Recently, a student of mine has been extremely excited about board games. This new interest came out of no where, so I had no supports made. I quickly grabbed my generic core words board and we had such a blast playing together and taking turns playing Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders. For more information on how to use these boards, click here.
Right away, we were able to put together some core word based phrases such as "my turn," "your turn," "stop it," and "I do it," "want different," "I get that," Where I go?" "help me go," rather than the usual "I want red," or the old pattern of reaching for or moving pieces without social engagement. The boards help facilitate an opportunity for joint attention, conversation and shared experience. Obviously, right at the top of this board, there was room for more. So, I went home later that night and created this Chutes and Ladders board and this Candy Land board. Using these boards, we used even more relevant board game phrases!
Here are some Candy Land examples:
Here are some examples of phrases from chutes and ladders:
These topical communication boards really added a nice low tech support to a new found joy in a classic turn taking activity. Hope it helps you too!
Here are some Candy Land examples:
- I go 2 red
- you go 1 blue
Here are some examples of phrases from chutes and ladders:
- I go up ladder
- You go down slide
- I want girl
- Go down big slide
- Go up small ladder
These topical communication boards really added a nice low tech support to a new found joy in a classic turn taking activity. Hope it helps you too!
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