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Do you find handling older speech students challenging? How do you utilize their textbooks and how do you get them to buy-in?

In this episode, we are going to answer questions about working with older speech students with my guest, Gabby Schecter from Language & Lattes.  Since graduating in 2011, Gabby has spent her career working with students in 6th-8th grade.  She is constantly learning about and feeling challenged by this age group.  Gabby shares that you can still have fun and build connections, even when working with older students.  

Gabby shares tricks in her tool bag to help us figure out what works and how to make planning super easy. Discover what you can do to open dialogue and initiate collaboration with other teachers and how to know when it’s time to let go of our students. 

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/17

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Kids these days face a myriad of problems that rob them of their happiness. We see students on the spectrum with anger issues or suicide ideation. How do you exactly get in their head, see the world in their perspective, and bring them joy?

In this episode, I am chatting with a very special guest whose books I love, Julia Cook. With approximately two million books in print, Julia Cook is a former school counselor and teacher who never dreamed she could evolve into a national award-winning children’s author, parenting expert and inspirational speaker.  She now travels the country and abroad encouraging others to follow in her footsteps. Her books have been referenced in countless journals in the likes of Parent’s Magazine, The New Yorker, Green Child Magazine, and The Huffington Post.

Julia has created impact through her powerful books that touch on issues in a way that kids resonate with, regardless of age. Let’s talk about the power of stories and how they are the best tools for you to help your students discover the joy in learning.

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/16

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What materials do you use for older students that function at a first-grade level or ones that have social skill challenges?  In this area, especially during this crisis time, boom cards, stickers, and cartoons won't work.  So what are you going to do? 

In today's episode, I have Speech Dude, Chris Wenger on the show to talk about what motivates older students. Chris is an enthusiastic school-based SLP and nationally-acclaimed presenter who loves to share his knowledge about technology and practical ways to infuse it into the SLP practice for middle and high school students.

Prepare to be blown away with Chris' creativity and tons of great resources! He shares his a-ha moments and his brilliant ways of using technology to teach kids emotional control.  He shares tips on keeping them engaged and motivated to learn. 

If you're ready to step out of your comfort zone and make an impact, don't miss this episode!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/15

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 running out of ideas for your teletherapy sessions? Do you have multiple goals but don't have a ton of time to prepare? You're in for a treat today!

In this episode, I'm sharing with you my favorite online resources for free books and articles. These are resources you can easily incorporate with Google Classroom. They are super relevant today while we are dealing with the impacts of the Coronavirus but are also suitable for any time of the year.

Of the many I have used, these resources have proved to work best for me. They've allowed me to plan with confidence, get the job done, target my students' goals, and keep them motivated and engaged. 

I’ve included all the links so you can check out these resources online. It's a matter of finding what you like, what your students like, and what works best for you and your needs. You’re welcome!

Do you love incorporating literacy-based activities in your speech room? Are you looking for more storybooks to add to your collection that are perfect for speech and language therapy?  I would love for you to check out my book Ella Bella Just Can't Tell Ya

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/14

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

Tough times call for tough measures, and SLPs are no exception. With all students at home these days due to COVID-19, how do you face the challenge of continuing your therapy sessions or, at least, progressing your students towards their goal? Enter Google Classroom.

In this episode, I'll share tips on how SLPs can utilize Google Classroom effectively. If you're new to Google Classroom, just remember your goal: It's all about keeping everyone safe and healthy while still making things work - even when we're in a less than ideal situation.

If you're up to the challenge of learning new strategies for teaching remotely, don't miss this episode!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/13

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

With quarantine still going on, are you stressed as to how to take on the challenge of delivering quality lessons remotely, providing students a level of normalcy, and adjusting to life being stuck at home?

In this episode, I have something different for you. I was recently a guest on Be The Exception Podcast with Dawn Ellis, creator of Cultivating Exceptional Minds. Dawn is a qualified educational specialist with 10 years of special education experience, published journal articles, and is an awesome podcaster. She has a website and podcast where she provides valuable tools and resources to help teachers perform at their best while becoming confident in wearing the many hats that come with being a SPED teacher. 

Join us as I share our conversation about the e-learning phenomenon that we are all a part of right now. I will answer questions about Boom Learning, distance learning, and utilizing technology with your students at this time.

Amidst all the chaos and stress, I hope by listening to this episode you get a little bit of inspiration and creativity!

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

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

Some SLPs like change, others don't - how about you? Have you been trying the same strategies with your students year after year? Are these strategies giving you amazing results?

In this episode, let’s talk about why doing the same thing, again and again, is INSANITY. We will identify the underlying reasons why our students are not making progress when it comes to vocabulary, inferencing or sequencing despite all their practice. I will also share how you can do things differently to achieve a breakthrough.

If you want to embrace change and let go of insanity, don't miss this episode!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/12

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

We've all been guilty of this: Setting a bunch of goals at the beginning of a school year for several students and then forgetting about them or running out of time to actually complete them.  Forgive yourself, it happens! 

In this special episode, I'm having my very first guest on the show and she is incredible.  Maureen Wilson has been a school-based SLP for 10 years. She's the author of the blog, The Speech Bubble SLP. Maureen speaks all over the country about her passion for literacy-based therapy. We will also talk about a brilliant tool that will empower you to stay on top of your goals and objectives.

Maureen is going to set us up with a game plan to make goals achievable! 

Goals look cute on paper, but how you set them up and the action you take determines your success. Don't miss this eye-opening episode!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/11

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 critical time of quarantine and lockdowns, more and more schools are using technology to bring education to students outside of school. SLPs are no exception to this. Question is: Are you up for the challenge of doing teletherapy?

To give us the confidence and tech know-how, I've compiled tried and tested tips from 5 teletherapy bloggers who've been doing it for years and have had huge success: Stacy Crouse, Lucy Stone, Stacey Pfaff, Theresa Koelsch, and Venita Litvack.

Listen in and see which tips you think will work best for your students. Times are tough, but be flexible and trust in your skills as an SLP. We will all get through this together.

I hope you enjoy this special bonus episode!

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

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 love using YouTube in your speech therapy? You know I do! But using videos can take a ton of time to prepare since you have to take note of cues, think of what questions to ask and so forth.

This episode is very special to me because I'm finally sharing my all-time favorite free tool that will cut down your prep time for videos, help you achieve your speech goals, and engage your students to interact. You just do it once and you have it forever - it's that simple to use.

If you want to know about this tool, don't miss this episode!

Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/10

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