Give your child positive and descriptive praise for anything they are doing well (e.g., “Wow, you are showing great sportsmanship” or “That was an excellent question to ask.”)Ībove all, have fun! Games provide an excellent avenue for learning, but more importantly, they provide a fun and engaging way to spend time together. Discourage any negative comments from players, while encouraging positive comments instead (e.g., “good try” or “nice job!”). If your child seems to have difficulty remembering clues, encourage him/her to write things down during the game (e.g., my headband is an animal, it lives in the zoo, it has stripes, etc). Games such as Guess Who and Headbanz rely on memory. If your child seems unfamiliar or overwhelmed by the vocabulary in the game (e.g., Apples to Apples), create your own playing cards with more suitable vocabulary for your child.
After your child has had practice with the game and feels more confident, you can slowly reintroduce the timer. If you notice your child crumbling under the time pressure, just eliminate timers altogether. Instead of using a sand-timer, use your own timer on a smartphone or stopwatch to allow each player more time to complete tasks. Extend the time allowed for each turn.I advise using the modifications for all players, instead of singling one child out. To help, here are a few ways to modify each game so that your child feels more successful. Therefore, a child with language difficulties might find these games challenging. 5 modifications for kids with language difficulties:Įach of these games relies heavily on language skills. A descriptive word is then placed in the center of the game and players must choose a card from their stack that best fits the description. Players are given a stack of cards, each with a different word (a person, place or thing). This interactive game encourages the use of vocabulary, word meanings, synonyms, and categorization. Players are given a question card and must act, hum, draw, or sculpt the answer to help their teammates guess what it is.Īpples To Apples Junior. This entertaining game also encourages the use of vocabulary and word meanings while tapping into the various senses. Players are given a word and must try to get team members to guess what it is without actually stating the word.Ĭranium Junior. This high-energy game encourages the use of vocabulary, verbal descriptions, categorization, synonyms, and word definitions. Each player must ask questions about their word, and give others clues for theirs (e.g., “Is my word an animal?’).Ĭatch Phrase Junior. Players can look at other players’ headbands, but cannot see their own. Players are each given a secret word to wear on their headband. This engaging game encourages children to verbally describe objects, ask questions, and remember clues. Players have a board filled with faces (or in the new version, animals, appliances and even monsters) and have to guess which face belongs to their opponent. This silly game encourages players to ask questions and group pictures together based on similarities and differences.
Each player must think of various category members that begin with that letter. Players are given a specific letter (e.g., “F” or “G”) as well as a list of categories. This fun game also encourages the use of categories. Players are given a word or category, and asked to name as many category members as possible before the time runs out. This fast-paced game encourages the use of categories and vocabulary. Here are some board games recommended for school age and adolescent students: 7 favorite games that encourage language skills: To kids, this often translates to “more homework!” So how can we encourage children to practice throughout the week? Try choosing fun and engaging activities that mask the speech and language goals To help children maintain and make further gains between speech sessions, we assign home practice activities. Speech and language development functions in a very similar way. Instead, three or four days a week is the best way to build muscle and endurance and notice tangible changes. I compare it to working out at the gym one day a week counts for something, but you’re unlikely to see noticeable results. One of the most impactful ways a child can make progress toward their speech and language goals is through home practice.
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