Speech Therapy News
see what's happening in april
april is pig in a blanket month
Did you know April 24th is National Pig In A Blanket Day?
We will celebrate this fun holiday for the entire month of APRIL while becoming better readers, writers, and communicators!
What are we reading?
"The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by _______.
Be sure to ask your student "buzz questions":
-Who is the story about?
-Where does it take place?
-What happens?
-What is the "kick off?"
-What is the "resolution?"
What are we making?
Why, Pigs in a blanket, of course!
We will be learning about How-To texts, ordering events, and describing through sight, smell, and taste before we make our treat at the end of the month.
*If your student is allergic, or you wish for them NOT to partake in this snack, please email me*
What are we learning?
All kinds of new things! Here are just some of the things we will be learning in Speech this month:
* New Vocabulary:
- spoil
- framed
- bright
- doornail
* New Modifiers:
- bright
- stout
- jazzed
*New Sounds (depending on what your student is targeting):
- /r/- real, right, ready
- /s/- some, pigs, sneeze
- /th/- think, brother, thirty
want to know more?
Be sure to ask your child about what they are learning in Speech this month!
This newsletter is just an overview, please contact to see what your child is specifically targeting and to learn about individual progress in the Speech Therapy program
About Your SLP
Hi, I am Danielle Barrett, and I am your child's Speech-Language Pathologist. I believe everyone has a voice, and I am passionate about helping each student find theirs! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to teach your child.
"Success is a journey not a destination" -Someone insightful
Please feel free to contact me anytime:
Email: danielle.barrett@midwayisd.org
Location: Spring Valley Elementary School
Phone: 254-761-5710