https://www.specialedslp.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-06-26 https://www.specialedslp.com/blog/why-summer-is-the-perfect-time-to-teach-language-concepts-in-speech-therapy monthly 0.5 2026-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/084ec13d-6a03-44df-ae08-47980df2dbb5/Burnout.png Blog - Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Teach Language Concepts in Speech Therapy Summer brings a welcome change of pace, but it can also create challenges for speech-language pathologists and special educators. Whether you're providing Extended School Year (ESY) services, running summer therapy sessions, or helping students maintain their skills over break, keeping students engaged is often just as important as choosing the right goals. One area that deserves continued attention is language concepts. Concepts such as following directions, understanding spatial relationships, answering WH questions, and building vocabulary are foundational skills that support classroom success year-round. By using fun, seasonal activities, you can reinforce these concepts while keeping students motivated and interested. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/54411969-5ce0-42d0-ae4c-7e7d837b8932/3.png Blog - Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Teach Language Concepts in Speech Therapy - Many students are naturally excited about summer topics. Beaches, ice cream, barbecues, vacations, sports, and Fourth of July celebrations create familiar, meaningful contexts for learning. Instead of practicing isolated skills, students can connect language concepts to experiences they recognize. This makes therapy feel less like work and more like play. For example, you can practice: Following directions while decorating a beach scene Answering WH questions about a summer story Identifying vocabulary related to vacations and outdoor activities Practicing spatial concepts using beach or picnic pictures Comparing quantities with summer-themed objects Because the activities are connected by a common theme, students often remain engaged for longer periods of time. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Here’s more ideas on how to make following directions fun this summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/d0b061b7-1d7b-47de-927c-149d06e3923c/4.png Blog - Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Teach Language Concepts in Speech Therapy Summer schedules can look different from the regular school year. Some students attend in person, while others receive teletherapy or take home practice materials. Using a combination of digital and printable resources makes it easier to adapt your sessions without recreating lesson plans every week. Digital activities work well for interactive instruction, while printable worksheets provide opportunities for independent practice, homework, or carryover. Having both options available allows you to meet the needs of a wider range of learners and settings.e. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/58876c56-8087-46da-8791-f8c04978843f/Thumbnail+Summer+following+directions++Free+%282%29.png Blog - Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Teach Language Concepts in Speech Therapy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/8228fca6-fd3e-4c3f-bb22-34e8c9f491b6/Summer+Language+Bundle+%281%29.png Blog - Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Teach Language Concepts in Speech Therapy Summer doesn't have to mean putting language learning on pause. In fact, seasonal themes can make receptive language instruction more engaging, functional, and enjoyable for students. Whether you're working on following directions, vocabulary, WH questions, or other language concepts, using connected summer activities can help students practice skills in meaningful contexts while reducing your lesson planning time. If you're ready to simplify your summer therapy planning, be sure to check out the Summer Language Concept Bundle, and don't forget to download the free sample to get started. https://www.specialedslp.com/blog/how-to-target-multiple-speech-therapy-goals-in-one-session-without-losing-your-mind monthly 0.5 2026-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/101c0279-ee53-45ae-a477-489809a8a98d/Burnout.png Blog - How to Target Multiple Speech Therapy Goals in One Session (Without Losing Your Mind) The reality? Most SLPs are juggling: mixed groups multiple IEP goals limited time and students working at totally different levels And trying to piece together separate early language activities for each speech therapy goal? Exhausting. Even worse… it often leads to disjointed sessions that don’t feel cohesive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/c3826cc4-c686-4449-bb54-f6521ee9e9c6/Easter+story.png Blog - How to Target Multiple Speech Therapy Goals in One Session (Without Losing Your Mind) - What if you could target multiple speech language goals using ONE structured resource in Spring time? That’s exactly what this Spring-Themed Speech & Early Language Bundle is designed to do. Instead of switching between activities, this bundle lets you: teach skills individually then connect them through interactive stories and activities and reinforce everything in a meaningful way https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/ddfcecc0-b595-4597-bf04-a719b38901fb/Spring+Language+Bundle.png Blog - How to Target Multiple Speech Therapy Goals in One Session (Without Losing Your Mind) - One of the biggest wins in this resource is how everything connects. As shown in the preview, students can: practice skills like WH questions, quantitative concepts for speech therapy, vocabulary, and following one step directions and two step directions with language concepts then apply them in story-based contexts which helps with real understanding, not just isolated practice Using a resource like this helps you: ✔ streamline your speech therapy planning during spring time ✔ keep sessions focused of early language goals ✔ support multiple goals at once ✔ reduce overwhelm And honestly… it just makes your spring sessions feel easier… which is exactly what we need at this time of the year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/1774281934449-5WD1M2R2GZJBAIIZRP48/Multiple+language+concepts.png Blog - How to Target Multiple Speech Therapy Goals in One Session (Without Losing Your Mind) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/1774281967546-5O02DXRYOEO6VYFY4SO4/Symbol%2Bsupported%2Bworksheets.png Blog - How to Target Multiple Speech Therapy Goals in One Session (Without Losing Your Mind) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/1774282001960-MM5MOCX1LUY20SOKTDCS/11+boom+decks.png Blog - How to Target Multiple Speech Therapy Goals in One Session (Without Losing Your Mind) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/ee243cd2-121e-4980-82a4-56d76abc5020/Freebie+Spring+Story.png Blog - How to Target Multiple Speech Therapy Goals in One Session (Without Losing Your Mind) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/b01446f4-324e-4c38-9663-affceb259b48/Kids+having+fun.png Blog - How to Target Multiple Speech Therapy Goals in One Session (Without Losing Your Mind) - You don’t need 5 different activities to run an effective session. With the right resource, you can target multiple goals, keep students engaged, and actually enjoy your planning again. https://www.specialedslp.com/blog/10-engaging-action-verb-activities-for-nonverbal-students monthly 0.5 2026-02-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/8d3cd045-8b2f-4e0d-8e78-40078f834062/BLOG+Photos+Action+verbs+%282%29.png Blog - 10 Engaging Action Verb Activities for Nonverbal Students - Use engaging animated GIFs to help students match visuals to action words. No verbal output required— just point, drag, or tap. Targets: Receptive language, visual discrimination https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/eb9a0af1-b77a-4b5d-9525-5dbd0f187ce5/PREVIEW+Verb+Noun+Printable.png Blog - 10 Engaging Action Verb Activities for Nonverbal Students - Give students hands-on practice by sorting or matching printed flashcards with verbs in action. Bonus: reusable if laminated! Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Targets: Receptive skills, task completion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/6e892971-6909-4511-9cc0-75a09c40d89a/BLOG+Photos+Action+verbs.png Blog - 10 Engaging Action Verb Activities for Nonverbal Students https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/1576f0ff-5e98-4fb0-a17d-0eeccb68519e/PREVIEW+Verb+Noun+Printable+%281%29.png Blog - 10 Engaging Action Verb Activities for Nonverbal Students - These interactive and adapted printable books pair pronouns with verbs, using clear visuals and predictable language. Targets: Pronoun use, MLU growth, core vocabulary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/a99a21fe-1ff3-4467-8e0a-198997e33962/BLOG+Photos+Action+verbs+%281%29.png Blog - 10 Engaging Action Verb Activities for Nonverbal Students - Use your print-and-go worksheets to help students build two-word phrases like “catching ball” or “listening music.” These visuals make it easy to scaffold expressive language no prep needed. Targets: Expressive language, early sentence structure, AAC modeling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/67c0b812-c658-40ed-8e88-1d4e7ed1b166/Copy+of+PREVIEW+Noun+Plus+Verb+Sentences.png Blog - 10 Engaging Action Verb Activities for Nonverbal Students - Students choose from multiple verbs and nouns to complete a sentence. The randomized, self-checking cards help reinforce generalization. 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You want to bring Fall into your sessions without spending hours prepping, cutting, and laminating. The good news: you don’t have to. 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Size Concepts: Students sort big and small leaves or objects to strengthen descriptive vocabulary. Storytelling & Sequencing: Use the Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey companion deck to build comprehension, sequencing, and vocabulary. Auditory Learning: With child-voiced audio directions, students can practice following verbal prompts independently. The variety keeps sessions fresh and adaptable to different goals—perfect for mixed groups or independent centers. https://www.specialedslp.com/blog/teach-basic-language-concepts-without-prep-digital-amp-printable-tools-that-save-you-time monthly 0.5 2026-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/a80f0add-80bc-4aeb-bf32-b40a22a226a2/Categories+Title+Page+%283%29.png Blog - Teach Basic Language Concepts Without Prep: Digital & Printable Tools That Save You Time Want to see how it works before committing? Download the Categories Freebie included in this bundle to test it with your students! They’ll Identify then Sort Objects into Categories such as clothing, animals, and people into the correct groups using visual supports and self-correcting drag-and-drop activities. You’ll get a taste of how simple it is to implement—and how quickly your students engage with it. 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The "Summer Following Directions" freebie is filled with scenes of: Beach play Ocean animals Bubbles and sunshine Summer snacks This thematic context not only adds excitement, it provides visual supports that anchor comprehension. Pro tip: Use seasonal themes to build connections across lessons (books, gross motor games, sensory bins). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/f39bddff-2f84-4ebf-8dcd-62884e3ad1a1/2.png Blog - Boost Listening Skills This Summer with Fun Following Direction Activities - Pairing Listening with Movement: A Multi-sensory Approach When students are asked to listen, draw, and color, they activate multiple learning pathways. This approach reinforces retention and boosts engagement. Examples from the freebie include: "Draw a hat on the doughnut, then color it green." "Color the shark gray, then color the clouds gray." That combination of language processing + motor activity = magic. it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/b4234ae6-14f2-4718-946f-2b16145c5cc8/Untitled+design+%282%29.png Blog - Boost Listening Skills This Summer with Fun Following Direction Activities - Scaffolding Tips for Different Learners This activity is flexible enough to support a variety of student needs: Use visuals or AAC support for nonverbal or emerging communicators Repeat and model the instructions for students needing repetition Break directions into smaller chunks if needed Let peers help model for group sessions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/61147a1e-cb51-455f-8d14-6520bb50b0da/3.png Blog - Boost Listening Skills This Summer with Fun Following Direction Activities - Try This Summer-Themed Activity in Your Sessions One of my go-to printable this season is the "Summer Following Directions" freebie. I used it last week in a mixed group, and every student found success at their own level. One of my students even exclaimed, "This is like a secret coloring puzzle!" This resource works great for: SLP sessions targeting auditory comprehension Special Ed classrooms working on IEP goals Centers or independent work with paraprofessional support At-home carryover practice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/3a25305d-3f2f-47dd-b46d-670b2b8d856f/2+Step+directions+coloring+page+bubbles.png Blog - Boost Listening Skills This Summer with Fun Following Direction Activities - Grab Your Free Printable Ready to give it a try? Download your free Summer Following Directions pack and bring some sunny structure to your summer lessons. Let your students cut, paste, color, and grow! https://www.specialedslp.com/blog/blog-post-title-four-sdx9e monthly 0.5 2026-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/fa97c820-29af-44b5-a0be-1cc0caa4959f/2+Step+Directions+beach.png Blog - How to Make Following Directions Fun This Summer: 5 Engaging Ideas for SLPs and Teachers Using Boom Cards - Try this: “Stand next to the beach ball, then clap your hands.” “First sit on the towel, then point to the sun.” Tip: You can use simple props like beach towels, sunglasses, or plastic buckets to add excitement and context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/1749947974973-PPE3OWCUNVN3B0CLBWON/2%252BStep%252BDirections.jpg Blog - How to Make Following Directions Fun This Summer: 5 Engaging Ideas for SLPs and Teachers Using Boom Cards - Self correcting Boom cards 2 step directions summer Self correcting boom cards 2 step sequential directions with prepositions. Summer themed. Speech Therapy. Digital tasks cards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/1749947818010-EKYJRWO29F5J513AF2R6/2+Step+Directions+2.png Blog - How to Make Following Directions Fun This Summer: 5 Engaging Ideas for SLPs and Teachers Using Boom Cards - 2 Step directions sequential order 2 step directions sequential order prepositions boom cards, Speech therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/1749948044913-RAA4TCCFEGAWDJRJZN0I/2%2Bstep%2Bdirections%2B3.jpg Blog - How to Make Following Directions Fun This Summer: 5 Engaging Ideas for SLPs and Teachers Using Boom Cards - 2 step directions audio 2 step directions with audio boom cards summer themed. Speech Therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/bd4e42fa-9353-468e-a831-4b920e66b7c5/2+step+directions+photo+2.png Blog - How to Make Following Directions Fun This Summer: 5 Engaging Ideas for SLPs and Teachers Using Boom Cards Beat the Clock: Set a timer and challenge students to complete five 2-step tasks before time runs out. Partner Play: One student reads the direction, the other follows. Tally Points: Earn a sticker or token for each correct response and “cash in” for a small prize. Combine these ideas with the Boom Cards to create rotating stations or choice boards! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/88502897-d754-43cd-90c4-9d7aaffbd67e/Leo+Boom+Cards+Summer+%281%29.png Blog - How to Make Following Directions Fun This Summer: 5 Engaging Ideas for SLPs and Teachers Using Boom Cards Try Summer Boom Cards here! https://www.specialedslp.com/blog/blog-post-title-three-mm3lb monthly 0.5 2025-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/b9ff62b2-9ff0-41a6-8ff9-ba930d9a902f/6.png Blog - 5 Fun Ways to Add ASL to Your Literacy Centers (Without Adding Prep!) 1. Trace & Match Worksheets Let students draw lines from printed letters to their corresponding ASL handshapes—this simple, no-prep task builds visual matching skills while reinforcing fingerspelling. ✍️ Teacher Tip: Use the uppercase and lowercase versions to differentiate for your learners. Add crayons or markers for color-coding fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/981ff671-56bf-44cc-aa83-ebe4c66436d7/2.png Blog - 5 Fun Ways to Add ASL to Your Literacy Centers (Without Adding Prep!) - 2. Color & Trace Fingerspelling Pages Let students trace uppercase and lowercase letters while seeing the ASL handshape and an image that begins with the same sound (e.g., “A” for alligator). These are perfect for independent centers or morning work. ️ Bonus benefit: Students get handwriting, ASL, and vocabulary development—all in one sheet! Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/0271c678-0ca3-4400-8218-c1bc970686c4/Image+6-21-25+at+8.18+PM.jpg Blog - 5 Fun Ways to Add ASL to Your Literacy Centers (Without Adding Prep!) - 4. Interactive Easel™ Activities If you're a digital classroom or blended learner, these same activities are also available for Easel™. No printing, cutting, or laminating—just assign and go. Pro tip: Great for early finishers or tech center rotations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/a7043120-cd43-459e-9e31-4b58433dcdea/IMG_1157+%281%29.jpg Blog - 5 Fun Ways to Add ASL to Your Literacy Centers (Without Adding Prep!) 5. ASL Writing Practice Pages These are your go-to sheets for combining handwriting and ASL alphabet activities,. Kids trace and write the letter (both uppercase and lowercase), identify a vocabulary word, and see the finger-spelled version. Use them in: handwriting stations, take-home packets, or SLP pull-outs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67bdcece8034af2e5b7c36bf/ac97c9ad-194e-4577-8b00-b53aec8c8d7e/Sign+Language+Classroom.png Blog - 5 Fun Ways to Add ASL to Your Literacy Centers (Without Adding Prep!) 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