Description

Ages: 3 and up

Grades: PreK and up

My Little Farm Preschool Language Screener — Functional Early Intervention Tool

Bridge the gap between play-based therapy and formal assessment with the My Little Farm Preschool Language Screener. Designed by a certified speech-language pathologist, this non-standardized tool is specifically customized for use with the My Little Farm play set, allowing you to collect rich, naturalistic data while a child is most engaged.

A Versatile Clinical Resource

This screener is more than just an initial check; it is a longitudinal tool designed to support a child’s journey from identification to mastery. Use it to:

• Establish a Baseline: Quickly identify a child’s starting point for early language concepts.

• Monitor RTI Progress: Help educators choose specific target areas for Response to Intervention (RTI) and track growth over time.

• Supplement Standardized Data: Provide “real-world” context to supplement scores from formal standardized language assessments.

• Identify Risk: Flag students who may be at high risk for learning or language disorders in a low-pressure, play-based environment.

Comprehensive Language Domains

The screener systematically evaluates the foundational pillars of early communication:

• Receptive & Expressive Concepts: 20 basic concepts essential for following directions and academic readiness.

• Listening & Comprehension: Assessing how a child processes auditory information.

• Functional Communication: Sequencing events, answering questions, and describing actions.

• Vocabulary: Early naming and identification skills.

What’s Included in the Kit

• Book #1 (Flipbook): A portable, high-quality flipbook dedicated to screening 20 basic concepts (receptive and expressive).

• Book #2 (Flipbook): Targets four key subtests: Describing Actions, Answering Questions, Following Directions, and Sequencing Events.

• 10 Physical Protocols: Ready-to-use forms for recording data during administration.

• Digital Access: Includes a free downloadable, printable version of the screener form for easy replenishment.

Clinical Tip: Play-Based Generalization

Because this screener is paired with the My Little Farm play set, you can transition seamlessly from testing to teaching. Once the screener identifies that a child struggles with “prepositions” (e.g., putting the cow “inside” the barn), you can immediately use the farm toys to provide high-repetition practice in the exact same context where they were assessed. This reduces the “testing anxiety” often seen in preschoolers and increases the likelihood of skill carryover.

Digital Screener PDF is also available.