Spring has Sprung! As the winter begins to thaw, many cannot resist the urge to head outdoors to enjoy the warm weather! To supplement the temptation of outdoor play, we wanted to share some of our favorite games to download related to speech-language pathology. Whether you are a speech-language pathologist or a parent, these fun resources will help you stay on track with your goals while embracing the fun spirit of warm weather!
SPEAKING OF SPEECH
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Speaking of Speech.com is the first and largest interactive forum for speech/language pathologists and teachers to improve communication skills in our schools. The site is operated by Patricia Mervine, a NJ-Based speech-language pathologist. She specializes in alternative/augmentative communication and assistive technology and provides extensive resources with free downloads.
Download: Simon Says
This is a one page visual in both Spanish and English to help facilitate playing of Simon Says.
HOME SPEECH HOME
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Founders are husband and wife Luke and Hollie, who met while studying for their degrees in Speech-Language Development. Their website provides a great resource for information, activities, and apps related to the subject.
Download: Multiple Meaning Words
Take the Confusion out of Teaching Multiple Meaning Words
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE KIDS
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Speech and Language Kids is described as “the place where speech-language therapists go for answers!” Founded by a speech therapist located in Columbia, Missouri who creates awesome activities and breaks down the current research into easy-to-follow plans.
Download: March Reading Madness: The Challenge
Challenge your children to join the March Reading Madness Challenge and read for 3.5 hours in 7 days.
SPEECH FREEBIES
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Speechie Freebies is a blog where you can find great free resources to use in your speech and language therapy room, for teachers to find speech and language activities to use in the classroom, and for parents to find ideas and ways they can work on their children’s speech and language at home.
Download: No Prep Multisyllabic Word Book
This one targets articulation/apraxia, specifically multisyllabic words. Plus, it’s no prep – so what could be better?
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY CENTER
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Speech-Language Pathology Center utilizes a variety of evidence-based programs and tools for both speech and feeding therapy. The website provides resources for advanced training and/or within therapy sessions.
Download: Language and Play
Play is often called the “work of children”, and that statement holds true when it comes to language development. Play and language go hand-in-hand, so facilitating a child’s language skills means helping them play at the same time. Download this helpful resource to learn how play and language development go hand in hand.
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