You just used your stuttering tools when talking to your classmates! Everyone listened to what you had to say. What emotions might you be feeling?
Super!
Oops!
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Okay!
Check
seesaw
Swap points!
Oops!
shark
Other team loses 10 points!
Okay!
gift
Win 25 points!
Okay!
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
15
You're calling your friend to ask about the homework, but they didn't answer. Practice leaving a message for them.
Yay!
Oops!
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Okay!
Check
15
You are at the library and can't find the book you want. The librarian can help, but you've heard that she can be cranky. You're feeling nervous. What can you say? Let's practice!
Fantastic!
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
trap
No points!
Oops!
seesaw
Swap points!
Okay!
gift
Win 20 points!
Okay!
thief
Give points!
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Your class is discussing the book that was assigned for reading. Your teacher suddenly calls on you to share your thoughts. You weren't prepared to speak in front of the class! What strategy can you use?
Nice!
Oops!
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Okay!
Check
25
You are playing at recess with a new kid at school. The kid asks, "Why do you talk like that?" What can you say? Let's practice!
Amazing!
Oops!
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Okay!
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A new friend asked you about your favorite movies. What tools can you use while talking to them? Let's practice!
Yeehaw!
Oops!
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Okay!
Check
seesaw
Swap points!
Oops!
star
Double points!
Okay!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
thief
Give points!
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Your class has a substitute teacher today, and they keep calling you the wrong name! Practice how you would tell them what your name is.
Great!
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Okay!
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You're trying to talk to your classmate, but every time you stutter they interrupt you! What can you say? Let's practice!
Wahoo! Great job
Oops!
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Okay!
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Do you have a favorite character from a book or movie? Tell me about them! What makes them awesome?
I'd love to meet them!
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Okay!
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Can you tell me about a time when you used one of your stuttering tools? How did it help? How did you feel?
Thanks for sharing!
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Okay!
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Your speech therapist is absent today so you are meeting with someone else. They ask what you work on in speech. What could you say?
Very nice!
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Okay!
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TRUE or FALSE: There are many tools and strategies to help with stuttering
TRUE! Some strategies include re-starting a sentence, using belly breaths, and using stretchy speech