WEEKLY SPEECH-LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

Week of June 22nd

Hello everyone,

As summer approaches, I would like to encourage you to help your child maintain his or her speech and language skills, as they have worked very hard this year. Below you will find calendars of daily activities intended to promote effective vocabulary, grammar, “wh” question, listening and speech skills.

Please take a few minutes at least 3-4 times weekly to focus on the skills. The activities within the calendars are intended to be brief and enjoyable. I thank you in advance for supporting your child’s progress.

Most importantly, have a happy and safe summer ☺ Enjoy!!

Mrs. Battistoli

LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

ARTICULATION ACTIVITIES

Week of June 15th

Hello everyone,

Only a couple of weeks of school left! Below are the updated speech and language activities for you and your child to work on. My office hours will be on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:15-10:00.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cindy.battistoli@sufsdny.org. If you would prefer to speak to me on the phone, simply email me with your phone number and I will get back to you. Have a good week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Battistoli

LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

Please view the video “How the National Zoo Trains Its Panda Cub” and answer the accompanying questions.

https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5ee0e8973d505d3f08442662/watch

Talking Topic

Tell a story about... a panda who suddenly sprouts wings and now can fly.

ARTICULATION ACTIVITIES

• 1. Cut a hole in an empty shoe box (or use a tissue box) and make a “Mystery Box”. Load the box with items containing your child’s target sound. Your child can choose an item and practice their sounds.

  2. Do an online puzzle of a Giant Panda - each time you say your target word five times, add another piece to the puzzle.

https://www.dltk-kids.com/puzzles/jigsaw/index.asp?id=20130609

Week of June 8th

Hello everyone, June 8, 2020

Only a few weeks left! Below are the updated speech and language activities for you and your child to work on. My office hours will be on Tuesday from 9:15-10:00 and Thursday from 9:15-10:00.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cindy.battistoli@sufsdny.org. If you would prefer to speak to me on the phone, simply email me with your phone number and I will get back to you. Have a good week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Battistoli

LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

ARTICULATION ACTIVITITY

Week of June 1st

Hello everyone, June 1, 2020

I hope that everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather we had this weekend. Enclosed are the updated speech and language activities for and your child to work on. My office hours will be on Tuesday from 9:15-10:00 and Thursday from 9:15-10:00.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cindy.battistoli@sufsdny.org. If you would prefer to speak to me on the phone, simply email me with your phone number and I will get back to you. Have a good week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Battistoli

LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

https://edpuzzle.com/media/5e93ef8ea13b353f078dc423

Before reading the book (Predicting)

· What do you know about this topic?

· What do you think you will learn about this topic?

Using Information

· How do the title and/or headings in this book help you as a reader?

Reflecting on the text (Summarizing)

· What did you learn first, next, last in this book?

Making Connections

· Have you read books about this topic? How were they alike and different?

Making Inferences

· What do you notice in the illustration/photograph that the author didn’t tell you?

Analyzing

· How can you tell the text is nonfiction?

· What did you notice about the layout of the text?

· What did the author do to make this story interesting?

Critiquing

· What do you think of this book? What was interesting about it?

Talking Topic

Your best friend just got an adorable new puppy named Teddy! Come up with a speech that you will use to try and convince your parents to let you get a new pet too. Explain which kind of pet you want and why. List all of the things you will do to take care of your new pet. Give examples of other things you already do that prove you are responsible!

ARTICULATION ACTIVITIES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok_SUsohOGQ

Nonfiction

Before reading the book (Predicting)

• • What do you know about this topic?

  • What do you think you will learn about this topic?

  • Is this book fiction or nonfiction?

Using Information

• • How do the title and/or headings in this book help you as a reader?

Reflecting on the text (Summarizing)

• • What did you learn first, next, last in this book?

Making Connections

• • Have you read books about this topic? How were they alike and different?

Making Inferences

• • What do you notice in the illustration/photograph that the author didn’t tell you?

Analyzing

• • How can you tell the text is nonfiction?

  • What did you notice about the layout of the text?

  • What did the author do to make this story interesting?

Critiquing

• • How have you changed your mind after reading this text?

  • What do you think of this book? What was interesting about it?

Talking Topic:

Who is someone you look up to as a role model or hero? Tell all about this person using as many details as you can. Explain how they have helped you.

ARTICULATION ACTIVITIES

Turn taking game:

• • Puzzles, Legos, trains, board game, balloon toss, catch

  • One word or sentence with each turn

Turn taking game online:

https://toytheater.com/snakes-and-ladders/

Week of May 18th

Hello everyone,

I hope that everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather we had this weekend. Enclosed are the updated speech and language activities for and your child to work on. My office hours will be on Tuesday from 9:00-10:00 and Thursday from 9:00-10:00.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cindy.battistoli@sufsdny.org. If you would prefer to speak to me on the phone, simply email me with your phone number and I will get back to you. Have a good week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Battistoli

LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kePv4tviABo

Are you a Bee?

Before reading the book (Predicting)

• • What do you know about this topic?

  • What do you think you will learn about this topic?

Using Information

• • How do the title and/or headings in this book help you as a reader?

Reflecting on the text (Summarizing)

• • What did you learn first, next, last in this book?

Making Connections

• • Have you read books about this topic? How were they alike and different?

Making Inferences

• • What do you notice in the illustration/photograph that the author didn’t tell you?

Analyzing

• • What did you notice about the layout of the text?

  • What did the author do to make this story interesting?

Critiquing

• • What do you think of this book? What was interesting about it?

Talking Topic

Remember when you are speaking to use correct grammar, articulation, and smooth speech. Also, make sure you look at your conversation partner and give them a chance to ask questions.

You found a magic wand that could turn you into a bee for one whole day. Describe

exactly what you looked like and how you spent the day.

ARTICULATION ACTIVITIES

Take a screenshot - print - color while you practice

https://www.dltk-kids.com/puzzles/jigsaw/ver20/canvas.asp?20140517

Put together a puzzle while you practice your speech.

Try to help the bee find her way out of the hive. Say 10 words with your best sound before you start and say them again when you leave the hive. You can put your words into sentences for more practice.

Week of May 11th

Hello everyone,

I hope that you all had a nice weekend. Here are the weekly speech and language activities for you and your child to work on. My office hours will be on Tuesday from 9:00-10:00 and Friday from 12:00-1:00.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cindy.battistolii@sufsdny.org. If you would prefer to speak to me on the phone, simply email me with your phone number and I will get back to you. Have a good week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Battistoli

LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

Together with your child, click on the link below to read the story,

A Chair for My Mother. Before reading the story, ask the following questions:

• • Based on the cover, what do you think the book is going to be about?

  • What do you know about the character? The topic?

  • Is this book fiction or nonfiction?

Week of May 5th

Hello everyone,

Happy 1st week of May. I hope you and your families continue to be well. Here are some additional speech and language activities for your child to work on. My office hours will be on Tuesday from 9:00-10:00 and Friday from 12:00-1:00. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cindy.battistoli@sufsdny.org. If you prefer to speak to me on the phone, simply email me with your phone number and I will get back to you. Have a good week.

Regards,

Mrs. Battistoli

LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

Happy Mother’s Day!

What do Moms Do?

This should be a fun one! Ask your child to create a list of all of the things Moms do. If your child can write, have him write the list. Just see what your child comes up with at first and then start helping him with things he’s forgotten. For example, you could say “What about your dirty clothes? What does Mom do with those?”. Keep going until you have the huge list of responsibilities that inevitably fall on Mom. Point out to your child how many things that is and then ask your child which of those things he could do to help Mom out. Have your child choose one thing and then teach him how to complete that task if it’s not something he already knows how to do. You’ll get tons of language practice out of this activity and a little help around the house as well! Win-win!

ARTICULATION ACTIVITIES

Week of April 27th

Hello everyone,

Be well!

Mrs. Battstoli

LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

https://edpuzzle.com/media/5ea385b50e5c6e3f127b9fb3 Earth Day - listen and answer the questions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il1RX6_h9Xc Peppa Pig Recycling

Watch the video then talk about ways that you are or can recycle things at your home.

ARTICULATION ACTIVITIES

Print out the Earth Day Game Board then practice using your best speech sounds while you play.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WrRweenUALyeg255UlZyOj9VfflVytU3gacmEFCb8ho/edit#

Week of April 20th

Hello everyone,

I hope you had a week filled with fun and learning. Below you find some new ways to practice your articulation and expand your language skills.

I will have office hours on Tuesday from 9:00- 10:00 and Friday from 12:00-1:00 Feel free to email me at cindy.battistoli@sufsdny.org. If you prefer to speak to me on the phone, simply email with your phone number and I will get back to you.

Be well!

Mrs. Battstoli

LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

#1

Youtube videos & Questions

Watch the video and answer the questions.

Coin Operated Rocket Ship

https://edpuzzle.com/media/5e9b57a46224ce3f004bfbb4

#2

Together with your child, click on the following link and watch the story, The Carrot Seed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_bKqYUc-2M

After the story, have your child answer the following comprehension questions. Make sure that your child answers the questions in complete sentences using proper grammar. After your child answers the questions, have your child retell the story by discussing what happened in the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of the story.

Comprehension Questions

1. Who planted the seed?

2. What kind of seed did the boy plant?

3. What did his mother, father, and brother say?

4. What did the boy do every day?

5. What happened with the seed at first?

6. What did the boy keep doing every day?

7. What finally happened?

8. Who knew that would happen?

Personal Questions

1. Have you ever planted something?

2. What did you plant?

3. What did you need to make it grow?

4. Do you know anyone with a garden?

5. What kinds of things do they plant in the garden?

6. What kinds of tools do they use in the garden?

ARTICULATION ACTIVITIES

https://toytheater.com/snakes-and-ladders/

Play Snakes and Ladders while you practice your speech sounds.

Articulation practice.pdf

Find your speech sound, print out your page and check off your sounds as you practice

Week of April 13th

Hello everyone and welcome to my first weekly speech-language activities post.

Each week I will be providing you with new articulation and language activities. I hope they will be fun, engaging and thought provoking.

I will have office hours on Tuesday from 1:00- 1:30 and Friday from 11:00-12:00 Feel free to email me at cindy.battistoli@sufsdny.org. If you prefer to speak to me on the phone, simply email with your phone number and I will get back to you.

Be well!

Mrs. Battstoli

LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES

Activity #1

Together with the child, choose an animal to further explore.

• 1. https://www.toledo.com/quicklinks/toledo-zoo-web-cams/

  2. Ask your child to explain what they see on the Webcam display

     • What is the animal doing?

     • What do you notice about the animal's habitat?

     • How does the animal move?

     • How does the animal interact with others?

     • What else do you think the animal does in this habitat?

     • What do you notice when you look closely at the images?

     • What would a scientist notice about this animal?

  3. Use the following words to talk about what you saw: beginning, end, middle, between, before, after, together, first, last

4. Try This: Turn away from your animal or exhibit and draw it from memory. When you are ready turn back around and fill in the details that you missed

#2 Watch the video below and then talk about the discussion questions at the end of the video.

Use the following words to talk about what you saw: beginning, end, middle, between, before, after, together, first, last.

Make sure you are speaking in complete sentences using proper grammar. (Parents, if needed, model proper grammar for your child.)

https://youtu.be/mcr-OC5kOUE

Social-Emotional Learning: Healthy Home Practices During COVID-19

ARTICULATION ACTIVITIES

Activity #1

The G sound - https://www.quia.com/cc/389872.html

The K sound -https://www.quia.com/cc/389850.html

The L sound - https://www.quia.com/cc/331184.html

The R sound - https://www.quia.com/cc/331253.html

The S sound - https://www.quia.com/cc/331242.html

The SH sound - https://www.quia.com/cc/332306.html

The TH sound - https://www.quia.com/cc/121351.html

Each of these activities targets the sound at the beginning of words (initial

position)

Activity #2