Making Word Segmentation Work for Older Students

 Hallie discusses teaching vocabulary and how to make word segmentation work for older students.

In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie tackles the often-overlooked skill of word segmentation. She discusses the challenges of teaching segmentation to older students and provides five no-prep, age-appropriate activities that connect to their interests. Whether you're an SLP looking to enhance your therapy sessions or seeking fresh ideas to motivate your students, this episode is packed with practical strategies and fun approaches to make word segmentation relevant and engaging!

Bullet Points to Discuss: 

• Importance of word segmentation in phonological awareness.
• Challenges of teaching segmentation to older students.
• Red flags indicating a student may need segmentation support.
• Five engaging, no-prep activities for teaching word segmentation.

Here’s what we learned: 

• Word segmentation is essential for decoding, spelling, and vocabulary comprehension.
• SLPs are equipped to teach segmentation as part of their scope of practice.
• Quick, relevant practice can be integrated into existing therapy sessions without extensive prep.
• Engaging activities can be tailored to students' interests and real-world contexts.
• Movement and competition can enhance memory and engagement in learning.

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