Speech Language Activitiy Links

Use the following link for speech and language activites. Type in area to practice (ie, articulation, synoyms, idioms, WH questions).
https://www.quia.com/shared/search

One semester down!  Time sure does fly!  Please be on the lookout for progress reports in the report card envelopes.  If you have any questions about your child's progress, please call or email me to set up a time to conference.  Enjoy the long weekend and non-winter like weather. 

The first quarter ended on Thursday, October 20th.  It's hard to believe 9 weeks have passed already.  Report cards will be distributed this week for grades 1-3.  Look for Speech/Language Progress Notes in the Report card envelope.   If you have any questions regarding your child's progress, feel free to contact me.  I'd be more than happy to set up a meeting or discuss any concerns over the phone.  Go Tribe!!

Welcome Back!

The kids have been back exactly one week...except for our kinders who officially started Monday.  I've already started seeing my students this week and have been pleasantly surprised at how many have maintained their speech and language skills over the summer. We spent some of our time completing the Back to the Speech Room packet and reviewing each student's goals.  It is important for the kids to know why they come to speech---and it's not just to play games:)   I  had the opportunity to screen our new kindergartners during phase-in and throughout this week as well--so many smiling faces!  By now you should have received information about when your child is scheduled (grades 1-3).  Kindergarten letters will be coming home at the beginning of next week as we add new kids and arrange the schedule.  As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, feel free to contact me.

Shari Hodgson M.Ed. CCC-SLP
740-4314
hodgsons@bbhcsd.org

One Semester Down!

Thursday, January 14th ended the second quarter and first semester of the school year. The kids seem to be back into the school routine after the winter break and long weekend.  This semester I will have another student teacher from Cleveland State University. Her name is Ms. Gouker and she is very excited to be here.  Today was her first day.  She will spend a couple weeks observing the students in therapy and then will begin taking over with my guidance.  Please look for speech and language progress notes in the report card envelopes coming home at the end of the week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Warm regards,
Mrs. Hodgson

 December Update

Goodbye Ms. Logan!!Today is Ms. Logan's last day with us.  She had done a wonderful job with all the students this semester.  We sure will miss her!  This week we began the topics of winter weather, winter holidays, winter clothing and winter activities.  We will continue to incorporate our individual speech-language objectives into these topics over the next several weeks.  We will use many  books, adapted books, games and activities related to winter to practice our skills.  Only two more weeks until winter break.  I'm certain the kids are getting excited as am I.  After winter break, we will have approximately two weeks until the end of the second quarter and first semester on January 14th.    Be sure to look for speech and language progress notes in your child's report card envelope. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child please contact me by phone or email.  I am also always happy to set up a conference at any time if you'd like.  
Mrs. Hodgson
740-4314
hodgsons@bbhcsd.org

Happy Fall!
We are into the second week of October and the kids are working hard.  Just two more weeks until the end of the first quarter.  Wow, time sure is flying!  First quarter progress notes will be coming home with report cards so be sure to check your child's envelope for these.  As always if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.  With the fall season upon us, the speech-language room has been taken over by pumpkins, scarecrows, leaves, and all things fall.  We will be using many fall-related books, activities and games to address our various goals and objectives.  Of course our language topics in Mrs. Shingleton's class will also focus on Fall and Halloween. We will continue to address skills in the areas of:

WH questions
Sequencing
Social Skills
Following Directions
Vocabulary
AAC
Using longer utternaces
 
 Some of the books we will be reading are:
The Hungry Witch
Pumpkin, Pumpkin What do you See
Time to Dress Up
The Halloween Brew
Happy Thanksgiving
Five Little Turkeys
Pilgrim, Pilgrim
Five Red Leaves
Leaves Everywhere 
Fall Leaves Fall
It's Pumpkin Time

Our Social Skills Group is also well underway.  Our theme will move from friendship skills to conversation skills.  The lessons we will cover include:
Whole Body Listening
STEPS
Space
Taking Turns
Eye Contact
Politness
Staying on topic
Volume

Enjoy this beautiful fall weather.  Before long, we will be talking about cold, snow, and winter!
Mrs. Hodgson