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Barrier Worksheets: Illustrated worksheets to develop understanding and use of concepts; to develop attention and listening skills; to choose words with precision; to include relevant detail and organise what they say.
Illustrated barrier worksheets help children progress from listening to ‘one choice’ level instructions e.g. “Colour the car” to ‘four choice’ instructions, “Draw a big spider under the tree”.
Suitable for group sessions with children aged 5-7years+, but can also be adapted for one-to-one settings.
For more information see below.
Devised and illustrated by Helen Rippon (based on Felicity Durham’s ‘Concept Barrier Games’), the illustrated barrier worksheets can be used to target a wide range of speech and language skills including:
Barrier games are an extremely effective method of developing attention and listening skills. The children are required to listen to an instruction and carry it out on the worksheet, thus providing an accurate record of their response to the information given. It is essential to use precise language when giving instructions, which is particularly useful in fostering effective communication when a child takes the ‘instructor role’ during the game. In a barrier game, no one is allowed to see anyone else’s worksheet.
Simple barriers can be made by standing folders on end and placing them between the children in the group. Alternatively, children can be seated back to back, or on separate tables.
The barrier worksheets are graded in difficulty by the number of keywords in the instructions. There are four worksheets in each keyword level, plus a final sheet which provides a ‘bridging’ stage to the next level. The worksheets begin at one keyword level and progress to four keyword levels.
It is important that children are also given the opportunity to lead the activity (i.e. give the instructions), as this develops a variety of language skills, and allows them to monitor the effectiveness of their own communication.
Ideal for group sessions but can be adapted for one-to-one settings.
Aims: To develop understanding and use of concepts; to develop attention and listening skills; to choose words with precision; to include relevant detail and organise what they say.
Age Range: 5yrs. – 7yrs.+, Foundation Stage – KS1+.
Alternative Uses: Vocabulary development; developing sentence structure.
Format: PDF file, 20 pages of B&W illustrations & instructions. Available as a download.
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5 to 7 years
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