Description

Ages: 5 and up

Grades: K and up

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

Spot On! What Am I Describing?

Solve the mystery and sharpen reasoning with instant feedback!

Turn vocabulary building and critical thinking into an interactive game with Spot On! What Am I Describing? This engaging resource challenges students to become “language detectives,” using descriptive clues to identify everyday objects. Because all answers are presented as high-quality photographs, it is the perfect tool for pre-readers and visual learners to build essential comprehension skills.

Interactive problem-solving made simple and fun!

The Spot On! Pen (sold separately) adds an element of magic to every session. By providing immediate visual and auditory feedback, it empowers students to take risks, learn from mistakes, and stay motivated. It’s not just a drill—it’s a self-correcting mystery that kids will want to solve over and over again.

Covers a wide range of foundational language targets:

• Attribute Identification: Learning to recognize objects based on size, color, shape, and function.

• Reasoning & Logic: Combining three distinct clues to narrow down the correct answer.

• Categorization: Understanding how different items fit into specific groups or descriptions.

• Receptive Vocabulary: Building a strong mental library of functional nouns and concepts.

Targets key developmental goals:

• Auditory Comprehension: Listening carefully to descriptive clues to extract meaning.

• Critical Thinking: Using “if/then” logic to eliminate incorrect choices.

• Independent Learning: The self-correcting pen allows students to work at their own pace with minimal supervision.

• Pre-Literacy Skills: Developing the ability to process information and make associations before the student can read text.

How to Use:

1. The Set-Up: Place a card in front of the student and read the “What am I describing?” prompt.

2. The Clues: Read the three vital clues one by one (e.g., “I am round. I am red. You can eat me.”).

3. The Investigation: Have the student look at the photos and choose the object that fits all three clues.

4. The Spot On! Moment: Touch the Spot On! Pen to the dot.

   • Green Light: Success! You found it!

   • Red Light: Not quite—let’s listen to the clues again and find a better match!

Includes:

50 Double-Sided Cards (7″ x 3.75″)

50 Unique Activities

Self-Correcting Technology (Requires Spot On! Pen, sold separately)