In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie Sherman shares a powerful tool for improving therapy practices: Tar Heel Reader. Get ready to unlock a world of free, accessible books that will enhance literacy, comprehension, articulation, expressive language, and social skills. Learn how to make learning fun, increase vocabulary, and captivate your kids with custom stories. You won't want to miss this episode, which is jam-packed with new therapeutic advice and real-life examples!Here’s what we learned:How students can use Tar Heel Reader to become authors, empowering them to craft and publish their own stories.Practical tips for integrating Tar Heel Reader into speech therapy sessions  such as creating dynamic classroom activities.Utilizing character interactions in Tar Heel to improve articulation, expand vocabulary, and foster social skills.Learn more about Hallie Sherman  and SLP:  ? Website: https://speechtimefun.com/?Tar Heel Reader | Books for beginning readers of all ages ?✨ Check out the Secondary Secret Podcast here! https://www.speechtimefunpd.com/secret-podcast-signupSubscribe today and get access to my secret podcast filled with my juicy secrets for planning with ease for secondary speech students. 6 quick episodes that you can quickly listen to and feel refreshed and inspired! https://speechtimefun.com/secondarysecrets