Buzzing about Speech & Language
Welcome to the last stop on the Back to School Blog Hop! I hope y’all have grabbed some great freebies and discovered some fun blogs you may not have seen before! Now you should have some nice resources in your pockets to help transition you from the lazy days of summer to your new super-busy and crazy therapy schedules. 😉… Read More
Last week I posted my latest Common Core RtI assessment pack on TPT. It’s definitely something I’d been working on a while, but I’m so excited to be able to use it this year to revamp my RtI. This product is very similar to my RtI Assessment Pack for K-2, except that it addresses third – fifth grades. Each section… Read More
So excited to show you one of the newest apps from Smarty Ears! Lots of my little ones are working on basic concepts, and this app is perfect for finding out exactly what they need. Check out Basic Concepts Skills Screener! This is the home screen when you open the app. The lefthand column holds the list of students and… Read More
I’ve got a new review for you today with one of Smarty Ears’ latest apps! First, let me just say that one of the things that I like to target during RtI is vocabulary. Research has shown that a child’s vocabulary is related to their comprehension and can predict their abilities in reading later in life. {Yes, I’ve been reading… Read More
It’s Friday! Unfortunately, I’ve only got like 2 more free Fridays before school starts back up. Sigh… I’m enjoying it while it lasts. It’s FAQ time. Today’s question is brought to you by a friend who is a parent of a toddler. She wants to know if it’s normal that her child isn’t speaking yet. Most parents with concerns about… Read More
A few months ago, I was assigned to administer our state test to a small group of fourth graders. For the most part, they were troopers and hung in there during a week of long and tedious testing. What surprised me, though, was where they became the most frustrated. It wasn’t during reading comprehension or proofreading; it was during math… Read More
Sometimes I feel a little overwhelmed when I get a client with severe phonological processing or severe articulation problems. It just feels like a long road to intelligibility. Fortunately, there are programs and activities that are very helpful when dealing with these types of cases. I am so excited to share with you a brand new app from Smarty Ears… Read More
I’ve got another fabulous app from Smarty Ears for you. This one landed in my lap just in time for summer. It’s called Syllables Splash! Lots of my little kiddos work on counting syllables. In fact, it’s part of the Common Core standards for K and 1st. This app provides great practice. Check it out! When I first open a… Read More
I don’t know about you, but I ready for some R & R this summer! Between weddings, showers, babies being born, and planning for next year, I’m hoping to squeeze in a beach trip or 2. The beach is one of my favorite parts of summer! I try to go at least once or twice every year. 🙂 In light… Read More
It’s product review week here at Busy Bee Speech! I’ll be reviewing several apps and products here this week, so be sure and check back if you’re needing some new ideas or info on apps! Today we’re looking at Expressive by Smarty Ears! I have a non-verbal client that has been needing a new communication app. This one definitely fits… Read More
