Well, I am just sitting here thinking, only about
2 weeks left until myself and the little start back to school… I am not really sure how I feel about that, a
little bitter sweet. I contract with
schools so when I am not working, I am not getting paid, but I love to spend
this time with my hubby and dot!
I have never done a linky so I thought I would
give it a try…This month the topic of
choice is….
Games in Therapy
using games in therapy is a great way to increase focused attention, turn taking, problem solving, participation, and plain old fun. usually you will want to modify the games by making your own rules, holding onto the dice, or wands, and using your own cards or questions. This will allow you to get multiple trials addressing multiple goals for different students.
I am a
traveling slp so this is easy to grab. A
little tip, if you buy just one, you can use it to reach any goal you
need. Use it as an open ended game by
asking your own questions, or targets…
I
use this game as a reinforcer after each student has taken a turn saying 10-20
targets. I set up the tower to save
time, they do a round robin to knock it down.
I have a little in a group using his vantage light to stating my turn, request
help, and color of angry bird to one of his peers,
which is PRETTY DANG AWESOME!
3. Board
games like blurt or tri-bound
Again when I use these games, we usually don’t
play a full game, or play by the given rules. Board games are great but don’t limit yourself
to the included cards. A board with any
of your own targets works nicely and can be used endlessly!
My kids LOVe this
game. After we attempt several trials of
our targets, we play a few turns of bugs and buttons. I don’t know what it is about slinging
cockroaches but it is a lot of fun…for them and me as well…
Again when I use these games, we usually don’t
play a full game, or play by the given rules. Board games are great but don’t limit yourself
to the included cards. A board with any
of your own targets works nicely and can be used endlessly!
Remember when you use games in your therapy session;
don’t let the included rules or cards limit the possibilities. One board with lists of articulation or
vocabulary targets can last a long time.
It is a cheap and great way to begin to build your slp tool kit.
Looking forward to next month’s love it, link it
topic organization!
~Alicia~
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