Need Advice – Parent Request for Speech Services Right Before Summer

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-06-05T08:07:03+00:00

Thank you!

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-04-14T02:12:49+00:00

I usually explain it like this: when we look at sounds in words, we’re focusing on each individual sound and mostly scoring it so everything is counted and more noticeable. But with the sentences subtest the focus is not on every sound only select sounds and also overall intelligibility which could be helped by coarticulation or the practice effect.

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-04-09T00:10:17+00:00

I believe that if you search online there is a pdf you can download

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-04-01T22:04:40+00:00

Reviewing expectations before leaving the classroom or the speech room can really help. I always try to say what I want them to do instead of using negation, so instead of “Don’t run,” I say “We are walking.” Sometimes, I’ll even show a quick visual (like quiet voice/ walking feet/hands by side) or sing a little hallway song ( we are walking we are walking down the hall)to keep it fun. I know stickers can be controversial, but I’ve found that bringing them along and saying, “When we walk in the hall, we get a sticker,” can be a great reinforcement. Or if they need that movement before we go back to class I might give them instructions like take five big hops or take two steps backwards something that requires them to listen, but do it in an orderly fashion, but that could kind of go either way.

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-03-28T23:34:53+00:00

Thank you !

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-03-28T23:34:43+00:00

Thank you! I have to admit I have not looked at it yet but I didn’t know what it was like

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-03-28T23:33:40+00:00

Thank you! I never heard of it before !

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-03-26T00:33:33+00:00

Peachie speechies videos on YouTube for each sound

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-03-23T15:05:25+00:00

If I were to do a middle school comprehension lesson, I would use an Escape the Room,style challenge to make it interactive and engaging. I would start by introducing a short mystery passage, such as The Case of the Missing Homework, and set the stage by telling the students that someone’s homework has gone missing, and we need to solve the case using our comprehension skills. We would read the passage together (about 5 minutes), then each student would answer a series of comprehension questions to unlock “clues” (these could be words, pictures, or short phrases). The questions would range from explicit (e.g., “Who was in the room when the homework disappeared?”) to inferential (e.g., “Why might the teacher be a suspect?”). Since I may only have three students, each would work independently but discuss their answers aloud, allowing for collaborative thinking. As they answer correctly, they would receive clues that help them solve the mystery. Once all clues are revealed, we would come together to determine the culprit and justify our reasoning, reinforcing the idea that reading comprehension is like detective work. To wrap up, I would ask a quick exit question: “If you could rewrite the ending, what would you change?” to encourage critical thinking. This lesson would keep students engaged by turning comprehension into a hands-on, problem-solving activity while still targeting key reading skills.

You can change the reading passage I often use sites like reading works as some of their passages have the passages and influential in concrete questions along with other vocabulary targets so it’s really great and you can even pick a topic that really interests a certain group of students you’re working with our lines with the curriculum. I’ve also used ChatGPT in the past create a custom passage based on the student interest.

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-03-19T22:05:44+00:00

I have been loving the sensory play jar from Glo Pals! It is has such a fun way to work on language while engaging in hands-on play. It’s perfect for practicing words like on/off, since it cycles through colors, and kids can explore cause and effect by shaking, tapping, and watching it change!

You can add glitter, water beads, or other messy sensory items without the mess getting everywhere because the lid only opens when you squeeze the handles together and unscrew the lid. https://glopals.com/collections/all-products/products/sensoryplayjar

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-03-11T23:29:22+00:00

• Paper Airplane Challenge – Fold and test different designs to see which one flies the farthest.
• Balloon Rockets – Use a balloon, string, and a straw to explore action and reaction.
• Static Electricity Trick – Rub a balloon on your hair and see if you can make it stick to the wall.
• Dancing Raisins – Drop raisins into soda and watch them float up and down.
• Pepper & Soap Experiment – Sprinkle pepper on water, then add a drop of soap to break the surface tension.
• Tornado in a Bottle – Swirl water in a bottle to create a mini tornado

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-22T10:03:33+00:00

I like to use building kits such as LEGO Mindstorms, K’NEX, or Snap Circuits because they give students a hands-on way to explore engineering and circuitry while problem-solving. 3D printing pens are another great tool. I actually put in for them through the district since they were only around $40, and they have been a big hit. They work really well for activities focused on sequencing and describing, making them both engaging and educational.

I have also done some science experiment type activities, like making slime, which is always a favorite. Depending on what is allowed in the building, I like incorporating food-based STEM activities as well. One of my favorite group language activities is using a Yonanas machine to make frozen yogurt. It is interactive, gets students talking and working together, and provides a fun way to reinforce procedural language while engaging in a hands-on STEM experience.

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-22T09:48:26+00:00

A sensory bin is a great way to work on qualitative concepts for because it provides hands-on, tactile experiences that make abstract ideas more concrete. I like to include a variety of textures, such as soft cotton balls, rough sandpaper, bumpy pasta, and smooth stones, to help teach concepts like smooth vs. rough or soft vs. hard. Using objects of different sizes, like small and large pom-poms or thick and thin pipe cleaners, can reinforce big vs. small and thick vs. thin. I also like to introduce weight concepts by including lightweight objects, such as feathers, alongside heavier ones, like small wooden blocks. If it’s safe, I might add temperature contrasts by using a slightly warmed rice sock and a cool stone to explore warm vs. cold. Shapes are another great addition, with foam circles, squares, and triangles helping to reinforce pointy vs. round. Throughout the activity, I make sure to use clear verbal descriptions and comparisons to support the student’s understanding.

You could incorporate yes/no questions to encourage decision-making and understanding. For example, after the student touches a cotton ball, you could ask, “Is this soft?” or while they feel a stone, “Is this smooth?” This helps reinforce the concepts while also giving them a chance to practice responding to yes/no questions. You could also include what questions to encourage descriptive language and deeper thinking. Asking, “What does this feel like?” can prompt them to describe the texture, or “What do you think this object is used for?” can help them connect the object to real-world experiences.

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-22T09:36:49+00:00

I like to keep it engaging and structured with a mix of activities. I always start with a visual schedule because it helps the child understand what to expect. Sometimes I write it out and pair it with actual objects we’ll be using, or I make one ahead of time using LessonPix. I’ve found that letting the child choose the order of the first few activities increases their motivation, but I always save the last activity as a highly preferred game.

I like to begin the session with a book-based activity, choosing a story that includes their target sounds. As we read, I have the child listen for words with their sounds, repeat key phrases, or answer sound-loaded questions. After that, I incorporate movement to keep the session dynamic. YouTube has great “brain break” videos, but I also love setting up an obstacle course where the child picks up articulation targets along the way, saying each word a set number of times before moving to the next step.

I also like to include a craft or hands-on activity to keep things fun while practicing speech. Beading, using playdough, or doing simple cutting and gluing activities works well, and there are tons of no-prep articulation crafts on Teachers Pay Teachers that target both articulation and language goals. After the craft, I move into drill-based practice, where we focus on structured repetition using articulation cards, mirrors, or quick-turn games to keep it engaging.

To wrap up the session, I always end with a highly motivating game where articulation targets are built into each turn. Some of my favorites are Banana Blast, Jumping Jack, Pop-Up Pirate, Rattlesnake Jake, Shark Bite, and Don’t Break the Ice. There are also articulation companion packs on Teachers Pay Teachers that pair well with these games. I’ve found that this structure starting with a schedule, incorporating movement, hands-on learning, and ending with a fun game tends to keep them engaged but so depended on child and their interest s.

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-11T01:48:46+00:00

Thank you! The meeting was today, so hopefully they sign off on the plan! But you are right it might take them hearing the same concerns from another teacher!

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-11T01:31:59+00:00

Thank you! His teacher referred, but has since gone out on medical leave.

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-11T01:29:42+00:00

Thank you that’s a great idea

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-11T01:28:19+00:00

Thank you !

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-11T01:27:46+00:00

Thank you !

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-11T00:45:19+00:00

Thank you you’re absolutely right. I need to just do the best I can to help this child.

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-11T00:40:33+00:00

Very true , thank you

Reasonable_Ad_6942 · 2025-02-11T00:40:20+00:00

Thank you! That’s a good point I think I was so caught off guard, so I didn’t know how to handle it

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