Naming Pictures
Aims
This activity is designed to:
- teach your child to say words
When to start
This activity is suitable for children who have previously selected the pictures to be named.
Children who have successfully completed the Selecting Pictures activity 3 to 5 times with the picture cards to be named should be ready to start the Naming Pictures activity.
Selecting vocabulary
Choose a set of words that your child can select. (See guidance in Using See and Learn Vocabulary 1.)
Modelling and prompting
At first, model the activity. Demonstrate the steps in the activity, encouraging your child to watch and listen.
When your child starts the activity, prompt them as needed to help them complete the task successfully.
Steadily reduce your prompts as your child becomes more confident.
Instructions
| 1 | Show your child a picture card | |
[Cards]: Select the picture cards you wish to work with. Place one of the cards in front of your child. ::::
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[Apps]: From the Main Menu screen, select Activities > Naming Pictures. Select the picture cards you wish to work with. Tap the start button. ::::
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| 2 | Attract your child's attention Say "let's say words". Give your child time to look at the picture. |
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| 3 | Ask your child to name the word Point to the picture and say "what is this?" If needed, prompt by saying the word - for example, "[ball]". If your child correctly names the picture, say "yes - [ball] - this is [ball]" If you are modelling or prompting, repeat the word - say "this is [ball] - [ball]" |
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| 4 | Repeat the word three times. Pause briefly between each repetition so your child can take in the information. |
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| 5 | Show your child the next card. | |
[Cards]: Select the next card in the set and place it in front of your child. ::::
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[Apps]: Select the next card in the set by tapping or clicking the right arrow at the bottom of the screen. ::::
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| Consider having a box for your child to post the completed cards in or letting them tap the right arrow in the app to engage them in the activity. | ||
| 6 | Repeat steps 3-5 for each remaining card in the set. Work through all of the cards in the set. |
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Apps settings
The apps include the following settings that control how the activity is presented:
- Play spoken word when card tapped - when enabled, the spoken word will be played when the card is tapped.
- Enable applause - enables/disables playing applause at the end of the activity.
Recording progress
You can record your child's progress using the Naming Pictures record.
Record the dates you first start practising naming each picture, and the dates your child first signs (if appropriate), says the word in imitation and says the word independently (Figure 4).
Figure 4 | Example Naming Pictures record sheet
Opportunities for additional practice
- In everyday situations, reinforce all of your child's attempts at spoken words by imitating your child, and repeating back what he/she said - for example, if your child says "da" for "daddy" you could reply "yes - daddy").
- Offer your child a choice of 2 pictures and ask them "Which one do you want?". Again, wait for an attempt at a word/sign before you give your child the card.
- Lay 4 cards picture-side down on the floor. Point to one of the picture cards and ask "What's this?". Help your child to turn over the picture card, wait for your child to make an attempt to say/sign the word before you say/sign what it is.
- Offer similar choices during everyday activities and play - for example, "Do you want bear or doll?" Again, wait for an attempt at a word/sign before you give your child the object.
Teaching additional vocabulary
Please refer to the guidance at the end of Activity 1 - Looking at Pictures.
Moving on
Moving on to See and Learn Vocabulary 2
When your child understands most of the words in See and Learn Vocabulary 1 you may begin to introduce them to more new words using See and Learn Vocabulary 2.
Continue to encourage your child to say the words in See and Learn Vocabulary 1 they understand but cannot yet say or sign by continuing with the naming activity with these words.
Moving on to See and Learn Phrases 1
When your child can say or sign 50 words and are beginning to understand how two words can be linked together they are ready to start the activities in See and Learn Phrases 1. For example, if your child can follow a two key word instruction such as "Give doll a drink" or "Put bear to bed" then they are ready to move on.
