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Speech Therapy Must Have's 🗣️
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items I have been working as a Speech Language Pathologist for 6 years now. I spent my first year working in a SNF, where I still PRN, and have been in the public school system/early intervention for the past 5 years. I have loved every setting that I have...
Sections
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Early Intervention
School Age
Geriatrics
Paperwork/ Documentation Helpers
Books
Early Intervention
We all know that the most success with early intervention comes from PLAY!
You can never go wrong with bubbles. If you client needs play baed language exposure, is having a hard time transitioning, needs a sensory break, bubbles are always a GREAT option! They are fun and functional. They offer a variety of language (go, on...
Syncfun 12 Pack 14.6’’ Big Bubble Wands for Kids, Bubble Wand Bulk with Bubbles Refill Summer Toy for Party Favor, Outdoors Activity Use, Birthday Gift
Record any word you need into these simple buttons for a low tech AAC option. I have tried these buttons to test client stimulability before and have had great success with them! They are not a long term option, but work great for those being introdu...
Recordable Answer Buzzers - Set of 4
If you work with young children, this is an investment you will never regret. I pull these out all the time for articulation, language, and pragmatic students. They are SO fun! I love the alphabet tubs that have the actual figures/toys in them and no...
Alphabet Sounds Teaching Tubs
The most used items in my sensory drawers are the squish balls.
Besnel Sensory Stress Balls Set, 4 Pack
Kids love opportunities to play with this! I put whatever their targets are in the doors and let the magic happen!
B. toys Toy Vet Kit for Kids Critter Clinic
This classic If you Give a Mouse a Cookie tale comes to life with the mouse puppet and 14 fabric props. Recreate the original children's story in your own creative way. I love to use mine to work on active listening skills and sequencing.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Puppet Set
School Age
A large majority of my school caseload have articulation errors. I am always looking for easy activties with high drill opportunities.
When I first got my 20 sided dice, I wasn't sure how much I would use it. However, this is such a fun way to get a higher amount of drills in for my artic students. Plus all of the kids love it and think it looks so magical!
YEMEKO 22mm D20 Dice - Blue Purple
Pair this with the 20 sided dice and you are set for a fun, quick, simple, low prep therapy activity!
Pop Games Fidget Toy - Math & Stress Relief
I LOVE having hands on activities that go with my books. This is soo cute!
Sensory bin alphabet sound letters chicka chicka boom boom sensory play toddler letters montessori preschool speech therapy object waldorf
Fall theme sensory bucket! Making apple pies! This is the cutest thing. I have done something similar to this before, but it did not look this good! I love the idea of pulling it out, using it for the week, 2 weeks, whatever, and then easily storing ...
Apple pie sensory bin pumpkin pie sensory play fall kit toddler activity morning basket fall homeschool preschooler montessori toy gift kids
Like I said before, I am a sucker for a book companion activity, and this is IT! I always do a Pete the Cat unit and we love to play this game while working on our goals after we read the book!
Educational Insights Pete the Cat I Love My Buttons Preschool Board Game with Multi-Color Buttons for Boys & Girls Ages 3 4 5+
A fun game that I love to play with my students during Dr. Seuss week. I would say this game is going to be for 1st grade and up, because the concept can be a little tricky.
Funko Dr. Seuss Pattern Party Game
You're welcome!!
Pop the Pig Game Companion for Speech and Language Therapy
Quick and easy drill cards! I take these with me for intervention drills.
Articulation Drill Cards: Multi-leveled Activities In All Positions
I use these daily. My favorite visuals!
Speech Car Road Mats Bundle for Apraxia, Articulation and Phonology
I've bought PLENTY of year long bundles before and this is my favorite!! Practical and covers almost all of the goals for the majority of my students. It breaks down by months so I have ready to go themed activities!
No Prep Speech Therapy Bundle | Language & Articulation
This product is made of felt, the letter icon can be easily attached to the coconut tree and can be used over and over again, making them a great investment in your child's education and playtime. I love mine!
OSNIE 34Pcs Tree & Letter Props Toy Set
Worth the investment! These are pricey, but I love having these as an option for my clients who are not stimulable for their target sounds and when traditional strategies do not work for them. I get the most use out of /r/ and /s/ but have used them ...
Set of 5: Speech Therapy Tools
Geriatrics
When I started working in the SNF, I had the hardest time making my therapy functional for my clients, especially the long term patients.
LIFESAVER! There is a variety of memory activities, listening and recalling voicemails such as doctor appointments, checks, so much more. Functional and easy to use. There is truly SOOO MUCH on here and I cannot brag enough! I HIGHLY recommend. PLUS,...
Constant Therapy - How it Works
I feel like these are almost a necessity if you are working with the geriatric population. Respiratory training naturally increases lung strength and capacity; improving oxygen uptake to vital organs and improving physical endurance! I like to introd...
THE BREATHER │ Breathing Exerciser Trainer
This is one I like to use in the SNF, especially if I am co treating and we have a few more players. A fun game that is not too child like (I also play this in the school with my older students).
Left Center Right Dice Game by Cardinal
FREE downloaded to the WALC 6 language book! I think there may be 12 of these? They are great resources with a wide variety of activities and skills.
[PDF] WALC 6
WALC 2 Cognitive Rehab. Most of these books can be easily located and downloaded for FREE online!
WALC 2.qxd
A FUN, puzzle like game that works on attention , executive functions, problem solving, and more! Always a top pick for me!
Logic Links Puzzle Box Critical Thinking Game
Do I need to say?
Bicycle Playing Cards, Standard Index, 1 Deck (Red or Blue - Color May Vary)
Paperwork/ Documentation Helpers
Resources that have stood out to me and helped make my days easier!
This is my first year to keep up with attendance. I have always started the year with an ideal system and it always fails. This has been something I have stuck with and used daily!! I love it and will be purchasing the new one next year!
Master Caseload Speech Therapy Session Attendance Tracking Logs 2024-2025
I love to reference these notes if I am stuck on IEPs. I love the gap and disability examples especially!
Paperwork Shortcuts
I saw this from a co worker and it's something I am going to start next year! When I send work home, I always leave a note. I want parents to know it came from me specifically and not get lost in the crowded folder with all of their other work. A cus...
Personalized Teacher Stamp | Teacher Stamper | Personalized Teacher Gift | Classroom Teacher Stamp | Custom Teacher Stamp | Gift for Teacher
Books
Interactive books that can be used for a wide variety of clients!
Interactive book that has the child use the bandaids in the books to put on the animals boo boos and make them better. A great book for involvement, attention, and language stimulation. The kids always think this is so fun!
All Better Sticker Book - Best Books for Ages 3 to 5
Large print, spiral word search book!
Brain Games - Large Print Word Searches (Teal)
This tactile/sensory loaded book offers funny rhymes that warn of the dangers of touching a dinosaur--and then ignoring the advice! Innovative silicone touches feature throughout the book, with a different texture for children to explore on every spr...
Never Touch a Dinosaur! (Board Book)
Never Touch a Porcupine touch and feel sensory book!
Never Touch a Porcupine! - by Stuart Lynch (Board Book)
Fun, interactive book that I like to pair with the linked Critter Clinic toy! The flaps are fun engaging and leaves room for guessing and using context clues at an early age!
Rod Campbell: Dear Zoo: A Lift-The-Flap Book (Edition 25) (Board Book)
Large print, spiral sudoku book!
Brain Games Large Print Brain Games - Large Print Sudoku Puzzles (Green), (Spiral-Bound)
A staple!
I Can Say the R Sound: Articulation Workbook
If you do articulation therapy and you do not have this already, I highly recommend. I still continue to reference mine!
Eliciting Sounds: Techniques for Clinicians