When I’m doing therapy focusing on a specific sound, for example /r/, I will choose a game that contains the sound. Here are some of my favorites for /r/. Even the name of the game gives opportunities use the sound. (Once they master the sound, I notice they are very proud to ask if we’re […]
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Puzzles are great learning and teaching tools. When I plan a lesson with a puzzle, I always have them begin with the corners. Some kids will want to jump into a puzzle and start matching pieces that they find. I always re-direct them into looking for the corner pieces first. This gives a rudimentary structure
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Today we’re going to use the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for our therapy lesson. And I will show you how you can incorporate speech production, receptive language, expressive language, and vocabulary into a familiar story. With the Three Bears story, I have all the pieces of the story that I can use
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For moms of babies and toddlers, bath time is a great time to practice and expand upon language. Describe your actions at bath time. Talk about turning the water on and making sure it is the right temperature. “Let’s turn the water on. Turn the handle to turn on the faucet. We want to make
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There are many reasons why I acquire a new therapy game. Sometimes it’s to fill in a gap in the range of games I have, sometimes it’s for a specific student (other games are non-productive with this student), sometimes it’s to replace a favorite but worn-out game. When I’m looking for something different, there are
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This is how I use the Fisher-Price Oreo Matchin’ Middles game in therapy. It is a great shape game that is also a matching game. I call this my cookie game. I have to remind the kids that when I say we’re gonna play The Cookie Game, that these are not real cookies. We do
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When I first started out as a therapist, an older colleague always carried in her therapy bag a battered old copy of Mr Potato Head. I, on the other hand, was very proud of my new games. I was always combing the catalogs and looking in toy stores for new, interesting yet appropriate games that
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Tutti Frutti Tutti Frutti is a favorite activity that I use with many of my school-age kiddoes. This is a great activity used in conjunction with emerging math skills. Tutti Frutti Tutti Frutti is a card game from Discovery Toys for two to six players, recommended for ages six and up. Tutti Frutti contains 56
My First Alphabet Game Using games in therapy sessions My First Alphabet Game is a great fun activity that can be used by speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, and special education teachers. Games can make therapy fun and engaging for the child while the therapist can elicit responses and actions that meet therapy goals.
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Animal Friends Puzzle Sticks Using games in therapy sessions Animal Friends Puzzle Sticks is a great fun activity that can be used by speech & language therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and special education teachers. Games can make therapy fun and engaging for the child while the therapist can elicit responses and actions that meet
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