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Open

6/1/2013

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Open is a powerful word for children-- especially when it gains them access to a box of cookies!  Children with language delays require exposure across a variety of contexts.   This type of repeated exposure in which the child hears the word over and over is called "flooding."  Here are some ways to flood the word "open" with beginning language learners at the 1-3 word level.  

  •  Open pretzels, juice, cookies, or any other favorite snack.
  • Open refrigerator/freezer to get your favorite cold treats
  • Open doors to play peekaboo with another adult.  
  • Open  drawers or closets when getting dressed
  • Open paint/crayon box during arts and crafts

For older children at the beginning stages of language learning, you can also teach open for blenders, the washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, etc.  

 As always, make sure to vary the context to prevent "chunked phrases" such as the word open always being said as "open door."  

Most importantly, have fun!
3 Comments
Renee
6/1/2013 10:51:47 am

What a wonderful approach to learning the word open. - we are still in the process of learning

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Shaina
6/2/2013 01:07:27 am

The learning process never ends Renee, even for us! We teach the children just as they teach us!

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Where in the World is Karla link
3/16/2021 02:21:35 pm

Hello nice post

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