Foam shapes are one of my FAVORITE speech therapy materials. They are lightweight, versatile, and cheap!
Watch the video below first to get some new ideas on how to use foam shapes and then keep reading for some extra ideas.
I bought these shapes from super duper years ago. However, if you don't want to buy these exact shapes, that is okay. You can find these foamy things at Amazon, Target, craft stores, or anywhere.
They key is to find different colors and even shapes. If you are short on time, click below and order some from Amazon.
Below are some other ideas that I didn't include in the video. Young children can use these foam shapes to learn a variety of skills such as:
For more info on vocabulary learning, check out toddler and preschool/elementary vocabulary learning.
Another idea, which I use ALL the time for my social groups, is to challenge the group to build ONE tower using the foam shapes and see how high they can make the tower without letting it fall.
This game requires the students to talk to each other, take turns, plan, and discuss how to build the tallest tower. The best part is that when it falls, it is quiet. This can be crucial for children with sensory needs.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these foam shapes for generalization of almost any speech and language skill.
Some of my favorites include:
Articulation
Fluency
Grammar
Okay....you get the idea! The main idea here is to encourage self-correction and production of target speech and language skills during connected speech. The goal is to replace cues provided by the parent or clinician clinician's part with a "slight" visual cue within an "unstructured" activity such as conversation.
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Bridget is an ASHA certified, practicing speech-language pathologist. She is passionate about providing parents with information on child speech and language development as well as provide functional, easy activities to do at home! Parents have the power to make a real difference. Follow Bridget at Facebook and Pinterest for more fun!