Story Steps
Put three or four picture scenes in order, then slide in the words first, next, then and last.
About 5 to 9 · Sequencing events and using order words.
Answer your way. Say it, point to it, sign it, tap a picture, or show a card or device. Every way counts the same.
Every story here is told in pictures. Put the pictures in order, then use words like first, next and last.
Put three pictures in order, then watch the order words slide in.
For grown-ups
Away from the screen: Tell what you did this morning using first, next and last.
- Sit beside them for the first few goes and say the words as you tap, so they hear the sentence as well as see it.
- Wait a little longer than feels natural. Quiet thinking time is part of it.
- Any answer that works is a good answer. If they pick something you did not expect, ask them to tell you about it.
- Pointing, signing, a device or a picture card are all real answers. Speaking is never the test.
- Stop when it stops being fun. A few minutes, often, is better than a long sitting.
- These are games, not assessments. If you have concerns about speech or language, talk to a speech pathologist.
A game and a starting point, not therapy or an assessment. All Words and Talking games