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Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

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The Mitten Book Companion

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Winter Comprehension

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Cozy Story Companion Boom Cards

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Jan Brett's "Cozy," is a story about arctic animals seeking shelter under musk ox's warm coat. But each must follow the rules! Target comprehension, story retell, and vocabulary with this digital story companion containing:*20 choice questions

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2

$5.00

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Turkey Trouble - A Boom Card Freebie

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

This digital freebie includes 3 story retell options designed to complement Wendy Silvano's "Turkey Trouble."Drag each picture into the correct box, then retell the story! (Picture only + pictures with words included.) Sequence the farm animals

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

FREE

Digital Download PDF (4.05 MB)

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Military Veterans - A Boom Card Comprehension Activity

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Build comprehension skills while learning about the heroes in our own backyard!This interactive comprehension activity contains a simple introduction to the 5 branches of the military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Each

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.54 MB)

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Military Veterans - Boom Card Freebie

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Describe and build vocabulary while learning about the heroes in our own backyard!This is a simple introduction to the 5 branches of the military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Each page contains a veteran in uniform, along with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2

FREE

Digital Download PDF (6.49 MB)

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The Scarecrow - Story Companion Boom Cards

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Beth Ferry's "The Scarecrow," is a beautiful story about the unlikely friendship between a scarecrow and a crow. This digital story companion complements the story with 14 open-ended comprehension questions and an interactive story retell scaffold.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (2.82 MB)

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Sophia Valdez, Future Prez - Boom Cards

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Target comprehension and story retell with this digital story companion designed to complement Andrea Beaty's "Sophia Valdez, Future Prez."Product contains:*10 choice + 10 open-ended questions targeting Recalling Details, Story Sequence, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.4

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (5.14 MB)

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Aaaarrggh! Spider! Boom Cards

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

This digital freebie includes 4 story retell options designed to complement the adorable story, "Aaaarrgghh! Spider!" by Lydia Monks. Drag each picture or phrase into the correct box, then retell the story!When you download this resource you will

Subjects:

Special Education, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.4

FREE

Digital Download PDF (2.50 MB)

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Room on the Broom Story Companion - Boom Cards

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Target comprehension and story retell with this digital story companion designed to complement Julia Donaldson's "Room on the Broom."Product contains:*17 Choice Questions + 4 Open-Ended Questions targeting Recalling Details and Story Sequence. *2

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (1.98 MB)

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Spooky Tree - A Story Retell Freebie

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

This freebie complements "The Spooky Old Tree." Talk about the parts of a story, drag each picture to the correct box, then tell the story!When you download this resource you will be provided with a PDF and link that takes you to the full version of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2

FREE

Digital Download PDF (4.55 MB)

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Virtual Directions

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Distance Learning is hard enough. Auditory comprehension doesn't need to be. Use this one page to practice following directions virtually. Start at the top, then combine any of the 75 directions below for endless auditory comprehension practice. No

Subjects:

Special Education, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.85 MB)

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The Hallowiener Story Companion - Boom Cards

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Target comprehension and story retell with this digital story companion designed to complement Dav Pilkey's "The Hallowiener."Product contains:*10 Choice Questions + 10 Open-Ended Questions targeting Recalling Details, Story Sequence, Inference, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.4

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (1.84 MB)

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A Camping Spree with Mr. McGee Boom Cards

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Target comprehension and story retell with this digital story companion designed to complement Chris Van Dusen's "A Camping Spree with Mr. McGee."Product contains:*15 choice questions targeting Recalling Details, Story Sequence, and Identifying

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (5.05 MB)

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Digital Speech Schedule

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Reviewing a daily schedule is not only helpful in managing behavior but a great speech routine to build language! This product contains 20 Google Slides with a variety of speech activities. Select 4 or 5 and insert into your own Google Slide

Subjects:

Special Education, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (2.23 MB)

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Chrysanthemum Story Companion - Print + Google Slides

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

20 open-ended comprehension questions + 4 story retell options designed to compliment Kevin Henkes' "Chrysanthemum." Print and Digital version included. This sweet story is perfect for back to school and available for free to educators on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (6.33 MB)

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Simple Story Retell Visuals - Print + Google Slide

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Use these Visuals to Retell almost Any Story! Story Retell Visuals include 6 simple story elements to help develop understanding of basic story structure. They may be used to retell fictional or personal narratives. These elements

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

FREE

Digital Download PDF (6.62 MB)

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Conversation Kickstarter Bundle

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

This bundle includes print and digital Conversation Kickstarters to Motivate, Reinforce, Cue, and Track Data in your social groups - in person or virtually. Print Kickstarters include 52 B/W pages. Here's how it works: *Reinforce: After a student

Subjects:

Special Education, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

$13.00

$10.00

Bundle

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Diverse Book Companion Bundle

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

5 Book Companions + 1 Bonus Digital Companion!Companions complement the stories, "Jabari Jumps," "Last Stop on Market Street," "Mango, Abuela and Me," "Sophia Valdez, Future Prez," and "Ada Twist, Scientist." Bonus book companion compliments "Ada

Subjects:

Special Education, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.L.1

$15.00

$12.00

Bundle

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Social Question Boom Cards

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Use this fun digital freebie to fire up social skills!Included you'll find 8 social questions perfect for distance learning with preschool or early elementary students. Even non-readers can participate by referencing the visual cues.When you

Subjects:

Special Education, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Flash Cards, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.49 MB)

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Ada Twist, Scientist Boom Cards

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

This digital book companion targets comprehension, story retell, and vocabulary and is designed to compliment Andrea Beaty's 'Ada Twist, Scientist.' This story is a wonderful diverse read with a STEM theme and is available for FREE to educators on

Subjects:

Special Education, Oral Communication, Speech Therapy

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.1

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (2.27 MB)

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How to Catch a Mermaid Story Companion - Boom Cards

By Firefly Speech and Language by Beth Caruso

Target Comprehension, Story Retell, and Vocabulary with this digital story companion designed to compliment "How to Catch a Mermaid." Boom Cards contain:*22 Comprehension Questions (15 choice + 7 open-ended)*4 Interactive Story Retell options

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Flash Cards, Internet Activities, Centers

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (8.45 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I'm a school based speech language pathologist specializing in early intervention and school age children.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Creating Fun and Meaningful Opportunities for Communication Using Narrative to Ignite Language Learning!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Hanen certified - It Take Two to Talk, More Than Words

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Saint Mary's College of California, San Francisco State University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I live in San Francisco but am a So-Cal beach girl at heart!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies - History, World Language, Spanish, Arts & Music, Music, Special Education, EFL - ESL - ELD, Literature, Short Stories, Oral Communication, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, Valentine's Day, Spring, Summer, Early Intervention, End of Year

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