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Building Vocabulary Through Children's Picture Books #e69


Presenter: Jennifer L. Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP

Learn to design and implement vocabulary therapy activities based on children's literature.


"I am so excited to have found this class. I have been looking for an organized way to target vocabulary for my students. I love that you provided everything we needed to know including data collection. Very clear, comprehensive plan for teaching vocabulary and so many resources! Thank you!"

– D.H., prior course participant

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With respect to vocabulary skills, it is necessary that speech-language therapy services focus on academically relevant vocabulary targets to ensure services provided directly affect the student's ability to effectively communicate knowledge of academic content in the regular education curriculum.

This online course will provide participants with a rationale for addressing vocabulary skills through children's picture books. Research on vocabulary development, the effects of early vocabulary deficits on later academic success, and the components of effective vocabulary training will be reviewed. Reasons for incorporating children's literature into treatment activities rather than relying on drill-based activities will be provided.

Learn to develop word learning stimuli to assist students to develop deeper word meaning knowledge through treatment activities. Example word-knowledge and word-use scoring rubrics will be shared. Tools and strategies for developing therapy materials including flashcards, mini books, word puzzles, word games, and discussion activities will be included. Vocabulary targets and skills as identified in the CCSS for language in Kindergarten through fifth grade will be reviewed.

Offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs – 2 contact hours.

Course Overview & Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 2:16:08

  • Part 1: Rationale For Using Books In Vocabulary Treatment
  • Part 2: Choosing Books
  • Part 3: Choosing Vocabulary Targets
  • Part 4: Developing Treatment Stimuli
  • Part 5: Developing Treatment Activities
  • Part 6: Documenting Progress & Summary
"Practical treatment strategies! The presenter was clear and used a good pace to share ALOT of information. Used good visuals in a great handout, and supported the information about why, when, how to teach vocabulary skills."

– S.R., prior course participant

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Content Disclosures

The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Course Format

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"All of the examples of instruction and materials to use in therapy sessions, as well as how to document them was helpful. I liked all of the information really." C.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Good real life story examples." J.W. (Nov. 2024)

"The preschool books- page numbers were beneficial. I enjoyed the videos." J.W. (Sep. 2024)

"I have been using picture books as part of therapy for many years. This course helped guide me to get more out of the stories and how to develop vocabulary targets." J.L. (Sep. 2024)

"I loved the nuggets about how many root word meanings students should acquire each year! What a great reminder! I loved the therapy examples during the treatment sessions." J.P. (Sep. 2024)

"The different vocabulary targets were helpful to discuss. I enjoyed learning different techniques to apply in my day to day practice." G.R. (Sep. 2024)

"Selection of books for therapy. I liked the division of the presentation and organization. The video examples of therapy were very helpful." K.D. (Aug. 2024)

"Very practical content related to vocabulary instruction in the area of language. The course outline was very helpful in understanding the structure of the session." C.S. (Jul 2024)

"Every bit of information in this course was relevant and helpful. I will use these suggestions and books in my therapy sessions right away. The presenter was amazing and so easy to listen to. This was easily one of the best courses I have taken in quite some time." A.O. (Jul 2024)

"This is one of the best presentations on vocabulary that I have seen! Lots of practical, researched based strategies with free online resources! Highly Recommend!" L.L. (Jun 2024)

"I liked the entire presentation. The storytelling topic was a good discussion." R.S. (Feb. 2024)

"The activities were beneficial. Clear presentation of the material. Practical strategies. Video models." R.H. (Jan. 2024)

"The different information available about the frequently used word lists to relate to academics was helpful. I liked the videos that demonstrated some of the techniques along with the examples using a variety of books." D.K. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning how to pick out vocabulary words and instruction of shared reading. I liked that the presentation was broken up into sections so I could stop and come back." K.B. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the reading level scale systems and the therapy ideas." J.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of why vocabulary instruction is so important. The presenter provided lots of good ways to identify which vocabulary words should be included in the target vocabulary and gave many great therapy ideas as to how to focus on target vocabulary." C.T. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked back-chaining, and the tips for reading the book. The many suggested books and strategies were beneficial." T.D. (Jun. 2023)

"Treatment strategies to increase vocabulary. I liked the number of examples given that I can utilize in my own therapy sessions to facilitate vocabulary development." L.L. (May 2023)

"Vocabulary instruction was beneficial. I liked the comprehensive nature/approach used for the presentation and the specific strategies provided." L.M. (Apr. 2023)

"All of this information on using children's books to target vocabulary/language development was very helpful for my daily practice. Great examples and helpful powerpoint information." T.L. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the book examples and the videos." R.N. (Apr. 2023)

"Improving vocabulary at all levels was beneficial. I liked the instructor." K.F. (Apr. 2023)

"Using books most efficiently in therapy and creating a good rubric for documenting progress was beneficial. I liked the pace of the course. It was well-outlined and easy to follow." L.K. (Mar. 2023)

"One of the most organized courses I have done in a long time. I will definitely view more of Ms. Schultz's courses if given the opportunity in the future." L.K. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the information about choosing the reading level target for books used in therapy. I also liked the vocabulary stimuli chart. I liked the different resources presented to help with finding reading level, vocabulary word lists, etc." A.G. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning how to choose the most useful books for my therapy sessions. This course provided so much useful information about targeting vocabulary through children’s books, which I am going to be able to use every day in practice." A.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the video examples. Course had good pace, and relevant information (not too much time spent on theory). Choosing vocabulary targets and good ideas for exploring word meanings with students." M.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the choice of targets." J.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciated the videos demonstrating therapy strategies. This course provided great resources." A.K. (Sept. 2022)

"Easy to follow course. I liked the strategies to broaden use of newly learned vocabulary and the game ideas." C.L. (Aug. 2022)

"There was a lot of information given and examples of stimulus materials will be very helpful. And learning how to choose target words." K.R. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the storybook examples and reference lists." A.C. (Jun. 2022)

"I found the information helpful to teach Tier 2 vocabulary to children who are considered to have a verbal learning impairment, and work on skills such as synonyms from literature. I liked the helpful information about how to keep data using the instructor's charts. Also, I have a child that I have been working to teach inferences without success, and I think some of these tactics presented may help." A.R. (Mar. 2022)

"Practical treatment strategies! The presenter was clear and used a good pace to share ALOT of information. Used good visuals in a great handout, and supported the information about why, when, how to teach vocabulary skills." S.R. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the new ways to implement story activities." S.B. (Feb. 2022)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. List reasons for using children's literature to treat vocabulary deficits.
  2. Select picture books and vocabulary targets that are appropriate for the student's
    academic level and vocabulary needs.
  3. Design and implement therapy activities based on children's literature.

Presenter & Disclosures

Jennifer L. Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP

Jennifer L. Schultz, MA, CCC-SLP, is an instructor for the online Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program at Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, SD. Prior to this, she was a clinical speech-language pathologist, with 9 years of experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting and 12 years in an education setting, serving children ages 0 – 21. Jennifer has a particular interest in the treatment of language disorders in school-age children. She has presented numerous workshops on vocabulary instruction, using books in therapy, and skill-based language assessment. Jennifer is a past member of the ASHA SLP Advisory Council and past president of the South Dakota Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She is the author of the "Skill-Based Assessment of Core Communication Skills."

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Jennifer Schultz is a presenter of online CE courses offered by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Jennifer Schultz is a past member of the ASHA SLP Advisory Council.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.2 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Educ/Teach

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