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Auditory Comprehension SIX Spring Matrix Games
$ 6
MATRIX GAMES are great grab-and-go resources for building listening and language. They are comprehension tools for children with hearing loss or auditory processing difficulties. Matrices are flexible
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ible games that can be leveled up or down to meet a child’s auditory memory, comprehension, and language goals. As a child’s skill level develops add more elaborate syntactic structures, and use the keywords in sentences or within simple stories.YOU CAN TARGET: These matrix games can target:Auditory attentionAuditory memoryVocabularyCritical elementsDescriptive languageMulti-step directionsLength of utterances (MLU)A variety of grammatical structuresConcepts of color, size, quantity, location, time/sequenceSIX SPRING-THEMED MATRIX GAMES: 1. Where am I? (Outdoor locations)2. Spring animal babies3. On the farm4. Outdoor play5. Insects6. Colored egg huntINCLUDES:✧ 6 enticing colorful matrix games for print✧ 6 digital matrix games that are the same as the print versions✧ A complete guide with detailed instructions✧ Scripts are included with each matrix to get you started✧ Listening and Spoken Language TipsFACE TO FACE - TELETHERAPY - HOME✢ PRINT - One-time easy prep and use time and time again✢ DIGITAL - The digital matrices can be opened and played with your favorite PDF reader app on a tablet or iPad. Tokens can be placed directly on the screen.on a computer. Open the PDF game board with the 36 spring egg images and use a PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader DC which is free. The listener used the annotation tools to mark the cards like Lotto.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ 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.♥ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn Newsletter♥ Let's connect on Facebook and Instagram♥ For more ideas visit my blog: HearSayLW.comKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way.Thanks so much!Lynn Wood
Listen and Learn Idioms Set One I’m All Ears
$ 4
Listen and Learn Idioms SET ONE is part of a growing series of SAY WHAT? - I'M ALL EARS mini-lessons that are well-loved by kids and adults alike.Listen and Learn Idioms TARGET:Listening and spoken la
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language, figurative language, vocabulary, word relationships, nuances, and higher-level critical thinking.IDEAL FOR: Listening & Spoken Language, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Speech, ELA, Teletherapy, Distance Learning, Print…WHAT'S INCLUDED:PDFs of 20 idioms in every packet. Use one or all!Listen and Draw MINI-LESSON sheets with A box to draw and illustrate - THIS IS WHAT I HEARD A box for - SAY WHAT? THIS IS WHAT IT REALLY MEANS!A guide and instructions to makes lessons a piece of cakeData and Progress monitoring sheetsAn answer keyA boatload of book titles are included for further and home learningTerms of Use➯ The PDFs can be printed, screen shared in teletherapy or remote learning platforms, used in face-to-face sessions or lessons, and can be sent home for carryover or homework.SAY WHAT? Here's the trick to make idioms stick! Many commercially available resources provide ILLUSTRATIONS of the literal meaning of the idiom. While this may be entertaining RESEARCH indicates that children who:➼ LISTEN to the idiom➼ VISUALIZE the figurative language➼ DRAW what they literally heard followed by teaching the meaning andusing it in context increases long-term learning.Hearing LossChildren with typical hearing, learn idioms through incidental exposure without having to be taught. Whereas, children who are deaf and hard of hearing often require explicit and direct instruction with higher-level language like idioms. Idioms are challenging for children that process information literally and have a concrete or limited vocabulary.
FALL GUESS THE SECRET OBJECT - Auditory memory, comprehension, vocabulary
$ 6
FALL- Guess the Secret Object targets auditory memory, comprehension, and processing skills. Kids love to make guesses while building their listening, critical thinking, reasoning skills, and fall voc
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vocabulary. For each secret object, the child is categorizing and analyzing information, making inferences, and drawing conclusions.The goal is to make logical guesses and identify all 15 secret objects by listening to the four clues presented one by one through hearing alone. Each of the clues is read aloud by the adult. The clues get increasingly more specific. The game fosters two-way conversation and critical thinking skills.A cue to listen slide is included between each Secret Object. The child listens and the adult reads the clues. Talking about an object before showing it provides ear contact before eye contact, which is critical to growing a child’s brain for auditory skills.Once the secret object is revealed the next activity is for the child to remember and use each of the clues to clearly describe the object in connected speech. Thereby stretching their auditory memory, building vocabulary, and descriptive language skills.What's included:44-page resourceDigital Version: The game can be played on a computer, iPad, or teletherapy platforms using PDF reader apps. Print Version: This resource includes printable game cards. Fold the game cards in half with the Secret Object on one side and the clues on the other side.A Script with scaffolding strategies to help children recall details and put them all together for comprehension.Handout with the Clues for the 15 Secret Objects.Listening and Spoken Language TipsTerms of UsePlease note: Guess My Secret Object is a serve-and-return conversational game between the adult and the listener. I have been asked if the game includes an audio component that would allow the child to play independently. There are no sound bytes included.Boom LearningGuess the Secret Object is also available as a Boom Deck in the Listen With Lynn Boom Learning store. A Versatile resource that checks ✅ all the boxes.✅ Targets Multiple Listening and Spoken Language GoalsNo Print Version✅ Distance Learning✅ Teletherapy✅ Face to face✅ Family fun game at homePrint Version✅ Individual therapy sessions✅ School-based lessons✅ Small and mixed groups✅ Family fun◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈CUSTOMER TIPS:➯ Questions? Feel free to email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later. ❤ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn NewsletterLet’s Connect:InstagramFacebook
Auditory Rehab - Auditory Training GUESS WHO? Game
$ 6
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
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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
Self Advocacy Scenarios TURNING LEMONS INTO LEMONADE
$ 7
20 Real-Life Scenarios portray common situations encountered by school-aged children who are deaf and hard of hearing. They are derived from true stories I have heard from children over the
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years. The scenarios are of real photos that elicit language and engagement.Discussion prompts are included with each scenario and include guidance for the therapist, teacher or parent to incorporate when leading the discussions. The scenarios foster problem solving and brainstorming for possible solutions for each difficult communication situation.When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade - While the theme is lemons the scenarios are common listening situations where problems may occur due to the setting, the listener or the person talking.A scaffolding strategy, I find successful when introducing self-advocacy begins with an experiential language activity of making homemade lemonade. This rich experience sets a foundation for an ongoing series of lessons on self-advocacy and the premise of this resource. Children in my practice learn early, they are the boss of their hearing loss. Sometimes life hands them sour lemons but they can choose to turn those lemons into sweet lemonade.Digital - No PrintInteractive PDF with clickable buttons to navigate between pages.Teletherapy and as no print in face-to-face lessons/sessions.Read more on the HearSayLW blog. Any questions? I'm a great listener.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Questions? Feel free to email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later. ➼ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn NewsletterLet’s Connect:InstagramFacebookKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much! Lynn
LOST DOGS Listening for Critical Elements Following Directions Descriptive Language
$ 7
THIS IS IT! A listening and spoken language game that kids ask to play all year long. Kids LOVE the cute and cuddly LOST DOGS! Players listen to the dog's description and use the details and critical
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cal elements to find the lost dogs to return to their owners. This motivating game is a well-loved way to practice following directions playfully. The player who finds the most dogs wins the game.YOU CAN TARGET:✤ Listening to critical elements, descriptions, following directions, auditory working memory, auditory processing, auditory comprehension, executive functioning, and communication skills.✤ Lost Dogs is a flexible game that is easy to level up or down to meet a child’s goals. Play using all 54 cards or sort out a small set of game cards to match the player’s needs. ✤ Use the two-page data collection sheet to monitor progress in identifying the critical elements.★ Huge Resource 108 playing cards54 lost dogs + 54 description cardsINCLUDES:✧ A guide with instructions ✧ 54 lost dog game cards✧ 54 description cards ➼ A set of PRINTABLE game cards➼ A DIGITAL gameboard with all 54 lost dogs✧ Progress monitoring or data collection sheets✧ Listening and Spoken Language TipsFACE TO FACE - TELETHERAPY - HOME✢ PRINT - One-time easy prep. Print and cut out the 54 dogs, the description/direction cards, and 6 Missing - Lost Dog Posters✢ DIGITAL - Screenshare the gameboard with your favorite PDF reader such as the free Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Read the descriptions and the listener marks the found dogs using the annotation tools.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Questions? Email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later.♥ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn Emails♥ Let’s Connect:InstagramFacebookKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much!Lynn
SUMMER Guess The Secret Object - Critical Thinking & Reasoning
$ 6
SUMMER - Guess the Secret Object targets auditory memory, comprehension, and processing skills. Kids love to make guesses while building their listening, critical thinking, reasoning skills, and summe
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summer vocabulary. For each secret object, the child is categorizing and analyzing information, making inferences, and drawing conclusions.The goal is to make logical guesses and identify all 15 secret objects by listening to the four clues presented one by one through hearing alone. Each of the clues is read aloud by the adult. The clues get increasingly more specific. The game fosters two-way conversation and critical thinking skills.A cue to listen slide is included between each Secret Object. The child listens and the adult reads the clues. Talking about an object before showing it provides ear contact before eye contact, which is critical to growing a child’s brain for auditory skills.Once the secret object is revealed the next activity is for the child to remember and use each of the clues to clearly describe the object in connected speech. Thereby stretching their auditory memory, building vocabulary, and descriptive language skills.★ This is a SUMMER version of a best-selling larger resource - Guess the Secret ObjectWhat's included:44-page resourceDigital Version: The game can be played on a computer, iPad, or teletherapy platforms using PDF reader apps. Print Version: This resource includes printable game cards. Fold the game cards in half with the Secret Object on one side and the clues on the other side.A Script with scaffolding strategies to help children recall details and put them all together for comprehension.Handout with the Clues for the 15 Secret Objects.Listening and Spoken Language TipsTerms of UsePlease note: Guess My Secret Object is a serve-and-return conversational game between the adult and the listener. I have been asked if the game includes an audio component that would allow the child to play independently. There are no sound bytes included.◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈CUSTOMER TIPS:➯ Questions? Feel free to email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later.➯ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn Newsletter. Be the first to know about freebies, sales, and product launchesLet’s Connect:InstagramFacebookKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way.Thanks so much!Lynn
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
Self-Advocacy Listen & Draw Directions DHH
$ 3
LISTEN TO LEARN is the eighth in the popular Listen & Draw series. These are all auditory imagery activities that target following directions while growing vocabulary, memory and sequencing skills. De
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etails can be easily simplified or information added to increase the complexity to match the child’s listening and language goals.Children listen to detailed descriptions then follow the directions and draw four different young students all of which are deaf or hard of hearing and use hearing technology. A couple of the kids could be better listeners which is both entertaining and learning opportunities for the kids.Isabella hears with two cochlear implants.Watson hears with two hearing aids.Bryn hears with a Baha® device.Noah hears with a hearing aid in his left ear and a cochlear implant on the right. This LISTEN TO LEARN activity also targets self-advocacy skills. Talking through each scenario will encourage your students to understand the importance of listening to learn and be successful at school.Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) tips are included to encourage auditory learning.
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
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