Monday, July 28, 2014

Sequencing; Three Rivers

I was recently downtown for the American Speech Language and Hearing Association's Schools Conference, and I was in awe of all the activity that was happening on the rivers.  If you would like to target sequencing with your child, I recommend watching the rivers.  Take snapshots of what you see.  Next, work with your child to create a computer slideshow and have her put the main events in order.  This activity targets organization, prediction, comprehension and memory.

Your slideshow may look like this:

"First, we saw a boat."

Image retrieved from http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-boating-trips-near-pittsburgh/

"Then, we saw someone kayaking."

 
Image retrieved from http://www.alleghenyfront.org/story/kayaking-pittsburghs-rivers

"Next, we saw a barge."

Image retrieved from http://rutheh.com/2010/03/10/tugboat-pushing-barges-up-the-monongahela/

"Finally, we saw some tourists."

Image retrieved from http://www.phenomenalplace.com/2013/09/just-ducky-tours-fun-way-to-learn-about.html

*Tips: When creating a slideshow, you may also target: 1. syntax by using words like "first," "next" and "then;" 2. story telling; 3. past-tense grammar; 4. writing.  I will try to develop these other tips in later posts. :)  Please post below any other ideas you may have for this activity!

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