- Remember that language is more than spoken or written words. Focus on the concept and the function.
- Model. Model. Model.
- Practice concepts and language in real life situations. This is much more effective than drill with flashcards.
- Generalize the concepts to different situations, people and statements.
- Repeat attempts made by the student, modelling correct articulation and grammar.
- Use paralinguistic cues - when teaching big and little, big should be said in a BIG voice.
- Use a variety of physical, verbal and visual cues.
- Play Red Light/ Green Light.
- Play Simon Says.
- Show students choices at free time and have them use a
scripted sentence to request the activitiy they would like.
- At Sharing Time give students reinforcing comments that they
can make.
- Set up situations where the student can orally deliver a
message to another teacher. Make sure this other teacher is aware of the
activity so they can support the student and ask clarifying questions if
needed.
- Set up buddy systems with younger students.
- Create a time line around the classroom - as events occur throughout the year post them and refer to the sequence and order of events.
- Practice speaking loudly, softly, quickly or slowly.
- Make a puppet and have the puppet retell a favourite story or activity.
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