Friday, April 25, 2014

Heads Up...I'm back!


After a long hiatus, I'm back. Hoping to connect with some parents to help them chose and use apps and activities for speech therapy!

So, this is one of my new FAVORITE games. Of all time. Ever! 

Ellen DeGeneres is a DeGenuis! A simple "Heads-bands" type game, keeps kids and adults entertained while working on various speech goals.

Players can pick various categories (I use "just for kids", cause there's a smattering of everything: people/places/things). Place the iPhone/iPad on your head and the other players describe the item! If you are able to guess correctly turn the iDevice down, if you are having trouble you may pass it by turning the iDevice up/over your head.


LANGUAGE:
Expressive: adjectives, describing, antonyms, synonyms, using word finding strategies
Receptive: (understanding all the above!), word finding strategies, follow directions
*Follow directions/understanding figurative language: I always use the phrase "It's over your head" (you don't get it) to explain the correct/pass rules. 

PRAGMATICS:
turn taking, controlling voice volume & remaining in your seat (things can get crazy!)



Just keep playing. Just keep playing.

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