Introduction. Tongue Exercises without Props Tongue Exercises with Props Lip Exercises without Props

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1 Introduction iv Tongue Exercises without Props 1-58 Tongue Exercises with Props Lip Exercises without Props Lip Exercises with Props Master Sheets iii

2 is designed to provide fun and motivating oral-motor activities for preschool and school age children who demonstrate weak oral-motor functioning. This reproducible workbook provides wonderful illustrations coupled with detailed descriptions for each exercise making therapy understandable and interesting for all children. The activities are designed to improve strength and coordination of the lips and tongue. The ink daubers serve as the motivation component while the students demonstrate specific oral skills. There are multiple game sheets for each exercise so that skills can be practiced on more than one occasion and to ensure strength and mastery. To use this workbook, the instructor should select a game sheet which targets the student s specific area of need. A model of the exercise depicted on the worksheet should then be given by the instructor. Each student should get an ink dauber and then therapy can begin! Some game sheets need specific materials or props (i.e., tongue depressors, straws, food items, etc.) in order to perform the exercises, but those pages are clearly sectioned in the Table of Contents as Exercises with Props. The exercises that do not require any outside materials are labeled as Exercises without Props. Instructors can customize their own exercises by using the Master Sheets provided in the last section of the book. A convenient chart is also included at the beginning of each section to allow for personalized tracking of progress and completion of exercises. Many students find the use of the ink daubers motivating time after time; however, other items can be used as incentives as you progress through this book. The replacement of ink daubers with motivating stickers, small snacks, or magnetic chips that the students may place in the circles upon correct movements/exercises are alternatives. The students can also color the circles upon completion of the exercises. Use your expertise and knowledge of your students as your guide. DOT Oral-Motor provides a unique, motivating, and flexible format for students as they work on improving their oral-motor skills! iv

3 Tongue to Nose Directions: Stick your tongue out and up towards your nose. Use your ink dauber to dot one circle at the bottom of the page each time you practice the exercise. 6

4 Dotting Practice Directions: Listen carefully as your instructor says one of the exercises. Take your ink dauber and mark each little circle containing that exercise. Make sure and do it before marking each circle. Cheek Push Handy Cheek Push Catch Cheek Push Paint Your Mouth 18

5 1. Rolling Exercises Directions: Roll the die. The number on the die determines how many times you must perform the exercise in each circle. Use your ink dauber to dot one circle each time you practice the exercise. Sweeping Top Teeth 2. Sweeping Bottom Teeth 3. Behind Top Teeth 4. Licking Lips 25

6 Performance Circles Directions: Perform the exercises in each box. Use your ink dauber to dot one circle each time you practice the exercise Wide Mouth Bite Bottom Lip Bite Top Lip Tight Lips 140

7 Follow the Dots Directions: Start by performing the first exercise. Use your ink dauber to dot one circle each time you practice it. Continue until you reach the next picture, then start doing the new exercise. START Airy Cheeks Leaky Cheeks Popping Cheeks FINISH Movable Air 147