- Edible – inedible
Ask the child to catch a ball if they hear you say something edible and let the ball drop if you name something inedible.
- Spot the difference
Play it online with hidden47.com
Or use a collection of printed ‘spot the difference’ challenges
- Name 10 objects beginning with …
You may pick any sound to engage the child in this fun activity. It’s fun for adults as well!
- Word Search
Time tested tool for improving visual attention and scanning of the visual field.
Here is a collection of word search challenges for 6-8 year olds.
And another one for the preK-K kids
- Simon Says
This classic game is all about teaching the child to attend to auditory information and use it to inhibit impulsive responding. Below are some ideas of what to say in Simon Says.
- Simon says stand up.
- Simon says sit down.
- Simon says touch your nose.
- Simon says touch your ears.
- Simon says jump up and down
- Simon says wave your arms.
- Simon says make a silly face.
- Simon says bend your knees.
- Simon says raise your hands.
- Simon says touch your head.
- Simon says clap your hands.
- Simon says walk like a penguin.
- Simon says smile.
- Simon says rub your tummy.
- Simon says pat your head.
- Simon says wave your hands.
- Simon says close your eyes.
- Simon says bark like a dog.
- Simon says comb your hair.
- Simon says wiggle your fingers.
- Simon says act like a monkey.
- Simon says make a sad face.