Friday Finds

I don't know about you, but I have been SWAMPED with assessments, report writing, goal writing, and IEPs! It's that end of the year rush!! I am sure everyone can relate. BUT, because of the madness, I have been slacking big time on posting! I mean for weeks now! So, I decided to spend a few moments to share what things I have found around the web (especially on Pinterest) that I have used recently (or plan to in the near future) to make my life a little easier...

FRIDAY FINDS...

First-School Preschool Activities and Crafts is a great website full of preschool ideas and activities. I used this website twice just today!!

 

Fun inference activities from E is for Explore. I will be using these activities/lessons during the summer in our clinic where our theme is going to be all about being a social detective!!

I love these graphics from Easy Bee.

 

I previously mentioned that I want to add more purposeful play into my therapy and I have been doing just that. Here is really fun idea from No Time For Flashcards that I used earlier this week and it was a smash!!

I have made this recipe from Eat Live Run twice in the last 10 days. It is so easy and yummy BUT it does involve turning on the oven (for 90 min.) and might be out of the question as the weather warms. I wonder if it could be adapted for the crock pot??? 

I am always complaining about work to my husband. He told me the other day that I must LOVE my job because that's all I can talk about! I hate to admit it, but I do! :) So, this quote is perfect (I'm not bragging or anything!)...

 

Have a fabulous weekend and hopefully you don't have to do any work.

I am not as lucky! I have 2 reports write!

Hang in there!!!!

Friday Finds

Happy Friday!
I am feeling pretty good today! I have been dealing with a pretty nasty case of plantar fasciitis! One of my joys in life is running and I mean long distance! In the midst of training for my 7th marathon last spring, I developed a nasty case of plantar fasciitis. This did no stop me from finishing both my training and the marathon (San Diego Rock-n-Roll) BUT it ended my running! :( After a year of many doctor visits, cortisone shots, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medicine, and patience I am finally running again with NO PAIN! So, this is why I am feeling pretty good. And here is my first find of the week...

I must get this ring from Erica Sara Designs!!

And here are 10 great ideas for building language from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.

These little kits would provide an easy take-with-you therapy tool!!

Fun activity for working on social skills from Miss Thrifty SLP.

I have quite a few clients and students with dysfluent speech and found a great website called Fluency Friday with tons of free information, goals, and therapy ideas!!

Here are some great FREE picture scenes from Adventures in Speech Pathology for targeting 2 syllable words.

 

Our local strawberry stands officially opened today and I will be making this salad from Eat Live Run on Sunday!! Mmmmm!!!

 

 And I leave you with this...

 

 

Have a great weekend!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World Autism Awareness Day

 

Today is World Autism Awareness Day and April is Autism Awareness Month. In honor, I am sharing sharing a few of my favorite sites that educate and provide resources for parents and professionals. Just click on the image for a direct link to the website.

Social Thinking

 



Social Skills Central

 

Autism Teaching Strategies

 

Autism Support Network

 

Special-ism

 

Autism Games

 

 

 

 

Autism Speaks & Light It Up Blue



I hope you find these helpful!!

Friday Finds

Hey, how are you??? It's still Friday in California!! :) Whew...what a day! VERY BUSY. I can't believe how busy this week has been. I was so confused about what day it was today!! OMG! I need to a breather!! :) I am sure you all can relate!
Anyway...

Friday Finds!

How cute is this game? I love the books!! Read the review at Play on Words.

I just ordered this...can't wait to start using it! The Incredible Flexible You from Social Thinking

Cute idea to use with some with Popsicle sticks and a sharpie from Miss Thrifty SLP

Something fun to do with the kids this spring from KC Edventures.

I like using magazine pictures too...great ideas for using magazine pictures from Carrie's Speech Corner...

 

 Free story telling and sequencing activity to go with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

 

 

And then...beautiful Eric Carl style art!!

Let's all be so resourceful...great ideas for re-purposing all those board maker pictures floating around from Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs.

Inferencing part 1 and part 2 from Speech Time Fun.

Adorable spring outfit to wear to work...

Oh yeah...

A Minute to Win It! Easter Style!

Well, it's been a couple of weeks since I have gotten around to blogging. Let's see, I have been sick and swamped with work! You all know how busy the end of the school year can be! I just need to get through April and May will be smooth sailing and then SUMMER VACATION!! :) I don't know about you but I am so looking forward to some rest, relaxation, and pure laziness around the pool!!

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Anyway, here is a fun Easter style Minute to Win It game. I slightly adapted the games...using plastic eggs instead of real eggs is one!! ;)  You should be able to easily put this together for some last minute fun in the speech room before Easter...that is unless you are on spring break and if you are you could use these games for fun with your family on Easter afternoon!!

Playing this game targets: team work, problem solving, following rules/directions, turn-taking, humor, winning/losing, and just plain fun!!

I hope you enjoy it!!  Here is the LINK


Tune in Friday for my Friday Finds...I've been stock piling and have some good stuff to share!