Use this fillable worksheet to help students understand their concept of themselves. Learn vocabulary associated with personal attributes, character, and personality.
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
No prep time, just print and go!Every student needs to learn that some noises are loud, some are quiet, and some noises are not polite. Students will also learn that being deaf or hard of hearing can
...be positive.Download this complete lesson plan written by a certified Deaf Educator for ages 3 to 5 and Pre-K to K.Seven printable worksheets are included as companions to the picture book: Farts Make Noise (Duke the Deaf Dog ASL Series #2), by Kelly Brakenhoff: two different cover art options, three worksheets, and two coloring pages. Video tutorial links are included for practicing the ASL vocabulary and an ASL version of the complete story performed by a Deaf College Instructor.There are many creative ways to use this workbook in your classroom.Have a small group read the book together, while other small groups are reading a different book. Have the group of students complete the worksheets and discuss their responses to the social emotional aspects of the story. The students can break into pairs to practice the ASL signs used in the book.Have a student read the book independently, complete the worksheets, and view the ASL video tutorials online.Read aloud the story to your class and/or watch the video version of the story in ASL with the link provided. Use the lesson plan and follow the discussion questions with a full class or in smaller groups.This packet is also perfect to supplement homeschooling curriculum.
Complete curriculum guidance and scenarios for instruction in understanding hearing loss (in themselves and other role models), assistive devices, and social awareness situations.
Worksheet for entire Upper Elementary Advocacy in Action curriculum. There are 62 worksheets covering topics such as amplification (hearing aid, cochlear implant, FM system), listening environments a
...nd social awareness situations. Bundle IDs 0502-0526
This Venn diagram activity is perfect for the beginning of the school year when students are experiencing a variety of emotions. They will meet a character named Molly who is Deaf and struggling with
...going to a "hearing" school for the first time. Students will compare and contrast Molly's feelings with their feelings using a variety of vocabulary expressing a wide range of emotions. This is a great ice breaker for the beginning of the school year that is both entertaining and educational!
Expose older students to how self-advocacy skills different from school to adult life. Students are given an article written by an adult with hearing loss. Encourage discussion and forward-thinking wi
...th this activity. This article addresses how to advocate for communication needs with school staff that is inflexible about providing appropriate accommodations. See BUNDLE at S0XSCI729.
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