Additional Comprehension ActivitiesReading Comprehension QuestionsLists of tier 1 + 2 related vocabGame board to make it fun or help that wiggly off-task child stay focusedNew Concept for Older Kids: ... What are “endonyms”This is a story to help children/students who wear hearing aids understand why they may go to the doctor and/or ENT more often than others. The story can be read for comprehension. It teaches new vocabulary and creates a wonderful language opportunity for students to better advocate for themselves at school, home, and the doctor/ENT office. This story was written with younger children and their families and older students who continue to come to school with blocked hearing aids and do not use an interpreter for language access.Service Activity for EI-ECSE Families & Home VisitsFor any family, this story can be an important conversation starter, or reminder, to understand the language impact of even partially clogged hearing aids for their kid(s) who are not using signs. This can be demonstrated to parents by using a listening tube when their child’s hearing aid is plugged in and cleaned, and then having them listen again to the difference in clarity of language coming through the hearing aid to their child’s brain.Story Printable OptionPrint each two-page spread in landscape mode OR - Print a two-page spread but cut apart pages to show 1 page at a time. Spiral bind, 3-hole punch, or staple.Interactive Digital OptionPresent the book on a device or overhead projector. To play the digital version of the game, click on the digital spinner link. Change the spinner to “3” numbers. Pick & move game pieces (pink, green, blue)QuestionsUse professional judgment when deciding on which comprehension questions to ask the student. *The advanced questions are marked with an * following the number.VocabularyTier 1 vocabulary Tier 2 vocabulary prefix Endonyms short nonfiction passage Endonym Activity Options ask students to research endonyms related to sick words show sick examples and ask them to find more

NOTE: Powerpoint Presentation for viewing on PCA collection of comic strips revealing troublesome situations for teens with hearing loss. Includes commentary on how each humorous situation might be re ... resolved.20 more situations and scenarios that mix humor with compassion in negotiating social communication.More antics and advocacy for teens and tweens with hearing loss.

 A collection of comic strips revealing troublesome situations for teens with hearing loss. Includes commentary on how each humorous situation might be resolved.20 more situations and scenarios that m ... mix humor with compassion in negotiating social communication.More antics and advocacy for teens and tweens with hearing loss.

Skyler has a hearing loss. And he doesn’t feel much like talking today. No wonder—he keeps missing what his parents and siblings have to say, and it’s frustrating. Skyler’s little sister, Maizy, tags ... y, tags along on his morning routine and, with the help of her special friend, we learn that it takes more than hearing aids to help Skyler feel like talking again.This 35-page full color children’s book by Audiologist Jim Bombicino provides avenues for discussion and building vocabulary by highlighting the difficulties that students may face each day, including mishearing and misunderstanding information, the effect of background noise, and consequential frustration and confusion that can happen when the ease of daily communication is taken for granted by typically hearing persons.  In this case, the story follows a young boy as he awakens and prepares for a typical school day.This video version includes audio of the text read by actors, while their voices are filtered to imitate how Skyler hears through his hearing aids! Listening situations include a speaker with added background noise, simultaneous speakers, a speaker talking too quickly, and mishearing words—all heard as they come through Skyler’s hearing devices.  Perfect for helping teachers, families, and classmates understand what a hearing loss might be like.  Finally put typically hearing adults and children in the shoes of the child with hearing loss!Video download can be accessed on any device. Please respect the copyright and creativity of the author and avoid sharing as freeware.For grades 3-6

Why Use This?2025 - It's updated to include hearing aids with domesIEP goal sample includedIEP goal progress monitoring is done quickly!Students and parents can see progress visually on the rubricQuic ... kly identify what needs more practiceUse this with two social stories related to cleaning your hearing aidsSocial Story - When Your Nose Runs: ENTs, Earmolds, and Earwax.Step-by-step presentation How to Clean Your Hearing Aids with Real Student Photos

Play Guess Who? the classic board game with an auditory spin using this Auditory Rehab Game Changer™. This activity is designed for individuals that are deaf and hard of hearing and for use in cochlea ...  cochlear implant rehabilitation for older children, teens, and adults.IDEAL FOR: Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Listening & Spoken Language, Auditory Training, Auditory Rehabilitation, Speech...The GUESS WHO Game Changer✤ is played with special directions and rules✤ challenges beginner and intermediate listeners✤ works in closed and bridge listening sets✤ practices identifying words in sets and within connected speech✤ focuses on taking turns, talking while advocating for hearing needs✤ encourages gameplay and practice at home with family and friends✤ practice can lead to communication success✤ is motivating and funGameChangers™➼ result in natural listening practice much different than contrived lists or online or programs.➼ allow for real-time modifications based on the player's auditory skills➼ fosters self-advocacy skills➼ improves communication confidence and successINCLUDES:a pre-game companion that prepares the Listener to play the gamefeatures practice exercises and activities.offers clear directions for therapists, teachers, a listening coach, family members, and friendsincludes listening tips and strategiesfollows an auditory hierarchyNOTE: The amount of practice necessary will vary before a listener is ready to play the game and is dependent upon the listener’s listening skills

If you have kids who are deaf and hard of hearing that need a boost building their CONFIDENCE and SELF-CONCEPT then this resource is a must-have! It helps children feel good about themselves and their ... hearing technology! The two games also target auditory memory, comprehension, descriptive vocabulary, questioning skills, grammar, and social skills.Colorful playing cards feature 16 children wearing hearing devices like hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone-anchored hearing systems. It highlights vocabulary like unilateral, bilateral, behind-the-ear, in-the-ear, earmolds, processor, headpiece, magnet, coil, microphone, and more.  Talking and learning about hearing devices prepares kids with resilience and builds appropriate advocacy skills from an early age. These auditory learning games are FUN for the kids and are a SIMPLE one-time prep GRAB & GO activity for you.  INCLUDES:✧ H-EARS TO YOU - Game 1 Uses differential yes or no questions to listen and isolate a "hidden" game card of a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. (Print version and a Digital version ready to screen share)✧ HEAR! HEAR! - Game 2 Players ask questions and listen to match pairs of children with hearing loss. (Print)✧ A guide with instructions and potential listening and language outcomes. ✧ Listening and spoken language (LSL) Tips◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ CUSTOMER TIPS ➼ Questions? EMAIL ME before purchasing this resource or anytime later ➼ Earn TPT Credit towards your future purchases by leaving a review for this resource.  ➼ Follow me to be updated with newbies and freebies! ♥ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn Emails ♥ Let’s Connect on   Instagram and  Facebook  Keep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way.  Thanks so much!  Lynn Wood

This no-prep activity is ideal to use at the end of the school year with your deaf or hard-of-hearing students. Use this resource as an opportunity to reflect on the school year, your student's growth ... and needs, and your own growth and needs as a teacher as well. Having an open dialogue with your student using these guiding questions will help you to understand how you can further support them as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.This resource contains a reflection pages students to complete, a reflection page for teachers to complete, and a supports page for both to complete together.

This product contained 20 statements in flashcard form focusing on self-advocacy skills.  You can use this as a fun end of the year activity or even as an assessment to gauge your student's understand ... ding of self-advocacy skills. This would also be an excellent way to reinforce/support the difficult concept of "true or false" with your students.Read each statement to the student. Ask them to decide if the statement is "true" or "false."

The ADAPTED SEAM uses student-friendly language that activates self-reflective skills, encourages student ownership, and provides an interactive/conversation starter when done with the student. Some s ... tudents experience an "ah-ha moment" about their responsibility the first time they complete the chart. Ways To Use This:Discussion tool while completing the data form with your student. Self-reflection tool for older students while providing data for you.Assessment tool for determining self-advocacy present levels. (sample write-up included)Baseline data for your measurable IEP goal. (sample goal included)Students To Use This With?A student who is missing many of these skills at their levelsA student who is NEW to hearing devices regardless of age. An older student needing frequent reminders of these skills can benefit from revisiting the form periodically to track their progress.Why Use this?Editable PDF or Printable (2 versions)Timely benchmarks for progress reportingEasily Attach/Upload to IEP SystemsSample Assessment/Present Level Write-Up provided Sample IEP Goal & Completed Student Example providedWhat's Included in this Adapted SEAM Product?Overview of All Adapted Levels At a Glance (1 page) Directions and Ways To UseEditable PDFs - compact, single-page view. (7 forms/levels: Pre-K, K, 1st-2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, MS/HS)Printable Forms - expanded onto 2 sides for reading and writing ease. (7 forms/levels: Pre-K, K, 1st-2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, MS/HS)Student Data Example Sample Assessment/Present Levels Write-UpSample IEP goalSample - Real Student Form Completed over an IEP year.