Using Themes in Speech and Language Therapy

Why use themes?
Using themes in your therapy sessions can provide you with a great framework to build on and can help with carryover to real life situations.  With a little effort, therapy can become interesting and a lot of fun – for both you and your clients.

How can I use one theme for so many kids?
Themes can be applied to a variety of speech and language goals.  Use basic games with a slight twist for speech sound activities.  You can also work on vocabulary, sequencing, following directions, and writing while using a theme as your framework.

There are also quite a few early education websites that have themed ideas.  Use them as inspiration for your speech and language activities.

http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/
http://www.123child.com/act/