Given the strong connections between language and literacy, Speech-Language Pathologists, with the support of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, have begun to take the lead in designing intervention that supports development in both domains. Using interactive reading strategies in speech-language intervention is an excellent example of best practice in which newly learned skills can be learned and practice in the functional context of literacy development.  IEPs goals can often be accomplished using RWM strategies and appropriate literacy materials. Here are some books and ideas to get you started!

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Syntax

The Wind Blew (Past Tense)                                         Pat Hutchins    

Thomas’ Snowsuit (Possessive ‘s)                                   Robert Munsch

I Went Visiting (Present progressive)                            Sue Williams

Millions of Cats (plural s)                                             

Phonological Contrasts/Articulation

Four Famished Foxes and Fosdyke                                Pamela Duncan Edwards

Dinorella                                                                      Pamela Duncan Edwards

Some Smug Slug                                                           Pamela Duncan Edwards

 Look Alikes, Jr. or I Spy Series (find all the things that start - or end - with a specific phoneme)

Phonemic Awareness (Phonological Awareness)

Pamela Duncan Edwards Books (see above)

Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for

Kindergarten                                                                Joseph Slate

Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash                                 Sarah Weeks

Sheep in a Jeep                                                            Nancy Shaw

Developing Figurative Language/Metalinguistic Skills

The King Who Rained                                                    Fred Gwynne

Chocolate Moose for Dinner                                          Fred Gwynne

Quick as a Cricket                                                        Audrey Wood

Aesop’s Fables                                                              Guess Who?!!

More Parts                                                                    Tedd Arnold

Squids Will Be Squids                                                   Jon Scieszka