Using Scavenger Hunts in Speech Therapy
Hey, SLPs! I want to share with you a fun and engaging activity to incorporate into your speech therapy sessions: scavenger hunts! Scavenger hunts are a fantastic way to keep your clients motivated and actively engaged while targeting speech and language goals. Whether you're working indoors or taking therapy sessions outdoors, scavenger hunts can add an exciting twist to your sessions. So, let's dive in!
INDOOR SCAVENGER HUNTS:
Indoor scavenger hunts are perfect for those days when the weather isn't cooperating or when starting off the school year. You can find fantastic, affordable scavenger hunt resources on TPT, such as the Back-to-School Speech Therapy Worksheets Scavenger Hunt. This resource provides themed worksheets and activities that your clients can use while searching for items throughout the session. Each completed activity can be a clue leading to the next item on the scavenger hunt list. Not only does this keep your clients engaged, but it also allows you to target specific speech and language skills, such as vocabulary, following directions, categorization, and more.
OUTDOOR SCAVENGER HUNTS:
Taking therapy sessions outdoors can be refreshing and invigorating. And what better way to embrace the seasons than with outdoor scavenger hunts? During the spring and summer, you can use the FREE Spring and Summer Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Speech and Language. This resource provide checklists with various items to find and explore in nature, while incorporating speech and language targets. You can adapt the activity to suit your client's needs by working on articulation, expressive language, receptive language, or social skills while exploring the great outdoors.
During the fall, you can utilize the Fall Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Speech and Language resource, and when winter arrives, you can try the Winter Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Speech and Language. These resources provide checklists with seasonal items to find, fostering engagement and targeting speech and language goals as your clients explore their surroundings.
The beauty of scavenger hunts is that you can adapt them to fit your client's individual needs. You can modify the complexity of the tasks, adjust the language level, or incorporate specific speech sounds. The key is to make it enjoyable and meaningful for your clients while addressing their therapy goals.
So, grab your scavenger hunt resources, get ready for an adventure, and watch your clients light up as they participate in speech therapy with a twist. Scavenger hunts provide a dynamic and interactive way to engage your clients while targeting speech and language skills. Give it a try, and I'm sure you'll see the excitement and progress that come from this fun activity!
