FUNtastic!
That is the “word” that came to mind when I examined this wonderful set of
activities from the Activity Tailor.
That is the “word” that came to mind when I examined this wonderful set of
activities from the Activity Tailor.
Are you
an opportunistic therapist? What exactly does that mean? This means you help
your students by taking advantage of every
practice opportunity.
Sometimes
that takes experience and extra effort. But with this set of ideas and activities, it
is much easier. Kim, the
Activity Tailor, has a packet that fits this approach perfectly – Playtime for
S-Clusters.
an opportunistic therapist? What exactly does that mean? This means you help
your students by taking advantage of every
practice opportunity.
Sometimes
that takes experience and extra effort. But with this set of ideas and activities, it
is much easier. Kim, the
Activity Tailor, has a packet that fits this approach perfectly – Playtime for
S-Clusters.
Like
the title states, this wonderful
set of ideas and materials focuses on S-Clusters. I have SO many students who
omit the /s/ phoneme resulting in cluster-reduction. During a therapy session, it is very important for
them to get in as many repetitions as possible.
Kim’s packet makes it easy and FUN. AND it fits in perfectly with the
cycles approach!
the title states, this wonderful
set of ideas and materials focuses on S-Clusters. I have SO many students who
omit the /s/ phoneme resulting in cluster-reduction. During a therapy session, it is very important for
them to get in as many repetitions as possible.
Kim’s packet makes it easy and FUN. AND it fits in perfectly with the
cycles approach!
Here are
some brief descriptions of some of the activities from
her set.
some brief descriptions of some of the activities from
her set.
Score!
I have actually searched for this trash can unsuccessfully. It is shaped like a
basketball hoop! Every time the child makes a basket, they shout “Score!”
Simple, engaging and you will get lots of repetitions. It is indeed, a score.
I have actually searched for this trash can unsuccessfully. It is shaped like a
basketball hoop! Every time the child makes a basket, they shout “Score!”
Simple, engaging and you will get lots of repetitions. It is indeed, a score.
Scoop
Away. All you need is play-doh, a container and a spoon. The child says
“Scoop” every time they lift out a ball of play-doh. I might have them practice “spoon,” as
well.
Away. All you need is play-doh, a container and a spoon. The child says
“Scoop” every time they lift out a ball of play-doh. I might have them practice “spoon,” as
well.
For
gross motor involvement, she has a game for them to play focusing on the /sk/
cluster. Game cards are included. Gets them up and moving while practicing!
Double score!
gross motor involvement, she has a game for them to play focusing on the /sk/
cluster. Game cards are included. Gets them up and moving while practicing!
Double score!
Spoon
drop is easy and fun. All you need are
spoons and a bucket. I remember playing a game like this at birthday parties.
Again, simple, fun and effective.
drop is easy and fun. All you need are
spoons and a bucket. I remember playing a game like this at birthday parties.
Again, simple, fun and effective.
Spider Crawl: Go and buy her packet to find out about this GREAT idea! All you need are basic materials to make it. I love it and
Halloween is coming (hint-hint).
Halloween is coming (hint-hint).
Bee Sting: This activity addresses /st/
clusters. There is a gross and a fine motor version of this game.
clusters. There is a gross and a fine motor version of this game.
Smelly! All you need are scratch and sniff stickers for this quick and easy
activity.
activity.
Bubble Wrap Smash: Oh, I just LOVE this!
Don’t
you love smashing bubble wrap? Therapy for the therapist, oh yes and the kids
love it too. Key word: Smash!
Don’t
you love smashing bubble wrap? Therapy for the therapist, oh yes and the kids
love it too. Key word: Smash!
There are several activities involving the word “snake.” This is a word even
the youngest child knows and therefore, is an excellent target.
the youngest child knows and therefore, is an excellent target.
Swab Paintings: LOVE this idea! Easy to do, very little clean up and many
opportunities for practice.
opportunities for practice.
These are just a few of the therapy activities in this packet. All of them are all excellent and meet my criteria of fun, effective and quick to set up.
Now,
I can’t go further without saying that Kim’s packet coordinates PERFECTLY with
my Cycles for S-Cluster Reduction! We
both have “Listening Lists” designed for auditory bombardment, which is an
important component of the cycles approach. I like that several of her
activities incorporate gross motor skills, while mine are more fine-motor
oriented.
I can’t go further without saying that Kim’s packet coordinates PERFECTLY with
my Cycles for S-Cluster Reduction! We
both have “Listening Lists” designed for auditory bombardment, which is an
important component of the cycles approach. I like that several of her
activities incorporate gross motor skills, while mine are more fine-motor
oriented.
If
you have kids who need to work on S-Clusters, check out both packets!
you have kids who need to work on S-Clusters, check out both packets!
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