Hey SLPs! Today we’re going to be talking about the pros and cons of using a themed therapy approach with your speech therapy caseload. A theme-based approach uses a specific topic or category to frame concepts and language. So when you pick a theme, it allows you to provide a context for your students to understand the information and build background knowledge with the materials that you use.

Pros and Cons of a Themed Therapy Approach Discussed:

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More Information About the Themed Therapy Planning Course

The Themed Therapy Planning: How-To Course for the Busy SLP is officially here until March 17th. You can get all the tools and strategies you need to help planning a theme-based approach easier. No more analysis paralysis when making decisions from your caseload.

The modules include in-depth information about themed therapy, how to pick a theme, organizational support, teaching evidence-based practices while using a theme, therapy in action, and support with using frameworks to plan out sessions for your caseload. 

AND, you get over 5 Clinical Maintainance Hours for your license and certification.

If this sounds like something you need NOW, then head to www.themedtherapyslp.com to grab your spot.

Still on the fence about themed therapy? Come to my FREE LIVE webinar happening tonight, March 8th at 5pm PST/8pm EST where I will be showing you a simple framework that makes planning therapy by themes for your elementary caseload effortless.

Blog Posts and Resources Mentioned About a Themed Therapy Approach

Why I Use a Theme Longer Than a Week Podcast

What is a Theme-Based Approach (has the link to download the free Themed Therapy Idea Guide)

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today I have a little question to ask you… do you have students that are working on their speech sounds at the reading level, but you are running out of passages and books to use with them?

Or, maybe you need some passages for progress monitoring goals and are not sure where to find those materials. In today’s episode, I will be sharing 4 places you can find sound-loaded reading passages to help your students get LOTS of opportunities to practice their speech sounds.

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Wonderpolis
• Readworks.org
• Nat Geo Kids
• Articulation Carryover Passages

 

 

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Sign up for the Speech Retreat happening on March 5th where I will be sharing on articulation carryover tips to help your students FINALLY graduate.

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today I’m going to be sharing three of my favorite YouTube channels that you can use when planning your themed units. This will make prep just a little bit quicker because you’re not going to have to necessarily hike on down to the copier to print something out because it’s a video ready to go with concepts, vocabularies, and lessons related to your theme. 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

 

• Mystery Doug – https://www.youtube.com/c/MysteryDoug
• Scishowkids – https://www.youtube.com/c/scishowkids
• Ted-Ed – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsooa4yRKGN_zEE8iknghZA

 

If you are new to planning themed therapy and want someone to guide you with actionable steps to feel more confident with implementing a themed-based approach, this course is for you!   

Get on the Waitlist for the Themed Therapy Planning: A How-To Course for the Busy SLP – Launching March 8th
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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today we’re going to be talking about tips on how to organize your themed therapy materials. I will give you three organizational systems to help you figure out the best solution for you!  

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Using Binders to organize themes
• Zipper pouches and bins
• How Google Drive can help you stay on track

 

In the Themed Therapy Planning course, there will be a whole module to help you with organizing your materials. I have been revamping a lot of my organization systems to help you figure out the best solutions for helping you serve your students well.

 

If you are new to planning themed therapy and want someone to guide you with actionable steps to feel more confident with implementing a themed-based approach, this course is for you!

Get on the Waitlist for the Themed Therapy Planning: A How-To Course for the Busy SLP

 

 

Blog Posts Mentioned:

 

How-To Organize Your Themed Therapy Materials

Digital Speech Therapy Organization for Themes

Video of how to Organize Your Themed Therapy Materials in Google Drive

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today we’re going to be talking about tips for getting started with themed therapy. I have a great guest today who shares the process she uses to plan themed therapy. Kiersten from Words Matter SLP is here to help you get started!

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Ideas for SLPs that are hesitant to try out a theme-based approach
• Tips for helping an SLP get started with planning a theme
• Examples of themes and how to go about planning for your caseload

 

 

 

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Blog post and resources mentioned:

30 Themed Speech Therapy Ideas

 

Real Talk SLP podcast mentioned:

Ep 44 – How to Cover Various Goals Using Themes

Ep 45 – Why I Use Themes Longer Than a Week

 

Stay Connected with Kiersten:

Instagram: Words Matter SLP

Website: Words Matter Speech Therapy

TeachersPayTeachers: Words Matter SLP TPT Store

 

 

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! Today we’re going to be talking about, five themes to do in February. So if you are into planning by themes, but you’re kind of like, “I don’t know what to plan” or “I would love to plan something other than Valentine’s day theme”, this episode is for you. 

 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

Themes for February

• Friendship/Kindness
• Chinese New Year
• Presidents
• Dental Health
• Arctic Animals

 

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Honorable Mentions for February Themes:

1. Sweet Treats
2. Groundhog day
3. Winter Olympics

 

 

Blog Posts and Resources Mentioned:

 

Join the Themed Therapy SLP Facebook Group!

Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin

Chinese New Year Crafts

Winter Olympics Simon Says

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs! This week I will be talking about what I learned from my quiet students. We work with kids who want to have a meaningful therapy experience. If we just focus on work, work, work, we forget the therapeutic process. Right? And so my quiet students taught me to take some time and reflect on what I was doing and why I was doing it. And if I was doing something different, I should communicate that a little bit better and a little bit more often with my staff and with the parents. That way I got a little bit more buy-in and understanding about why I was doing what I was doing. 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs!  It’s January, it’s winter and if you haven’t planned a winter unit, might I suggest doing a snowman-themed unit. Snowmen is just something that you can associate with the winter season and even if your kids don’t live near snow, there’s a ton of great books to expose them to this concept.

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

 

• Sequencing while building a snowman

 

• Story retell with a Sneezy story prop kit

 

• Craft or cooking activity

 

 

Real Talk SLP Podcast Episodes

Episode 45: Why I Use Themes Longer Than a Week

 

Blog Posts Mentioned:

 

Snowman Sequencing Activities

Snowman Activities for Early Elementary

Favorite Snowman Books

Must Have Snowman Toys

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs!  For the first episode of 2022, I wanted to talk to you about how you can have all the right tips and tricks, and still struggle. If you have ever felt this way then stay tuned! I will give you 4 tips to help you stay on track and help you to realize you are not alone! Hopefully, this episode will help you jump start into the new year with some helpful strategies! 

 

In this episode you’ll hear:

What to do when you are struggling with a student or group:

 

• Tip #1 – Keep things simple

 

• Tip #2 – Take time to reflect on your session

 

• Tip #3 – Interview staff, parents, student, or observe them in their natural environment

 

• Tip #4 – Trust the process

 

Speech Retreat early bird ticket:

 

Grab a ticket to the virtual March 5th Speech Retreat and secure your swag box! Anyone that purchases a ticket by January 17th, gets a box of goodies delivered to their door the week of the Retreat.

 

Blog Posts Mentioned:

 

Snow Plow Sensory Bin

 

 

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Hey Hey Hey SLPs!  For the last episode of 2021, I  think we need a little pick-me-up. I love hearing funny things from kids. It brings joy to me and it sparks me up. So today you will hear stories that SLPs have shared (anonymously of course) about funny things their students have said in therapy sessions.

 

Real Talk SLP episodes for winter:

 

Episode 64: 5 Winter-Themed Books for Mod-Severe Caseload 

Episode 63: Winter YouTube Videos to use with Older Students

 

Free Winter YouTube Google Slide videos: https://thedabblingspeechie.com/2020/12/winter-videos-teletherapy/

 

Winter Blog Posts to Help You Plan:

 

Must Have Snowman Toys for Speech

Winter Snowball Fight Reinforcer (FREE download)

Winter Activities for Speech Therapy

 

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