The Driven SLP

Give students a copy of the conversation hearts with conversation topics. Encourage them to start a conversation with the topics after you pair them up or put them in small groups. If students need help getting started, you can give them a copy of the WH question word sheet (also included).

Did you ever want to start a pen pal project? Inside this resource you will find two leveled letter formats that can be used to get your students started on their first letter to their new pen pals. Also included is a book list, with links to YouTube, highlighting special needs and differences which can be used to teach regular education students about students with differing abilities.

Do you want functional homework to send home to your older students? This resource includes 5 ADL tasks (Unpacking/packing backpack, Hanging up coat/Stowing backpack, Setting the table, Putting away clothes, and Loading the Washer/Dryer). It shows images, vocabulary, and directions to help a parent teach ADL's at home.

This resource capitalizes on high interest videos to capture your student's attention. While watching the Lego, stop-motion video, there are many opportunities to model words on your student's talker. The script contains many core words which are essential to helping your student build their vocabulary.

Use this product to define and describe greetings with your students. They can keep this handy tip sheet to refer to later.

This resource has 5 pictures of sorting tasks that can easily be recreated at home. Sometimes our students have a difficult time transferring skills from school to the home environment. Here is an easy way we can encourage parents to practice with items that they already have at home.

This resource defines and describes the art of Small Talk. It also discusses why Small Talk is important and lists topics to help students begin a conversation. Extension activity suggestions are included.