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Creative Storage Solutions for TPT Products

by Anne Page | Feb 1, 2015 | SLP links

How to store all those wonderful Teachers Pay Teachers products? If you are anything like me you have probably acquired quite a few. Today I am joining SLPrunner’s Linky party sharing storage ideas for all those wonderful TPT products. I quickly found that a big ziplock bag is okay for one or two products, but they are hard to stack and really not all that attractive.

So here is what I am doing now. I just bought these awesome Poly Zip envelopes from amazon. They are really handy because they are clear and have a zip top. The bands across the top come in different colors (love color coding) and they are firm enough to stand on a shelf. I got this idea from a post on The Dabbling Speechie. (Thank you)

For more amazing ideas click on this link and see SLPrunner’s creative solutions.

Quick Tip Tuesday: Magnet hooks and Aleene’s Tack-It

by Anne Page | Jan 27, 2015 | Quick Therapy Tips for the SLP and SLPA, SLP links

Here are two Tuesday Quick Tips, part of the School SLP’s Tuesday Linky Party (Thanks Kim Jarvis).

Magnet Hooks

I love using magnet hooks to keep me organized. With very limited space, I can use the sides of my file cabinets for my schedules and clipboards. That way they are super handy and in sight.

Aleene’s Tack It

Maybe you already know about this but I just found it recently. I read about Aleene’s Tack It glue on someone’s blog (thank you, thank you whoever you were, I am forever in your debt). It goes on wet like glue but dries tacky and makes a great alternative to velcro (which can be pricey) I used it this week for the first time on this awesome Let’s Answer Questions book. (I really recommend this product as well, it’s on TPT from The Autism Helper)

There you go, two items that have made my life a little more organized, saved me time and money. I hope they do the same for you! For more Quick Tips go to School SLP Quick Tip Tuesday.

Quick tips to make the SLPs life easier

by Anne Page | Jan 20, 2015 | Quick Therapy Tips for the SLP and SLPA, SLP links

Today I am linking up with Kim Jarvis from theschoolslp for her Quick Tip Tuesday Linky Party.

I just got these cardboard trays from the cafeteria; they are what the individual peanut butter or jelly packets come in. I bought cheap poker chips at the dollar store. Each student gets a bag of poker chips and a tray. Everytime they correctly complete their turn ( articulation or whatever goal you are focusing on) they get a chip. If I feel like they are starting to get bored, I make the next turn a double chip turn (for twice the amount of work. Whoever fills their tray first wins! And you win too for getting them to practice a skill 20 times while having fun.

Did you like this post? If you did, please tell your SLP friends about it and follow me on Bloglovin. Or sign up on the left for email notification. Make sure to click on the link for theschoolslp to find more Quick Tips and to checkout Kim’s blog. Keep doin what you do!

SLP in the Classroom or Another Way to Promote Reading

by Anne Page | Jan 15, 2015 | Books, Inspiration

This morning at school, the coolest thing happened. I was walking down the sidewalk and said hello to a third grade student. I recognized him from when I read “Dragons Love Tacos” to him and his classmates in December. I love to read in my speech students’ classrooms. I’ve been making guest appearances over the last few years.

I Heart Books

He said “I wonder when I get to come see you.” I said “For Speech? You don’t need me, you are really good at talking. But I will definitely come and read to your class again.”

He asked what I would read and we proceeded to have this great discussion about books. He recommended that I get get a book about a rhino and a peanut butter sandwich. Such a bonus-a sidewalk conversation about books with a student. I felt like the Book Whisperer! (check my post about The Book Whisperer)

That’s one of the great things about getting into the classroom. As an SLP, you work on your student’s goals plus you make new ties with gen ed students. You can promote literacy, vocabulary development and have a great time while you’re at it. I’m definitely going to get more into this!

Goals for 2015

by Anne Page | Jan 7, 2015 | Inspiration

Here we are in the beginnings of a new and shiny year. I am a big proponent of written goals. They bring accountability and commitment. I am always working on being the best Anne Page I can be (not an easy job sometimes).

Here are a few of my goals as a blogger, an SLP and a person on this planet.

Blog:

Beautiful Speech Life is still just a baby. I wrote my first post on August 28, 2014. It’s been a HUGE learning curve for me but I am so glad I took the plunge. Already, I have learned so much and found many, many new resources. So to continue to help this little blog grow I will:

1. Create a logo

2. Post 12 new products on Teachers Pay Teachers

3. Reach out for at least 100 followers on my Facebook page and on Bloglovin’ (not for vanity, but as a way to share tips, blogposts, and inspiration).

4. Send a monthly email to my TPT followers

5. Set up at least four Rafflecopter giveaways

6. Double my blog stats

7. Post weekly (and/or 4 times a month) this will be challenging!

Professionally

Continuing to grow as a professional is extremely important to me. As SLPs we have such great opportunities to change lives and make a difference. Getting my Master’s Degree in 2013 was one of the best things I ever did for myself. To continue my professional growth I will:

1. Attend ASHA, can’t wait

2. Network with other SLPs to help solve specific challenges for students

3. Try inclusion with a small group of students

4. Continue sharing information and resources through Beautiful Speech Life

5. Provide an inservice at school, to continue educating my colleagues on the roles of an SLP

Personally

1. I want to continue cultivating a habit of kindness; a tiny bit of it goes a very long way.

2. Make healthy choices in terms of fitness, food and work/life balance. (I know that sounds vague, but I know what the healthy choices are)

3. This is the year that I will travel off our lovely North American continent, will keep you posted as to where.

I hope 2015 is a wonderful year for us all!

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