Description

Ages: 5 and up

Grades: 1st and up

Author: Amanda Schaumburg, M.S., CCC-SLP

Enhance Learning with the Following Directions Deck

Elevate your teaching toolkit with the Following Directions Deck—an essential resource for helping children improve their ability to understand and follow directions. Designed for parents, teachers, and therapists, this comprehensive deck combines fun and engagement with targeted educational benefits, making it a must-have for building attentive listening, comprehension, and execution skills in young learners.

 

Key Features

Diverse Card Set

This deck includes 87 total cards, offering a variety of cues to support different learning goals:

• Ordinal Numbers: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for sequencing and step-by-step comprehension.
• Basic Direction Visual Cues: 26 clear visuals to teach fundamental directions.
• Silly Direction Visual Cues: 20 playful prompts to make learning fun and interactive.
• Functional School-Related Directions: 20 practical cues tied to everyday school scenarios.
• Add-On Visual Cues: 17 cards, including 13 condition cues and words like before, after, and, and or.

 

Educational Benefits

• Improved Listening Skills: Helps children focus and process verbal instructions more effectively.
• Enhanced Comprehension: Builds the ability to understand and execute multi-step directions.
• Critical for Academic Success: Prepares children for structured classroom settings and real-world tasks.

 

Versatile Use

The deck is perfect for various educational contexts:

• Individual Sessions: Ideal for one-on-one practice with parents, teachers, or therapists.
• Group Activities: Encourages collaboration and turn-taking in small groups.
• Classroom Settings: A great tool for teaching and reinforcing essential skills in larger groups.

 

Inclusive Design

• Glare-Free Cards: The thick, soft matte texture prevents glare, making the cards accessible for children with vision impairments.
• Engaging Visuals: The colorful, thoughtfully designed cues capture and hold attention.

 

Evidence-Based Approach

Created with input from experienced educational professionals, the Following Directions Deck uses proven strategies to develop:

• Following directions and sequencing skills.
• Cognitive processing and critical thinking abilities.

 

Breakdown of Card Categories

• Ordinal Number Cues: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for sequencing activities.
• 26 Basic Direction Visual Cues: Teach foundational skills like sit down, pick up, or turn around.
• 20 Silly Direction Visual Cues: Fun prompts like clap like a seal or wiggle your toes.
• 20 Functional School-Related Directions: Practical tasks like line up or raise your hand.
• 17 Add-On Visual Cues: Includes before, after, and, or, and other condition-based directions.

 

Perfect for Individual or Group Work

Whether you’re a speech therapist, educator, or parent, the Following Directions Deck is a versatile, effective tool for helping children reach developmental milestones in a fun and engaging way.