Kindness
A student comes into speech and is feeling a bit sick. Their head is hurting and they say they did not get any sleep last night. How might we show this student kindness during speech?
- Ask them if they are okay
- Give them space if they need it
- Offer to help them go to the office if they need it
- keep our voice volume low
Scenario: Students are supposed to be practicing their speech sounds, but decide instead they just want to play and not practice. What might happen next?
The activities or items students are playing with will be put away and we will have a boringgggg speech session.
After talking about our activity of the day, students are supposed to start practicing their sounds. They start their practice, but are saying their sounds too fast and making silly mistakes. It seems like they are rushing so they can play with toys. How can they do a better job of trying their best?
- Slowing down
- Asking questions if they forgot or don't understand
What can you say or do when my directions sound confusing?
Ask Ms. Lexi to repeat it or say it a different way
What do the yellow circles mean on Ms. Lexi's bookshelves?
We can pick something from this shelf together
A group of students are coming into the speech room when one student decides to push another out of the way so they can sit in their favorite chair. What should they have done differrently?
- Asked Ms. Lexi or their friends if they can sit in their favorite chair
- sat in a different chair this time, and asked if they could have their favorite chair next time
We are checking in, but students are only talking to Ms. Lexi and not to each other. Do you think this is the best way to do our check ins?
No! Sometimes the people in your speech session might be in a different class, but that doesn't mean we can't all talk to each other and be friends!
What are some ways we try our best in speech? Name at least 2 different ways.
- Ask questions
- Take our time
- Listen when others are talking
- Taking turns
Why is asking for help a smart move in the speech room?
If we do not understand, we will not be able to learn!
What do the red circles on Ms. Lexi's shelves mean?
Only Ms. Lexi can take items off of this shelf. Students can ask Ms. Lexi if she can get them, and she might say no or not right now.
Two students are playing with blocks in speech and they are each building different things. There is only one block left and both students need it. What should they do?
- One person uses the block for 1 minute, then the other student gets to use the block
- Build something together
- Find something else they can use to finish their buildings
What are some ways we participate in speech?
Share ideas, practice speech sounds, answer questions, ask questions, raise our hands, read to the group, active listening when we are reading
- They might feel too shy to ask for a new pencil
- They might be nervous about school or speech to talk to others
What happens if you stay quiet when you don't understand something?
- You won't be able to finish your activity
- Ms. Lexi will be confused if you didn't do your activity
- You will not learn
What do the green circles on Ms. Lexi's shelves mean?
Students can take items off of this shelf at any time to help with their participation in speech activities. If they become a distraction, they will be put back on the shelf.
Ms. Lexi is talking about the activity that everyone will do in speech today and all of a sudden a student starts speaking to the person next to them. What could they have done instead to be more kind?
- Raise their hand and shared with the group
- waited until Ms. Lexi was done talking about the activity.
Why is trying your best in speech more important than getting every word perfect?
Trying our best helps us learn! Everyone is welcome to participate, even if what they share isn't quite right. Ms. Lexi gets things wrong all the time, but I will still always try my best and share my ideas with you all.
What does 'trying your best' look like when a speech task feels tricky or hard?
Trying your best means giving it a go, using your speech tools, and asking for help instead of giving up.
People misunderstand all the time! Practice asking me to explain something in a different way...
Did you ask Ms. Lexi for help or to explain it a different way?
What areas are students not allowed in Ms. Lexi's speech room without permission?
- Behind the desk
- In the tall bookshelf with doors
- In the big, wooden drawers.