Description

Ages: 8 and up

Grades: 3rd and up

Author: Rachele Ellsworth, M.S., CCC-SLP

Dot Idioms

Help students strengthen their understanding of figurative language with Speech Corner’s Dot Idioms! Designed for speech-language pathologists, this engaging, hands-on resource helps students who struggle to understand idiomatic expressions, including students with autism, learning disabilities, and limited English proficiency.

Through meaningful context, relatable paragraphs, and appropriate photographs, students learn to interpret idioms without the confusion of literal illustrations. The activities require no writing, making them an accessible and interactive way to build figurative language skills.

How It Works:

Students listen to and/or read short paragraphs containing idioms used in relatable contexts. They answer questions to define, explain, and apply each idiom to real-life situations, as well as match idioms to their definitions.

Each student receives a game sheet targeting a specific idiom and uses an ink dauber (bingo-style marker) to dot the answers as they complete the activities. This hands-on approach keeps students motivated while reinforcing comprehension and critical thinking.

Why It Stands Out:

• Skill-Focused: Builds idiom comprehension and figurative language skills.
• Context-Based: Teaches students to determine meaning using meaningful, relatable passages.
• Visually Supportive: Uses appropriate photographs to illustrate meaning without potentially confusing literal interpretations.
• Interactive: Incorporates ink daubers to make learning engaging and hands-on.
• Accessible: Requires no writing, making it ideal for speech-language therapy and language instruction.

What’s Included:

 195 reproducible pages of idiom activities.

Please Note: A washable paint marker/ink dauber is sold separately (item #ZG-180).