Another great app has been released by Virtual Speech Center. They were generous to provide me with a copy to try and share with you! Remember, the thoughts and opinions are all mine!
This app uses an adorable post office theme to work on sequencing. I am always looking for new and creative ways to work on this skill. My students struggle so much with it!!
Here is a view of the settings tab that can be found on the main page but also accessed while using the activity. You can set if you want a score sound, how many sounds, if you want to show the score, and whether or not you want to enable an award (and how long it would last). You can also back up data and restore data from this page. This is HUGE!! Always back up! You never know when technology can fail on you!
When you hit "start" you are brought the the "select students" page. Here you can add students names you plan on using this app with. You can set it up ahead of time or right as you take out your iPad to use it with student(s). Like all Virtual Speech Center apps, you can store many student profiles and use the app with multiple students at a time. LOVE to use with groups! It is so easy to add students. Just hit the tab "add student"! Once added, click their names so you see a check mark and hit "next" to start!
Once you hit "next" you are able to select activities for each student. Love that you can individualize for each student working with and students don't have to know they are working on different activities/goals. Some examples of activities: making a sandwich, making pizza, baking cookies, doing the laundry, getting dressed, shaving, and wrapping a present. These activities are functional, appropriate, and motivating for students of all ages. You can select all of them or just one at a time. Since it is summer, I will show you the activity, "making a sand castle."
Once you start an activity, students are presented with a cute mailman character that introduces activity. He tells them that once they earn enough points they can earn a game. You can click "skip" if you like to skip this feature.
In the activity, students are presented with 4 images and 4 slots to move them to make the sequence. Once students move the pictures, they are informed with a sound to let them know if they are correct or incorrect. They are able to try again if incorrect. Just hit the green arrow.
On the top of the screen, you can see it lets you know how many pictures are presented (4). If desired, you can switch that number and students are presented with more or less images to sequence.
Once students sequence, you can have them express the sequence. There is a record and playback button so they can record and hear their responses. They can assess their own work!
Once done with that activity, hit "next" to work on another sequence already preset, have another student take a turn, or finish and see the data/scores.
On the session report, you can email report or just let it stay stored in the app.
You can also access reports from the main page. Scores are sorted by user, goal, and date which makes it easy to find! This is great for progress monitoring and planning future sessions.
Learn more about this $4.99 app by visiting Virtual Speech Center's website or iTunes!
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Story Grammar Marker Fun!
Are you familiar with Mind Wing's Story Grammar Marker?! I have recently started using it in my speech room and the results are AMAZING! Some of my struggling readers and language delayed students are really grasping this new technique!
To help teach and practice using this new technique, I used my Building Language Dice Game's Recalling Key Story Elements activity! We read the stories and then they got to roll the dice to get their key story element they had to recall while using the Story Grammar Marker symbols! My students loved it!!
Do you use this technique?! How do you use it?!
To help teach and practice using this new technique, I used my Building Language Dice Game's Recalling Key Story Elements activity! We read the stories and then they got to roll the dice to get their key story element they had to recall while using the Story Grammar Marker symbols! My students loved it!!
Do you use this technique?! How do you use it?!
Sunday, April 21, 2013
2 Baseball Themed Activities (PLUS A FREEBIE!!)): Sequencing, Answering Questions, & Multiple Meaning Words!
It is officially baseball season! My students are already having Yankees vs. Mets rivalries! I knew it was time to bring out my baseball themed activities! I have two new products available in my TpT store as well as a freebie! Keep reading to learn more!
Baseball Sequencing:
Have fun arranging sentences to create a "story" with this fun baseball themed activity!
Using this file:
-Print and laminate the baseball sequencing visual. You can make one for the entire group or one per student. (black and white version is included as well)
-Print and laminate the sentence sequencing cards. Each “story” has a different graphic on it to help with sorting/prep. Students can use the visual to place the sentences into the correct order. (blank cards are provided for you to create and add your own sentences!)
-Score board: If you want to make this a game. Students can get a “home run” if they can arrange the four sentences into the correct order. Print and laminate the score board page so it can be used with a dry erase marker. Add students names and you are all set! This is a great way to help collect data as well! (black and white version is included if you wanted to quickly print and go!)
-Review worksheet: Students must number the sentences in the correct order so that the story makes sense!
You can access this activity by clicking HERE!
Baseball Question Game:
Have fun practicing answering questions with this baseball themed activity!
Using this file:
-Use this game to work on answering questions: who, what, where, and when. (24 of each)
-Print and laminate the Question Baseball Field.
-Print and put together the baseball dice.
-Print and laminate each question card.
-Students should roll the dice and refer to the Question Baseball Field to determine which question type they must respond to. If they roll a “strike” they have to roll again! If they roll a “You are out!” they lose a turn!
-A score board is included if you want to keep score for students responding correctly (a fun way to collect data!).

Baseball Sequencing:
Have fun arranging sentences to create a "story" with this fun baseball themed activity!
Using this file:
-Print and laminate the baseball sequencing visual. You can make one for the entire group or one per student. (black and white version is included as well)
-Print and laminate the sentence sequencing cards. Each “story” has a different graphic on it to help with sorting/prep. Students can use the visual to place the sentences into the correct order. (blank cards are provided for you to create and add your own sentences!)
-Score board: If you want to make this a game. Students can get a “home run” if they can arrange the four sentences into the correct order. Print and laminate the score board page so it can be used with a dry erase marker. Add students names and you are all set! This is a great way to help collect data as well! (black and white version is included if you wanted to quickly print and go!)
-Review worksheet: Students must number the sentences in the correct order so that the story makes sense!
You can access this activity by clicking HERE!
Baseball Question Game:
Have fun practicing answering questions with this baseball themed activity!
Using this file:
-Use this game to work on answering questions: who, what, where, and when. (24 of each)
-Print and laminate the Question Baseball Field.
-Print and put together the baseball dice.
-Print and laminate each question card.
-Students should roll the dice and refer to the Question Baseball Field to determine which question type they must respond to. If they roll a “strike” they have to roll again! If they roll a “You are out!” they lose a turn!
-A score board is included if you want to keep score for students responding correctly (a fun way to collect data!).
You can access this activity by clicking HERE!
Now time for a freebie!!
Baseball Multiple Meaning Words Coloring Fun!
Students can have fun expressing the multiple meanings as they color this baseball coloring page!
2 coloring pages included!
You can grab this freebie HERE!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Spring Listening Fun!
March is here and I am all about getting ready for spring (let's ignore the bit of snow last night). Keep reading to learn more about this listening skill pack with a fun spring theme!
In this download:
-Listening for Categories: Students will pick a card and give it to a teacher/SLP/peer to read. They will listen to the details and answer questions related to the category. Then they can take a turn in the board game provided.
-Listening for Sequences: Students will pick a card and give it to a teacher/SLP/peer to read. They will listen to a short paragraph and then answer a question to respond with either first, second, or third in the sequence presented. Encourage students to use sequencing vocabulary when they respond! If the student picks the card, “Stung! Lose a turn” bumble bee card, they lose a turn. The student with the most cards at the end of the game is the winner!
-Spring Buddies Listening for Descriptions: Give each student a coloring page. Read the clue cards and have the students listen for the descriptions to guess which “spring buddy” is being described. Then they can color the pictures based on the descriptions heard.
-Listening for Inferences: Students will pick a card and listen to the short story/sentences. They will then answer the question using their inferring skills. Each card has a point value (1-5). At the end of the game, students can add up their points to determine a winner!
You can have access to this activity by visiting my TpT store HERE!
In this download:
-Listening for Categories: Students will pick a card and give it to a teacher/SLP/peer to read. They will listen to the details and answer questions related to the category. Then they can take a turn in the board game provided.
-Listening for Sequences: Students will pick a card and give it to a teacher/SLP/peer to read. They will listen to a short paragraph and then answer a question to respond with either first, second, or third in the sequence presented. Encourage students to use sequencing vocabulary when they respond! If the student picks the card, “Stung! Lose a turn” bumble bee card, they lose a turn. The student with the most cards at the end of the game is the winner!
-Spring Buddies Listening for Descriptions: Give each student a coloring page. Read the clue cards and have the students listen for the descriptions to guess which “spring buddy” is being described. Then they can color the pictures based on the descriptions heard.
-Listening for Inferences: Students will pick a card and listen to the short story/sentences. They will then answer the question using their inferring skills. Each card has a point value (1-5). At the end of the game, students can add up their points to determine a winner!
You can have access to this activity by visiting my TpT store HERE!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Caps for Sale Companion Pack!
A new storybook companion pack is finally here!!
Activities to use with the book, Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina.
Activities to target:
-Comprehension
-Sequencing
-Vocabulary
-Plural Nouns
-Following Directions
-Writing
In this file:
-Vocabulary Definitions Match: Students can learn vocabulary prior to reading story to help them comprehend. You can play memory matching games after reading to review the new vocabulary terms.
-Plural Nouns: The nouns from the story are provided as memory matching cards for students to practice identifying and expressing plural nouns. Extra activity, while reading these cards, have students identify all nouns heard and see how many match! Visual is provided to teach concept of plurals and can be used for sorting as well.
-Sequencing Cards: Use the visual with sequencing words and have the students place the cards in the correct order based on their knowledge of the story. Encourage your students to use the sequencing words!
My amazing previewer came up with the idea of having students visualize each sentence card based on the story to help comprehend the sequences! How great!?
-Comprehension Questions: Use the board game provided to answer the wh- questions about the story.
-Caps “On Top” Following Directions: Read the instruction page to your students one at a time and have them complete each task. Provide each student with a “peddler” page. Print and laminate the cap cards to use for completing the directions heard.
-Draw A Picture: Students will pick an image or scenario from the story and will draw and write about it.
To grab this download, visit my TpT store HERE!
Now that you have read all about this, how about a giveaway?! Leave a post with your email and I will randomly select a winner on Wednesday, February 6th!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.
Activities to use with the book, Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina.
Activities to target:
-Comprehension
-Sequencing
-Vocabulary
-Plural Nouns
-Following Directions
-Writing
In this file:
-Vocabulary Definitions Match: Students can learn vocabulary prior to reading story to help them comprehend. You can play memory matching games after reading to review the new vocabulary terms.
-Plural Nouns: The nouns from the story are provided as memory matching cards for students to practice identifying and expressing plural nouns. Extra activity, while reading these cards, have students identify all nouns heard and see how many match! Visual is provided to teach concept of plurals and can be used for sorting as well.
-Sequencing Cards: Use the visual with sequencing words and have the students place the cards in the correct order based on their knowledge of the story. Encourage your students to use the sequencing words!
My amazing previewer came up with the idea of having students visualize each sentence card based on the story to help comprehend the sequences! How great!?
-Comprehension Questions: Use the board game provided to answer the wh- questions about the story.
-Caps “On Top” Following Directions: Read the instruction page to your students one at a time and have them complete each task. Provide each student with a “peddler” page. Print and laminate the cap cards to use for completing the directions heard.
-Draw A Picture: Students will pick an image or scenario from the story and will draw and write about it.
To grab this download, visit my TpT store HERE!
Now that you have read all about this, how about a giveaway?! Leave a post with your email and I will randomly select a winner on Wednesday, February 6th!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day! Companion Pack!
One popular story in my therapy room is, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst.
Some goals I like to address with this story include:
Some goals I like to address with this story include:
- Adjectives
- Sequencing
- Comprehension
- Recalling details
- Responding to why questions
- Higher level thinking
I created a fun companion pack to help address these goals!
In this file:
-Sequencing Sentences
-Comprehension Question Cards & Board Game
-Present & Past Tense Verbs Memory Matching Cards: Verbs taken from the story.
-Graphic Organizer: Use to help recall terrible events that happened to Alexander in the story.
-Good vs. Bad Adjectives: Sort the adjectives into the good or bad categories.
-Draw & Explain Worksheets: Help target higher level thinking based on the story.
Get your copy of this download HERE!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Sequencing & Recall for Older Students!
Work on sequencing and recall based on three paragraphs with this fun activity pack! This interactive activity is a fun way to work on a boring skill!
In this file:
-Three paragraph stories separated by paragraphs (each story has a different colored border).
-Graphic organizer for note taking (beginning, middle, end).
-Worksheet for review: Read the three paragraph story. Number the sentences provided in the correct order based on the story read.
Some suggestions on how to use this activity:
In this file:
-Three paragraph stories separated by paragraphs (each story has a different colored border).
-Comprehension questions for each story (border color matches the story).
-Graphic organizer for note taking (beginning, middle, end).
-Worksheet for review: Read the three paragraph story. Number the sentences provided in the correct order based on the story read.
Some suggestions on how to use this activity:
•Rearrange one story at a time for your students.
•Have students place the three paragraphs into the correct order and tell the story out loud.
•Let them use the graphic organizer to take notes about each part of the story. Encourage them to write only key terms or phrases.
•Then have them pick a question card to help assess recall and understanding.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Winter Graphic Organizers for SLPs! (plus freebies!)
This HUGE download is filled with graphic organizers and activities to practice using them with a winter theme!
In this file:
-Basic Sequencing Chart
-Listening for Wh- Questions
-Cause & Effect: Either use the sample provided or the blank form to use with stories or own concepts
-Main Idea & Supporting Details: Use the two samples provided to teach determining a main idea and details based on information provided. A blank form is provided to use with own stories
-Key Story Elements
-Venn Diagram: Sample compare/contrast for winter items/stories are provided and a blank for own use
-Vocabulary Frayer Square: Sample pages provided and a blank for varied use as well
-Inference Chart: Use to help use schema and clues
-Winter Word Hunt: Students can try to determine a winter word that starts with every letter of the alphabet. Can be used as a game, vocabulary practice, or even articulation.
-Words That Describe Web: Some sample pages are provided with winter nouns. A blank form is provided as well for varied use.
-Author’s/Speaker’s Purpose
-Asking Questions During Reading Process: This will help encourage students to express questions based on what they have read/heard and develop their own answers.
How do I plan on using this pack to reduce usage of colored ink? I was going to make 5 laminated books for each skill and one of just the blank forms. I will make 5 since that is my largest group size. This way, I can easily grab and use these graphic organizers and they become dry erase!! Easy to reuse with various groups! But yes, I can also just print some in blank-and-white ink too if I want students to use pencils! Grab this HUGE and helpful download HERE!
Not sure if this pack is for you?! Try out this freebie HERE!
In this file:
-Basic Sequencing Chart
-Listening for Wh- Questions
-Cause & Effect: Either use the sample provided or the blank form to use with stories or own concepts
-Main Idea & Supporting Details: Use the two samples provided to teach determining a main idea and details based on information provided. A blank form is provided to use with own stories
-Key Story Elements
-Venn Diagram: Sample compare/contrast for winter items/stories are provided and a blank for own use
-Vocabulary Frayer Square: Sample pages provided and a blank for varied use as well
-Inference Chart: Use to help use schema and clues
-Winter Word Hunt: Students can try to determine a winter word that starts with every letter of the alphabet. Can be used as a game, vocabulary practice, or even articulation.
-Words That Describe Web: Some sample pages are provided with winter nouns. A blank form is provided as well for varied use.
-Author’s/Speaker’s Purpose
-Asking Questions During Reading Process: This will help encourage students to express questions based on what they have read/heard and develop their own answers.
How do I plan on using this pack to reduce usage of colored ink? I was going to make 5 laminated books for each skill and one of just the blank forms. I will make 5 since that is my largest group size. This way, I can easily grab and use these graphic organizers and they become dry erase!! Easy to reuse with various groups! But yes, I can also just print some in blank-and-white ink too if I want students to use pencils! Grab this HUGE and helpful download HERE!
Not sure if this pack is for you?! Try out this freebie HERE!
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