A writing frame is a skeleton outline given to students to scaffold their writing. These templates provide students with a structure or outline for writing. 5 Benefits to Using writing frames How writing frames help struggling writers Writing can be a daunting task for many people, and this is especially
Hexagonal thinking is a collaborative classroom activity that gets students thinking critically, making novel connections, debating, and providing evidence to support their reasoning—by visually connecting a series of ideas written on paper or digital hexagons around a theme. Explaining Hexagonal thinking To explain this method to students, you can start
Late talkers often just need a little extra guidance, interaction, and structured play to help their first words bloom. Watching your child grow and learn is one of the most exciting parts of parenting, but it can also be a source of worry if they seem to be taking a little
Is your child struggling with saying the speech sounds? If you’ve had to ask your child to “say it again” or noticed that others have trouble understanding them, you’re not alone. For more tips, read our guide on 11 strategies for speech sound therapy. Many children need extra support learning
Kids love to laugh at jokes and riddles. Whether it’s a silly knock-knock joke or a tricky riddle, humor grabs their attention and keeps them engaged. But did you know that jokes and riddles are also powerful tools for building language skills? If you’re a speech-language pathologist, teacher, or parent, you
Boost Student Success with Desktop Visuals: A Simple Yet Powerful Strategy Picture this: You’re in the middle of a busy school day, juggling different student needs, managing transitions, and trying to keep everyone engaged. Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a tool that could reinforce strategies, and help students
Bell Ringers provide a familiar, consistent format for students and allow speech and language pathologist to collect daily data.
When IEP writing, school-based speech and language pathologists (SLP) know the challenge of accurately documenting the impact of a student’s speech and language disabilities on their academic performance. Writing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that are both legally defensible and reflective of each student’s unique needs can be time-consuming, especially when
Hey there! I’m Peg, author of this site in my name. If you’re an SLP or parent of a child receiving Speech and Language services, you’re in the right place. I specialize in SLP resources for the middle grades and high school. You’ll tips and resources for these learners here. Let me know if you have questions. I look forward to connecting with you.