Do you read Summer themed books in therapy over the Summer? While many school-based SLPs are off during the summers, many of us are still working, whether it be in clinics, private practice, or even ESY! Summer themed books can encompass many different themes, including travel, camping, vacations, the beach/ocean, Summer ... read more

Do you read Back to School themed books at the beginning of the school year? I love reading school-themed books the first few weeks of therapy! It gives us a great starting point for themes at the start of the year, but I also use this opportunity to screen my students on their comprehension and literacy skills, especially ... read more

Do you ever do an ice cream theme in therapy? An ice cream theme is the perfect opportunity to target following directions, colors, dramatic play, descriptions and adjectives, articulation and tongue placement, and so much more! I compiled a list of my favorite ice cream books for speech therapy below. I included affiliate ... read more

Do you ever do a Fourth of July theme in therapy? I LOVE teaching my students about the history behind holidays. It’s a great way to teach history, comprehension, and vocabulary. In addition, it’s also a fantastic way to teach them about how certain holiday traditions were formed, different cultures and religions. This ... read more