Cluster Reduction Rule: Two sounds need to stick together Visual: Two friends holding hands -ps Target word:Activity Ideas:Carrier Phrase:hops/jumpsbook about bunnygame that pops out"He ____""Lets see if he ____"hoopsobstacle course with hula hoops"You are jumping through the___"stopsany game you can turn on/off"It____""When I push the button it ____"cupsmake a tower out of cupstrow balls/objects into… Continue reading Plan your Therapy Session Using the Cycles Approach
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My Favorite Games for Preschool Aged Children to Promote Language
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How to use the Cycles Approach to Reduce the Occurrence of Cluster Reduction: St- Activity Guide
Why phonological therapy? Phonological therapy is best for children that use phonological processes to simplify their speech. These children need to be taught a specific rule, not specific sounds. Teaching children a specific rule (ex: 2 sounds go together-clusters) rather than teaching the articulatory placement for every cluster results in faster progress. What is cluster… Continue reading How to use the Cycles Approach to Reduce the Occurrence of Cluster Reduction: St- Activity Guide
How to Target Language Processing Skills Using Google
I came up with this idea when working with middle school aged students that had language processing goals. I was working on categories with these students as well as describing. I wanted to work on their goals in a functional and meaningful way rather than just asking them to name what category a banana belonged… Continue reading How to Target Language Processing Skills Using Google
Holiday Green Screen Virtual Activities and Video Demonstration
I have created some fun winter and Christmas virtual learning activities! I also recorded videos demonstrating how I use these activities in therapy with preschool students and how they can be adapted for a variety of ages and goal areas. Buy Buy BUY BUY Build a Snowman... Ideas on how to use: reinforcer/motivationvocabulary- snow, snowball,… Continue reading Holiday Green Screen Virtual Activities and Video Demonstration
Engaging iSpy Activity With a Magic Magnifying Glass
Here is an easy, fun, and engaging way to play iSpy virtually using the magic of a green screen! How to: For this "green screen" activity it is important that you do not have a green screen behind you!Make your magnifying glass...I found one at the dollar store and I put green duct tape in… Continue reading Engaging iSpy Activity With a Magic Magnifying Glass
Make a Jack-o-Lantern Green Screen
I told my students they were going to help me carve a pumpkin and they immediately got excited! I have used this activity with all of my preschool students and have managed to target a variety of goals! What do you need? Green screen (mine is felt)Cut out shapes (I used a die cut machine)Sticky… Continue reading Make a Jack-o-Lantern Green Screen
Interactive Magic Floating Objects-Spooky Scenes
Fun Halloween themed activity that my students are LOVING! What you will need... Green background (table cloth from the dollar store, felt, a green sheet)Paint sticks (I found extra long sticks at Walmart)Green duct tape (make sure it is the same shade of green as your background for best results)object cut outsbackground images uploaded to… Continue reading Interactive Magic Floating Objects-Spooky Scenes
Spooky Halloween Sensory Bin Using Spaghetti
I love incorporating sensory bins into therapy sessions! Sensory bins provide endless opportunities to elicit language from children of all ages. I used this sensory bin with children ages 3-12 and it was a hit with every age! How To Make: https://videopress.com/v/DF9G7nr3?autoPlay=true&loop=true&muted=true&persistVolume=false&preloadContent=metadata Cook spaghetti noodles (do not overcook or they will become mushy)Drain noodles and… Continue reading Spooky Halloween Sensory Bin Using Spaghetti
Go to Therapy Material and Motivator for Young Kids
My favorite therapy material is a water balloon pump! These can be found at a variety of stores, but I linked the one I have from amazon here ($14.99). What goals can I target? You can target almost ANY goal with this simple activity! Joint attention: Cause and effect toys and activities are a great… Continue reading Go to Therapy Material and Motivator for Young Kids