Preschool Vocabulary
In this full day workshop, we will explore methods to increase vocabulary, literacy skills, independence, and communication skills in your preschool students! The day begins with an in-depth look at the importance of building vocabulary for all preschoolers. Increased vocabulary will lead to more advanced reading skills in early elementary and overall school achievement. In this session, we will review the importance of building vocabulary and ways to identify vocabulary deficits. We will explore a range specific strategies for increasing word knowledge and use at a variety of levels for delayed learners. We will explore how to increase language through the use of Higher Order Thinking Questions, play based learning, and classroom based read aloud.
Next we will examine how appropriate and purposeful use of visuals helps build executive functioning skills with our younger learners. Many students with special needs struggle with receptive language. This delay in language development can cause issues with many executive functioning skills. In this session, learn how to utilize visuals to improve organization, planning, following directions, problem solving, and cognitive flexibility with preschool students. We will explore specific strategies and examples of how to create visuals, teach appropriate use, and utilize on a daily basis.
Good afternoon, I am a special education teacher who is looking to incorporate visual support for my student’s who are having some behavior issues/concerns to support them with negative verbal redirection. Would it be possible for you to email me a link(s) with the pictures and text to create a binder for each of my kiddos.
This year seems to be a very challenging with 3-4 behavior students in grades K, & 1. I do like the variety of forms that you have but, was not able to access them individually.
Thank you for any help or guidance that you are able to provide.
Olenma C. Figueroa-Alvarez
I am failing completly here as a mom of a now 16yr old boy with autism. He is not getting anything done, and needs constant do this.. did you do this?? I was thinking a daily checklist? Maybe laminated so that he has to check it off each day before he gets onto his laptop for playing games.
Any suggestions??
Sure! Here is a link for the visual schedules that will help:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ready-to-go-Daily-Picture-Schedule-Great-for-Children-with-Autism-SET-1-280206?aref=fb82wa8s
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ready-to-go-Daily-Picture-Schedule-Great-for-Children-with-Autism-SET-2-436598
Hope this helps! 🙂
Yes! I love checklists! I think that would be very helpful. And you are not failing. Most 16 years need constant prompting 🙂 I think a daily checklist that is laminated with a visual would be great. Put a password on his laptop that only you have so he can’t get onto his laptop for games until he is done with his checklist. Add in some major motivation!
Hi I am a teacher of students with visual impairments including a student who is blind. Can you show me more pictures of how you make or use object schedules with your students. The student is in high school but puts everythnig in his mouth. How do students manipulate the schedules to show finished?
Hi Jennie, I will work on some posts about this and collaborate with a visually impairment teacher I work with!
Timer apps can be very helpful. Some are like a pie graph and can really emphasize time ticking away. Perhaps give an amount of time for the completion of the tasks. If he needs additional time due to procrastination or distraction, an equal amount would come off of his computer time.
Great suggestion!
Hi there! I was wondering if you have any templates for purchase for the written paper schedules for readers. I will be working with 3rd grade students and would love for them to be able to cross off as they go through the day. I’m new to the site so I am not quite sure where to find everything yet. Thank you!!
I don’t have any templates since it’s so specific to the student/classroom. Sorry!
thank you for these examples and explanations of how to utilize each schedule.
You’re welcome! Thanks for reading 🙂
Hi I work with DeafBlind students and would like ideas for a schedule not with pictures, but with objects and a black background. Thanks
Hi Ofelia! I’ve seen miniature objects used on a black background. I’ve also seen patterns used instead (e.g., triangle felt is lunch time, circle felt is centers, etc).
How can I get copies of the pictures or any ideas for visual-schedules in an academic setting?
Check out these resources in my store: https://shop.theautismhelper.com/collections/schedules and these blog posts here! https://theautismhelper.com/category/behavior/schedules-behavior/