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Today we moved Riley (my youngest) to a new city f

Today we moved Riley (my youngest) to a new city for graduate school. Thankfully, it’s not far away. He’s officially an #slp2b and #slpgradstudent 🖤.

He’s with good friends and will make fun memories, but it just never gets easier to say goodbye. In the words of #hamilton, @hashtag.riley , “you’ll blow us all away.♥️

Any other moms kissing their babies goodbye this month?

Don’t know whether you’re coming or going thes

Don’t know whether you’re coming or going these days? Me neither! But my new doormat from @letterfolk keeps me straight! 🤪 Oh SPOILER ALERT- they’re not paying me or asking me to hype them up. I just 🖤 them and thought you probably would, too!

I’ve had the tile mat a while (thanks to bored online quarantine shopping), but today I got MORE happy mail from Letterfolk! Swipe 👉🏼 to see my precious baby clipboard 🙌🏼 (who doesn’t need a teeny weeny clipboard?!) and my new old school pens. 🖊 Yes, both new and old!

But seriously, check them out and thank me later (or curse me later because you gladly gave them all your money). 😂 This tile floor mat is completely customizable and changeable with silicone tile overlays. Letterfolk has tons of designs you can copy, and it’s SO easy! Only requires counting! Thanks @beth.vidrine for turning me on to #letterfolk . Want me to keep sharing my designs, y’all?

For everyone returning to school tomorrow- especia

For everyone returning to school tomorrow- especially all of you going back face to face...This! 👆🏼 If anyone tells you differently, they’re wrong. Love your kids by keeping them safe and love yourself the same way. 🤟🏼 #bts2020

#teachersofinstagram #slp #slpa #specialeducation #slpeeps #schoolslp #iteach #iteachtoo #teacher #slpsfollowslps #cfslp #distancelearning #instaslp #virtuallearning #covidteacher #slplife #educators #spedteacher #covidteaching #back2school2020 #returntoschool2020

My former district is starting back Monday - with

My former district is starting back Monday - with most students face to face in the school buildings. We are one of the Covid hotspots, and 99% of my friends are educators- teachers, SLPs, paraprofessionals, OTs, #spedteachers, adapted PE teachers, librarians, administrators, counselors, and so on. So many are anxious, worried and terrified. Some are nervous but ready for normalcy.

It doesn’t matter where you stand on #bts2020, one thing is for certain. Like every other school year, you’re all in it together, and you’re the strongest, most resourceful and loyal people on Earth... even though I wish you didn’t have always have to be. Let’s face it, it’s exhausting.😞

Throughout this new #covidschooling, whatever it may look like for you, be true to yourself. Speak up for yourself! Tell your leaders what you need from them. When no one listens it acts, say it again and put it in writing (sad but true).

Even more - be there for each other. ❤️🧡💛💚💙 You’ll need each other more then ever. No drama - just love and comradeship.

Friends and coworkers are all that got me through 24 years in the schools. (You know who you are.😘) As you start school, know that I’m thinking of you all - and praying for you and all students - DAILY.💛

Share this or TAG a coworker to let them know they’re not alone - you’re right there with them! Always!

#teachersofinstagram #slp #slpa #specialeducation #slpeeps #schoolslp #iteach #iteachtoo #teacher #slpsfollowslps #librariansofinstagram #cfslp #distancelearning #teleslpeeps #instaslp #virtuallearning #covidteacher #slplife #teletherapyslp #educators

I’m sending out FREEEEE interactive board games

Do you have pointers! Last week I started conducti

Do you have pointers! Last week I started conducting evals and realized, 🤔 “my sweet babies can’t all be touching the stimulus materials” 😫 #damncovid
I was going to try a pencil but didn’t want the test getting marked up.
It’s CRAzY how my mind is constantly on high alert for germ sharing!

These pointers were just what I needed! Plus, the kids got a kick out of using them! I picked them up at the @Target dollar spot back in June or early July when we all had that false sense of “Covid is almost over.” Don’t have a pointer? Just improvise (pen, I sharpened pencil, fork, magic wand toy). What would YOU use?

#Slpeeps #slpsontpt #slpblogger #slp2b #Slp #schoolslp #speechie #slpa #slp #speechtherapy #instaslp #speechlanguage #slpontpt #speechassessment #speechpathology #slpsofinstagram #instaslp #slpgradstudent #slpsoninstagram #slpsonig #iteachtoo #SpecialEdonTPT
#speechtherapy #speechpath
#preschool #preschoolslp #preschooltx #pediatricslp

#womansupportingwomen Challenge accepted! Thank yo

#womansupportingwomen Challenge accepted! Thank you for thinking of me, @martha_speech and @livinganormanlife 🥰 and thanks to every woman who visits this space. 🤟🏼Every click, comment and follow is a show of support that I do not EVER take for granted.❤️

I’m blessed to know and love so many empowering and encouraging women. You know who you are.

One of those is my mother who turned 84 today. My mom is a selfless woman who shaped who I am with 2 phrases that she said to me (and others) countless times. They are:
“Pretty is as pretty does” & “Whatsoever you do to the least of my brother, you do unto me.” Thanks, Momma, and happy birthday.

Here’s to all women who:
🧡 root for all women (not only their friends)
💛 want to see us all succeed
💚 compliment each other
💙 are as kind as they are beautiful
🤎speak up for other women
💗persevere
💜 have risen above their circumstances
🖤 are fighting battles none of us know about
🤍 are trying to find the strength to do the above
💛 chase their dreams despite their fear
💗 understand that you don’t have to dim another woman’s light for your own to shine

May we know them.
May we raise them.
May we be them.

These interactive board games 🎲 or just what yo

These interactive board games 🎲 or just what you need to build oral expression! They make practicing describing and learning new vocabulary feel like play instead of work. This is a WIN-WIN situation, y’all!

Do use the EET? If you do, these make the perfect pairing. It’s also the “sequel” to my bestselling printable describe it games! Do you have those?

2-6 players move their interactive playing pieces and describe the item they land on (according to the directions near “start”) to get to the end and WIN the game. 🎉 All the while, YOU praise correct answers or shape any incorrect answers 💪 That’s our superpower, right!?

Use these in teletherapy 🎧 or face to face sessions! All you need is a device and the Internet!

⭐️⭐️ Oh, and did you know if you Google “spinner” a spinner with INSTANTLY OPEN AND SPIN on your screen!? 🤯 If you’re on my email list, you got that and other tips last week!! That’s my new go-to, and you can even choose what numbers you’d like on the spinner! 🤩

Find these vocabulary & describing games in my bio! 👆🏼

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We left the house in search of some seafood! We’

We left the house in search of some seafood! We’ve missed it! What are you doing tonight? #louisianasaturdaynight @theporchlightgrill

I’m feeling pretty powerful 💪 with my new UV

I’m feeling pretty powerful 💪 with my new UV light wand- like I’ve just leveled up ⬆️ as a 🦠 germ 🦠 killer!!

It’s light and portable, and you can bet its going to be my new sidekick at the grocery store and everywhere else! It was only $30 on amazon, and it’s worth it to me because maybe I can use some of my go-to materials that aren’t wash-friendly. My husband and I did our shoes today since they are not washable (and we worked at a pharmacy and a daycare respectively). Just remember it’s not safe for people or pets! 🙀

The company recommends passing it over items 5-10 seconds so it’s not a big ordeal! I’m excited about having this since i can’t find my beloved Lysol or Clorox wipes!

What’s the one therapy (or other) item you’d want to use it on regularly?

See my stories for the demo, and I’ll save them in my “covid 19” highlights!

Affiliate Link is in my bio 👆🏼or a swipe up link is in my stories.

#covid19 #schoolslp #slpeeps #slp #teacher #teachersofinstagram #spedteacher #bts2020 #backtoschool #slpa #slpgradstudent #slpsontpt #slpessentials #uvlight #slpsfollowslps #slpsoninstagram #slpsofinstagram #slpsonig #slp2b #speechtherapy #speechpathology #iteachtoo #iteach #covidteaching #ashaigers #ashaweb #specialeducation #speechlanguagepathologist

It’s finally that time ⏰ - you know, that time

It’s finally that time ⏰ - you know, that time where you find our WHAT your school district’s plan is. You’re freaking out. 😳 I know you are.

Here’s the thing- try your best to swipe it from you psyche right NOW.

It’s still summer☀️(for most of you, at least). All the things about 2020 School (Covid style) will fill your life from the first day of school to the last, but right now, IT’S STILL SUMMER BREAK. 🏖🍉

Don’t make a plan. Don’t envision. Don’t try to figure it all out. Don’t play out scenarios in your head. I see you doing it right now. Don’t let all the “what ifs” take up space in your 🧠 rent free if you can help it.

I know it’s hard not to swell on what’s to come, but try to ENJOY YOUR SUMMER. Worrying can wait for another day. Summer is for ice cream, slip and slides (do kids still do those?), sprinklers, watermelon, water balloon fights, Netflix binging, dips in the pool, popsicles dripping down your chin and good ol’ naps (if you can catch one).

Don’t let Covid cancel summer, too. It’s taken enough from us.
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#Slpeeps #slpsontpt #slpblogger #backtoschool #Slp #schoolslp #speechie #slpa #speechtherapy #instaslp #speechlanguage #slpontpt #iteachtoo #speechpathology #slpsofinstagram #slpsoninstagram #slpsonig #sped #SpecialEdonTPT #preschool #covidteaching #bts2020 #teletherapy #distancelearning

When kids line up the dot markers, I know they’r

When kids line up the dot markers, I know they’re way more organized than I am. Future SLP or teacher, maybe?? 🤩

But annnnnnyyway, today’s therapy session is brought to you by snazzy flip flops and a little mermaid. Summer therapy makes me happy even though the face masks and shield make me sweaty!! 🥵😷 the flip flop page went home for homework because homework doesn’t work if you don’t send it. 😉

Summer Dot 🟡 Art and open ended Board games 🎲 are all in my TpT store which is linked in my bio. DM me if you want to know more.

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