SLP Coffee Talk

Halloween is right around the corner! If you are looking for some engaging and better yet, free Halloween speech activities, you’re in the right place! 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk,  I'm sharing four free ideas that you can use with your speech students, especially your older ones, to keep them motivated and engaged while working on a variety of goals this Halloween season. They’re going to love these spooky and fun activities so I’m excited to share them with you today! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• My favorite free Halloween activities for speech
• The numerous goals you can work on with these activities
• How to use them in your speech therapy sessions
• How easy it is to tailor these resources to target any goal

If you are ready to have some spooktacular Halloween fun with your students, tune in to this episode! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/195

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Halloween activities on Bamboozle: https://www.baamboozle.com/search?param=Halloween+would+you+rather&language=&sort_by=featured&results_from=all&filter_questions_min=10

How To Draw a Candy Corn on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CEnA8qxzLX0

Halloween activities on Mystery Science: https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/popular-pumpkins

Are Zombies Real YouTube video: https://youtu.be/RBLML9jluBE

Are Vampires Real YouTube video: https://youtu.be/OakPFOg5sM8

Halloween Digital Escape Room: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Digital-Escape-Google-Slides-6157419

Halloween Activities on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Speech-Time-Fun/PreK-12-Subject-Area/Halloween?ref=filter/subject

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

Are you a multi-passionate SLP trying to balance it all? 

Let me tell you, you are not alone! Luckily, being an SLP doesn’t have to be the only thing that defines you! You can lean into those other passions too. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Rachel Musial to talk about how you can balance your SLP identity and your personal passions as a multi-passionate person. 

Rachel Musial’s diverse passions bring fulfillment and richness to her multifaceted life beyond speech-language pathology, and she’s here to share her tips with you today. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How embracing your various passions can fuel your life
• Don’t have time to find your passion? Here’s what to do
• Tips for defining success on your own terms

Tune in to learn more about how to embrace all of your various passions for a more fulfilling life! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/194

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Rachel’s website: https://connectionswithrach.com/

Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectionswithrach/

Check out Rachel’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connections-with-rach/id1534168646

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

Are you getting a little overwhelmed with time management? Not sure what to work on? Maybe feeling a little bit of self-doubt? 

Well, you are going to love my guest on this episode of SLP Coffee Talk! Theresa Harp is here to talk about time management for busy SLPs. If you feel like you just don’t have the time to get everything done, you’re going to love her practical, tactical tips for changing your mindset and getting your time back!

Theresa Harp, M.A., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT is a certified speech-language pathologist and time management coach for busy SLPs.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why SLPs struggle so much with time management and burnout
• Practical strategies for if you feel like you’re stuck on the hamster wheel
• Why managing your time is like budgeting your finances
• Why cookie-cutter strategies just don’t work for everyone
• How your mindset dictates how you spend your time
• Mindset strategies to use at work

If you’re an SLP who is ready to reclaim your time and reframe your mindset, you’re going to love this episode so don’t miss it!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/193

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Theresa’s website: https://theresaharp.com/

Get Theresa’s free Values and Needs Exercise: https://bit.ly/valuesandneeds

Tune in to Theresa’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-speech-path-mindful-time-management-for-the-busy-slp/id1590921247

Follow Theresa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresamharp/

Join her Facebook group for busy SLPs: https://www.facebook.com/groups/timemanagementforbusymoms


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

Looking for some engaging games for speech therapy that are interactive, and better yet, free? 

I have you covered! In the latest episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing three of my favorite games to use in speech therapy to help students reach a variety of goals with just their computer or device. Some of these games may be new to you, or you may have heard of them before, but they are all perfect for speech so I am so excited to share them with you today! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What these sites are and how to get started
• What I love about each game and how to use them in your lessons
• How these games can help build trust, rapport, and communication

If you’re looking for some easily accessible and free resources that can help your students reach their goals in an engaging way, this episode is for you so don’t miss it!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/192

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Kahoot: kahoot.com

Check out Blooket: blooket.com

Check out Gimkit:  gimkit.com

Join SLP Elevate today: slpelevate.com

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

Wondering if you should go the school route or the private practice route? Or if you’re even in the right setting at all? 

Don’t worry! I brought Adrienne Fuller onto this episode to help us figure it out. Adrienne has worked in every single setting so she knows a thing or two about each one and how to determine what’s right for you and she’s sharing all of her tips with us today! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Is private practice your perfect fit?
• Why burnout doesn’t mean that you need to leave the profession 
• Your speech sessions don’t have to be fancy to be effective

Get ready to own your SLP path, find clarity, and explore your options in this episode. Make sure to hit that play button!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/191

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Adrienne’s website: https://www.speechbuilders.org/

Book on Private Practice:https://www.amazon.com/Putting-Your-Dreams-Work-Practice/dp/1530479185/ref=sr_1_1?crid=255IXWJPHPGKV&keywords=Putting+Your+Dreams+to+Work%3A+Keys&qid=1689897427&sprefix=putting+your+dreams+to+work+keys%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1

Start Your Engines Book: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Engines-Roadmap-Clinical-Fellowship-ebook/dp/B08J4J3T1P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31HWTANMYUB1D&keywords=Start+Your+Engines+Book+A+Workbook+For+your+Clinical+Fellowship&qid=1689897572&sprefix=start+your+engines+book+a+workbook+for+your+clinical+fellowship%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1

30 Days To Get Your Toddler Talking Book: https://www.amazon.com/Days-Toddler-Talking-step-step/dp/B09HK4LJB9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XC30S1Q8Q567&keywords=30+days+to+get+your+toddler+talking&qid=1689897676&sprefix=30+Days+to+Get+Your+%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1

Follow Adrienne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missatheslp/

Check out Adrienne’s podcast: https://www.speechbuilders.org/lets-talk-about-talking-podcast/

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

Ready to kickstart your SLP journey?

I have you covered! It’s been quite some time since I graduated, so I invited Michelle Lee onto the show to talk about life as a new SLP. Get ready for a power-packed episode where we're dishing out the juiciest tips and tricks to kickstart your SLP career like a pro!

Michelle is a recent graduate and has a heart to connect with students in pursuit of their undergrad and graduate degrees within the field and has been blessed by the friendships she's made so far. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Time-management tips to help you manage it all as a new SLP
• Open-ended games and resources for your speech therapy sessions
• Tips for overcoming imposter syndromes

Embarking on your SLP journey can be a whirlwind, but these tips will help you get in the right mindset and have the right tools at your disposal for maximum success. Tune in now!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/190

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellee.slp/

Follow Michelle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michelleea/featured

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

It’s time to head back to school! Are you ready for the first week of speech? 

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with one of my SLP Elevate members, Tracie Higgins, to talk about how you can go about scheduling and preparing for your first week of speech therapy without the stress!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed by scheduling on the first week
• The benefits of scheduling students that learn alike together
• Tips for revising your schedule over time
• The power of making friends with the people in your building
• Activities to do on the first speech session to get to know your students
• What you need to know if you feel pressure to create goals from day one

The first week of school doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Tune in to this episode to hear all of Tracie’s best tips! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/189

Resources Mentioned: 

Join us in SLP Elevate: SLPelevate.com

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

As SLPs, many of us were only taught one way of thinking when it came to working with neurodivergent students. But what if I told you there is another way to approach working with them that could make a world of difference in these students’ lives? 

In this episode, I sat down with Stephanie Boron to talk about how we can flip the script when working with neurodivergent kids. Stephanie shares some fresh insights that not only give these kids better support but also help them rock their goals like never before!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Stephanie’s journey to getting her own neurodivergent diagnosis
• Why we all need to stop what we’re doing and learn about neurodivergent-affirming practices
• The types of goals we should be working on when it comes to neurodivergent students
• The power of honoring our students' communication attempts, no matter what they are
• Creating a culture in the school system to embrace the changes that need to be made
• Books by neurodivergent authors to share with neurodivergent students
• One requirement kids are expected to meet at school that is leading to autistic burnout
• The importance of embracing neurodiversity in our speech rooms

It is more important than ever that we get on board with neurodiversity-affirming practices so that we can give our students the support they really need. Tune in to learn how! 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/188

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit Stephanie’s website: https://www.bemespeech.com/

Check out Stephanie’s free resources: https://www.bemespeech.com/work

Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bemespeech/

Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches to Supporting Autistic Children: http://www.speechtimefun.com/181

Check out the books mentioned: 

A Day With No Words: https://a.co/d/dvTcFgK

My Autistic Mama: https://a.co/d/7JN5VVq

I Will Die On This Hill: https://a.co/d/3SDl85h

Uniquely Human: https://a.co/d/4QdV1nh

Join us at our next virtual conference! Speech Retreat takes place on November 4, 2023: speechretreat.com

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

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m doing something a little different. I’m sharing a replay of a podcast episode I recorded with Kristi and Karen from The Modern Principal Podcast. In this episode, we talked about how SLPs and principals can work better together and what principals should know about SLPs. 

Then we flipped the script and I asked them a couple of questions about what they would like to know from us and ways that we can better work together. This was such a fascinating conversation and I’m so excited to share it with you today! 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What many principals don’t know or understand about SLPs
• Why SLPs are such an asset to the school system
• The clinical lens and unique perspective that SLPs bring
• Characteristics of a strong relationship with a principal 
• Tips for SLPs that are feeling alone in their community at school 
• The biggest issues school-based SLPs are having and how principals can help
• The principals’ tips for SLPs and how we can work with them better
• How to get your needs met and known in from the very first interview

I’m very curious to hear what you think about how we can work together with principals, so make sure to tune in and share your thoughts with me!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/187

Resources Mentioned: 

Visit The Modern Principal website: https://themodernprincipal.com/

Follow The Modern Principal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernprincipal/

Check out The Modern Principal Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-principal-podcast/id1553790330

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

How do you build connections with your students?

It’s almost time to head back to the classroom and that means you are probably trying to decide what to do on your first day back. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing 5 different icebreakers that will help you build rapport and connection with your students which will set both you and your students up for a much more successful year!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why it is essential to prioritize connection over data collection
• The many benefits of building trust with your students right from the start
• A super engaging game to play on your first day back
• A fun way for students share a bunch of different facts about themselves
• How to use Would You Rather to get to know your students better
• Some fun online resources for playing games with your students

Your students won’t work for you if they don’t trust you. Don’t miss this episode where I’m sharing ways to build that trust and rapport with them from the very first day!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/186

Resources Mentioned: 

Check out Highlights Kids Games: https://www.highlightskids.com/jokes/quiz/which-color-matches-your-personality

Check out National Geographic Kids: https://www.natgeokids.com/au/category/other/quiz/

Check out Baamboozle Would You Rather: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/79430

Check out the free Getting To Know Your Rockstar Students resource:  https://bit.ly/STF-RockstarStudents

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