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Self-Advocacy Sinister, The Bad Listener
$ 5
This resource is a hilarious self-advocacy activity. Your students will say it is their favorite activity and, you will know they are learning to become the boss of their hearing loss. It was created
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to encourage self-advocacy skills in children who are deaf and hard of hearing but is effective when targeting listening skills in all kids.The Premise: Sinister has two ears, wears great hearing devices, and has been in listening and language therapy since he was a toddler. But, it doesn’t matter. Sinister is a BAD listener! He doesn’t try and makes up excuses for not listening. Sinister gets in a whole lot of trouble because he doesn’t listen.The adult leads a discussion using Sinister’s poor excuses for not listening. Kids love imagining the trouble Sinister gets himself into because he doesn’t listen. This activity is an easy, no-prep way to encourage the child to be Boss of Your Hearing Loss. Parents can use it at home, teachers and therapists both face-to-face and during tele-practice. While not age-specific it has been successfully used with kids in 1st grade and up through middle school. This resource can be easily leveled up or down to meet various children's goals and needs.Sinister The Bad Listener requires no prep or planning because everything is in this resource. It can be easily used by parents at home, teachers, and therapists both face-to-face and on tele-platforms. This Digital - No Print resource can be opened and played with your favorite PDF reader app on a tablet. When playing on a computer, open and use a PDF reader such as the free Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Boom LearningSinister the Bad Listener is also available as a Boom Deck in the Listen With Lynn Boom Learning store. Please note: Sinister The Bad Listener is a serve-and-return conversational game between the adult and the listener. There is no audio component or sound bytes included.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈You'll love all these resources for kids with hearing loss and self-advocacy activities!❤ ❤ Check out the Bundle of 8 Self-Advocacy $$ saving bundle! SELF-ADVOCACY Tips For Communication Success (Free)SELF-ADVOCACY The 5 L's For Listening (Free)SELF-ADVOCACY This or That?SELF-ADVOCACY Bluffing Never Have I Ever ActivitySELF-ADVOCACY Role Play Real-Life ConnectionsSELF-ADVOCACY Scenarios At Group Gatherings & CelebrationsSELF-ADVOCACY Sinister The Bad ListenerSELF-ADVOCACY Scenarios - Turning Lemons Into LemonadeSELF-ADVOCACY Perk Up Your Ears (Ear-related sayings and idioms)SELF-ADVOCACY Listen & Draw Directions◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Click here to stay updated!➼ Be the first to know about freebies, sales, and product launches.➼ New products are 50% off the first 24 hours
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Valentine Flexible Listening Language Vocabulary Take A U-Turn
$ 5
Kids practice and learn new VALENTINE vocabulary while using categories, synonyms, functions, location, parts, and appearance clues to get their partner to listen and identify the hidden Valentine pic
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picture.Kids take a U-Turn when thinking of multiple ways to convey an idea in this competitive listening and language vocabulary card game.Take a U-Turn Valentine's Card Game ❤ encourages flexible thinking, and expands vocabulary and descriptive language.❤ helps kids grow their vocabulary instead of getting stuck in a rut overusing words.❤ helps language users learn to express multiple words and ideas for a concept or word.Kids who are deaf and hard of hearing are at risk of not developing complex language patterns and linguistic flexibility without intervention.Includes a zipped file that contains❤ Guidance for encouraging flexible language❤ Listening and Spoken Language Tips❤ Beautiful game cards with winter images❤ 2 Game decks for two levels of play - easy and advanced❤ Take a U-Turn Hint reference card for vocabulary support. Teletherapy, Distance Learning & Face to Face✢ PRINT - One-time easy prep. ✢ DIGITAL - NO PRINT can be opened and played with your favorite PDF reader app on a tablet. When playing on a computer, open and use a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC which is free.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Questions? Email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later.➼ Earn TPT Credit to put 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 Newsletter♥ Let’s Connect:InstagramFacebookKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much!Lynn
THANKSGIVING TURKEY HUNT Listen + Describe Vocabulary + Prepositions
$ 6
The Thanksgiving Turkey Hunt is a listening and spoken language game designed to help children learn and practice using adjectives and modifiers to describe Thanksgiving and autumn-themed vocabulary.
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ulary. Each turkey features a picture associated with Thanksgiving and an adjective or descriptive words.Children who are deaf and hard of hearing often struggle with vocabulary which is an integral part of learning. Describing is a research-supported and effective way to build vocabulary skills. The Turkey Hunt can boost a child’s spoken language, communication, literacy, and academic skills.LISTEN + HUNT FOR TURKEYS + BUILD VOCABULARYThe Turkey Hunt game gets kids active and competitive while listening, learning, and engaged.FIVE WAYS TO PLAY THAT TARGET VOCABULARY:✧ Descriptions✧ Expansions✧ Categories✧ Sentences✧ Auditory RecallTARGET PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE:Kids can also hunt for the turkeys hiding all over the Thanksgiving barnyard while using prepositions of place. Turkeys can be found hiding - Above, Across, Around, At, Behind, Below, Beside, Between, By, Close to, In, In front of, Inside, Near, Next to, On, Over, Outside, Under...WHAT'S INCLUDED:38 2-sided turkey cards with Thanksgiving-based vocabularyThanksgiving Farm scene game matA list of the Thanksgiving nouns and adjectives/modifiersListening & Spoken Language (LSL) TipsEASY ONE-TIME PREPPrint, cut out, fold, and glue the turkeys. Print the game mat.A MUST-HAVE!Grab-n-go game to play all autumn year after year.Flexible and easy to level up or down to meet a child’s goals.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈CUSTOMER TIPS:➯ Questions? Feel free to email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later. LET'S CONNECT:★ Sign up HERE for the Listen With Lynn emails ★InstagramFacebookKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way.Thanks so much!Lynn Wood
ANIMALS Auditory Processing Receptive & Expressive Language
$ 5
You'll love the ANIMALS version of Light It Up Language! Kids listen to clues presented through hearing alone to identify 16 hidden ANIMALS vocabulary pictures. Each of the pictures has four clues th
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ues that are increasingly more specific.The magic happens by lighting up the “What Do You Hear?” cards. Hidden pictures are held up to a flashlight and the ANIMALS images amazingly appear. How fun! Once the hidden picture is revealed the child recalls and uses the clues to describe the ANIMALS. Thereby stretching their auditory memory, descriptive language, and expressive language skills.TARGETS: RECEPTIVE: This game builds critical thinking and reasoning skills by categorizing, making inferences, and drawing conclusions. EXPRESSIVE: The child recalls and uses clues to describe the hidden object. INCLUDES:✧ Listening & language guide with instructions✧ Target or goal suggestions✧ 8 What Do You Hear? cards (printed twice)✧ 16 Hidden ANIMALS Picture Vocabulary Cards✧ 64 Prompt Clues - 16 objects with four details each that get increasingly more specific✧ A Script with scaffolding strategies✧ Listening and Spoken Language Tips ➼ EASY one-time quick game prep and you're all set to use year after year. ➼ You’ll need a FLASHLIGHT, a lamp, or a sunny window.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Questions? Please email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later.♥ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn emails♥ For more ideas visit my blog: HearSayLW.comSTAY CONNECTED:✧ Sign-up here for the Listen With Lynn emails✧ Follow on Facebook - Lynn A. Wood - LSL Auditory Verbal Therapist and Rehab Audiologist✧ Follow on Instagram @auditoryverbal_listenwithlynn❤ Keep up your excellent work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much!Lynn Wood
Listen and Draw Pumpkins
$ 3
Listen & Draw Pumpkins is a fun, easy no-prep, print-and-go activity. Following listening directions can build auditory memory and sequencing skills which is beneficial for children learning spoken la
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anguage.Children listen to detailed descriptions and then draw Jack-o-Lanterns for four different children. The four pumpkins can be drawn on page 4 featuring the children or a separate piece of paper. Details can be easily simplified or information added to increase the complexity to match the child’s listening and language goals.This activity includes Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) targets, tips, and strategies to encourage auditory learning. It is perfect for parents and professionals alike and terrific for children with and without hearing loss.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈CUSTOMER TIPS:➯ Questions? Feel free to email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later. ❤ Sign up HERE for the Listen With Lynn emailsLet’s Connect:InstagramFacebook❤ Keep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much! Lynn
ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUCKY SHAMROCKS Categories Auditory Memory Vocabulary
$ 6
Bring a little St. Patrick’s Day magic into your listening and language sessions with Lucky Shamrocks — a flexible, print-and-play activity built around the three leaves of a shamrock. Each shamrock b
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amrock becomes a powerful visual and auditory organizer for teaching categories, vocabulary, auditory memory, and higher-level thinking. These foundational skills support all learners and are especially critical for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.Fill your toolbox and use it all month long without scrambling for new materials. The structure is clear and predictable, which builds students' confidence and keeps planning simple for you.WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:Use across multiple sessions with different targetsFlexible for a wide range of ages and skill levelsTwo levels for easy differentiationEngaging seasonal theme without extra prepPerfect for individual or group sessionsOne-time, minimal prep — just print and play1. SHAMROCK PICTURE VERSION - Beginner LevelDesigned for young learners and emerging listeners.Children listen, identify, and explain how three pictured items go together using the shamrock leaves as a visual organizer.12 shamrock picture cardsEach card includes three related pictures within a clear categoryFamiliar, concrete vocabularyStrong semantic connections to support early categorization2. SHAMROCK WORD VERSION - Ready to Level Up?For students ready for deeper auditory processing and language expansion.30 shamrock word cardsSt. Patrick’s Day–themed vocabularyStronger demands on listening, memory, and expressive languageEncourages higher-level reasoning and flexible thinkingFIVE WAS TO PLAY – FIVE DIFFERENT TARGETSUse the same word cards to address multiple goals across your caseload:Listening + Category IdentificationAuditory Memory + Category IdentificationVocabulary + Expressive LanguageVocabulary + Expressive Language (Advanced)Auditory Discrimination – Concrete CategoriesOne resource. Multiple objectives. High flexibility.INCLUDES:12 Shamrock Picture Cards30 Shamrock Word CardsRainbow & Pot of Gold Game MatInstruction GuideAnswer KeyListening and Spoken Language TipsIDEAL FOR: Listening and Spoken Language therapyDeaf and Hard of Hearing studentsAuditory Processing DisorderSpeech and Language TherapyAuditory-Verbal sessionsSchool lessonsHomeschool settingsTeletherapyFLEXIBLE FORMAT:FACE-TO-FACEPrint the shamrocks and game mat for easy, hands-on use.TELETHERAPYScreen share the game mat and cards, or present the words auditorily for listening-only practice.Lucky Shamrocks gives you structure, flexibility, and seasonal fun — while intentionally targeting the auditory and language skills your students need most.Bring a little St. Patrick’s Day magic into your listening and language sessions with Lucky Shamrocks — a flexible, print-and-play activity built around the three leaves of a shamrock. Each shamrock becomes a powerful visual and auditory organizer for teaching categories, vocabulary, auditory memory, and higher-level thinking. These foundational skills support all learners and are especially critical for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.Fill your toolbox and use it all month long without scrambling for new materials. The structure is clear and predictable, which builds students' confidence and keeps planning simple for you.WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:Use across multiple sessions with different targetsFlexible for a wide range of ages and skill levelsTwo levels for easy differentiationEngaging seasonal theme without extra prepPerfect for individual or group sessionsOne-time, minimal prep — just print and play1. SHAMROCK PICTURE VERSION - Beginner LevelDesigned for young learners and emerging listeners.Children listen, identify, and explain how three pictured items go together using the shamrock leaves as a visual organizer.12 shamrock picture cardsEach card includes three related pictures within a clear categoryFamiliar, concrete vocabularyStrong semantic connections to support early categorization2. SHAMROCK WORD VERSION - Ready to Level Up?For students ready for deeper auditory processing and language expansion.30 shamrock word cardsSt. Patrick’s Day–themed vocabularyStronger demands on listening, memory, and expressive languageEncourages higher-level reasoning and flexible thinkingFIVE WAS TO PLAY – FIVE DIFFERENT TARGETSUse the same word cards to address multiple goals across your caseload:Listening + Category IdentificationAuditory Memory + Category IdentificationVocabulary + Expressive LanguageVocabulary + Expressive Language (Advanced)Auditory Discrimination – Concrete CategoriesOne resource. Multiple objectives. High flexibility.INCLUDES:12 Shamrock Picture Cards30 Shamrock Word CardsRainbow & Pot of Gold Game MatInstruction GuideAnswer KeyListening and Spoken Language TipsIDEAL FOR: Listening and Spoken Language therapyDeaf and Hard of Hearing studentsAuditory Processing DisorderSpeech and Language TherapyAuditory-Verbal sessionsSchool lessonsHomeschool settingsTeletherapyFLEXIBLE FORMAT:FACE-TO-FACEPrint the shamrocks and game mat for easy, hands-on use.TELETHERAPYScreen share the game mat and cards, or present the words auditorily for listening-only practice.Lucky Shamrocks gives you structure, flexibility, and seasonal fun — while intentionally targeting the auditory and language skills your students need most.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈CUSTOMER TIPS❤ ‼️ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn Emails➼ Questions? Email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later.❤ Let’s Connect:InstagramFacebookKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much!Lyn
Fast Thinking Category Game For Listening Language and Vocabulary
$ 6
Just Say It! is a no-prep, fast-paced listening, and language game that features 32 categories with an engaging and colorful digital or print game deck. or cards. It builds vocabul
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ary and category skills that are important for all children and often needed by children who are deaf and hard of hearing. IJust Say It! encourages listening, concentration, and attention skillsteaches classification skills and critical thinking skillsbuilds vocabulary and word recallencourages verbal expression expands auditory memory and recallfosters cooperation, turn-taking, and social skillsWhat's included:32 category prompt cards32 cue-to-listen cards designed to build ear contact before eye contact, which is critical to growing a child’s brain for auditory skills.Listening and Spoken Language TipsJust Say It! can be easily leveled up or down to meet a variety of children's goalsExamples: Things that are roundThings in a kitchenAnimals that swimSchool suppliesThings made of metalKinds of containers➼ DIGITAL - NO PRINT can be opened and played with your favorite PDF reader app on a tablet. When playing on a computer, open and use a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC which is free. ➼ PRINT - Print the game cards➼ PLEASE NOTE: Just Say It! can also be found in my Listen With Lynn™ Boom Learning Store. To use BOOM CARDS, you must be connected to the Internet.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Questions? Email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later.➼ Sign up HERE for the Listen With Lynn Newsletter♥ Let’s Connect:InstagramFacebookKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much!Lynn
Thinking About Listening Skills
$ 150
Discussion worksheet to raise awareness of the impact of hearing loss on listening at school.
Auditory Rehab-Auditory Training UNO Card Game
$ 6
Grab the deck of cards and play UNO 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 cochlear i
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ochlear implant rehabilitation for older children, teens, and adults.IDEAL FOR: Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Listening & Spoken Language, Auditory Training, Auditory Rehabilitation, Speech...The UNO 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 skillsCurrently, there are four Game Changers in the seriesLevel 1: Game Changer - BattleshipLevel 2: Game Changer - UnoLevel 3: Game Changer - Guess Who?Level 4: Game Changer - Scrambled States of AmericaNOTE: Battleship and Uno are beginner-level games.Guess Who? and the Scrambled States games include more pre-game exercises due to the nature, difficulty, and complexity of the game and activity. ★ The card game is sold separately, online, or in stores.
LIGHT IT UP LANGUAGE - RECEPTIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY
$ 5
Kids love Light It Up Language!
Kids listen to clues to identify 20 hidden pictures. The magic happens by lighting up the “What Do You Hear?” cards. The cards are held up to sunlight or a flashl
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lashlight and the picture magically appears on the screen from behind. The trick is that a hidden picture is glued behind a blank tablet screen. This is an engaging activity that targets auditory memory, comprehension, processing, and receptive and expressive language skills. RECEPTIVE: This game builds critical thinking and reasoning skills by categorizing, making inferences, and drawing conclusions. EXPRESSIVE: Once the hidden picture is revealed the child recalls and uses the clues to describe the object. Thereby, stretching their auditory memory, descriptive language, and expressive language skills. IDEAL FOR: Listening & Spoken Language, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Speech and Language Therapy, School Lessons, Auditory Verbal Sessions, PreK-K and Primary Teachers, SPED Teachers, ELL Teachers, ESL/EFL Teachers, Homeschoolers, Teletherapists INCLUDES:✧ Listening & language guide with instructions✧ Target or goal suggestions✧ 20 What do you hear? cards✧ 20 Hidden object picture cards✧ 60 Prompt Clues - 20 objects with three details each that get increasingly more specific✧ A Script with scaffolding strategies✧ Listening and Spoken Language Tips EASY ONE TIME GAME PREP Print and cut out the What do you hear? cardsPrint and cut out the hidden object cardsGlue one secret object card behind each What do you hear? card.You’ll need a flashlight, a lamp or a sunny window. COMPANION RESOURCESYou'll love all these resources created for kids with hearing loss!
SELF-ADVOCACY GAMES AND ACTIVITIESLISTEN BY THE MONTH CALENDARSTAKE A U-TURN FLEXIBLE LANGUAGE GAMESLISTENING AND LANGUAGE GAMESFREE - 12 MONTHS OF RIDDLES & JOKES◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Questions? Email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later.♥ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn Newsletter♥ For more ideas visit my blog: HearSayLW.comLet’s Connect:InstagramFacebookPinterestHearSayLW.comHearSayLW BlogTwitterKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much!Lynn
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