{"id":3938,"date":"2013-05-20T01:42:42","date_gmt":"2013-05-20T01:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/?p=3938"},"modified":"2023-11-08T10:24:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T18:24:22","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-pinterest-for-speech-therapy-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/financial-resources\/other-resources\/how-to-make-the-most-of-pinterest-for-speech-therapy-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most of Pinterest for Speech Therapy Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_3942\" style=\"width: 685px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/?p=3938\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3942\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3942 lazyload\" title=\"Pinterest facts\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/infographicFINAL99.jpg\" alt=\"Pinterest facts\" width=\"675\" height=\"892\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/infographicFINAL99.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/infographicFINAL99-227x300.jpg 227w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 675px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 675\/892;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: designyoutrust.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The job of a speech pathologist isn\u2019t just to evaluate speech sounds and language development it\u2019s also to get creative. Creativity is an essential part of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/parents\">speech therapy<\/a>. If you can\u2019t make articulation drills interesting, your pediatric patients won\u2019t likely give you the time of day. Of course, despite having great materials, they often fail to impress a picky patient after the fifth time they see it coming. Ideas, books, worksheets, teaching techniques, and artic activities all need a fresh face once in a while and thanks to Pinterest, finding those ideas just got a whole lot easier. While you might think of Pinterest first and foremost for budget wedding ideas, speech therapy materials are quite practical and easy to approach from Pinterest when you know what to look for.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Pinterest is a website that serves as an online, virtual \u201cpinboard.\u201d Each user can organize (by \u201cpinning\u201d) information neatly, visually and quickly using Pinterest. You can use it to keep your own information or find information from other users.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting Started on Pinterest<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, create your own page to \u201crepin\u201d posts that appeal to you for keeping them easily accessible and organized. Sort materials by category, called \u201cboards\u201d (e.g., books, games, apps).<\/li>\n<li>Next, follow persons or groups on Pinterest that intrigue you and have common interests. The beauty of Pinterest is that a variety of professionals and people can post, not just speech pathologists. So expand your searches to include the following keywords: \u201ceducation,\u201d \u201clessons,\u201d \u201cparenting,\u201d and \u201ctherapy activities\u201d and you just might find a diverse amount of boards with usable and new ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3940\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Screen-shot-2012-03-07-at-8.30.56-PM.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3940\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3940 lazyload\" title=\"Pinterest boards on speech therapy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Screen-shot-2012-03-07-at-8.30.56-PM.jpg\" alt=\"Pinterest boards on speech therapy\" width=\"640\" height=\"316\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Screen-shot-2012-03-07-at-8.30.56-PM.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Screen-shot-2012-03-07-at-8.30.56-PM-300x148.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/316;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: speechroomnews.blogspot.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Search for Language and Articulation Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using an iPad or other device means you might be on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/speech-therapy-techniques\/5-ipad-apps-for-kids-to-inspire-better-reading-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hunt for new apps<\/a>. Instead of browsing the app store, try some Pinterest pages.\u00a0 Look for apps in all categories of speech and language by searching the terms \u201capps\u201d + \u201c[area of language]\u201d on Pinterest such as \u201capps syntax.\u201d If you aren\u2019t already on Pinterest, use Google to search by adding the word \u201cPinterest\u201d to your terms (e.g., \u201c apps for syntax Pinterest\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/lasenders\/paid-articulation-therapy-apps-for-slps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Articulation apps on Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/nikkiheyman\/apps-grammar-syntax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Syntax apps on Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Look for Materials by Language Area<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Much like finding apps, searching Pinterest for speech and language materials also needs specific keywords. <a href=\"http:\/\/busybeespeech.blogspot.com\/2013\/05\/articulate-it-app-review.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try \u201carticulation,\u201d <\/a>\u201cbooks,\u201d or \u201cgames\u201d in your \u201cspeech therapy\u201d search. Working on articulation? <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Spice up your \u201cr\u201d worksheets by searching Pinterest for \u201cr\u201d or other speech sound activities, worksheets or games. Pins usually share creative <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/jillkuzma\/articulation-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">activities, pintables or crafts<\/a> for your target sounds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find Materials to Communicate Speech and Hearing Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re participating Better Hearing and Speech Month or you are looking for materials to help communicate speech and hearing information to parents or other professionals, try Pinterest. Health communication often includes visuals of the mouth, ear or and vocal chord anatomy. Patients, parents and professionals might also benefit from infographics, which are visual representations of information. Infographics are great to include in paper or electronic information for communication, education, developmental or other healthcare issues.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3943\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/QuickShot-2012-04-11-at-12.54.15.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3943\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3943 lazyload\" title=\"speech therapy car parking activity\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/QuickShot-2012-04-11-at-12.54.15.jpg\" alt=\"speech therapy car parking activity\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/QuickShot-2012-04-11-at-12.54.15.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/QuickShot-2012-04-11-at-12.54.15-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/720;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: thebudgetslp.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Discover New Materials or Crafts for Specific Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Try searching Pinterest\u2019s educational or speech pathology \u201cpins\u201d about a specific academic topic, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/speech-therapy-techniques\/spring-themed-ideas-for-language-activities-for-speech-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">literary or classroom theme.<\/a> For example, if the classroom is using the theme, \u201cspring\u201d next month, try searching Pinterest for \u201cactivities\u201d + \u201c[theme]\u201d such as \u201cactivities for spring.\u201d If you are looking for a worksheet, literacy or math project, be specific in your search.<\/p>\n    <span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"\">\n    <span class=\"hs-cta-node \" id=\"\">\n        <!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]-->\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/speechbuddy.com\/guides\/practice-lessons\"  target=\"_blank\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img lazyload\" id=\"\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 655px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 655\/211;border-width:0px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/8edcfaed-50ee-41d5-86f9-1cf0bf2c980e.png\"  alt=\"Free Lesson Guides for Speech Practice: R, S, L, SH, CH\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a>\n    <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The job of a speech pathologist isn\u2019t just to evaluate speech sounds and language development it\u2019s also to get creative. 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