For my Superhero-themed June sensory bin I got Goo Jit Zu Marvel Minis and put them in Orbeez (I had some individual packs that I combined, but I’ll use the big seed pack for the future). Kids love these Orbeez! I only get them once a year (because they bounce EVERYWHERE and crush into mush) …
I’ve made re-usable monthly themes that will help me maximize my time and energy and I’ve applied these themes to my virtual treatment room. I started making these during the COVID-19 lockdown, but I’ve actually found that they’re as helpful and motivating for in-person appointments as they are for the online ones! I’ll update my …
Here are the themed sensory bins I’m using each month. You can see what materials I’m using (and even get links to the materials) to make each bin for yourself. Ways to Use Sensory Bins in Speech & Language Treatment January February March April May June July August September October November December Here are some …
My patients and I are loving this new sensory wall! It’s renter-friendly, too! I ordered these sensory circles, which stick to glass and plexiglass, but can be removed and replaced. I got a 2-foot-by-3-foot frame and glitter vinyl to put into it (the vinyl was really difficult to work with and I recommend glitter cardstock, …
I tend to only write reviews for products I love and use often. Here are some reviews of my favorite materials and apps. You can find more ideas for following directions here. You can find more ideas for social skills here and more ideas for regulation tools here.
July’s theme is OCEAN! Click here to visit my virtual treatment room for July and see what apps, websites, books, and videos I’m using this month. Here’s a link to my folder of themed virtual treatment rooms (so you can download and edit a room to make it your own if you want to). You can find …
April’s theme is gardening! Click here to visit my virtual treatment room for April and see what apps, websites, books, and videos I’m using this month. Here’s a link to my folder of themed virtual treatment rooms (so you can download and edit a room to make it your own if you want to). You can find …
Update: I’m so sad to see that this app is no longer available! Toca Kitchen Monsters is another FREE app from Toca Boca. In this one we get to choose a monster, choose different ingredients, and try to prepare food that the monsters will eat. Here are some ideas for using Toca Kitchen Monsters as a naturalistic …
I made this FREE digital narrative grammar worksheet based on this 5-finger story retell strategy. I love this strategy since kids always have their fingers with them and they can use them when telling their parents about their day. I use this worksheet with a couple of the activities I’ve mentioned in my favorite narrative …
This is the activity I use most often for following directions. One of the things that makes the $199 annual fee for this program so worth it is that it’s very customizable. You can set the difficulty from preschool to adult. I tell my older patients to let me know if it’s too “childish” for …
