Mrs. Johnson

Websites

The last few weeks have flown by. Most students have entered speech schedules in their agendas for the semester. Agendas are a good way to keep track but some students still prefer an extra reminder with a note in homeroom. I am happy to provide them if notes will help students remember to come to speech on their own.

I have found a website you might enjoy. Online Speech and Language Activities. Contained within this site are links to other websites that have activities for speech and language practice. Let me suggest the following:

Articulation:
Articulation Games (Tracy Gefroh Boyd)
The Tongue Twister Database
Wacky Web Tales

Autism/Aspergers/PDD:
Facial Expressions Game--create your own facial expressions on a face. This is really cool!
Feelings Game

Language:
Have Fun Headquarters by Tracy Gefroh Boyd
Sequencing Activities by Tracy Gefroh Boyd

And towards the bottom of the list check out:
Graphic Organizers

I have looked at the websites listed above and I feel comfortable recommending them to you, but as always, Parents, please checkout any website your child visits to make sure the content is appropriate.

It's been a busy first few weeks of school. I have enjoyed getting to know new faces and new names to go with them. I especially enjoyed Open House and meeting some of the parents of my new and returning students. It's exciting to look forward to a new year and all of the things that we can accomplish.

As of this week, my speech schedule has been finalized and everyone has a place in it. I am working my way through the week and by Friday every child will know his or her speech schedule. I am also giving the students an orange brochure with some information about the speech program. My email is on the back and I encourage you to email me if you have any questions. You can also phone me, but email is usually the best way to reach me.

Welcome back!

This is the blog for the Mabry Middle School Speech-Language Program.

I hope you all had a good summer! I look forward to seeing you all and hearing about your wonderful summer activities!