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Caffeine & Caseloads: The SLP Life with The Pedi Speechie

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by Karen Krogg, M.S., CCC-SLP

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Caffeine & Caseloads: The SLP Life with The Pedi Speechie is your go-to podcast for real talk, practical tips, and a whole lot of speechie humor. Hosted by Karen, a school-based speech-language pathologist and the creator behind The Pedi Speechie, this show is made for busy SLPs who are juggling IEPs, therapy planning, and maybe a third cup of coffee. Whether you’re commuting to school, walking into a therapy session, or decompressing after dismissal, this podcast serves up relatable stories, time-saving strategies, and evidence-based insight for surviving (and thriving!) as a school SLP. Welcome to The Pedi Speechie Podcast — the go-to show for school-based SLPs who want practical, evidence-based, and hilarious insights into treating speech and language disorders. Whether you're tackling tricky articulation errors like vocalic R or managing a caseload full of lisps, this podcast delivers bite-sized strategies you can apply right away in your speech therapy sessions. Hosted by a veteran pediatric speech-language pathologist (who’s been in the IEP trenches right alongside you), this show blends research-backed tips, real therapy room examples, and a whole lot of humor. You’ll hear about: 🗣️ Articulation therapy techniques that actually work 🧠 How to use movement and multisensory learning in speech sessions 📝 IEP and data collection hacks to save your sanity 📚 Therapy ideas tied to picture books, storytelling, and more 🤯 Creative solutions for treating phonological processes, lisps, and vocalic R ✨ Must-have materials from The Pedi Speechie on TpT Perfect for busy SLPs working in preschool and elementary settings, this podcast will help you feel inspired, supported, and ready to walk back into your next group session with confidence. 🎧 Subscribe, laugh a little, and let’s tackle speech therapy together—one goal at a time.

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October 26, 2025

Teaching the Bunched R Sound in Speech Therapy: Visuals, Cues, and Foundational Skills for Success

In this episode of The Pedi Speechie Podcast, we’re continuing our R sound journey! Last week, we explored how to teach the retroflex R using the “pirate hook” visual. Today, we’re focusing on the bunched R—how it differs, why it’s equally valid, and the exact steps I use to help students find success.You’ll learn:<ul><li>Why we always start with vocalic er in isolation—and why this foundational skill takes time (sometimes months!) to develop</li><li>How to build lingual-mandibular differentiation, so your students can move their tongue without that pesky jaw helping out</li><li>How to use mirrors, hand placement, tongue depressors, and visuals to teach jaw stability and tongue elevation</li><li>My favorite visuals for teaching R: the “question mark” hand cue for bunched R and the “pirate hook” for retroflex</li><li>Why the typodont model is such a game-changer when demonstrating tongue positioning</li></ul>Remember: R takes patience and consistent feedback—but with the right visuals, cues, and tactile supports, your students will get there.🧠 Related Resources:<ul><li>Read the blog post: <a href="https://thepedispeechie.com/2020/10/retroflex-r-vs-bunched-r-in-speech-therapy.html" target="_blank">Retroflex R vs. Bunched R in Speech Therapy</a></li><li>Check out my Correct That Vocalic R Program on TpT: <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Speech-Therapy-Lisp-Speech-Therapy-Vocalic-R-S-Articulation-Bundle-3455540" target="_blank">Speech Therapy Lisp & Vocalic R Articulation Bundle</a></li></ul>

October 12, 2025

Mastering the Retroflex R: Visuals, Tactile Cues, and Elicitation Strategies for SLPs

In this episode of The Pedi Speechie, Karen breaks down how to elicit the retroflex R sound step-by-step. You’ll learn the difference between bunched and retroflex R, discover why starting with vocalic “ER” builds a strong foundation, and explore high-success strategies like the stretch-and-fade method, the slide or tap back technique, and the fun pirate hook visual.Karen also shares how she combines visual, tactile, and auditory feedback for maximum success in her speech room—plus, the exact tools she uses to make tricky tongue placements click for her students.💬 In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li>How to explain the retroflex R vs. bunched R</li><li>Why vocalic “ER” should be your starting point</li><li>Visual and tactile cues that boost success</li><li>Step-by-step strategies for shaping R</li><li>How to combine auditory, tactile, and visual feedback effectively</li></ul><h3>🔗 Resources Mentioned:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097SRJLWX/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?pd_rd_i=B097SRJLWX&pd_rd_w=msFH8&content-id=amzn1.sym.8c2f9165-8e93-42a1-8313-73d3809141a2&pf_rd_p=8c2f9165-8e93-42a1-8313-73d3809141a2&pf_rd_r=XWY09Z6FFSATEKNV6Q85&pd_rd_wg=0RgVL&pd_rd_r=ae05b2a0-b650-449e-be82-407e141cae14&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1" target="_blank">Typodont Model for Visual Demos (Amazon)</a></li><li>Correct that Vocalic R Program: http://bit.ly/4nL1MDI</li><li>5 Minute R Manual (free): https://thepedispeechie.kit.com/6718f5c346</li></ul>

September 28, 2025

Quick, Interactive Books for Early Communicators: SLP Favorites

Not every preschool student is ready to sit through a long storybook—and that’s okay! In today’s episode of Caffeine & Caseloads: The SLP Life with The Pedi Speechie, I’m sharing my favorite quick, interactive books that are perfect for building prelinguistic and early linguistic communication skills. These books encourage imitation of sounds, actions, and exclamations, while keeping even your busiest little ones engaged.📚 Books mentioned in this episode:<ul><li>No No Yes Yes by Leslie Patricelli</li><li>Yummy Yucky by Leslie Patricelli</li><li>Don’t Push the Button by Bill Cotter</li><li>The Big Book of Exclamations</li><li>Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell</li><li>Peek-a-Who? by Nina Laden</li><li></li></ul>✨ Looking for a resource that pairs perfectly with this episode? Check out my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Speech-Therapy-BUNDLE-Core-Vocabulary-Activities-for-Nonverbal-Students-9067605" target="_blank">Imitating Sounds, Actions, and Core Vocabulary Interactive Book Bundle</a> on Teachers Pay Teachers. It’s designed to target the same early skills highlighted in today’s book recommendations and gives you ready-to-use materials for your preschool sessions.🎧 Tune in to learn how these short, engaging books can transform your sessions with early communicators.

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What is Caffeine & Caseloads: The SLP Life with The Pedi Speechie?: Caffeine & Caseloads: The SLP Life with The Pedi Speechie is your go-to podcast for real talk, practical tips, and a whole lot of speechie humor. Hosted by Karen, a school-based speech-language pathologist and the creator behind The Pedi Speechie, this show is made for busy SLPs who are juggling IEPs, therapy planning, and maybe a third cup of coffee.

Whether you’re commuting to school, walking into a therapy session, or decompressing after dismissal, this podcast serves up relatable stories, time-saving strategies, and evidence-based insight for surviving (and thriving!) as a school SLP.

Welcome to The Pedi Speechie Podcast — the go-to show for school-based SLPs who want practical, evidence-based, and hilarious insights into treating speech and language disorders. Whether you're tackling tricky articulation errors like vocalic R or managing a caseload full of lisps, this podcast delivers bite-sized strategies you can apply right away in your speech therapy sessions.

Hosted by a veteran pediatric speech-language pathologist (who’s been in the IEP trenches right alongside you), this show blends research-backed tips, real therapy room examples, and a whole lot of humor. You’ll hear about:

🗣️ Articulation therapy techniques that actually work

🧠 How to use movement and multisensory learning in speech sessions

📝 IEP and data collection hacks to save your sanity

📚 Therapy ideas tied to picture books, storytelling, and more

🤯 Creative solutions for treating phonological processes, lisps, and vocalic R

✨ Must-have materials from The Pedi Speechie on TpT

Perfect for busy SLPs working in preschool and elementary settings, this podcast will help you feel inspired, supported, and ready to walk back into your next group session with confidence.

🎧 Subscribe, laugh a little, and let’s tackle speech therapy together—one goal at a time.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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