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Using Puppets and Music to Help a Child with Williams syndrome Learn Prepositions

Video shared by Ryan Judd on Thursday, 03 January 2013 in Video Blog

This music therapy video with a child with special needs illustrates the following:

Using hand puppets can take the pressure off a child who is struggling with a therapeutic goal
When possible, have the child teach the puppet the correct answer
Music allows lots of repetition without the monotony
Nice set of small animal hand puppets http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AK5EUY/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2T1_SC_dp_1
Nice set of animal finger puppets http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E3B9J8/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2T1_SC_dp_2
For high quality hand puppets search for Melissa and Doug Hand Puppets
For a cheap set of hand puppets try http://www.orientaltrading.com/plush-happy-kids-hand-puppets-a2-58_1007.fltr

cheryl buck Friday, 04 January 2013

Always looking for good ideas with puppets. Thank you.

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Ryan Friday, 11 January 2013

Hi Cheryl, you are welcome! Thank you for checking out my site.

Ryan

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Rachel Grimmett Sunday, 06 January 2013

Love your ideas! I also love using music ("silly songs") to teach and the puppets are a wonderful addition. You also do a wonderful job following the child's lead. I've also found that music often helps children with apraxia transition from single words to phrases but mostly, as you aptly point out, the opportunity for LOTS of repetition in a quick, fun manner that takes the pressure off the child. Thanks for sharing!

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Ryan Friday, 11 January 2013

Hi Rachel, thank you for the comment! I am so glad that you are enjoying my posts.

Ryan

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Antoinette Morrison Wednesday, 09 January 2013

Always for taking the pressure off the client! Love the idea of the child teaching the puppet!
Antoinette

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Ryan Friday, 11 January 2013

Hi Antoinette, thank you for the comment! I hope you are doing well.

Ryan

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