Although we are not new to the world of creating therapy materials like most SLPs, we are still relatively new to TpT. We started our store in March of 2014, and couldn't have asked for a better experience! Why? Here's our take on why SLPs need TPT.
- Sharing Ideas Sometimes we get stuck. Really stuck, and it's hard to change your thinking. We love TpT for that reason. It helps us to see what others are doing and try new activities. It is a fanatic way to get out of the same-'ole same-'ole way of thinking.
- Supporting Colleagues It's a nice way to support each other. By purchasing others' products, you're letting them know that what they are doing is important and liked. Giving feedback is a bonus! It's a nice way for SLPs to support each other.
- Learning from Others We have purchased so many products that are not just made by SLPs. We have found valuable materials to support students with what is happening in the classroom and aligned to learning targets. It has made a difference in students' generalization.
- Therapy in a Pinch In a fast-moving profession, you have to be on your A-game, and sometimes paperwork and meetings can be all-too time consuming. I sometimes felt like I was in a "rut," trying to re-invent the same idea or pulling something off of the shelf. (You know, one of those days when your meeting runs late and students are standing outside of your door. Yeah, great feeling, right?) It's so nice to have go-tos that are fun, unique, and engaging.
- Let's get real…the money is nice! I don't know of any SLP who doesn't like to make a little extra money. We all work hard but sometimes a little extra cash is nice, especially when you put your hard work into it!
Here are some of our favorites finds! (The first three are ours…but we really love them!)
Winter Prefix Practice This activity was a huge hit with my intervention group, which focuses on decoding. It was designed with an extra focus on vocabulary.
Visual Supports for Emotional Awareness I use these visuals almost daily within each one of the four social skills groups I facilitate as well as the DCD group. The kids have really done well using them.
Our students love this game. It's quick, easy, and targets the sounds most commonly found in the fourth and fifth grade population we service.
We have a countless number of TpT favorites, but here are a few of our favorites that we have used in the last few months!
Who is Telling the Story Point of View Activity by Beach Bun Literacy Chick
Main Idea Task Cards by Teaching With A Mountain View
Articulation Deep Test - R by Gold Country SLP
Articulation Menus by Speechy Musings
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