The Literacy-Based Speech Podcast

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When we share our picture book selections with you all, we try to pick books that target a wide variety of students. However, sometimes, you’re looking for books that target a certain age group of students. So, to help you out, we have our first guest on the podcast, Jenna Rayburn. She is an early childhood SLP, a lover of picture books, and has many helpful resources in her TPT store. Jenna has a wealth of knowledge and, in today’s episode, is sharing the qualities she looks for in books and ways of using books with preschool students in speech therapy.

Resources Mentioned:

• AAC Core Vocabulary Adapted Picture Books for Fall
• Visit Jenna's TPT Store
• Follow Speech Room News on Instagram
• Follow Speech Room Library on Instagram 
• Early Childhood Amazon List
• Union Square Kids First Sports board books
• Nosy Crow felt flap books
• Follow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy
• Write your review on Apple Podcasts!

For the full book list and resources, head to the show notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/using-books-with-preschool-students

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When we discuss a variety of topics and key concepts during each episode, we like to reference some of our favorite books that are great examples of the concepts we’re discussing. Although we have a long list of favorite picture books, this book might be our all-time favorite, which is The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. After listening to our podcast for so long, you know we mention this book frequently because it targets so many key concepts we look for when working with students. Because of this, in today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive using The Gruffalo and sharing how to best use this book during your speech therapy sessions.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
• The Gruffalo Blog Post
• Follow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy
• Write your review on Apple Podcasts!

For the full book list and resources, head to the show notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/deep-dive-using-the-gruffalo

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We do a lot of episodes showing why we choose different books to use during our speech therapy sessions. One of the criteria on which we base a good book is its level of vocabulary enrichment. Multiple studies have shown that vocabulary is the number one factor for reading comprehension and a predictor of academic success and intellectual ability. In other words, building and growing a student’s vocabulary is extremely important. So, in today’s episode, we’re sharing a list of books that target vocabulary that you can use with students during your sessions.

Resources Mentioned:

• Book Search
• Episode 46, Deep Dive into Using Bear Finds Eggs in Speech Therapy
• Episode 42, How to Select Rich Vocabulary for Your Speech Therapy Sessions 
• Episode 41, Using the Little Blue Truck Series in Speech Therapy
• Book Companion - Bear Snores On
• Book Companion - Doctor De Soto
• All TPT Book Companions
• Narrative Notes
• Follow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy
• Write your review on Apple Podcasts!

For the full book list and resources, head to the show notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/books-that-target-vocabulary

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We love finding and introducing books to our students that we know they’ll enjoy during their speech therapy sessions, and we love sharing our discoveries with you all as well! As spring is upon us and Easter isn’t too far away, we’re excited to introduce a newly released book, Bear Finds Eggs. Being part of the Bear series by Karma Wilson, this adorable book hits all the criteria - it engages students and hits the key teaching points we look for when using a book in speech therapy. So, in today’s episode, we want to do a deep dive into Bear Finds Eggs, where we introduce you to this book and share how to best use it with your students.

Resources Mentioned:

• Bear Finds Eggs by Karma Wilson
• Book Search - Easter/Spring
• Follow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy
• Write your review on Apple Podcasts!

For the full book list and resources, head to the show notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/deep-dive-into-bear-finds-eggs

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Just like with every season or holiday that comes around, there’s a list of picture books related to that theme. While it’s amazing there are so many books to choose from, it can be hard to discern which ones are right for your speech therapy sessions. That’s where we come in! We’re doing another this or that episode to decipher which leprechaun book is the perfect fit to discuss during your speech sessions.

Resources Mentioned:

• This or That Notes Download
• How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace
• How to Trap a Leprechaun by Sue Fliess
• Seasonal Narrative Key Teaching Points
• Book Search - St. Patrick’s Day
• Follow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy
• Write your review on Apple Podcasts!

For the full book list and resources, head to the show notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/this-or-that-leprechaun-book

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With spring just on the horizon, we’re getting you prepared to incorporate spring picture books in your speech therapy sessions. In last week’s episode, we shared our favorite spring books list with you, but we wanted to focus on one book in particular with another deep dive episode. Our deep dive episodes show you how we go through books and pull out all of the relevant speech and language goals. From one of our favorite authors, we’re doing a deep dive using Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms.

Resources Mentioned:

• Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms Notes 
• Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson
• Spring Book Companions for Speech Therapy 
• Book Search - Spring
• Follow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy.
• Write your review on Apple Podcasts!

For the full book list and resources, head to the show notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/deep-dive-using-fletcher-and-the-springtime-blossoms

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It’s hard to believe, but spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time to think about incorporating spring picture books into your rotation. With the changing of seasons, plants and trees starting to bloom, and more color being brought to life, spring picture books can create happiness and joy in the eyes of our readers. The seasonal changes are the exact topic we chose to focus on with the books we’re covering today. So, in today’s episode, we’re sharing our favorite spring picture books for speech therapy and how they can be utilized in your sessions.

Resources Mentioned:

• Favorite Spring Picture Books Notes
• Spring Book Companions for Speech Therapy 
• Book Search - Spring
• Follow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy.
• Write your review on Apple Podcasts!

For the full book list and resources, head to the show notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/spring-picture-books-for-speech-therapy

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When we do any deep dive or this or that episode and talk about the key teaching points of books, one of the main components we look for is a rich vocabulary. But why is that an important aspect to cover with a text, and how does it relate to a student’s oral language development? Vocabulary is the single best indicator of intellectual ability and the number one factor in comprehension. It’s also a predictor of success at school, which makes it extremely important! In today’s episode, we’re discussing how to select rich vocabulary for your speech therapy sessions, which includes research and effective practices.

Resources Mentioned:

• Bringing Words to Life: Robust Instruction by Isabel Beck, Margaret McKeown, & Linda Kucan
• “Effects of Integrated Literacy and Content-Area Instruction on Vocabulary and Comprehension in the Elementary Years: A Meta-Analysis, Scientific Studies of Reading” Article
• “The Effects of Vocabulary Instruction: A Model-Based Meta-Analysis” Article
• Follow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy.
• Write your review on Apple Podcasts!

Show Notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/rich-vocabulary-for-your-speech-therapy

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We talk a lot in these podcast episodes about books and the value they have when you use them in a literacy-based speech therapy session. One topic we mention is that just because a book is popular amongst kids, parents, or Amazon doesn’t mean it’s best to use it with your students to work on specific speech and language goals. A popular series that many teachers like to read is the Little Blue Truck series, but do all the books meet the requirements? In today’s episode, we’re doing a special this or that episode using the Little Blue Truck series in speech therapy.

Resources Mentioned:

• Little Blue Truck Book Inventory Freebie
• Narrative Key Teaching Points - Seasonal
• Little Blue Truck Book Collection
• Follow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy.
• Write your review on Apple Podcasts!

Show Notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/little-blue-truck-in-speech-therapy

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We’re diving deep into Valentine’s Day books you can use with your students during your speech therapy sessions that focus on their goals and have sweet, kind, and loving messages. One of our favorite books is Love Monster by Rachel Bright, which not only has a great theme but key concepts that you can work on with your students. So, in today’s episode, we’re doing a deep dive into Love Monster and showcasing the relevant speech and language goals you could use.

Resources Mentioned:

• Love Monster Notes Download
• Love Monster by Rachel Bright
• Love Monster Narrative Notes
• Narrative Key Teaching Points
• Book Search - Valentine’s Day
• Follow us on Instagram @literacybasedspeechtherapy.
• Write your review on Apple Podcasts!

Show Notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/deep-dive-into-love-monster