https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y Links to apps and teaching resources for first grade oral language development en-us 2019-08-12 04:20:47 UTC 2026-02-24 20:46:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f5e3.png vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374065516 Free app available on iTunes that helps children improve their articulation and pronunciation. "Note: To get full use of this app, you have to purchase the Pro version or buy individual letters with an in-app purchase option."]]> 2019-08-12 05:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374065516 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374066168 Reading app available on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. Dr. Seuss books are fantastic for oral language development and phonetic awareness. "Learn your ABCs with Dr. Seuss in this interactive book app for young readers! Explore pictures, learn new vocabulary, and follow along with three fun ways to read!"]]> 2019-08-12 05:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374066168 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374066503 Reading app available on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. "Set the stage for reading success with this delightfully interactive educational app. Kids will have a blast learning their ABC's and building vocabulary with the adorable monsters in Endless Alphabet. Each word features an interactive puzzle with talking letters and a short animation illustrating the definition. Before you know it, your child will be using words like gargantuan and cooperate!"]]> 2019-08-12 05:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374066503 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374069175 An app version of the Khan Academy website for ages 2-6+. The app is free on iTunes and Google Play and covers multiple subjects, including: Reading and literacy, language (vocabulary, opposites, prepositions, and verbs), math, and executive function and focus.]]> 2019-08-12 06:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374069175 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374070006 It is important for children to feel comfortable with their reading and speech in a judgement-free zone. This is an afternoon program that parents and their children can participate in after school where children, ages 6-11, read aloud to shelter animals. San Diego Humane Society also offers scheduled outreach programs in which animals are brought to classroom.]]> 2019-08-12 06:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374070006 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374071167 Interesting article about what factors contribute to reading difficulties and oral development and how to identify these problems early so as to develop appropriate goals and teaching strategies for struggling students. ]]> 2019-08-12 06:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374071167 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374071499 Article about how auditory delays can hinder speech and language development.]]> 2019-08-12 06:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374071499 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374072959 Peer-reviewed journal taken from from Profile Issues in Teachers' Professional Development]]> 2019-08-12 06:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374072959 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374073872 Example of an oral language development activity where students guess the object of another student based on clues. This is an engaging activity that is a fun take on show-and-tell while allowing students to interact and compete with each other while developing vocabulary and using critical thinking skills. ]]> 2019-08-12 07:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374073872 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374074512 Students work in pairs or teams to coach each other through various activities. This encourages collaboration and positive social interactions.]]> 2019-08-12 07:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374074512 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374075086 A cooperative learning strategy that fosters listening and speaking as well as active engagement.]]> 2019-08-12 07:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374075086 vtutera https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374075404 A collaborative learning activity that allows students to learn about various perspectives of a topic through active discussion with classmates. Topics may be assigned or chosen. ]]> 2019-08-12 07:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vtutera/a4w2vk6p7r2y/wish/374075404