Yoga for Combatting Computer-induced Pain and “Text Neck”
Hello there, all! How are you doing? If you're like me, you're spending a lot more time on your computers and phones, whether from doing your work in this new way and/or from entertaining yourself and family members with technology. I know I'm definitely struggling...
Mysterium | Using Board Games in Speech Therapy
Hello, everyone! Happy March! Things are going a bit crazy, aren't they? I know the more common (maybe appropriate?) thing to do right now would be to post about universal precautions or no print (no touch!!!) therapy resources.... but I feel like there's enough of...
Preschool Therapy: Melissa & Doug Magnetic Matching Picture Game
Welcome to 2020, fellow SLPs! It's crazy to think that it's now been a decade since I began taking Speech-Language Pathology classes in earnest and began preparing for graduate school. In some ways, it seems like just yesterday; in others, it seems like I've been...
Treating the Symptoms as SLPs
This might be controversial; I'm not sure. But to me, it feels important. In my placements, I work alone two days a week and have the opportunity to cross paths with other SLPs one day a week at the pre-k to 1st grade school. Being mostly in upper grade schools, I'm...
It Doesn’t Matter Whether You Make a Difference or Not
The other day, I finally took to the task of cleaning up the yard. I had many pots of dead flowers, bags of half-used soil, and at least 50 empty, plastic containers - the kind your plants come in when you pick them up at the nursery. Those I bagged up with the intent...
Extending Mercy, Grace, & Forgiveness as an Educator
Today, I watched a regrettable scene unfold amongst colleagues. A student in our district, with particularly special needs, was being discussed with regards to the ways that he could best be helped in his education. The individual closest to the student was clearly...
Quick Yoga Videos for Busy, Christian Educators
I love yoga. As a Christian, I've historically had a difficult relationship with whether or not the practice is actually "okay" for a Christian. Is it evil? Demonic? The catalyst for me was discovering some form of Christian yoga - I don't remember what it was. I just...
A Prayer for the Year’s Beginning
Summer fades to fall;the freedom of the morning gives wayto the structure of the school day.Students who need me, administrators who demand of me,colleagues who help (or hurt) me.From all sides, I am pulled.Sometimes, I know not where;I know not the purpose.Yet, you...
Quick + Easy Breakfast for Educators | Steel Cut Oats 2 Ways
I have never been a fan of oatmeal. For years, I tried to force myself to develop a taste for the lauded, healthy breakfast option, with no success. My husband celebrated its speed and ease in the mornings, while I was left searching for something equally as healthy...
Yoga in Education: Knocking On Heaven’s Door
In the last several years, researchers have been delving into the importance of movement for our children’s well-being, with particular attention being paid to the ever-disappearing recess.
