SLP Coffee Talk

Hallie talks about how to use Blooket in your speech therapy sessions.

Hey there, SLPs! Get ready for a jolt of inspiration in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk. Join Hallie as she spills the beans on her all-time favorite free tool for speech therapy - Blooket! Discover how this interactive platform can turn learning into a game and keep your older students engaged and motivated. From customizable games to real-time feedback, Blooket is the secret weapon you need in your therapy arsenal. Tune in and get ready to level up your speech sessions with Blooket!

Here’s what we learned:

• Blooket’s various game modes, from classic quizzes to battle royales, catering to diverse student interests.
• Understanding the science behind gamification and learning for effectively integrating Blooket into speech therapy sessions.
• Adapting Blooket for therapy by creating games focusing on articulation, vocabulary, comprehension exercises, and other speech goals.
• Blooket aligns with the Creative Competence Framework, prioritizing student interests, safety, and efficient planning to meet all needs.

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Effective reading instruction strategies for older students with Sara of Stellar Teacher Company

Hi, fellow SLPs! In today’s episode, Hallie features Sara Marye, an accomplished educator, the CEO of The Stellar Teacher Company, and the creator/host of the Stellar Teacher Podcast. Together, we delve into advanced reading instruction strategies while exploring the science of reading and its application in the classroom for older students. Learn the five pillars of reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope and gain insights into refining teaching methods with research-backed techniques, offering essential resources for educators and speech-language pathologists. Discover how to revolutionize your reading lessons and enhance student comprehension and vocabulary following Sara’s expert guidance and practical sentence writing routine.

Sara Marye is on a mission to empower elementary teachers to increase their literacy knowledge and become experts in their field. With over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and assistant principal, Sara enjoys pursuing opportunities that leave a big impact on the world of education.

Here’s what we learned:

• The science of reading is a body of research that describes how the human brain learns to read.
• The Five Pillars of Reading include Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension.
• Scarborough’s Reading Rope model is an essential framework for understanding how to develop proficient readers, intertwining word recognition with language comprehension.
• Teachers should focus on aligning their reading instruction with the science of reading, incorporating practices such as teaching text structure, using graphic organizers, and explicit word study.
• A simple sentence writing routine can help students build their understanding of syntax.

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Hi, fellow SLPs! In today’s episode, Hallie explores the benefits of role-playing in speech therapy to enhance vocational communication skills. Discover the practical strategies for SLPs to create realistic role-playing scenarios that prepare students for the workforce by developing language skills essential for professional success. Tailored for speech-language pathologists working with older students, Hallie offers insights into making therapy sessions relevant and engaging focusing on job interviews, client interactions, and team collaborations.

Here’s what we learned:

• By focusing on real world scenarios, students can apply their speech and language skills directly to their career aspirations and goals.

• It is important to design role playing activities that are tailored to the students’ individual speech goals and vocational interests.

• How feedback helps students reflect on their performance, recognize areas for improvement and make adjustments to their communication strategies.

• A resource called Secondary Secrets for SLPs, a private podcast series designed to inspire and provide strategies for working with secondary speech students.

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Why connecting with middle and high school students increases motivation and participation?

Hey there, fellow SLPs! In this episode, Hallie chats with speech-language pathologists Matt and Margarita to share their innovative strategies for engaging teen learners. Hear about innovative ways to weave student interests into therapy sessions, from comic books to current tech articles, and how personal stories of our own goals can normalize the growth process. Plus, we're tackling the common fears of stepping into a new age group and how forming meaningful connections can lead to a rewarding journey for both you and your students!

Matt has been the Supervisor of Speech/Language Improvement for District 75 since December 2013 at New York City Public Schools.

Margaryta is a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist and child educator who specializes in feeding and swallowing disorders, as well as augmentative and alternative communication. With over 10 years of experience, she has serviced hundreds of mild to severely delayed and medically complex children. Margaryta is also the author of a children’s book titled ‘Baby Zoo’ and has contributed to various publications. She has received multiple awards throughout her career.

Here’s what we learned:

• Strategies to integrate curriculum goals with real-world interests and personal storytelling to make sessions relevant.
• Technology's role in bridging connections across schools and tailoring education for students with IEPs.
• Using interests like comic books and technology to support literacy-based activities.
• Incorporating reading buddy programs and vocational activities into therapy sessions.

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In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie Sherman shares a powerful tool for improving therapy practices: Tar Heel Reader. Get ready to unlock a world of free, accessible books that will enhance literacy, comprehension, articulation, expressive language, and social skills. Learn how to make learning fun, increase vocabulary, and captivate your kids with custom stories. You won't want to miss this episode, which is jam-packed with new therapeutic advice and real-life examples!

Here’s what we learned:

• How students can use Tar Heel Reader to become authors, empowering them to craft and publish their own stories.
• Practical tips for integrating Tar Heel Reader into speech therapy sessions such as creating dynamic classroom activities.
• Utilizing character interactions in Tar Heel to improve articulation, expand vocabulary, and foster social skills.

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In the latest episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie Sherman serves up a steamy brew of fresh ideas to rejuvenate your speech-language therapy sessions.  Saying goodbye to the yawns and hello to sessions that are as enjoyable as they are educational. Hallie provides practical examples of how to adapt popular board games to meet various speech and language goals. From "Twisted Scrabble" to "Modified Monopoly," and from "Guess Who?" with a twist to an adapted "Operation," each game is a doorway to learning that feels less like therapy and more like play!

Here’s what we learned:

• How to repurpose classic board games as dynamic tools to target various speech and language goals.
• Creative methods to transform traditional board games into engaging speech therapy tools.
• Practical tips for SLPs to simplify planning, accommodate mixed groups, and manage time efficiently.
• Understanding students' backgrounds and struggles allows therapists to craft compassionate and effective sessions, to maintain students' interest.
  
  

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 🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Do you find AAC overwhelming? You aren’t alone! 

No need to worry though, because in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Cici Fritts and Candace Hayden. They are experts in all things technology and AAC for our speech students and they are here to help you understand how to best help your students with their communication through AAC. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How Cici and Candace help educate others on AAC use in speech
• How to embrace AAC if there are no AAC experts on your team
• Ways to work with parents who just want their kids to talk
• How to partner with teachers to provide more AAC support in the classroom
• The best question to ask teachers and parents to help them get more comfortable with AAC
• The best tools and resources for data and evaluations with AAC
• The difference between robust language and simplified language devices

AAC devices are so important and understanding them can be so beneficial to our students. Don’t miss this episode! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/219

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Cici on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaconthefritts

Follow Candace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candace-hayden-32031811b

Follow Candace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candace_hayden_aac/

Visit the Leander ISD website: https://www.leanderisd.org/assistivetechnology/


Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

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Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Do you struggle sometimes talking to parents and navigating the whole IEP process with parents?

If so, you are going to love today’s guest on SLP Coffee Talk! I sat down with Wendy Taylor to talk all about how you can better help parents when it comes to IEPs. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The biggest challenges parents face in the IEP process
• How to present information to parents so that they actually understand 
• Communication tips and tricks to help make the IEP process go smoother
• The best way to present your findings to parents and how to handle disagreements
• Resources for parents to better understand IEP meetings

Wendy has tons of tips for how to help parents in IEP meetings. Check them out now!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/218

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit the Learning Essentials website: https://learningessentialsedu.com/
Follow Learning Essentials on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningessentials/?hl=en
Listen to the Special Ed Strategist podcast: https://learningessentialsedu.com/podcast/

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

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Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Are you familiar with trauma-informed care? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Rachel Archambault, the PTSD SLP, to talk all about trauma-informed care for our speech students. You don’t have to be a trauma detective to support your students who have experienced trauma, you just have to offer them a safe space, and Rachel is telling us exactly how to do it. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What trauma-informed care is and why it’s important
• How we can help our students who have gone through trauma 
• Ways to make your students feel safe in speech therapy 
• Coping strategies for students who struggle with trauma 
• Why trauma-informed care training is so important 

This is such an important episode and you don’t want to miss it. Check it out now! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/217

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Rachel’s website: https://www.ptsdslp.com/
Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd.slp

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

Let’s talk about one of my favorite tools to use in my speech room- videos! 

Videos are motivating, require zero prep, and can easily adapt to any goal. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing how you can use this versatile resource to target vocabulary goals. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• My favorite videos and resources to work on vocabulary with speech students
• How to use these videos effectively in your speech sessions 
• Why I love using wordless videos to work on vocabulary 
• Why modeling is so important for helping students grasp their tier 2 words

Tune in to hear all of my best tips and strategies for using videos to help your students soar past their goals!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/216

Resources Mentioned: 

Join SLP Elevate: Slpelevate.com

Get your free Boom Cards: https://bit.ly/STF-contextcluesboomfreebie

Check out the sample Edpuzzle: bit.ly/STF-edpuzzletier2

Check out Simon’s Cat on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6vXjt-BA7QHl0KnfL-7RQ

Check out the research mentioned in the episode: 

Research stresses the importance of students mastering a significant amount of Tier 2 words to be academically successful.

(Blachowicz, Fisher, Ogle, & Taffe, 2013; Marzano, 2004)

Words should not be taught as “lists”, but rather how the words relate to the content and to each other because instruction without context has usually been found to be ineffective

(Roseberry-McKibbin, 2013)

“. . .targeting vocabulary in secondary-aged children with vocabulary difficulties could potentially help their access to the curriculum and, hence, their future academic attainment, employment prospects and mental health.”

– Wright et al., 2017

Where We Can Connect: 

Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

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Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets