Daily Speech & Language Homework
Name:
___________________________
Home practice is an essential part of enhancing your child’s articulation and language
development. This calendar has been personalized to target ___________’s speech and language goals.
Please initial somewhere in the box when an assignment has been completed. Students will receive
a small prize from the speech room if all tasks have been completed at the end of the month.
Please keep this calendar in your child’s Speech Folder.
If any of the activities seem to easy/difficult, or if you have any questions or concerns, please get in
touch with me. I check the Communication Log (in Speech Folder) regularly and am also available
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Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
Weekend
1
Tell a parent the
steps for getting
ready, using
words like “first,”
“next,” “then,”
“last.”
8
Read a story with
a parent.
2
Tell 2 ways these
are alike, and
two ways they
are different:
table/desk.
3/4
Read a story with
a parent.
9
Tell 2 ways these
are alike, and
two ways they
are different:
book/magazine.
10/11
Tell 2 things
about: lion, table,
pen.
15
16
Tell what these
are used for:
refrigerator,
chair, scissors.
17/18
Tell a parent the
steps for getting
ready, using
words like “first,”
“next,” “then,”
“last.”
24/25
Explain to a
parent, “What
would you do if
you were lost.”
6
Tell a parent the
steps for making
your bed, using
words like “first,”
“next,” “then,”
“last.”
13
Read a story with
a parent.
7
Tell 2 ways these
are alike, and
two ways they
are different:
car/bike.
19
Tell 2 ways these
are alike, and
two ways they
are different:
window/door.
20
Tell a story
starting with ,“If I
had four arms…”
(then…)
21
Read a story with
a parent.
22
Tell a parent the
steps for packing
a suitcase, using
words like “first,”
“next,” “then,”
“last.”
23
Tell 2 ways these
are alike, and
two ways they
are different:
dress/skirt.
26
Tell a parent the
steps for making
a sandwich,
using words like
“first,” “next,”
“then,” “last.”
27
Tell 2 ways these
are alike, and
two ways they
are different:
stairs/ladder.
28
29
Read a story with
a parent.
30
Tell what these
are used for:
refrigerator,
chair, scissors.
Tell what these
are used for:
mug, towel,
candle.
5
Wednesday
12
Tell what these
are used for:
purse, shoes,
couch.
14
Tell 2 ways these
are alike, and
two ways they
are different:
bird/plane.
Tell 2 things
about: tree,
flower, sand.
Tell 2 things
about: horse,
butterfly, ice
cream.
31/1
Tell a story
starting with ,“If
dinosaurs were
still alive…”
(then…)
Language
Sequencing
1. Tell a parent the steps for making your bed, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
2. Tell a parent the steps for packing a suitcase, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
3. Tell a parent the steps for making a sandwich, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
4. Tell a parent the steps for washing the car, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
5. Tell a parent the steps for getting ready, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
6. Tell a parent the steps for brushing your teeth, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,”
“last.”
7. Tell a parent the steps for growing a flower, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
8. Tell a parent the steps for blowing a bubble, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
9. Tell a parent the steps for making cookies, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
10. Tell a parent the steps for going to school, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
11. Tell a parent the steps for tying your shoes, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
12. Describe what you did today, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
13. Describe what you did yesterday, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
14. Describe what you will do tomorrow, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
15. Describe what you did at a birthday party, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
16. Tell the steps for making an ice cream sundae, using words like “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
17. Follow a recipe with mom or dad.
18. Retell a favorite book using the words, “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
19. Retell a favorite movie using the words, “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
20. Describe what you did today using the words, “first,” “next,” “then,” “last.”
Comparing/Contrasting
1. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: table/desk.
2. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: car/bike.
3. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: book/magazine.
4. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: bird/plane.
5. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: window/door.
6. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: dress/skirt.
7. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: stairs/ladder.
8. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: blanket/pillow.
9. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: dollar/penny.
10. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: gum/mints.
11. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: tape/glue.
12. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: white/pink.
13. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: hat/scarf.
14. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: apple/orange.
15. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: pants/shirt.
16. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: pen/pencil.
17. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: popcorn/pretzels.
18. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: sun/moon.
19. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: bracelet/ring.
20. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: truck/car.
21. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: spring/ winter.
22. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: watermelon/grapefruit.
23. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: lamp, lightbulb.
24. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: night/day.
25. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: snow/rain.
26. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: ice cream/yogurt.
27. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: donut/cookie.
28. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: pizza/pie.
29. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: shoe/sock.
30. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: boot/sandal.
31. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: drawer/door,
32. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: turtle/rabbit,
33. Tell 2 ways these are alike, and two ways they are different: elbow/knee
Semantics
1. Tell what these are used for: mug, towel, candle.
2. Tell what these are used for: purse, shoes, couch.
3. Tell what these are used for: refrigerator, chair, scissors.
4. Tell what these are used for: hammer, elevator, train.
5. Tell what these are used for: camera, ladder, phone.
6. Tell what these are used for: fan, computer, clock.
7. Tell what these are used for: lightbulb, backpack, microwave.
8. Tell what these are used for: mitten, flashlight, oven.
9. Tell what these are used for: stapler, stove, table
10. Tell what these are used for: calculator, coat, watch
11. Tell what these are used for: pencil, napkin, chair
12. Tell what these are used for: fork, train, carpet.
13. What is an attic? Do you have one?
14. What is a washer? What is a dryer?
15. What is a garage? Do you have one?
16. What is a camera?
17. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: tree, flower, sand.
18. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: horse, butterfly, ice cream.
19. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: lion, table, pen.
20. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: milk, dog, couch.
21. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: bowling ball, rug, window
22. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: car, elephant, door
23. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: computer, zebra, ring
24. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: computer, orange, glue.
25. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: TV, blanket, rabbit.
26. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: house, car, frog.
27. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: eyebrows, candy, magazine
28. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: marker, sponge, fan
29. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: mitten, lamp, bee
30. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: refrigerator, ear, hose
31. Tell 2 things (features/attributes) about: watermelon, soda, basket.
32. Describe a baby. Describe 3 things a baby likes doing.
33. Look for 5 things that are shiny, and share them with a family member.
34. Look for 5 things that are rough, and share them with a family member.
35. Look for 5 things that are soft, and share them with a family member.
36. Look for 5 things that are furry, and share them with a family member.
37. Look for 5 things that are round, and share them with a family member.
38. Look for 5 things that are white, and share them with a family member.
39. Look for 5 things that are scratchy, and share them with a family member.
40. Look for 5 things that are reflective, and share them with a family member.
41. Look for 5 things with writing on them, and share with a family member.
42. Look for 5 things that are transparent, and share them with a family member.
43. Look for 5 things that are slippery, and share them with a family member.
44. Sort your toys by color, and explain to a family member.
45. Sort your toys by shape, and explain to a family member.
46. Sort your toys by size, and explain to a family member.
47. Sort your toys by category (vehicles, dolls, food, etc.), and explain to a family member.
48. Look in the refrigerator. Name all the fruits you see.
49. Look in the refrigerator. Name all the vegetables you see.
50. Look in the refrigerator. Name all the meats you see.
51. Look in the refrigerator. Name all the dairy products you see.
52. Look in the refrigerator. Name all of the condiments you see.
53. Name 5 ways to get from one place to another.
54. Name 5 animals you might see on a farm.
55. Name 5 fruits.
56. Name 5 vegetables.
57. Name 3 things you might find in the bathroom.
58. Name 3 things you might find in the kitchen.
59. Name 5 animals you might see on a farm.
60. Name 5 animals you might find in the ocean.
61. Name 5 animals you might see at the zoo.
62. Name 5 things that fly.
63. Name 5 things that are hot.
64. Name 5 things that are cold.
65. Pretend you are going on a picnic. What would you take?
66. Name 3 holidays and tell how you celebrate them.
67. Name the seasons and two things you might wear during each.
68. Name three games that do not use a ball.
69. I have socks, shoes, shirt, and shorts. What are these called?
70. I have a pen, crayon, and a pencil. What are these called?
71. I’m thinking of summer, winter, and spring. What are these called?
72. I have a television, cell phone, and computer. What are these called?
73. I have a ring, bracelet, and necklace. What are these called?
74. I have a sweater, socks, and pants. What are these called?
75. I have a table, chair, and couch. What are these called?
76. I have a fork, spoon, and knife. What are these called?
77. I have a microwave, iron, and coffee maker. What are these called?
78. I see a slide, swings, and a ladder. Where am I?
79. People can feel happy, sad, excited, or disappointed. What are these called?
80. Which word doesn’t belong and why? “summer, winter, snow, spring”
81. Which word doesn’t belong and why? “fork, plate, knife, spoon”
82. Which word doesn’t belong and why? “donkey, giraffe, pig, horse”
83. Which word doesn’t belong and why? “shirt, hat, scarf, feather”
84. Which word doesn’t belong and why? “table, blanket, chair, couch”
85. Which word doesn’t belong and why? “banana, apple, carrot, mango”
86. Which word doesn’t belong and why? “goat, snail, pig, horse”
87. Which word doesn’t belong and why? “book, magazine, pillow, dictionary”
88. Which word doesn’t belong and why? “ostrich, robin, penguin, cat”
89. Which word doesn’t belong and why? “soup, ice cream, snow, ice cube”
90. I live in a jungle and can be different colors. I don’t need arms or legs to move. What am I?
91. I keep you warm in the winter. I may look yellow, orange, or red. What am I?
92. I fall from the trees. I may be many different colors. What am I?
93. I have wings. You fly places on me. I am made of metal. What am I?
94. I have wings. My pattern in symmetrical. I am an insect. What am I?
95. I have a long nose, big ears, and wrinkly skin. I am gray and like to eat peanuts. What am I?
96. I am like a movie. I am in your head and happen while you sleep. What am I?
97. I am used to cook food. I am found outside. I contain fire. What am I?
98. I am a type of food. I am baked. I am used for sandwiches. What am I?
99. I am a vegetable. I am green. I am found in salads. What am I?
100. Play the “What am I?” game. Make up your own clues.
Synonyms/Antonyms
1. What does antonym mean?
2. What does synonym mean?
3. What is a synonym for: big, little, stairs.
4. What is a synonym for: filthy, sad, shout.
5. What is a synonym for: quick, glad, jog.
6. What is a synonym for: grin, chilly, weird.
7. What is a synonym for: tired, laugh, cold.
8. What is a synonym for: ill, cold, large.
9. What is a synonym for: speak, see, shut.
10. What is a synonym of: bug, thin, fix.
11. What is a synonym for: beautiful, run, lady.
12. What is a synonym for: toss, under, tired.
13. What is a synonym for: fast, small, simple.
14. What is a synonym for: end, rich, start.
15. What is a synonym for: wrong, bad, cry.
16. What is a synonym for: hurry, kind, choose.
17. What is a synonym for: chair, try, injured.
18. What is an antonym of: laugh, whisper, empty.
19. What is an antonym of: on, top, happy.
20. What is the antonym of: up, day, sit.
21. What is an antonym of: clean, open, yell.
22. What is an antonym of: lost, sit, back.
23. What is an antonym of: around, apart, many.
24. What is an antonym of: girl, frown, full.
25. What is an antonym of: dirty, under, heads.
26. What is an antonym of: same, wrong, rich.
27. What is an antonym of: rough, night, loud.
28. What is an antonym of: down, small, half.
29. What is an antonym of: light, urban, melt.
30. What is an antonym of: run, brother, on.
31. What is an antonym of: wide, float, fail.
32. What is an antonym of: finish, shallow, straight.
33. What is an antonym of: unlock, no, upstairs.
34. What is an antonym of: high, more, asleep.
35. What is an antonym of: pull, long, happy.
36. What is an antonym of: left, soft, top.
37. What is an antonym of: heavy, follow, east.
38. What is an antonym of: noisy, after, left.
39. What is an antonym of: give, hello, in.
40. What is an antonym of: sick, bad, catch.
Plurals
1. Say the plural of: pencil, computer, flower
2. Say the plural of: lock, tree, door
3. Say the plural of: phone, key, plant
4. Say the plural of: plane, car, napkin
5. Say the plural of: shoe, finger, pillow
6. Say the plural of: marker, table, chair
7. Say the plural of: leaf, knife, foot.
8. Say the plural of: watch, bus, grasses
9. Say the plural of: man, tooth, foot.
10. Say the plural of: woman, tooth, loaf.
11. Say the plural of: woman, ox, fish.
12. Say the plural of: fish, knife, tooth.
13. Say the plural of: shelf, ox, mouse.
14. Say the plural of: mouse, scarf, moose.
15. Say the plural of: fireman, moose, fish.
16. Say the plural of: goose, cheese, tooth.
17. Say the plural of: calf, deer, thief
18. Say the plural of: child, half, wolf
19. Say the plural of: policeman, elf, shelf
20. Say the plural of: person, wife, hoof
21. Use the plural of these in a sentence: tooth, cheese
22. Use the plural of these in a sentence: thief, deer
23. Use the plural of these in a sentence: child, wolf
24. Use the plural of these in a sentence: elf, policeman
25. Use the plural of these in a sentence: person, hoof
26. Use the plural of these in a sentence: tree, flower
27. Use the plural of these in a sentence: shoe, door
28. Use the plural of these in a sentence: leaf, foot.
29. Use the plural of these in a sentence: knife, man.
30. Use the plural of these in a sentence: tooth, woman.
31. Use the plural of these in a sentence: loaf, fish.
32. Use the plural of these in a sentence: ox, mouse.
33. Use the plural of these in a sentence: shelf, fireman.
34. Use the plural of these in a sentence: moose, goose.
Past tense
1. Say the past tense of: jump, play, walk.
2. Say the past tense of: cry, shop, talk.
3. Say the past tense of: skip, hop, wish.
4. Say the past tense of: frown, roll, clap.
5. Say the past tense of: type, earn, wink.
6. Say the past tense of: wave, turn, type
7. Say the past tense of: laugh, shout, pick
8. Say the past tense of: look, scream, watch
9. Say the past tense of: erase, color, close
10. Say the past tense of: open, paint, bake
11. Say the past tense of: explain, order, wash
12. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: open, bake
13. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: erase, color
14. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: jump, play.
15. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: walk, cry.
16. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: wave, turn
17. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: shop, wish.
18. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: hop, frown.
19. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: talk, skip.
20. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: type, earn.
21. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: laugh, shout
22. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: wash, order.
23. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: open
24. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: wash
25. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: color
26. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: jump
27. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: walk
28. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: roll.
29. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: frown.
30. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: gallop.
31. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: skip.
32. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: hop.
33. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: clap.
34. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: blink
35. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: wink.
36. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: wave
37. Do the action, then explain to someone what you did using the past tense: laugh
38. Say the past tense of: run, break, eat.
39. Say the past tense of: drink, cut, sleep.
40. Say the past tense of: swim, drive, fall.
41. Say the past tense of: sweep, sing, write.
42. Say the past tense of: light, hit, throw.
43. Say the past tense of: sit, tell, see.
44. Say the past tense of: build, make, feel.
45. Say the past tense of: bend, draw, write
46. Say the past tense of: shake, go, say
47. Say the past tense of: swing, fly, read
48. Say the past tense of: blow, dig, dive
49. Say the past tense of: get, give, hang
50. Say the past tense of: hold, ride, ring
51. Say the past tense of: spin, swing, throw
52. Say the past tense of: win, bite, choose
53. Say the past tense of: feed, find, light
54. Say the past tense of: shoot, slide, speak
55. Say the past tense of: take, tear, wear
56. Say the past tense of: hit, set, shut
57. Say the past tense of: hear, bring, buy
58. Say the past tense of: catch, teach, hide
59. Say the past tense of: begin, give, know
60. Say the past tense of: know, meet, pay
61. Say the past tense of: spend, speak, grow
62. Say the past tense of: stand, forget, dream
63. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: forget, dream
64. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: spend, grow
65. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: know meet
66. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: begin, give
67. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: catch, hide
68. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: bring, buy
69. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: hit, shut
70. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: wear, tear
71. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: slide, find
72. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: feed, light
73. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: win, choose
74. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: swing, throw
75. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: hold, ride
76. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: give, get
77. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: read, fly
78. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: draw, write
79. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: go, say
80. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: run, sit.
81. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: draw, write.
82. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: break, build.
83. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: eat, drink.
84. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: cut, make.
85. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: sleep, fall.
86. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: swim, throw.
87. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: drive, see.
88. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: sweep, hit.
89. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: light, sing.
90. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: write, tell.
91. Use the past tense of these words in a sentence: feel, run.
92. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: blow
93. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: dig
94. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: dive
95. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: spin
96. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: bite
97. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: shut
98. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: catch
99. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: hide
100. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: pay
101. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: grow
102. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: run.
103. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: read
104. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: fly
105. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: swing
106. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: shake
107. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: eat.
108. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: draw.
109. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: drink.
110. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: cut.
111. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: sleep.
112. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: swim.
113. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: drive.
114. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: sweep.
115. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: sing.
116. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: write.
117. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: throw.
118. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: sit.
119. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: build.
120. Pantomime the action, then tell someone what you did using the past tense: draw
Conditions
1. Tell a story starting with, “If I had four arms…” (then…)
2. Tell a story starting with, “If I could fly…” (then…)
3. Tell a story starting with, “If dinosaurs will still alive…” (then…)
4. Tell a story starting with, “If everything I drew came to life…” (then…)
5. Tell a story starting with, “If I had ten brothers and sisters…” (then…)
6. Tell a story starting with, “If I could go to outer space…” (then…)
7. Tell a story starting with, “If I could go anywhere in the world…” (then…)
8. Tell a story starting with, “If I found a monster in my closet…” (then…)
9. Tell a story starting with, “If I was famous…” (then…)
10. Tell a story starting with, “If I was ten feet tall…” (then…)
11. Tell a story starting with, “If dogs could talk…” (then…)
12. Tell a story starting with, “If I met an alien…” (then…)
13. Tell a story starting with, “If it was summer all the time…” (then…)
14. Tell a story starting with, “If cars could fly…” (then…)
15. Tell a story starting with, “If humans could breathe underwater…” (then…)
Hypotheticals
1. What would you do if you weren’t wearing a watch and needed to know the time?
2. What would you do if you were lost in the grocery store?
3. What would you do if you were cold?
4. What would you do if you were hot?
5. What would you do if you were lost?
6. What would you do if you fell off your bike and got hurt?
7. What would you do if you were hungry?
8. What would you do if you were thirsty?
9. What would you do if someone stole your lunch?
10. What would you do if you felt sick?
11. What would you do if your dog ran away?
12. What would you do if you wanted to buy something but left your money at home?
13. What would you do if you didn’t like the lunch your mom packed for you?
14. What would you do if it was raining and you needed to go outside?
15. What would you do if it was snowing and you needed to go outside?
16. What would you do if you couldn’t get the zipper to go up on your coat?
17. What would you do if you accidentally swallowed a Lego?
18. What would you do if you got paint all over your hands?
19. What would you do if you were sleeping over at a friend’s house and were feeling scared?
20. What would you do if someone gave you a birthday gift but you didn’t really like it?
Literacy
1. Read a story with a parent.
2. Read a story/chapter with a parent, then act it out.
3. Read a story/chapter with a parent then retell the story.
4. After reading a story, tell a parent the names of all of the characters in the book.
5. Read the signs you pass by in the car.
6. Read the things on the fridge.
7. Find 5 things with writing on them in the house and share with a family member.
8. Read the contact list on a parent’s phone.
9. Read the back of a video game or movie case.
10. Read the back of a product (e.g. shampoo bottle, ketchup bottle).
Phonemic Awareness
1. What rhymes with: cat, pan, ball.
2. What rhymes with: sit, fall, tan.
3. What rhymes with: sun, fast, two.
4. What rhymes with: so, cry, pail.
5. What rhymes with: old, eat, buy.
6. What rhymes with: seat, near, show.
7. Clap the parts in the word: elephant, tower, television.
8. Clap the parts in the word: radio, chair, picture.
9. Clap the parts in the word: alligator, restaurant, price.
10. Clap the parts in the word: crocodile, giraffe, monster.
Narrative Development
1. Tell a story starting with, “I opened the door and saw…”
2. Tell a story starting with, “I was running away from…”
3. Tell a story starting with, “I heard a noise coming from…”
4. Tell a story starting with, “The best day ever was when…”
5. Tell a story starting with, “My best friend is awesome because…”
6. Tell a story starting with, “The worst pet you could have would be a …. Because….”
7. Tell a story starting with, “I looked up in the sky and saw…”
8. Use these words in a story: ran, threw, went.
9. Use these words in a story: magical, disappointed, apple.
10. Use these words in a story: cried, music, home.
11. Use these words in a story: adventure, sky, winter.
12. Use these words in a story: she, him, fall.
13. Use these words in a story: us, they, cry.
14. Look in a magazine. Find a picture and tell a story about it.
15. Start with “once upon a time,” and take turns adding a sentence to form a story.
16. Put these words in order to make a sentence: “read please story a me”
17. Write a letter to Ms. B about what you have been doing this summer.
18. Write a letter to a friend.
Multiple Meanings
1. Give 2 meanings for the word “bark.”
2. Give 2 meanings for the word “leave.”
3. Give 2 meanings for the word “right.”
4. Give 2 meanings for the word “left.”
5. Give 2 meanings for the word “fall.”
6. Give 2 meanings for the word “duck.”
7. Give 2 meanings for the word “call.”
8. Give 2 meanings for the word “palm.”
9. Give 2 meanings for the word “hand.”
10. Give 2 meanings for the word “ foot.”
11. Give 2 meanings for the word “shape.”
12. Give 2 meanings for the word “light.”
13. Give 2 meanings for the word “point.”
14. Give two meanings for the word “hit.”
15. Give two meanings for the word “tie.”
16. Give two meanings for the word “cool.”
17. Give two meanings for the word “type.”
18. Give two meanings for the word “clear.”
19. Give two meanings for the word “hard.”
20. Give two meanings for the word “space.”
21. Give two meanings for the word “toast.”
22. Give two meanings for the word “bow.”
23. Give two meanings for the word “fly.”
24. Give two meanings for the word “season.”
25. Give two meanings for the word “stand.”
26. Give two meanings for the word “yard.”
27. Give two meanings for the word “break.”
28. Give two meanings for the word “dump.”
29. Give two meanings for the word “post.”
30. Give two meanings for the word “trip.”
31. Give two meanings for the word “sheet.”
32. Give two meanings for the word “nail.”
33. Give two meanings for the word “act.”
34. Give two meanings for the word “race.”
35. Give two meanings for the word “play.”
36. Give two meanings for the word “roll.”
37. Give two meanings for the word “tape.”
38. Give two meanings for the word “sink.”
39. Give two meanings for the word “order.”
40. Give two meanings for the word “rose.”
41. Give two meanings for the word “pass.”
42. Give two meanings for the word “spring.”
43. Give two meanings for the word “ruler.”
44. Give two meanings for the word “bowl.”
45. Give two meanings for the word “cold.”
46. Give two meanings for the word “cut.”
47. Give two meanings for the word “punch.”
48. Give two meanings for the word “glasses.”
49. Give two meanings for the word “quarter.”
50. Give two meanings for the word “trunk.”
51. Give two meanings for the word “fan.”
52. Give two meanings for the word “note.”
53. Give two meanings for the word “safe.”
Predicting/Inference
1. Grandma forgot to water her plants. What do you think will happen?
2. Why did mom tell Antonio to eat all of his vegetables?
3. Joey was riding his bike too fast down the hill. What do you think will happen?
4. Alyssa’s teacher told her to bring home a note to her mom. What do you think it says?
5. What would it be like to live on the moon?
6. The dog was left at home all day. What do you think happened?
7. Why did Beth take an umbrella to school?
8. Why did Jerry put on his mittens?
9. Why did Amber take off her coat?
10. Why do turtles have hard shells?
11. Why do tigers have sharp claws?
12. What would happen if recess were canceled?
13. What would happen if there were no moms or dads in the world?
14. Kara borrowed her sister’s cell phone and accidentally broke it. What will she do next?
15. Tommy was at a friend’s house and didn’t care for the dinner. What will he do?
Idioms
1. What does “dinner on the house” mean?
2. What does “all eyes on me” mean?
3. What does “T.G.I.F.” mean?
4. What does “don’t throw in the towel” mean?
5. What does “don’t bet on it” mean?
6. What does “break the ice” mean?
7. What does “break a leg” mean?
8. What does “open your ears” mean?
9. What does “butterflies in my stomach” mean?
10. What does “spring into action” mean?
11. What does “in a pickle” mean?
12. What does “head in the clouds” mean?
13. What does “singing her praises” mean?
14. What does “short end of the stick” mean?
15. What does “down in the mouth” mean?
16. What does “beat around the bush” mean?
17. What does “hold your horse” mean?
18. What does “it was a wild goose chase” mean?
19. What does “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” mean?
20. What does “don’t count your chickens before they hatch” mean?
21. What does “it’s a small world” mean?
22. What does “right off the bat” mean?
23. What does “know it by heart” mean?
24. What does “laugh it off” mean?
25. What does “skeletons in my closet” mean?
26. What does “get to the point” mean?
27. What does “don’t rain on my parade” mean?
28. What does “tie the knot” mean?
29. What does “fly off the handle” mean?
30. What does “in the hot seat” mean?
31. What does “kick the habit” mean?
32. What does “on the tip of my tongue” mean?
33. What does “hit the hay” mean?
34. What does it mean to “butter someone up”?
35. What does “back to square one” mean?
36. What does “straight from the horse’s mouth” mean?
37. What does “hear it through the grapevine” mean?
38. What does “stop and smell the roses” mean?
39. What does “no strings attached” mean?
WH Questions
1. Interview someone using questions what start with “who, what, where, when.”
2. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. What do you say after someone
gives you a present?
3. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. What can you wear on your
finger?
4. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. What is the name of your (or a
friend’s) pet?
5. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. What is something that you need
to peel before eating?
6. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. What is the name of your street?
7. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. What do you put in a dumpster?
8. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. What is your favorite holiday?
9. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. What do horses eat?
10. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where do ants live?
11. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where do you go to school?
12. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where can you buy ice cream?
13. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where do bees live?
14. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where does a teacher work?
15. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where do dirty dishes go to be
cleaned?
16. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where do pigs live?
17. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where can you buy vegetables?
18. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where do you hang clothes?
19. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where do you wear headphones?
20. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Where does a baby sleep?
21. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. When do you see rainbows?
22. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. When do you use an umbrella?
23. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. When do you eat cereal?
24. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. When do you watch TV?
25. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. When do you brush your teeth?
26. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. When do you go to sleep?
27. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. When do you wake up?
28. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. When do you go to school?
29. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Why do you wear boots?
30. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Why do you wear a coat?
31. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Why do people cry?
32. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Why do you wear sunglasses?
33. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Why do you put shampoo in your
hair?
34. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Why do birds have wings?
35. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Why do people need umbrellas?
36. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Why do flowers grow outside?
37. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. How does a bird make a nest?
38. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. How do you get ready for school?
39. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. How are kites and birds the
same?
40. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. How do you know the
temperature outside?
41. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. How do you get to school?
42. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. How do you tie your shoes?
43. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Who brings the mail?
44. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Who is the leader of the United
States?
45. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Who steals from other people?
46. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Who arrests criminals?
47. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Who works in a library?
48. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Who takes care of sick people?
49. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Who checks your teeth?
50. Answer this question, then practice asking someone else. Who puts out fires?
Articulation
1. After you brush your teeth, say the / / sound 10 times in the mirror.
2. After you brush your teeth, say the / / sound 5 times in the mirror.
3. Find 3 things around the house that start with the / / sound and show them to a parent.
4. Find 3 things outside that start with the / / sound and show them to a parent.
5. Find 3 books that have the / / sound in the title and show them to a parent.
6. Find 3 things out the car window that start with the / / sound and show them to a parent.
7. Compare how you say the / / sound with a parent in the mirror.
8. Write 3 words that start with the / / sound and practice them 3 times each.
9. Write 4 words that start with the / / sound and practice them 3 times each.
10. Write 5 words that start with the / / sound and practice them 3 times each.
11. Draw a picture of something that starts with the / / sound and practice saying it 3 times.
12. Draw a picture of something that starts with the / / sound and practice saying it 4 times.
13. Draw a picture of something that starts with the / / sound and practice saying it 5 times.
14. Think of sports that have the / / sound.
15. Name 5 animals that have the / / sound in their name.
16. Name 3 TV shows that have the / / sound in the name.
17. Name 3 fruits that have the / / sound.
18. Name 3 vegetables that have the / / sound.
19. Name 3 classmates that have the / / sound in their name.
20. Name 3 states that have the / / sound in their name.
21. Look around your bedroom. Name 5 things with the / / sound.
22. Find 2 things in your kitchen that have the / / sound.
23. Find 2 things in your bathroom that have the / / sound.
24. Call a family member on the phone and practice your / / sound.
25. Make up a silly sentence using only words that start with the / / sound.
26. Count to 30. Which numbers have the / / sound in their name?
27. Name 3 things in your closet that have the / / sound.
28. Say 4 words that have the / / sound in the middle.
29. Say 4 words that have the / / sound at the end.
30. Name 3 round things that have the / / sound.
31. Think of 4 words that have the / / sound. Use them in a sentence.
32. Think of 3 words that have the / / sound. Use them in a sentence.
33. What did you eat for breakfast? Did anything have the / / sound?
34. Name a musical instrument that has the / / sound.
35. Name 3 ocean animals that have the / / sound.
36. Name 3 snacks that have the / / sound.
37. Name 3 desserts that have the / / sound.
38. Cut out pictures from a magazine that have the / / sound and glue them to a piece of
paper.
39. Start a word list of words that start with / /. Hang it on the fridge.
40. Add 5 words that have the / / sound to your word list.
41. Bounce a ball to a parent. Each time you get the ball, say a word with the / / sound.
42. Jump up and down ten times. Each time you jump, say the / / sound.
43. Hop on one foot 6 times. Each time you hop, say the / / sound.
44. Pat your head 8 times. Each time you pat, say the / / sound.
45. Read a book with a parent. Each time you come to a word with the / / sound, say it 3 times.
46. Hide 10 items with the / / sound. Have your child find them and say them 3 times.
47. During each commercial break of a TV. show, say the / / sound ten times.
48. Say the / / sound 5 times in a whisper voice. Say the / / sound 5 times in a loud voice.
49. Say the / / sound 5 times in a silly voice. Say the / / sound 5 times in a scary voice.
50. Sing “Old MacDonald Had A Farm” but replace “ee-eye-ee-eye-oh” with the / /sound.