Teaching children the “wh” question “who” is a crucial aspect of speech therapy, as it plays a significant role in their language development and communication skills. Here are several key reasons why teaching “who” is important in speech therapy:
- Comprehension Skills: Understanding and using “who” questions helps children develop their comprehension skills. It enables them to process information in conversations and stories more effectively by identifying the people or characters involved.
- Social Interaction: “Who” questions are frequently used in social interactions. Teaching children how to ask and respond to “who” questions enhances their ability to engage in meaningful conversations with peers and adults, fostering social connections and relationships.
- Narrative Skills: Proficiency in “who” questions contributes to a child’s ability to retell stories and events accurately. This skill is essential for academic success as it forms the basis for summarizing, sequencing, and comprehending narratives in school.
- Problem-Solving: Asking “who” questions can assist children in problem-solving scenarios. By identifying the individuals involved in a situation, they can better understand the dynamics and relationships at play, which is crucial for resolving conflicts and making decisions.
- Expressive Language: Teaching children to use “who” questions encourages them to express themselves more clearly. They learn to provide specific information about people, promoting precise and effective communication.
- Contextual Understanding: “Who” questions often require children to consider the context in which a question is asked. This enhances their ability to grasp the subtleties of language and adapt their responses accordingly.
- Vocabulary Development: Learning “who” questions expands a child’s vocabulary as they encounter and discuss various people and characters in different contexts.
In speech therapy, therapists work with children to develop their receptive and expressive language skills, including the ability to understand and use “who” questions appropriately. This targeted intervention helps children overcome language challenges and enhances their overall communication abilities, contributing to their success in both social and academic settings.
:يمكن إستخدام هذا النشاط لأهداف عديدة
:الفهم
-مطابقة الصور من خلال إيجاد الصور المصغرة ووضعها في المربع الفارغ.
فهم السؤال ”من؟“-
.فهم الأفعال: ”يعالج/يقود/ينظّف“-
: التعبير
التعبير بجمل بسيطة: دل طفلك على صورة معينة وإطرح السؤال ماذا يفعل/ تفعل؟-
.تطويل الجملة: إذا طفلك أجاب بكلمة أضيف كلمة-
.تركيب جملة صحيحة نحوياً من خلال تكرار الجملة-
.المفردات: التحدث عما يرى في الصورة:ماذا يحمل/يرتدي/أسماء المهن-
: القراءة
.قراءة جمل بسيطة-
:محادثات
ما هي المهنة المفضلة لديك؟ لماذا؟-
هل تعرف أحدا يعمل كطبيب؟-
أين يعمل…؟-
