Homework
Please understand that this homework is
NOT mandatory, I understand the need for my students to have down time, so
please do not stress if the homework is not completed every night. This
is just a suggestion of skills to work on during the week and websites to help
you with the process. If you need suggestions for materials to use, or
have any questions please let me know. At times we will send home
different materials for you to try with your child. The ACT website
(listed in the chart below) is a great resource with an extensive list of
websites for children.
Communication
The most important skill to work on with your child every day is communication! Developing their communication
skills is vital to their education and something we work on throughout the day
at school, the more consistent you are at home the better J. Here are some
suggestions to promote communication in your home:
· If your child uses a
communication device always have that device accessible and ready for them to
use.
· If your child is
non-verbal or only uses single words encourage vocal play – if they make sounds
imitate their sounds. Encourage them to make sounds to request items.
· Label items with
visual symbols – and use your words to name items so that your child becomes
familiar with different vocabulary – if you are helping your child to put on
shoes repeat “shoes”.
· If they make any
communication attempt (sign, verbal approximation, or gesturing) – respond to
their attempt immediately!
· Manipulate some of
their favorite belongings so that they are out of your child’s reach – that way
they have make a communicative attempt to ask for that item.
· Model appropriate
language – if they say “cookie” – repeat the word back to them but give them a
full sentence “Oh you want a cookie”.
· Give sentence
starters such as “I feel…” “I want…” “I need…” – this will help your child be
able to fill in the blank.
· Require more than 1
word if your child is ready to use short phrases or sentences – encourage them
to say “more cookie” or “I want a cookie please”.
· Encourage using
variations of language – instead of always “I want…” – encourage “Can I have…”
or “May I have…”.
These
are just a few brief suggestions. It is important to encourage
communication throughout the day!
There
are many websites available that can help with communication needs, including:
The
chart below shows a different skill set to work on with your child each day of
the week. This is a suggested sequence with sample activities.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
|
Skill
Area
|
Suggested
Activities
|
Helpful
Related Websites
|
|
|
Monday
|
Reading
|
·
Name
recognition
·
Letter
recognition (matching, pointing to, verbally identifying, listening
to/singing the alphabet)
·
Sight
word recognition
·
Reading
together – holding book; turning the page; pointing to text/pictures;
answering questions
·
Read
units that we send home
|
|
|
Tuesday
|
Math
|
·
One-to-one
correspondence: matching one object to another
·
Matching colors/shapes/numbers/amounts
·
Identifying
numbers - pointing to or naming
Practice counting objects
|
|
|
Wednesday
|
Computer
time
|
·
Practice
orienting towards the computer
·
Wearing
headphones
·
Sustaining
attention on the computer screen – watch fun short video clips
·
Mouse
skills
·
Cause
effect games
·
First
– have them do a directed activity and then allow them to have fun watching a
favorite video or playing a favorite game
|
·
http://sites.fcps.org/fcpsACT/node/145 - go to this site
for a comprehensive list of kids’ sites by category!!
|
|
Thursday
|
Fine
Motor Skills
|
·
Cutting
·
Tracing
·
Writing
·
Coloring
·
Painting
|
|
|
Friday
|
Gross
Motor Skills
|
·
Swinging
·
Dancing
·
Running
·
Jumping
·
Riding
a bike
·
Swimming
|
|
|
Weekends
|
Social
Skills/Self Management
|
·
Initiating
play
·
Sustaining
play
·
Taking
turns
·
Communicating
while playing – reciprocal exchanges
·
Imaginative
play
·
Imitative
play
·
Sharing
·
Using
toys appropriately
·
Following
verbal directions – help with cooking; setting the table; easy chores
|
·
Importance
of social skills: http://www.kidsenabled.org/articles/index.php/200606/the-importance-of-social-skills/
|
J
Christina
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