A school-based or home-based program designed to equip teachers and parents of 3-4 year old children with activities that will develop semantic knowledge.
Semantic Scenes and Questioning – Set 1 is designed to equip teachers and parents of 3-4 year old children with activities that will develop semantic knowledge. A good grasp of semantics broadens a child’s understanding of the meaning of words, which then helps them to understand what they hear or read and also helps them to express exactly what they want to say.
A child who is struggling with semantics will be the child who:
Can’t stay on the topic of simple story or news telling, but goes off on unrelated tangents.
Takes a long time to think of particular words they want to use in conversation.
Uses non specific vocabulary such as ‘that’ ‘there’ ‘this one’.
Has difficulty sorting items into groups, describing them, and finding differences and similarities.
Has difficulty understanding instructions that include time vocabulary such as ‘before’ ‘after’ ‘first’ etc.
‘Semantics’ refers to the meaning of sentences and words and how words relate to one another. That is, whether words belong in groups or categories together (e.g. Apples and oranges and pears are all fruit), whether they are similar to each other, or different and the features they have e.g. Size, shape and colour.
Another way to think of semantics is like a network or web. Each word we speak or read has a place in this web. Each word has other words linked to it, some closely related and some distantly related. Each word belongs to several groups, some big and some small and each word has a definition that sets it apart from other words that are similar. Some words are related by the fact that they are actually opposites! All this information surrounding words is what we aim to teach young children about the vocabulary that is appropriate to their stage of development and life experience.
Semantics is one facet of oral language. Given that oral language is not only a strong predictor of academic and social success but also a necessary requirement for good mental health, it is important that parents and teachers have the skills and resources needed to facilitate the development of oral language in young children.
The aim of this program is to train parents and teachers to structure and facilitate developmentally appropriate semantic activities for 3 to 4 year old children. This program provides:
Semantic activities and accompanying picture resources.
Examples of appropriate and inadequate responses for 3-4 year old children.
Techniques and strategies to implement when a child provides an inadequate answer.
Features:
Colour thematic picture scenes include the zoo, transport, at home, food, school, toys, Australian animals, clothes, under the sea and birthday party.
Specific semantic questioning is outlined for each picture scene.
Examples of appropriate and inadequate responses for 3-4 year old children.
Techniques and strategies are outlined when a child provides an inadequate answer.
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Semantic Scenes and Questioning – Set 1 is designed to equip teachers and parents of 3-4 year old children with activities that will develop semantic knowledge. A good grasp of semantics broadens a child’s understanding of the meaning of words, which then helps them to understand what they hear or read and also helps them to express exactly what they want to say.
A child who is struggling with semantics will be the child who:
Can’t stay on the topic of simple story or news telling, but goes off on unrelated tangents.
Takes a long time to think of particular words they want to use in conversation.
Uses non specific vocabulary such as ‘that’ ‘there’ ‘this one’.
Has difficulty sorting items into groups, describing them, and finding differences and similarities.
Has difficulty understanding instructions that include time vocabulary such as ‘before’ ‘after’ ‘first’ etc.
‘Semantics’ refers to the meaning of sentences and words and how words relate to one another. That is, whether words belong in groups or categories together (e.g. Apples and oranges and pears are all fruit), whether they are similar to each other, or different and the features they have e.g. Size, shape and colour.
Another way to think of semantics is like a network or web. Each word we speak or read has a place in this web. Each word has other words linked to it, some closely related and some distantly related. Each word belongs to several groups, some big and some small and each word has a definition that sets it apart from other words that are similar. Some words are related by the fact that they are actually opposites! All this information surrounding words is what we aim to teach young children about the vocabulary that is appropriate to their stage of development and life experience.
Semantics is one facet of oral language. Given that oral language is not only a strong predictor of academic and social success but also a necessary requirement for good mental health, it is important that parents and teachers have the skills and resources needed to facilitate the development of oral language in young children.
The aim of this program is to train parents and teachers to structure and facilitate developmentally appropriate semantic activities for 3 to 4 year old children. This program provides:
Semantic activities and accompanying picture resources.
Examples of appropriate and inadequate responses for 3-4 year old children.
Techniques and strategies to implement when a child provides an inadequate answer.
Features:
Colour thematic picture scenes include the zoo, transport, at home, food, school, toys, Australian animals, clothes, under the sea and birthday party.
Specific semantic questioning is outlined for each picture scene.
Examples of appropriate and inadequate responses for 3-4 year old children.
Techniques and strategies are outlined when a child provides an inadequate answer.
This is a PLD Whole School Licence resource.By purchasing this licence, this program will be accessible as a digital flipbook that will be stored in your secure account on the PLD website. The program will be accessible as a digital flipbook that teachers can access on any device for as long as the licence is active. A School Licence is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase and can be shared with all staff employed at the school.We highly recommend that either the Principal, Deputy Principal or a member of the admin team purchase the School Licence in order to manage the account and its users. For more information,visit our Whole School Licence FAQ.
Semantic Scenes and Questioning – Set 1 is designed to equip teachers and parents of 3-4 year old children with activities that will develop semantic knowledge. A good grasp of semantics broadens a child’s understanding of the meaning of words, which then helps them to understand what they hear or read and also helps them to express exactly what they want to say.
A child who is struggling with semantics will be the child who:
Can’t stay on the topic of simple story or news telling, but goes off on unrelated tangents.
Takes a long time to think of particular words they want to use in conversation.
Uses non specific vocabulary such as ‘that’ ‘there’ ‘this one’.
Has difficulty sorting items into groups, describing them, and finding differences and similarities.
Has difficulty understanding instructions that include time vocabulary such as ‘before’ ‘after’ ‘first’ etc.
‘Semantics’ refers to the meaning of sentences and words and how words relate to one another. That is, whether words belong in groups or categories together (e.g. Apples and oranges and pears are all fruit), whether they are similar to each other, or different and the features they have e.g. Size, shape and colour.
Another way to think of semantics is like a network or web. Each word we speak or read has a place in this web. Each word has other words linked to it, some closely related and some distantly related. Each word belongs to several groups, some big and some small and each word has a definition that sets it apart from other words that are similar. Some words are related by the fact that they are actually opposites! All this information surrounding words is what we aim to teach young children about the vocabulary that is appropriate to their stage of development and life experience.
Semantics is one facet of oral language. Given that oral language is not only a strong predictor of academic and social success but also a necessary requirement for good mental health, it is important that parents and teachers have the skills and resources needed to facilitate the development of oral language in young children.
The aim of this program is to train parents and teachers to structure and facilitate developmentally appropriate semantic activities for 3 to 4 year old children. This program provides:
Semantic activities and accompanying picture resources.
Examples of appropriate and inadequate responses for 3-4 year old children.
Techniques and strategies to implement when a child provides an inadequate answer.
Features:
Colour thematic picture scenes include the zoo, transport, at home, food, school, toys, Australian animals, clothes, under the sea and birthday party.
Specific semantic questioning is outlined for each picture scene.
Examples of appropriate and inadequate responses for 3-4 year old children.
Techniques and strategies are outlined when a child provides an inadequate answer.
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The Pre-Literacy Screens have been designed to profile the acquisition of core literacy precursor skills that will impact later reading, spelling and phonic development.
The screen focuses on two main skills: 1. Phonological Awareness: the ability to attend to the phonological structure or sound structure of words. 2. Alphabetic
The document outlines how to implement PLD's literacy, Movement and Motor and Oral Language resources during the Early Years, Foundation, Year 1 & 2 and across Years 3 to 6. Each page provides suggested time frames and implementation recommendations.
The purpose of this document is to provide an implementation outline to assist schools in scheduling the PLD programs within a broad school-based strategy. When
A fact sheet which identifies age related milestones for literacy development in children from 3 years of age. Included are decoding and spelling skill checklists for Stage 1 (or Year 1) through to Stage 5 (or Year 5).
Many parents wonder if their child’s reading skills are developing at the normal rate. While there are individual differences, there is a general progression of
Oral language preparation for writing including show and tell, activity retells & news telling.
Initially, all four-year-olds will require support with activity retells. However if after a period of teaching they appear anxious or produce inadequate information then they may need additional support and repetition to further develop their skills. That’s why we have created Developing News Telling and Narrative Skills for 4-Year-Olds.
For students with delayed language it is recommended that concrete visual aids are used to assist in the organisation and sequence of the news telling. Initially, the retells will need to occur directly after the activity, this way the materials are still present to be used as visual cues and the sequence is relatively fresh. Before commencing the activity it is recommended that the task is demonstrated step by step and explained using the language that is to be targeted in the retelling by the students.
This program has been developed by Speech Pathologists for use in the classroom or home instruction, to help parents and teachers instruct 4-year-olds oral language skills in the following areas: activity retells, show and tell (or object descriptions) and event-based news.
Includes:
Instructions for how to implement at a whole class, small group and individual level.
Pre-tests and post tests-to review progress and to determine the children who would benefit from visits to a Speech Pathologist
Supporting cards and posts included
Instruction manual (78 pages)
3 sets of A5 colour cards
5 x A3 colour posters
The programs within the range include:
Early Years Programs:
Picture Book Retelling – Step 1
Developing News Telling and Narrative Skills for 4 Year Olds
Foundation Programs:
Picture Book Retelling – Step 2
Developing News Telling and Narrative Skills for 5 Year Olds
Year 1 & 2 Program:
Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 1
Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Program
Connecting Oral and Written Language – Step 2
This product is mentioned in the Early Years Teaching Sequence Manual on page 5 & 6.
A home or school picture book program for 4 Year Old students.
Comprehension Questions for 4 Year Olds is a home or school resource designed to support oral language development in young children. From a young age, children should be verbal, actively engage in social interactions and understand simple, literal questions about their surroundings. By age 4, children begin answering more complex questions, requiring them to identify less obvious attributes, make predictions and sequence information. This program, developed by speech pathologists, supports the development of these foundational comprehension skills using engaging picture books to ask age-appropriate questions and assess oral responses. Oral language skills are critical for social interaction and academic success.
Program Includes:
Picture Book Recommendations: List of developmentally appropriate Picture Book recommendations, such as 'Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas' and 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'.
41 Question Cards for Repeated Reading Sessions: Develop blending skills through engaging visuals.
Each card contains sample questions (over four days) and model answers based on each recommended picture book.
Questions focus on Blank Level 2 and 3 skills, such as 'What is this part used for?' or 'How did you feel?'
Instruction Booklet: Guidance for presenting in group, class or home settings.
Strategies for Success: Techniques for responding to inadequate answers.
Progress Check: Two assessments to monitor comprehension skill development.
Other Programs within the Range:
Comprehension Questions for 3 Year Old (Mc3)
Parent Training Video: 3 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 4 Year Old (Mc4)
Parent Training Video: 4 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 5 Year Old (Mc5)
Parent Training Video: 5 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 6 and 7 Year Old (Mc6)
Parent Training Video: 6 and 7 Year Olds
Comprehension Questions for 8 and 9 Year Old (Mc8)
Parent Training Video: 8 and 9 Year Olds
The full set of Comprehension Questions Range (Mc3/4/5/6/8)
Links to the Teaching Sequence Manuals:
This product can be used to support the implementation of the Early Years Teaching Sequence Manual on Page 5
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