Help me give my students the NewPath Learning Positions and Opposites Learning Center Game to develop the understanding of and demonstrate the concepts of spatial relationships and opposites.
My classroom is many of my students' first introduction to a structured learning environment, and teaching spatial concepts and opposites can become quite challenging when their receptive language (what they understand) is stronger than their expressive language (what they can say). Adding to that the daily task of teaching them to follow schedules, rules, and one-step directions, constitutes a very busy day. Children with cognitive disabilities learn best with concrete, hands-on experiences and struggle with abstract ideas. By integrating these carefully chosen resources into the daily lessons, I'll be providing my students with the tools and experiences they need to confidently navigate their learning environment and develop essential language and cognitive skills.
Help me give my students the NewPath Learning Positions and Opposites Learning Center Game to develop the understanding of and demonstrate the concepts of spatial relationships and opposites.
The Positional Words Resource Box allows for both small group and independent learning. The ability for students to manipulate objects and then self-check their work is fantastic for promoting understanding of positional words and building independence.
Learning Resources Elephant in the Room - Positional Words Activity Set, similar to the Fox in the Box set, will further enhance spatial awareness and expand positional vocabulary. Its use in both small group and independent settings provides flexibility for different learning needs.
Bruno's Ball: Speech & Language Therapy Books: Positional Concepts and Hide-and-Seek: A First Book of Position Words: are invaluable for creating a positive and encouraging dialogue around new vocabulary, helps to solidify understanding in a supportive environment, which is crucial for students whose receptive language is stronger than their expressive language.
These resources uses in both small group and independent settings provides flexibility for different learning needs.
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