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March Expressions Bulletin Board

27 Feb

February 27, 2012 Cindy 0

It is time to change the bulletin board again. The students really seem to enjoy these projects and ask each month what we are going to do next. I like them because they can encompass so many objectives from speaking clearly with detail to following directions. I think they like using the art supplies since there is not as much time to do art in the classrooms. These same students often have difficulty following directions and get lost in a large group. In a small group they can all be successful.

Leprachaun hand — Leprechaun from hand print

I obtained my materials from a lot of different sources. I found a hat on this web site and shrunk it down to a usable size. Leprechaun_Hat. This site taught how to draw facial expressions.

I used Story Kit to record the directions. This app is no longer available as of 2022. However the directions still work. You may be able to use another program such as Power Point to accomplish the same thing. Students took pictures of the project and made the story sequence themselves. It taught them about sequencing and providing important detail. You can access their directions here. Leprechaun Directions.

It took two sessions to accomplish everything. Not only did it make interesting therapy sessions, I have a new bulletin board for March. Here is a picture of the bulletin board.

Directions for Antonym Hearts

26 Jan

January 26, 2012 Cindy 0

It is hard to believe we are getting to the end of January. This is parent teacher conference week for us so it has been hectic getting all the progress reports written. In between conferences I usually have a chance to make changes on the bulletin board for February. I decided the antonym bulletin board worked really well last year so I would do it again. I liked the way the directions for the paper ornaments worked on the Story Kit so I decided to use it again.

As a relook at this post in 2022 I found that StoryKit is no longer available as an app. However I found that the link is still operating. I thought that some of you may still find it useful. You can find the directions on this link. Glitter Heart Directions

December Bulletin Board and Following Directions Activity

25 Nov

November 25, 2011 Cindy 0

It is hard to keep students focused at this time of year. I continue to search for materials that have speech therapy value and are not time intensive. Schools have also become more culturally sensitive which makes it even more of a challenge for what I can actually put up on a bulletin board. This activity meets many of the requirements.

I often already have a tree from November’s bulletin board. I move the limbs so it looks more like a fir tree. I use the teacher trick of tracing the student’s hands on green paper and having them cut them out for leaves. I can staple these on the tree to provide the fir part of the tree. I then have students make and add the paper ornaments.

I found this great paper ornament that meets the requirements. It is a simple activity that even the youngest children can complete and it allows practice following directions and retelling a sequence. It is found on http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2008/12/paper-flower-ornaments.html I have access to plenty of colored paper and glue sticks so I won’t need to get additional materials.

This is a picture of how it turned out.

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