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*This item is part of a BUNDLE. Do you have a child in your caseload that is non-verbal or speech delayed? Do you know what to target in session? Should you model language though play? Match pictures? Ask questions? Start Here! From Silence to Speech walks you through the four major milestones in communication development. It's best practice summed up into four easy to understand steps. Use as a quick assessment, target for session guide, and for activity ideas. The key to communi

*This item is part of a BUNDLE. Over 100 things to talk about! This speech and language pack is one of my favorites! It's FUN comprehensive practice is the best way to get little learners interacting. It has been my experience that the most challenging learners are the toddlers who are not yet talking. I have found success using a this pack of FUN, quickly-paced multi-sensory activities. I frequently use these materials when I start with a late talker. The six interactive sets follow

*This item is part of a BUNDLE. Establish carrier phrases in a fun and interactive way! Three games - over 200 possible phrases!!!!! Ice cream is a high interest topic for little learners, so let's get those little one's talking today! This download includes: -Executive function information -Game instructions and examples. -Interactive Ice cream truck. -Seven carrier-phrase prompt and practice cards. -Four “reciprocal reveal” game boards. -14 “ask & match” game boards. -24 ice cream cards.

"This girl would like a chocolate-caramel cupcake with peppermint icing". "Hello, welcome to my cupcake shop. Today I have vanilla cupcakes with a crumble topping, birthday cake flavor, and orange cream cupcakes." Elicit and practice expressive language, receptive directions, and inference skills with this fun cupcake shop. Four Activities - Over 300 Things To Talk About! #1 “Make a Cupcake For Me” (cognitive and expressive) Objective, set-up, & procedure Six booklet pages and 48 tiles #

Use these materials to support speech and executive function development. receptive language - match items. executive function - sustain focus to follow pace of video. speech & language - hear it and say it. Print and make materials - then match as you watch the video! match and say 18 common objects. use with the video here: SET A https://youtu.be/HXiDT9A6FkM SET B https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7hHT4lSy-A&feature=youtu.be EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they a

*This item is part of a BUNDLE. Over 160 things to talk about! Have a late talker? Need to increase vocabulary? Play Start Here's "Animal Fun" Language Expander. Five spinners, four player cards per spinner, eight targeted topics per player card = over 160 topics to talk about. (not counting storytelling!) The game spans developmental levels from toddler to kindergarten. Learners start off talking about colors, shapes and common animals and progress to storytelling. This game also allo

*This item is part of a BUNDLE. What would a dragon eat? Do you think that jellyfish is happy with his meal? Let's give him a treat. What do you think he would like? These EIGHT interactive activities are a fun way to practice speech and language and engage in the silly type of fun that preschoolers LOVE! The animals and foods range from common ("dog", "pancakes") to unique ('wild boar', 'spring onions") This download includes: -Executive function information. -Object, material list, an

Establish carrier phrases in a fun and interactive way! Flip up the bag, dig into the bowl and lets start talking about candy! Four bags, four bowls and 56 candy cards. This download includes: -assembly instructions. -four Halloween bag designs. -four carrier phrase & candy work pages. -four Halloween candy bowl designs. -four carrier phrase & candy work pages. -56 candy cards -references. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and

Use these materials to support speech, play, and executive function development. speech - (hear it, say it, touch it) objects make connections. play - practice appropriate "steps". executive function - sustain focus to imitate video activities. Eight words, three sounds, one direction (hold), and three phrases. model and replay for practice! words: bear, bed, bottle, band-aid, awake, toy duck, toy rings sounds - ut-oh! boo-boo, shhhh, quack-quack direction word - hold three phrases - let's p

Can't use edibles but need a FUN reinforcer? Try Tangible Reinforcers! -high interest pictures that you cut into puzzle pieces. -easily turn these rewards into interactive play. -ends naturally (no "taking" toys back from the child). -budget-friendly (print once and use for many learners). This intervention pack is designed for use in early intervention/young child discrete trial teaching (DTT) of a new skill. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn

Use these materials to support speech and executive function development. speech - (hear it, say it, do it) objects make connections. executive function - sustain focus to imitate video. Print and make materials - then PLAY as you watch the video! Positional words modeled in the video are: on, behind, under, in front, on top, beside, and above. watch video here: https://youtu.be/0TCmR1-t-lA EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries an

As a parent, daycare provider, or preschool teacher you are the primary language model for children. This handy organizer will help you plan and practice how to EXPAND your language. EARLY CHILDHOOD INFO: Young children need to explore, but they also need to learn about boundaries and how to follow directions. A balance of free play and structured play is critical in developing the kinds of skills that will make them more flexible, resilient, and persistent. Daily engagement in these critical