The first is called Move and Talk: Colors. It is a little story that incorporates following directions, colors and movement, and can be customized to target specific speech and/or language goals. This is how I use it:
Move and Talk: Colors Template as it appears when you download it onto Tapikeo HD |
After downloading the grid from the server and opening it in my Tapikeo app, I am ready to make it my own. First, I find it in the "Your Exports" section of the Grid Manager. I select "Import", which moves a copy of the template to the "Your Grids" section of the Grid Manager. I select the template then go to Grid Settings to rename this story. Then I press "done" and am ready to create my story. Next, press "Select and Play, and then press "edit", which you will find at the bottom of the screen.
Cell 2 - Customization |
Cell 1 - Direction for the Child |
I show the child the first cell, and read the text. While the child finds a red object, I touch the second cell. (By the way, I usually collect objects of various colors beforehand and keep them in a large basket that is accessible to the child. This saves a bunch of time!) I touch the "new" button to take a picture of the child performing the action. This photo will become page 2 of our story and will replace the text or photo that appears in this cell as a template. I then ask the child to say a target word, phrase, or sentence, and record him or her saying it. For this example, the child said "Red on my head", because we were working on using the final /d/ sound. We play it back to review, and if we are satisfied, I touch "done", which takes us back to the main grid. I repeat this sequence for each of the colors in the story until it is completed.
Example of a template cell in Play Mode |
Example of a customized cell in Play Mode |
When all the cells are completed, you are ready to play back your story. Touch "play" at the bottom of the screen, and touch the blinking cell in the upper left corner of the grid. That's it! Easy! And completed in less than 15 minutes.
The second story is one I use with my /r/ kids, to increase the level of difficulty while they practice saying target words in phrases and sentences. It is called Move and Talk: Final AR. This is what it looks like:
Move and Talk: Final AR Template |
Move and Talk: Final AR grid with photos added |
Template text disappears when you add a photo to the grid; Add your own text by typing it in during the customization process. |
Move and Talk: Colors
.tpk file: http://bit.ly/MoveWithColorsTpk
web version: http://bit.ly/MoveWithColorsInternet
Move and Talk: Final AR
.tpk file: http://bit.ly/MoveTalkFinalAR_Tpk
web version: http://bit.ly/MoveAndTakFinalAR_Web
If you don't already have the Tapikeo HD app, now is a great time to get it, because the 3.0 version is just being released. You can purchase it through the App Store today!
I'd love your feedback on these templates. I've been enjoying using them with my kids, and their parents absolutely love them! I've got some other ideas in the works too; let me know if you want me to share them.
By the way, can you tell I just love Tapikeo HD? It can be used SO MANY different ways with every child and family on my caseload. The possibilities are endless! A HUGE thanks to Jean-Eudes for creating this fabulous treatment tool!
Nice chatting with you!
Pam
By the way, can you tell I just love Tapikeo HD? It can be used SO MANY different ways with every child and family on my caseload. The possibilities are endless! A HUGE thanks to Jean-Eudes for creating this fabulous treatment tool!
Nice chatting with you!
Pam
Thanks for sharing this on the BestAppsForKids.com site. I also added it to our Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lesley! I'll be sharing more grids, soon :-)
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