Understanding and Using Spoken Language: Games and Activities for 7-9 year olds, 2nd Edition

Understanding and Using Spoken Language is a collection of original games and activities designed to help and support children aged from 7 to 9 years.

The book seeks to address language and communication difficulties for children aged 7–9 by providing a range of fun and engaging activities. The activities focus on both social and language development in areas such as body language, independence, emotions, listening, speaking and auditory memory. The book includes:

• Over 150 games and activities, which are differentiated for different ages and levels of ability;
• A clear aim, equipment list and instructions for each activity;
• Photocopiable templates for ease of use;
• Supplementary resource sheets including pictures and scripts to use with the activities.

Now fully revised and updated in line with current UK policy and legislation, this book includes material to create an effective speech and language therapy programme in consultation with a therapist. The activities are easy to set up and can be carried out by teachers, classroom assistants or volunteers. This is a unique manual that will be an essential addition to the materials used by professionals working with young children.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

How to use this book

Understanding Spoken Language

• Active Listening and Memory
• Thinking and Reasoning
• Word Play

Using Spoken Language

• Explaining and Describing
• Reporting and Debating
• Using Speech Effectively

Activity Resources

• Teaching Resources
• Bibliography

"There is no way speech teachers in every sphere of our profession whether working with adults or children could not find a plethora of ideas in this book...an excellent mix of drama and speech work ...an excellent addition to any teacher's library."
- Jennifer L. Speculand, Speech & Drama

"Some of the easiest games could be useful in working with language impaired children but by and large this book is a marvellous resource for building the skills of mainstream children."
- Sarah Smith, SENCO, Church Crookham Junior School, Afasic News

"This is an excellent resource...lots of great ideas...well worth the money!"
- Sarah Fraser, SLT, East Elmbridge and Mid Surrey PCT, SPeech & Language Therapy in Practice