EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE
Expressive language is the “output” of language. It is how you express your wants and needs, and put your thoughts into words/sentences that make sense. This could be through verbal or nonverbal communication. Some expressive language skills include:
- Asking and answering questions
- Using gestures and facial expressions
- Naming objects
- Making comments
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
Information and Related Resources:
- What Makes a Story a Story?
- What’s the Big Idea? Finding and Understanding the Main Idea
- Rule Breakers: Irregular Verbs and Irregular Plural Nouns
- A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: The Value of Picture Books
- Naming Attributes
- Vocabulary Development
- Understanding Word-Retrieval Problems
- Understanding Metaphors…It’s a Breeze!
Ways to Practice:
- Find Books for Speech – This is a wonderful website to find books that work on specific language skills with your child! Books are a great way to work on skills such as following directions, vocabulary, asking/answering questions, grammar, sequencing, and storytelling.
- ABCYa! is a fun and educational website full of games and ways to practice language skills. Play the open-ended games to encourage your student to describe what they see, ask for help, or work on vocabulary. Other games can be a good way to practice specific skills. Here are just a few:
- Hold the Phone – Idiom Game
- Journey to the Past Tense
- Step Right Up – Synonyms and Antonyms
- How to Help Your Child Understand and Produce “WH” Questions
- Context Clues—Can You Figure It Out?
- Teaching the Fundamentals of Grammar and Syntax at Home
- Teaching Prepositions
- Cooking – A Recipe for Learning Success!
- Fun Ways to Practice Main Idea at Home
- Planning a Trip Helps Children Practice Many Skills!
- Practicing Language Skills in the Car
- Travel with Communication