Archive for May 2015

Feeling weak? Be sure to FINISH STRONG!

Friday, May 29, 2015


I am down to my last 10 school days! The last stretch can be difficult, so here are 3 things I do to motivate myself! 

1.  Snacks! Everyone has their favorites! My current favorite is popcorn as I am trying to watch my weight! These popcorn flavors are from Trader Joe's! Cheap and low calorie. Perfect snack to munch on while writing reports! I also love having chocolate covered espresso beans, a nice sweet pick me up!


2. Universal Toys- The Fold & Go Dollhouse from Melissa & Doug is my favorite as of late! Along with Hape accessories.

My niece (age 3) playing with the house!

I have bought pretty much every single Hape room for this dollhouse, now they don't all fit! The students do not care though. I love seeing everything spread out all over the floor. You can target so many various goals and it's great for all ages. Yes, the dollhouse is pink, but the boys do not care! All my students beg for this thing. It's probably the most used item in my speech room.

3. Give yourself something to look forward to- A good ole paper chain to count down the days, I have also put HUGE post-it notes on the front of each file that counts down how many reports/IEPs I have left! As well as something special to do on the last day of school! Like book yourself a massage, a pedicure, a nice dinner out, or a long walk on the beach!

Enjoy your summers! Are you working? I am! But I get a few weeks off! Woo hoo!

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Speechie Freebies: Better Speech and Hearing Month Bookmarks!

Friday, May 1, 2015

Buzz Buzzz Buzzz Buzzzzzzzzz..........

I am one of the new collaborators on the Speechie Freebies Blog! 

http://www.speechiefreebies.com/


Instructions on making my Free BHSM Bookmarks! 
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Better-Hearing-and-Speech-Month-BHSM-Bookmarks-FREE-1837344

1. Print the bookmarks on colored cardstock, colored paper or plain white paper!

2. Cut the bookmarks out and fold them in half to make them double sided! One side has a communication quote and the other has a speech and language fact!

3. Grab a glue stick and dab some glue to keep them together.
This one is my favorite! "Coffee is a language in itself" Jackie Chan

4. Laminate if you like! I actually used book tape for mine because I wanted to save on lamination. It worked out really well!

5. Use ribbon or yarn to add a tassel to the end of your bookmark. Want to get fancy? Add some beads too!

6. Hand them out to teachers and parents! You could even have your students help you make these and they could pass them out to friends and family. We will all learn about better hearing and speech! 

P.S. I drew the artwork! It was fun!

Enjoy and come back next month for more freebies!

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