlife/ Blog Posts Mentioned in the Podcast Episode:http://beautifulspeechlife.com/10-ideas-for-virtual-aac-modeling/ http://beautifulspeechlife.com/how-to-reduce-cognitive-load/http://beautifulspeechlife.com/brush-your-teeth-aac-with-core-vocabulary-board/ Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Episode: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beautiful-Speech-Lifehttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Boom-Cards-Prepositions-Spatial-Concepts-Bundle-1-for-Speech-Therapy-Autism-6416201 Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Modeling for Emergent Communicators with Anne Page appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Hey SLPs….“Don’t Stop Believin”. This week Rachel Madel shares how she is inspired by that iconic 80s song. “We have to start with the belief that kids are capable of making progress and learning how to communicate!” Rachel will give practical tips for AAC and Autism and advise on how SLPs can come together as a team to figure out what works! in this episode: You’ll hear:Troubleshooting tools for students. Finding different strategies that work for each individual student.How to know if a child would benefit from an AAC device. Working on AAC in therapy sessions.How SLPs with very heavy caseloads can support students with AAC. Keep in Touch with Rachel Madel:Website: www.rachelmadel.comInstagram: @rachelmadelslpYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZWzF606AWLc5zvwBTA7CDAPodcast: www.talkingwithtech.orgFree Materials for AAC: www.rachelmadel.com/freebies Resources and Blog Posts Mentioned:CORE words mastery: https://www.rachelmadel.com/blog/four-quickest-ways-to-core-word-mastery-part-iiHow to Use a CORE Board to Get Your Child Talking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-aam4LI3kcInstagram LIVE Replay for virtual AAC therapy and assessmentConnect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 25: AAC and Autism with Rachel Madel appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Claudia Doan from creative Speech Lab joins Felice today to talk about building trust with students. In this episode, Claudia will share how she uses music, stories, cooking, and even theater to build rapport. Finding a way to connect with them through things they are interested in is an important part of building trust.in this episode: You’ll hear:Virtual Calm Down Corner – Claudia’s own check-in where students can share how they’re feeling. How Claudia created a special version of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs for Educators and how it directly applies to our work with students. Why Consistency & Predictability are important key factors in building trust. Resources Where you can find ClaudiaWebsite: https://creativespeechlab.com/Instagram @creativespeechlabTPT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Speech-LabDistance Learning Calm Down Corner Digital Material: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Virtual-Calm-Down-Corner-5224677Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Free Printable: https://creativespeechlab.com/2021/01/13/maslow-in-the-speech-room/Speech Retreat coming up Soon!!The following learning objectives will be met at this workshop: Learn how to create versatile therapy materials/activities that target a variety of goals. List the benefits of hands-on, interactive therapy activities. Learn time-saving tips to better manage their school-based caseloads. Construct a plan to have a less stressful school year. Pick the brains of some of the awesomest four SLPs ever. Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 24: How to Build Trust with Students with Claudia Doan appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

This week the amazing Chris Wenger from thespeechdude.com gives his expertise on perspective taking! In this episode you will learn the concept of perspective taking is being able to take our situation and try our best to see what the other person may be thinking. Perspective taking starts with us…once we get a solid foundation of perspectives that we gain from our own self, then we can better teach our students what it is and how it impacts social communication. Chris’ love for speech therapy and his students are evident and you will not wanna miss this interview! in this episode: You’ll hear:Unique ways to teach perspective taking, through music, TV shows, and movies!Don’t focus too much on body language, yet seek out the tone of voice of others.How perspective taking impacts your older students both in-person and virtually. Materials and resources SLPs could use to help support students who need to work on improving perspective taking. Blog Posts and YouTube Videos Mentioned:Where you can find video clips and wordless short videos:CG Bros: https://www.thecgbros.com/CG Bros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-1rx8j9Ggp8mp4uD0ZdEIAInferencing YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBiQGs1J86Qw0ERQZdSuhCOV20iBkoX0UZones of Regulation Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlONvp4HQdl-WsLww22sQ2_gxdbZyZLMrLiteracy Shed for wordless shorts: https://www.literacyshed.com/home.htmlWhere you can find ChrisWebsite: https://www.speechdude.com/Instagram: @speechdudeBoom Learning: https://wow.boomlearning.com/store/authorId/pW2zEA8f3Kfpm7kxy/?collection=Decks&sort=score&order=-1 Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 23 How to Teach Perspective Taking with Chris Wenger appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

When I think of behavior management, I think of the song “Titanium”. We have to be bulletproof… when they fire away we have to stand strong!! We can’t fall down, we gotta be Titanium!! In this episode, I reassure other SLP’s that we are all out there in the trenches trying to help our students engage in our therapy sessions. If they are engaged, they are meaningfully involved in our learning sessions.in this episode: You’ll hear:How to frame structures and routines that also encourage positive behavior management skills.How to create a format to your lessons to help streamline your routine more efficiently.How following the classroom behavior management system will help reinforce what the students are familiar with, and how that can help you be more consistent.Why it’s important to have visual support for activities.Creating Behavior Routines blog post has some links to research and other tools that you can use to help create consistency with the expectations in a session. If you need visual supports to help teach the behavior routines for walking to speech, reading a book, working in a group, going to the library, playing a game, working in the classroom and many other activities, check out how you can visually show your students the expectations and reinforce those expectations by visually cueing them in a session!Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post Ep. 22 How to Create Behavior Routines in Speech appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with planning for your pragmatic language groups? In this week’s episode, I will guide you in steps to build a hierarchy to make preparing for these social skill therapy groups sessions less stressful by sharing how you use frameworks to not get overwhelmed coming up with activities. in this episode of the Real Talk SLP podcast:You’ll hear:Social pragmatic therapy and engaging ideas serve students struggling with social communications.Where to start in planning your social skill therapy group lessons. How do you determine what is most efficient or effective for the student?How to build a hierarchy to make planning for your social pragmatic language sessions more effective. Social Skill Therapy Groups Made Easier!If you are needing no prep social skill lesson plans to cover your upper elementary and middle school groups, check out these social skills activities! You will have a framework for setting up your social skills group therapy plans in minutes that you can use for several months.These lessons will help you implement the social skills planning frameworks. Resources to Help You Plan for Your Social Skill Therapy Groups When considering your frameworks for planning think about how you can use real photos, wordless short videos, games, or TV/movie clips to use as your teaching or application content. Everyday Speech or Social Squad has videos and lessons that can help you plan each week, too! For more information about planning social pragmatic lessons for your speech therapy caseload, these were mentioned in the episode:Pragmatic Assessment Tips and ResourcesPragmatic Language Therapy MaterialsExpected and Unexpected Behavior – A Quick Tip for Self MonitoringLow Prep Christmas Social Skills ActivitiesIf you have any resources or activities that you use to plan engaging pragmatic language lessons, comment below with what you do!Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post How to Plan Your Social Skill Therapy Groups appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Real Talk SLP Podcast- 3 Ways to Use Google Apps to Manage Your Speech Caseload Are you feeling like you only see your students “From a Distance”, as Bette Midler put it? Teaching virtually is definitely a challenge but… Never Fear! This week I will share 3 Google Apps that can be easily adapted to streamline lessons remotely or for in-person instruction. These apps can help you collaborate with other teachers and parents, collect data, streamline paperwork, and organize digital materials. Even though we may be teaching from a distance, these apps will definitely make your life a little easier so you can focus more on your students! Blog Posts and Resources Mentioned in this Podcast Episode in this episode: You’ll hear How you can collaborate with others using Google Docs. By creating an editable doc, you can share ideas, keep a running log of behaviors, and/or create a parent contact list.How Google Forms can be used to collect data, progress monitoring, speech referrals and more.How to use Google Slides to organize digital materials all in one place.How to Use Google Slides YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDabblingSpeechie/videos?view_as=subscriber How to Assign a Google Slide in Google Classroom:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-6ogT31Sf4&t=57s Setting up Digital Speech Folders and how to link to websites, YouTube, and resources from your Google Drive:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zwgxxzVLKc&t=183s Google App Resources to Use with Your Students in Speech Therapy Create digital speech folders for your students working on articulation and/or phonology goals.You can also use the digitals google slide templates to create task cards, digital language and social language folders, have behavior visuals, and customize game templates. Check it out HERE.The digital speech folders also come with progress monitoring tools and Google Forms, so that you can informally assess progress on goals digitally.The articulation and language screeners also come with Google Slides for the stimulus items, and Google Forms to collect the student’s responses digitally, so you can access them anywhere. All of the themed push-in language lesson plan guides come with a Google Slide presentation that can be used in teletherapy or on the SMARTboard during whole-class push-in lessons.They include activities, YouTube video movement breaks, links to book read alouds, and YouTube videos related to the topic. You can check out all the language lesson plan guides HERE. Connect with Felice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThedabblingspeechieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedabblingspeechie/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dabblingspeech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_cZ4io1LK4XJIajDMHLfgWebsite: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/ The post 3 Ways to Use Google Apps to Manage Your Speech Caseload appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.

Real Talk SLP Podcast – My Best Google Slides Techy Hacks“Help! I need somebody, Help! Not just anybody!” Adding Pizzazz to make your speech therapy sessions more engaging for your students has never been more fun! In this episode, Felice shares her very best Techy Hacks for creating materials with google slides to increase engagement in your therapy sessions and to make things more organized for you and your students. Adding GIFS, youtube videos, and even how to upload your own material to google slides. Felice has the Techy Hacks you have been waiting for!Blog Posts and Resources Mentioned in this Podcast EpisodeYouTube Video Tutorial for how to Use Google SlidesYouTube Video Tutorial for How to Make Your Own Copy of a Google SlideGiphy website to search for GIFs to add to Google Slides. Watch the Google Slides tutorial at minute 7:26.Creating Digital Speech Folders with Google Slides – a YouTube Video TutorialFREE Winter Videos for Google SlidesHoliday Movie Clips FREE Google Slides and link to YouTube Tutorial for adding video into Google SlidesLanguage Lesson Plan Guides that have Google SlidesDigital Speech Folders using Google Slides The post My Best Google Slides Techy Hacks appeared first on thedabblingspeechie.