Updated September 1, 2020
ATTENTION !!
Please click on link below to refer to our
Elementary Remote Learning Handbook.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
* Student Code of Conduct
* Parent Norms
*Logging into Microsoft Teams
* Information on Special Education
* Links for Remote Learning
* Breakfast & Lunch Pickup
* Laptop & Tech support
Elementary Remote Learning Handbook.pdf, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
My name is Mrs. Jeanette Nelke and I am proud to say that this is my 20th year as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the Garfield school district. I am happy to be working as your child's speech-language pathologist this year. While many of my students are continuing with me again this year, I am also looking forward to getting to know the several new faces in my virtual therapy room!
Supporting your child's participation in our program is extremely important. Your child will benefit most from speech therapy if you display an active interest in what is being done, and an equally active desire to help your child.
Daily Speech practice for those receiving articulation and fluency services will increase the likelihood that your child will improve. Without daily home practice, progress will be minimal. Your child should practice their articulation exercises with your supervision and a mirror, which will provide visual feedback. In the beginning of therapy, it is especially difficult for children to monitor themselves. Practicing alone may reinforce improper habits.
In addition, students will be working with a behavior reward system during therapy sessions. They will be expected to show effort in order to earn "game time" and eventually "chart stickers" (once we return to school) to place on their progress chart in therapy. Such rewards are given for homework completion (if given), observing classroom rules, positive effort, and maintaining positive behavior. Over time chart stickers can be redeemed for tangible rewards and privileges.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me by email [email protected].
Let's work together to make Speech-Language therapy a positive experience!!!!!
Sincerely,
Jeanette Nelke, MA, CCC-SLP
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Updated March 23, 2020
Speech and Language Instructions for Elementary Distance Learning
Dear Parents and Caregivers:
There are many activities and therapy strategies located below on the speech and language therapy choice board for your child to work on. In addition, if you click on "Useful Links" on the left hand side of the screen you will find more activities!!! These activities can be printed or done verbally.
All the activities, both on the "useful links" and on the choice board below can be incorporated into your day. They should not take longer than thirty minutes and can be broken down into several intervals for use during the day if you choose to do so.
Some of these activities may not apply to your child; however,they are all speech and language enriching. They do not need to be completed every day. Remember, if your child receives therapy once a week, complete one activity a week. If they receive therapy twice a week, complete two activities. Please select the activities that would be of benefit to your child.
**If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact me via my email.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nelke CCC-SLP [email protected]
Speech & Language
K-5 Distance Learning Choice Board
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Read a short story or paragraph to your child and ask them “who,” “what,” and “where” questions about the story.
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Questions can also be targeted after completing Razkids reading assignments.
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Give your child one or two step directions (e.g. “Find your shoes and your socks.” or “Find a doll and a puzzle piece.”).
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To help support vocabulary skills collect household items and instruct your child to sort them into categories (e.g. fruit, furniture, clothes, etc.).
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Have your child explain a “how to” sequence in three steps (e.g. brush your teeth, get ready for bed, make a sandwich).
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Play a category game (e.g. name as many sea animals as you can think of).
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Have your child choose an object and describe it using three different clues for you or a sibling to guess (e.g. what it is used for, what color it is, where you find it, how big it is).
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Play action-based charades with your child and have them guess what you’re doing (e.g. jumping, running, drinking, eating, etc.).
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Practice greetings around the dinner table.
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Take turns sharing two events that happened during the day.
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Have your child call a relative or friend and practice turn-taking skills during a conversation.
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Use the link below to practice asking and answering questions. Color a snowflake for each interaction your child completes:
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Have your child practice their fluency, “smooth speech” strategies (e.g. light contact, slow rate).
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Use finger tapping or scooping strategies.
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Practice strategies while reading sentences, or participating in a two minute conversation.
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For additional strategies on how to speak with your child see the link below: 7 tips
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Sound Awareness/Phonological
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Practice Packet - Activities included this packet involve: phonemic awareness, rhyming, sound segmenting, and syllable clapping.
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Have your child practice the sound/letter inventory: Sound Inventory
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Read Dr. Seuss rhyming books, or watch live read alouds online.
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Ask your child if words rhyme (e.g. hat/cat or hat/book).
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Practice tracing letters and producing targeted sounds in shaving cream, salt or soap.
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Additional Links
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Have a family game time to practice conversation and turn-taking skills. Examples of games include: Go Fish, Memory, Don’t Break the Ice, Chutes and Ladders, Candyland, Trouble, Sorry, etc.).
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Develop pretend play. Some suggestions include: play restaurant, ice cream shop etc.
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Develop imaginative play and reenact favorite shows/movies or storybook characters.
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Work on following directions, turn-taking and play skills by following a recipe or instructions to create slime.
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Go on a scavenger hunt outside (e.g. holiday or seasonal themed).
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**In addition if you would like some FREE online speech therapy resources to refine and practice your child's speech and language skills click on the link below.
https://www.speechbuddy.com/blog/games-and-activities/6-free-online-speech-therapy-resources/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_this&utm_source=email
ALSO TRY....
ALL ARE FREE!!!!
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBook Library takes existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book. You can read it, or have it read to you.
https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Home.aspx?categoryID=77
AND....
Audible Stories
Audible is the world's largest producer and provider of spoken-word entertainment and audio-books. While schools are closed Audible Stories will be open so children and anyone, anywhere can listen for FREE!!
https://stories.audible.com/discovery
AND....
Brain Pop
Brain Pop is a group of educational websites with over 1,000 short animated movies for students in grades K-12 covering all different subject areas.
https://go.brainpop.com/COVID19?utm_source=covidhub&utm_medium=hero&utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_content=free-access
AND....
TIME for KIDS
TIME for kids is offering FREE access to their digital library for the rest of the school year. TIME keeps your kids informed using one of their four grade-specific digital editions.
https://time.com/tfk-free/
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Updated 6/15/20
5 SUPER - COOL SPEECH TIPS TO GET YOU THROUGH A HOT SUMMER!
1. Keep It Simple! This is true for any speech and language homework activity any time of the year, but especially when
you are traveling or just plain busy over the summer. Working on speech sounds and language skills doesn’t have to mean
you are seated at the kitchen table for hours with a pile of worksheets to complete. Simple oral word games such as:
• “20 Questions”
• Riddle-Dee-Dee (i.e. Riddle dee, dee riddle dee, fellow…I see something that is yellow,” or Riddle dee dee, riddle dee fed, I
see something that is red”, and the others playing will ask questions (yes/no or wh- questions to try and guess what
object they have seen).
• Travel Games - You can play these oral language games while riding in the car, airplane, or while eating dinner. A few
rounds of a guessing game involving asking and answering questions, giving descriptions, and rhyming is a great
way to stimulate language.
2. Keep It Brief! No need to spend a big chunk of time doing drills. A few minutes here and there is a much more effective
way to practice speech skills.
3. Make it Fun! Practice time shouldn’t be a punishment or used in a way that makes your child dread it. I recommend
that when you want your child to spend some time practicing his/her speech or language, that you avoid those unwanted
power struggles that sometimes ensue. Motivation is an important key to effective therapy in the school setting and clinic
and it is also important for the home setting, too. Please strive to keep it fun, relaxed, and engaging!
4. Make it a Game! A little friendly competition never hurt anyone, right? Right! So make it a game! Kids respond
especially well when there is an element of challenge involved. Who can name the most words with the /r/ sound? Ready?
Go! Who can name the most zoo animals, pets, tools, sporting equipment, etc. Go! Who can make up a story about a green
monkey that wanted to go to third grade? Go! Who can tell me 10 things you like about the 4th of July and why? Go! Use a
timer or an hourglass to really help them feel like it’s a challenge. My students, especially the boys, will do just about any
task if I get my timer and say that it is a game. “On your mark, get set, go!” They love it. Offer a prize for the person who can
complete the challenge or who wins the game before time runs out. Some suggested prizes might include (but are not limited
to); staying up 10 minutes later, running through the sprinklers, helping mom bake something, choosing a family movie to
watch, sitting in the front seat of the car, going on a trip to the library or bookstore, eating 3 chocolate covered raisins!
Whatever you can dream up that your child will think is fun! Ready, set, go…!
5. Use Technology! Do you have an iPhone, iPad or any other mobile device with app capabilities? Since technology is
very appealing to kids, try downloading a few language, reading, or vocabulary apps or games. Visit the Reading Rockets
website for some great apps that build language. Do you have a Kindle, Kindle Fire, or Nook? Let your child pick out a book
to download and read with you! These technology devices are great and very convenient for families on the go. For
articulation practice, see how many /s/ or /z/ letters your child can find on the page then have them make their good /s/
and /z/ sound. If they can read, have them read a sentence or paragraph out loud using their best speech sound(s). Reading
a book is great for that long car or plane ride. Take advantage of the “mobile” technology if you have access to it. It will keep
your kids busy learning while you hurry up and wait to get wherever you’re going!
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Super Ideas for Enhancing Speech & Language Skills (Grades 1-5)
Super Duper Handy Handouts
Updated 1/2/20
Children come to speech and language services for many different reasons. Good speech therapy attendance, positive reinforcement, and home practice are the common denominators for success in therapy. Parental support and supervision of speech therapy homework is essential for reaching the child’s goals and objectives.
Here are some helpful hints to work with your child at home:
1. Use a mirror to help your child with articulation homework. Your child learns where to position the tongue, lips, and teeth in therapy. The child uses a mirror to watch the mouth until he/she can make the sound correctly in words.
2 Use your own speech as a model. Children learn speech and language through imitation. Being aware of your own speech production, including grammar, helps your child improve his or her own skill.
3 Provide an “auditory-enriched environment.” Surrounding your child with various sound stimulation opens up the ears for learning. Try books on CD/tape, various types of music, and environmental sound tapes or CDs.
4. Have fun conversations! Use the dinner table like a speech clinic. Discuss everything from daily events to what’s in each room of the house. Conversational skills, such as continuation of the topic and turn-taking are essential parts of speech and language.
5. Enrich vocabulary with language-based games such as: “Scrabble™,” “Wheel of Fortune™,” “Scattegories™” and “Outburst™”. These games all help vocabulary skills. Crossword puzzles and word search games are excellent forms of written vocabulary games.
6. Know your child’s learning strengths and weaknesses. There are many forms of intelligence including: linguistic, kinesthetic (body), musical, artistic, logical, and social. Use your child’s strong areas to help speech and language. For example: if your child is gifted musically, let him sing a song to practice his speech sounds!
7. Let your child know how important speech is to you. If your child thinks that speech comes after all other things, he/she will not do the best he/she can.
A positive attitude really makes the difference!