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  • In this episode, we’ll talk about my personal journey and the valuable lessons I learned when I first started working with older speech students. From understanding the pivotal role of language comprehension in reading success to the game-changing power of building genuine rapport, join me as I share my secrets to successfully working with older speech students and revolutionizing your approach with the knowledge I wish I had from the start.

    Here’s what we learned:

    Using materials that match students' independent reading levels rather than their grade levels.How to boost students' confidence by initially removing the reading barrier.Guidance on when to continue speech therapy versus allowing students to participate in their regular classroom environment.The superiority of fostering intrinsic motivation over-relying on external rewards such as prize bins.Effective methods for teaching unfamiliar vocabulary and the balance between using games for engagement while ensuring educational value.

    Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:

    💜Speech Time Fun

    🎧 Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Matt Eicheldinger has been teaching middle school language arts for the past fifteen years where he’s become known for his storytelling method of teaching.

    Hey there, SLPs! Get ready to be swept away by the tale of a middle school teacher turned New York Times bestselling author, Matt Eicheldinger! Matt shared his journey from the chalkboard to the book charts with his middle grade novel, "Matt Sprouts and the Curse of Ten Broken Toes." Matt's courageous leap from teaching to full-time writing is packed with lessons on building strong connections with students through storytelling and spending meaningful non-academic time together. Get ready to be inspired by his unique and heartfelt approach to classroom management and student engagement.

    Here’s what we learned:

    The impact of strong teacher-student relationships on academic success.Strategies for engaging reluctant readers through creativity and relatable content.Using personal stories and storytelling techniques as educational tools.How Matt's teaching experience shaped his writing and approach to engaging middle school students.Tips for educators on building rapport and creating a safe learning environment by sharing personal stories.The benefits of short chapters and illustrations in easing readers' transition from graphic novels to more text-heavy books.

    Learn more about Matt Eicheldinger:

    📝Matt's Website

    📝Check out Matt on Instagram

    📝 Matt's Book: Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

    Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP Elevate:

    📝 Speech Time Fun

    🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

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  • Hi, fellow SLPs! In today’s episode, Hallie welcomes Mel Abraham, a CPA by education, entrepreneur, financial expert/advisor to businesses and individuals and an author of an upcoming book titled Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder for You Than You Did for It. Together, we explore strategies for financial wellness and wealth building tailored specifically for Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs). Gain practical advice on managing debt, making smart investments and planning for a comfortable retirement, all while maintaining financial peace in your daily life. Learn about the power of compounding interest, the benefits of index funds and ETFs, and how to start contributing to your retirement accounts with confidence. With Mel’s guidance combined with our helpful tips, you’ll be on your way to securing a prosperous financial future stress-free.

    Guest Bio:

    Mel is a CPA by education but an entrepreneur by exhilaration, and Author of the #1 Bestseller, The Entrepreneur's Solution: The Modern Millionaire's Path to More Profit, Fans & Freedom. As the founder The Affluence Blueprint TM, The Legacy Factor™ and ThoughtpreneurTM Academy he has been obsessed with helping people and entrepreneurs bring their businesses to life and build the lifestyle that they want.

    The power of the principles and frameworks he teaches became immensely clear after finding a cancerous tumor in his bladder larger than a baseball in June 2019. His cancer journey followed by people's financial struggles through the pandemic highlighted the immediate and urgent need for others to get access to these powerful principles. This personal journey, combined with the financial upheavals many faced during the pandemic, became the seeds for his soon-to-be-released book (Hay House Publishing - June 11, 2024), Build Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For it!.

    As a frequent guest on some of the top shows and podcasts where he shares his thought leadership around achievement, financial freedom, affluence, and building businesses of impact. He’s been called an Affluence Mentor™ and the “thought leader to thought leaders” and advised some of the top thought leaders of our time in their business, money matters, content creation, positioning, and market influence.

    Mel has built, bought, and sold numerous multimillion-dollar businesses for himself as well as his clients. He’s a globally recognized thought leader, business advisor, CPA and financial expert sharing stages with a long list of Fortune 500 Companies as well as beacons in the business and personal development industry, from Arianna Huffington and Chalene Johnson to Brendon Burchard, Ed Mylett, Amy Porterfield, Ben Newman and Tony Robbins.

    Here’s what we learned:

    Financial literacy is crucial for SLPs, regardless of their income level, to achieve financial freedom and reduce stress.Building wealth requires discipline and consistency, not necessarily a large income.It’s important to be proactive and intentional in managing finances.Debt management is key to financial wellness, with strategies such as using a free Excel tool for tracking debt repayment and automating payments to streamline the process.Investing in diversified, low-fee portfolios like index funds and ETFs is recommended for SLPs to grow their retirement savings effectively.Starting retirement planning early is essential to take advantage of compounding interest and to ensure a comfortable retirement.

    Guest Lin

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Hey there, fellow SLPs! In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Sarah, an SLP and AAC enthusiast, to demystify the world of augmentative and alternative communication, showing it’s not about the tech but about empowering connections. We delve into selecting AAC systems, involving families and integrating devices into the classroom all while maintaining a focus on the child’s autonomy. Sarah’s insights and strategies are interwoven with personal anecdotes, making this a conversation as practical as it is heartwarming, perfect for any SLP looking to deepen their understanding of AAC.


    Sarah Gregory, M.S. CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist and works as an Assistive Technology and inclusive programming consultant in the Ithaca City School District in Upstate New York. She specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication in a public school setting with a focus on inclusion. Sarah has presented on these topics at national and statewide conferences. She shares ideas and strategies for AAC and teletherapy on her YouTube channel, as well as on Twitter, Instagram @sarahgregoryslp, and sarahgregoryslp.com.

    Here’s what we learned:

    Sarah’s journey from AAC apprehension to becoming an impassioned advocate for its use in educational settings. The art of selecting AAC systems that evolve with students’ needs and ensuring therapy sessions are engaging and personalized.Strategies for involving families and professionals in the AAC process are highlighted along with tips for making AAC a natural part of classroom and home life.

    Learn more about Sarah Gregory:

    Sarah's Instagram
    Sarah's X (Twitter)
    Sarah's YouTube
    Sarah's Freebie: A collection of free digital resources to support AAC


    Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

    📝 Speech Time Fun

    🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!

    🖥️💜 Speech Retreat

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Hey there, SLPs! Today, we're going to delve deep into the realm of therapy goals and standardized testing now. Standardized testing is a necessary component of the process, let's face it, but that doesn't mean our treatment objectives have to follow their lead. We're going to reveal how to use those test results to inform relevant, doable objectives. Let's face it, meaningful goals result in actual advancement! Hallie shared advice on deciphering test results, getting input from teachers, carrying out impromptu evaluations, and retaining all the knowledge from in-class observations. Consider it an SLP-style recipe for success!

    Here’s what we learned:

    Therapy goals should prioritize long-term communication skills over test scores, tailored to individual needs.Goals must be SMART, aligning with real-life needs, not just test scores.Prioritize goals that enhance problem-solving, narrative skills, and social communication.Recognizing differences across areas and cultural influences aids in understanding student needs holistically.Use tools like the Baseline Tool and Critical Thinking Probes to uncover student strengths, weaknesses, and comprehension


    Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

    📝 Website: https://speechtimefun.com/

    📝Tar Heel Reader | Books for beginning readers of all ages

    🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signup

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Hallie talks about how to use Blooket in your speech therapy sessions.

    Hey there, SLPs! Get ready for a jolt of inspiration in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk. Join Hallie as she spills the beans on her all-time favorite free tool for speech therapy - Blooket! Discover how this interactive platform can turn learning into a game and keep your older students engaged and motivated. From customizable games to real-time feedback, Blooket is the secret weapon you need in your therapy arsenal. Tune in and get ready to level up your speech sessions with Blooket!

    Here’s what we learned:

    Blooket’s various game modes, from classic quizzes to battle royales, catering to diverse student interests.Understanding the science behind gamification and learning for effectively integrating Blooket into speech therapy sessions.Adapting Blooket for therapy by creating games focusing on articulation, vocabulary, comprehension exercises, and other speech goals.Blooket aligns with the Creative Competence Framework, prioritizing student interests, safety, and efficient planning to meet all needs.



    Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

    📝 Blooket

    📝 Speech Time Fun

    📝Shop Speech Time Fun

    🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Effective reading instruction strategies for older students with Sara of Stellar Teacher Company

    Hi, fellow SLPs! In today’s episode, Hallie features Sara Marye, an accomplished educator, the CEO of The Stellar Teacher Company, and the creator/host of the Stellar Teacher Podcast. Together, we delve into advanced reading instruction strategies while exploring the science of reading and its application in the classroom for older students. Learn the five pillars of reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope and gain insights into refining teaching methods with research-backed techniques, offering essential resources for educators and speech-language pathologists. Discover how to revolutionize your reading lessons and enhance student comprehension and vocabulary following Sara’s expert guidance and practical sentence writing routine.

    Sara Marye is on a mission to empower elementary teachers to increase their literacy knowledge and become experts in their field. With over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and assistant principal, Sara enjoys pursuing opportunities that leave a big impact on the world of education.

    Here’s what we learned:

    The science of reading is a body of research that describes how the human brain learns to read.The Five Pillars of Reading include Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension.Scarborough’s Reading Rope model is an essential framework for understanding how to develop proficient readers, intertwining word recognition with language comprehension.Teachers should focus on aligning their reading instruction with the science of reading, incorporating practices such as teaching text structure, using graphic organizers, and explicit word study.A simple sentence writing routine can help students build their understanding of syntax.

    Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

    Follow Sara on Instagram

    Check out The Stellar Teacher Company

    Listen to Stellar Teacher Podcast with Sara Marye

    The Stellar Teacher Company Teachers Pay Teachers Store

    📝 Speech Time Fun

    📝Shop Speech Time Fun

    🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Hi, fellow SLPs! In today’s episode, Hallie explores the benefits of role-playing in speech therapy to enhance vocational communication skills. Discover the practical strategies for SLPs to create realistic role-playing scenarios that prepare students for the workforce by developing language skills essential for professional success. Tailored for speech-language pathologists working with older students, Hallie offers insights into making therapy sessions relevant and engaging focusing on job interviews, client interactions, and team collaborations.


    Here’s what we learned:

    By focusing on real world scenarios, students can apply their speech and language skills directly to their career aspirations and goals.It is important to design role playing activities that are tailored to the students’ individual speech goals and vocational interests.How feedback helps students reflect on their performance, recognize areas for improvement and make adjustments to their communication strategies.A resource called Secondary Secrets for SLPs, a private podcast series designed to inspire and provide strategies for working with secondary speech students.



    Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

    📝 Speech Time Fun

    📝Shop Speech Time Fun

    🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired!

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Why connecting with middle and high school students increases motivation and participation?

    Hey there, fellow SLPs! In this episode, Hallie chats with speech-language pathologists Matt and Margarita to share their innovative strategies for engaging teen learners. Hear about innovative ways to weave student interests into therapy sessions, from comic books to current tech articles, and how personal stories of our own goals can normalize the growth process. Plus, we're tackling the common fears of stepping into a new age group and how forming meaningful connections can lead to a rewarding journey for both you and your students!

    Matt has been the Supervisor of Speech/Language Improvement for District 75 since December 2013 at New York City Public Schools.

    Margaryta is a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist and child educator who specializes in feeding and swallowing disorders, as well as augmentative and alternative communication. With over 10 years of experience, she has serviced hundreds of mild to severely delayed and medically complex children. Margaryta is also the author of a children’s book titled ‘Baby Zoo’ and has contributed to various publications. She has received multiple awards throughout her career.


    Here’s what we learned:

    Strategies to integrate curriculum goals with real-world interests and personal storytelling to make sessions relevant.Technology's role in bridging connections across schools and tailoring education for students with IEPs.Using interests like comic books and technology to support literacy-based activities.Incorporating reading buddy programs and vocational activities into therapy sessions.

    Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

    Follow Matt on Instagram

    Follow Margaryta on Instagram

    📝 Speech Time Fun

    📝Shop Speech Time Fun

    🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie Sherman shares a powerful tool for improving therapy practices: Tar Heel Reader. Get ready to unlock a world of free, accessible books that will enhance literacy, comprehension, articulation, expressive language, and social skills. Learn how to make learning fun, increase vocabulary, and captivate your kids with custom stories. You won't want to miss this episode, which is jam-packed with new therapeutic advice and real-life examples!


    Here’s what we learned:

    How students can use Tar Heel Reader to become authors, empowering them to craft and publish their own stories.Practical tips for integrating Tar Heel Reader into speech therapy sessions such as creating dynamic classroom activities.Utilizing character interactions in Tar Heel to improve articulation, expand vocabulary, and foster social skills.

    Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

    📝Tarheel Reader

    📝 Speech Time Fun

    📝Shop Speech Time Fun

    🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • In the latest episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie Sherman serves up a steamy brew of fresh ideas to rejuvenate your speech-language therapy sessions. Saying goodbye to the yawns and hello to sessions that are as enjoyable as they are educational. Hallie provides practical examples of how to adapt popular board games to meet various speech and language goals. From "Twisted Scrabble" to "Modified Monopoly," and from "Guess Who?" with a twist to an adapted "Operation," each game is a doorway to learning that feels less like therapy and more like play!

    Here’s what we learned:

    How to repurpose classic board games as dynamic tools to target various speech and language goals.Creative methods to transform traditional board games into engaging speech therapy tools.Practical tips for SLPs to simplify planning, accommodate mixed groups, and manage time efficiently.Understanding students' backgrounds and struggles allows therapists to craft compassionate and effective sessions, to maintain students' interest.


    Learn more about Hallie Sherman and SLP:

    📝 Speech Time Fun

    📝Shop Speech Time Fun

    🎲✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here!

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Do you find AAC overwhelming? You aren’t alone!

    No need to worry though, because in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Cici Fritts and Candace Hayden. They are experts in all things technology and AAC for our speech students and they are here to help you understand how to best help your students with their communication through AAC.

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    How Cici and Candace help educate others on AAC use in speechHow to embrace AAC if there are no AAC experts on your teamWays to work with parents who just want their kids to talkHow to partner with teachers to provide more AAC support in the classroomThe best question to ask teachers and parents to help them get more comfortable with AACThe best tools and resources for data and evaluations with AACThe difference between robust language and simplified language devices


    AAC devices are so important and understanding them can be so beneficial to our students. Don’t miss this episode!

    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/219

    Resources Mentioned:

    Follow Cici on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaconthefritts

    Follow Candace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candace-hayden-32031811b

    Follow Candace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candace_hayden_aac/

    Visit the Leander ISD website: https://www.leanderisd.org/assistivetechnology/


    Where We Can Connect:

    Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

    Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

    Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

    Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Do you struggle sometimes talking to parents and navigating the whole IEP process with parents?

    If so, you are going to love today’s guest on SLP Coffee Talk! I sat down with Wendy Taylor to talk all about how you can better help parents when it comes to IEPs.

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    The biggest challenges parents face in the IEP processHow to present information to parents so that they actually understand Communication tips and tricks to help make the IEP process go smootherThe best way to present your findings to parents and how to handle disagreementsResources for parents to better understand IEP meetings


    Wendy has tons of tips for how to help parents in IEP meetings. Check them out now!

    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/218

    Resources Mentioned:

    Visit the Learning Essentials website: https://learningessentialsedu.com/
    Follow Learning Essentials on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningessentials/?hl=en
    Listen to the Special Ed Strategist podcast: https://learningessentialsedu.com/podcast/

    Where We Can Connect:

    Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

    Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

    Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

    Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Are you familiar with trauma-informed care?

    In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Rachel Archambault, the PTSD SLP, to talk all about trauma-informed care for our speech students. You don’t have to be a trauma detective to support your students who have experienced trauma, you just have to offer them a safe space, and Rachel is telling us exactly how to do it.

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    What trauma-informed care is and why it’s importantHow we can help our students who have gone through trauma Ways to make your students feel safe in speech therapy Coping strategies for students who struggle with trauma Why trauma-informed care training is so important


    This is such an important episode and you don’t want to miss it. Check it out now!

    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/217

    Resources Mentioned:

    Visit Rachel’s website: https://www.ptsdslp.com/
    Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd.slp

    Where We Can Connect:

    Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

    Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

    Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

    Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Let’s talk about one of my favorite tools to use in my speech room- videos!

    Videos are motivating, require zero prep, and can easily adapt to any goal. In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I’m sharing how you can use this versatile resource to target vocabulary goals.

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    My favorite videos and resources to work on vocabulary with speech studentsHow to use these videos effectively in your speech sessions Why I love using wordless videos to work on vocabulary Why modeling is so important for helping students grasp their tier 2 words


    Tune in to hear all of my best tips and strategies for using videos to help your students soar past their goals!

    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/216

    Resources Mentioned:

    Join SLP Elevate: Slpelevate.com

    Get your free Boom Cards: https://bit.ly/STF-contextcluesboomfreebie

    Check out the sample Edpuzzle: bit.ly/STF-edpuzzletier2

    Check out Simon’s Cat on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6vXjt-BA7QHl0KnfL-7RQ

    Check out the research mentioned in the episode:

    Research stresses the importance of students mastering a significant amount of Tier 2 words to be academically successful.

    (Blachowicz, Fisher, Ogle, & Taffe, 2013; Marzano, 2004)

    Words should not be taught as “lists”, but rather how the words relate to the content and to each other because instruction without context has usually been found to be ineffective

    (Roseberry-McKibbin, 2013)

    “. . .targeting vocabulary in secondary-aged children with vocabulary difficulties could potentially help their access to the curriculum and, hence, their future academic attainment, employment prospects and mental health.”

    – Wright et al., 2017

    Where We Can Connect:

    Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

    Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

    Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

    Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Do your students love technology like mine do?

    If so, you’re going to love today’s guest on SLP Coffee Talk! I sat down with Gareth Walkom from withVR. He’s here to share what he does with VR and how it can benefit our speech therapy students!

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    The real-life challenges that this tool can help your students overcomeHow VR can help your students get valuable practice in a safe spaceHow you can customize this VR tool to suit your students’ needsReal-life stories of students who benefited from using VR in speech Other ways you can utilize this technology if you don’t have access to the VR tools


    VR can be a game changer with our speech students! Tune in to learn how to use it in your speech room today!

    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/215

    Resources Mentioned:

    Visit the WithVR website: https://withvr.app

    Follow WithVR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withvrapp

    Follow Gareth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garethwalkom

    Follow WithVR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withVR

    Follow Gareth on Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/company/withvr

    Follow WithVR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/withvrapp

    Where We Can Connect:

    Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

    Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

    Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

    Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Looking for ways to get your students more involved, more engaged, and seeing more results? You have to try interest-based therapy!

    Many of us struggle with keeping our students engaged and motivated- especially our older ones. So instead of fighting the fight and trying to get them to engage in the activities you choose, how about we flip the script and focus more on their interests? I’m sharing how you can do it in this episode of SLP Coffee Talk!

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    What interest-based therapy is and why it works- particularly with older studentsHow you can implement interest-based therapy into your lessonsActivity ideas you can do based on your student's interestsHow to intrinsically motivate your older students Why building rapport and checking in with your students is essential Some free resources to use with interest-based therapy


    By using interest-based therapy, therapy is going to be more enjoyable and it's going to significantly impact the overall success and progress of your students. Tune in to learn how!

    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/214

    Resources Mentioned:

    Check out all the websites mentioned in the episode:

    wonderopolis.com

    dogonews.com

    newsela.com

    baamboozle.com

    blooket.com

    slpelevate.com



    Where We Can Connect:

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    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Looking for tips on doing diagnostic assessments on students who speak different languages?

    In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Puja and Prabhu to talk about diagnostic assessments of students speaking South Asian languages. They’re sharing tools and tips for us to better serve our students who speak these languages.

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    The challenges SLPs face when diagnosing students who speak these languagesHow to properly test these students Why interpreters are so important during assessmentsSome different helpful tools for conducting these assessments


    When we know more, we can do better for our students. The tools and tips shared by Puja and Prabhu are so helpful. Make sure to tune in to hear what they are!

    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/213

    Resources Mentioned:

    Follow the South Asian Caucus of ASHA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063674136258&mibextid=ZbWKwL

    Visit the South Asian Caucus of ASHA website: https://www.sac-asha.org/

    Where We Can Connect:

    Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

    Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

    Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

    Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • Let’s talk comprehensive literacy and AAC!

    In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Amanda Soper who is an AAC expert, particularly when it comes to literacy and vision-impaired students. She’s here to discuss comprehensive literacy and how we can utilize robust AAC vocabulary to help our students reach their reading goals.

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    The importance of high-quality literacy instruction with accommodations for our non-speaking studentsWhy having a robust AAC vocabulary is critical for success Examples of how to incorporate a language-rich literacy activity with a student with AACStrategies you can use to make your lessons more meaningful Tips for working with classroom teachers as a team to help your students succeed


    Amanda is passionate that all kids, regardless of any disabilities, can learn to read, and I am so excited to share this conversation and all of her tips with you in this episode. Check it out now!

    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/212

    Resources Mentioned:

    Get a copy of the book Creative Literacy for All: https://a.co/d/5FAz7x7

    Check out her website: www.AACreATivelyCommunicating.com

    Check out the Infinite Learning Foundation website: www.InfiniteLearningFoundation.org

    Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aacreatively/

    Follow Amanda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aacreatively/

    Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-soper-slp/

    Visit her TPT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Aacreatively

    Check out her Boom Learning Store: https://wow.boomlearning.com/author/aacreatively

    Listen to the CVI and AAC podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wz7ff-1398d15

    https://www.talkingwithtech.org/episodes/amanda-soper

    Where We Can Connect:

    Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

    Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

    Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

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    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets

  • I can't believe it is already Valentine's Day week!

    You're probably looking for some activities you can do to incorporate the Valentine's Day theme without acquiring a ton of prep, without being too cutesy and mushy, and that doesn't require any money. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!

    I'm sharing 3 free and fun activities you can use with your speech students for Valentine’s Day. These are ready-to-go games and activities that you can use to work on a variety of goals.

    Topics covered in this episode include:

    Where you can access these free Valentine’s Day resources and activities The goals and activities you can do with each resourceA bonus activity that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day


    It is possible to plan quickly and confidently and keep your sanity. And I am that SLP here to help you with that. Tune in to hear these quick and easy Valentine’s Day activities!

    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/211

    Resources Mentioned:

    Check out Bamboozle: https://www.baamboozle.com/game/348553

    Watch the Colossal Questions Valentine's Day video: https://youtu.be/S-8UcUT7VxE?si=k6dECdiEAyJNlm2m

    Watch the Colossal Questions Chocolate on Valentine’s Day video: https://youtu.be/Kjyv1gRLA4s?si=Qa_cPLhxK07v4r70

    Watch the Simon’s Cat Looking for Love video: https://youtu.be/kfAd5ekuxuo?si=VoGMGUMZb4OVSk58

    Check out some Valentine’s Day jokes for kids: https://tinybeans.com/valentines-day-jokes-for-kids/

    Get my summarizing graphic organizer: https://bit.ly/STF-SummarizingFreebie

    Where We Can Connect:

    Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007

    Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun

    Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/

    Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

    Subscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets