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Thursday 23 November 2017

My Letter Fromation Book

Hey Guys!



I made a letter formation book because I am always needing things for centers with my little guys to teach correct letter formation. You can use this pack as a booklet for each student or as a center.

My Letter Formation Book



It can be used as a dry erase marker. beads, or with play-doh!

It will be a really fun center that helps with learning letter formation, letter awareness and sounds!

 

My Letter Formation Book


Letter Formation Book!



Wednesday 15 November 2017

ThAAA

  •  What is the ThAAA?

     Hey I am a part of this cool association called the ThAAA. It is a group of rehab assistants that work in speech, physio or occupational therapy. We also have some recreational therapy assistant aides that all come together to share info have some really good educational opportunities!

     
    Officially: Therapy Assistants are an integral part of our health care system. We are a group of trained, dedicated para-professionals, who as an association can shape our future! The association recognizes those Therapy Assistants who have valuable on the job training as well as assistants with formal education. In 2012, we began the Certification Process! We are one step closer to becoming a regulated association for Therapy Assistants. In 2012, we also added the para-profession of Recreation Therapy Assistants to our membership. Being a ThAAA member already has many benefits! As a ThAAA member you will:

  • Have a say in the future of Therapy Assistants in Alberta.
  • Receive the ThAAA newsletter on a quarterly basis, an informative publication that is designed by Therapy Assistants for Therapy Assistants.
  • Have the chance to network with other Therapy Assistants across the province.
  • Have access to all educational opportunities offered by the ThAAA at a discounted/free rate.
  • Stay up to date on all career opportunities in Alberta.
  • Have access to our website and/or visit our Facebook page.   
 
 
  • Check us out on Facebook!

     https://www.facebook.com/thaaa.ca/
  • We are working to advance the goals and initiatives of Therapy Assistants in the local, provincial and national communities. 

    Our Mission Statement  is:

    • To support and encourage the professional development of our members (through continuing education and information sharing)
    • To be accountable to our members
    • To facilitate maintaining and increasing the current standard of qualifications and education within our profession

    • To promote the role of Therapy Assistants by providing the public and professionals with information regarding our profession and membership
  • Membership ensures that Therapy Assistants are able to present a unified, professional image to the public and within the rehabilitation community.
  • The ThAAA offers our members the opportunity to get together with colleagues to discuss issues of importance in our profession.  
  • Belonging to a professional association identifies you as a Professional!
    For more information or to sign up:www.thaaa.ca
     

Tuesday 14 November 2017

Baking and Grammar Freebie!

Baking & Grammar 




Need a quick, easy product to target possessives and past tense? Well look no further. Here is my 
Baking and Grammar freebie that is print and go!
You can laminate to to re-use it but you don't have to!


 Baking & Grammar 
Baking & Grammar  

Baking & Grammar



 It is the cutest clip art ever! :)
Thanks, guys!!

Monday 6 November 2017

Lateral Lisp


Hey Everyone!

I have a few kids on my caseload with a lateral lisp so I went searching for a few new tricks and this is what I found and use....


First of all get out your mirror! Kids always need to have visual cues and helping to see their own mouth helps... a lot!

1. Use a straw and cotton ball to show students how to force the air through the front of the month instead of the sides of the mouth. As the student blows through the straw they practice having the air flow through the front of the mouth instead of the sides.

2. Have the student practice the s sound with a frontal lisp and then shape it from their- its easier to work on a frontal lisp than a lateral lisp. You just have the child practice using their s initial words with a th sound and then get them to keep their tongue behind their teeth- this one can be tricky but it has worked.

3. Like the video, use the t t t t sss approach.

4.  I get them to pucker their lips in a kissing position. This way it is harder for the air to leak out the sides of the mouth.

Sunday 5 November 2017

Carnival

I know it’s not Carnival time but I sure do miss summer! I live in Alberta and we already have snow. Winter is in full force!


A great way to keep your mind off the weather is to use my carnival pack in speech.

My carnival pack is a great way to talk about vocabulary. You can check out my video here and see how are use this one book and packet to target vocabulary :

https://youtu.be/631fId1Yah4


Friday 3 November 2017

CVC Practice

CVC Practice


I haven't made many products lately... I definitely have the itch to create! I made a quick pack that many of the kids on my caseload need. It is also free this weekend so make sure you download it quick and give me some feedback!  

Thanks! :)