Category: Speech, Language, Early Literacy Activities
Updated on December 31, 2021
Following Directions: Get Moving with a Build-a-Direction Activity
Are you looking for a fun way to get your students engaged in a following directions activity? An activity that targets tuning ears in, basic concepts, and even auditory memory? Try creating a Build-a-Direction activity! Here’s how to …
Updated on December 31, 2021
Following Directions: Building Understanding of Basic Concepts
Sometimes my students have difficulty following directions because they are lacking understanding of basic concepts. It is hard to expect a student to follow a direction when they are lacking understanding of the building blocks of directions. In …
Updated on December 31, 2021
Following Directions: Auditory Memory Board Games
I love playing word memory board games to help my students learn strategies that can help them follow directions. When I play auditory memory board games with my students I get a chance to see how well they …
Updated on December 31, 2021
Following Directions: Tuning Ears in Using Music
Some of my students struggle to follow directions because they have difficulty tuning their ears in to listen. Sometimes they tune their ears in part way through the direction, but miss the beginning. Sometimes they tune their ears …
Updated on December 31, 2021
Following Directions: Finding the Point of Breakdown
As a speech-language pathologist, I constantly come across kids who struggle with following directions. These students often struggle in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and at home. When I work with a student who has difficulty following directions, …
Updated on February 6, 2020
The Mitten
The Mitten by Jan Brett is a favourite of mine. I love adding visual supports to work on sequencing and retelling this story. Speech Activities: You can find target words on The Mitten speech chart. Use The Mitten …
Updated on September 30, 2018
Mr. Potato Head
Mr. Potato Head is a classic toy that allows for easy speech, language, and literacy building! Speech Activities: Mr. Potato Head can be used as a tool to help your child build speech sounds. You can find target words …
Updated on February 7, 2020
Brown Bear Brown Bear
Brown Bear Brown Bear by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle is a fantastic speech/language/literacy tool. Like all Eric Carle books, I love the illustrations. I love the repetition that this story provides and the flexibility it allows …
Updated on September 21, 2018
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is one of my favourite preschool books. This story is popular with both kids and adults and is one of my go-to therapy tools. Besides the illustrations, I love using this …
Updated on September 21, 2018
Pop Up Pirate
Pop Up Pirate has become a classic game in my collection. It is always a favourite! This game includes a barrel, pirate, and 24 swords. I love how simple this game is – it can be played quickly, …