Twirling Words
Put three words or pictures containing the target sound on a piece of paper measuring about 6" x 2". Add different words or pictures to many slips of paper this size. Put the students' chairs facing each other in a clear area about 2 feet apart. Have the students pretend to put glue on their chairs and then sit down, reminding them that they cannot leave their chairs. Choose one person to be first and toss a slip of paper up in the air above her/his head. The student's job is to catch the twirling piece of paper without leaving the chair. If it falls to the floor, it is left there to be picked up later for a "second chance". If the student catches the paper, h/she reads the words and puts them into a sentence, using good speech. It is then the second person's turn. This is a noisy, active game that always provides alot of fun and laughter while the children practice their target sounds in a natural spontaneous setting. If you like, you can count who has the most at the end. Using the Computer to Support IEP Goals
When a child with speech/language deficits has available computer time, have him/her use
links that correlate with IEP goals. They will benefit from the additional practice in strengthening targeted deficits while having having fun. Vocabulary Development Activities
Teach the child appropriate labels for items, ideas, situations, and processes so that speaking and expressive writing skills can develop. Focused, Small-Group Discussions
Whether in the classroom, or around the kitchen table at home, children learn to stay on topic, the rules for turn taking in our society, how to interact with others, and how to use a question when they have no information to add to a discussion. Drama or Role-Play
Children can take advantage of opportunities for successfully using the language they have by acting out plays or situations. In doing this, they learn to express difficult ideas in alternative ways. Sequencing and attention skills are strengthened, as well as the child's ability to interact with other individuals. Drawings or Graphics
Have your child(ren) put words or ideas into pictures - by doing so, they avoid expressive blocks caused by communication disorders; they may then use their language to describe or express the idea contained in the drawing. Closure
Plan activities where the child(ren) supply missing information or steps in a process from their own experience, from instruction, or from interaction with a reference such as a textbook, dictionary, encyclopedia or other media. Retelling
Ask the child to retell experiences, stories, etc. to encourage organizing and recalling of information. Sequencing Activities
Sequencing activities help children focus on the order of tasks or ideas and to use these organizing principles to complete tasks, to plan, or to evaluate the outcomes of their activities.
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