A must-have GRAB-N-GO language-rich resource that builds figurative language skills while encouraging self-advocacy. PERK UP YOUR EARS contains 20 passages with ear-related sayings or idioms with stun ... stunning photographs kids love. It builds figurative language, nuances in word meanings, and vocabulary that are essential to spoken and written language, pragmatics, and communication competence.INCLUDES:- 20 Passages with Ear-Related Sayings and Idioms- Listen-Talk-Reflection Discussion prompts- Guide with instructions- Listening and Spoken Language TipsA no-prep or planning because everything is in this resource.This Digital - No Print resource can be opened and played with your favorite PDF reader app on a tablet. When playing on a computer, open and use a PDF reader such as the free Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.Ideal for: Speech Language Therapy, Listening and Spoken Language, Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Auditory Verbal Sessions. It can be easily used by parents at home, teachers, and therapists both face-to-face and in teletherapy.Boom LearningPerk Up Your Ears is also available as a Boom Deck in the Listen With Lynn Boom Learning store.  ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Feel free to email me with questions, before purchasing this resource or anytime later.➼ Click here to stay updated!➼ Be the first to know about freebies, sales, and product launches.➼ New products are 50% off the first 24 hoursSTAY CONNECTED:✧ Sign up here for the Listen With Lynn Email✧ Follow on Facebook✧ Follow on Instagram❤  Keep up your excellent work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much! Lynn

Idioms frequently occur in conversation. This resource discusses idioms that can be used with the word "egg," such as "nest egg," " egg on your face," " putting all your eggs in one basket," " walking ... on eggs," " goose egg," and "bad/rotten egg." This single page worksheet can be used in a language journal, or as a simple quiz.

Making Sense of Idioms introduces the importance of working on idioms to families of students with hearing loss. The worksheet provides a number of idioms and leading questions for families to discuss ... with their children to increase their understanding of idioms, specific and as a part of figurative language.

This article provides basic, intermediate, and advanced activities supporting learning idioms. Examples of specific idioms at kindergarten, grade 1- grade 6 levels are provided along with ... interpretations of idiom meanings. A reading comprehension story is included that uses many idioms in which students must identify each idiom and explain what it means.  Another worksheet activity asks students to fill the appropriate idiom in the blank when given a sentence. This extensive article provides much practice in understanding and appropriately using idioms.

Valentine's Day Listen and Learn Idioms is part of the growing figurative language SAY WHAT? - I'M ALL EARS! series.YOU CAN TARGET:Listening and spoken language, figurative language, vocabulary, ... word relationships, nuances, and higher-level critical thinking.WHAT'S INCLUDED:PDFs of 20 idioms in every packet. Use one or all!Listen and Draw MINI-LESSON sheets with A box to draw and illustrate - THIS IS WHAT I HEARD A box for - SAY WHAT? THIS IS WHAT IT REALLY MEANS!A guide and instructions to make lessons a piece of cakeData and Progress monitoring sheetsAn answer keyA boatload of book titles are included for further home learning➯ The PDFs can be printed in color or in black and white, screen shared in teletherapy or remote learning platforms, used in face-to-face sessions or lessons, and can be sent home for carryover or homework.➼ ➼HERE’S A TRICK TO MAKE IDIOMS STICK BLOG POST. SAY WHAT? Here's the trick to make idioms stick! Many commercially available resources provide ILLUSTRATIONS of the literal meaning of the idiom. While this may be entertaining RESEARCH indicates that children who:➼ LISTEN to the idiom➼ VISUALIZE the figurative language➼ DRAW what they literally heard followed by teaching the meaning andusing it in context increases long-term learning.Hearing LossChildren with typical hearing, learn idioms through incidental exposure without having to be taught. Whereas, children who are deaf and hard of hearing often require explicit and direct instruction with higher-level language like idioms. Idioms are challenging for children who process information literally and have a concrete or limited vocabulary.For more Figurative language activitiesSeries of IDIOMS Say What? I'm All Ears! LessonsFREE Monthly Riddles and Jokes Series◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ ◈ CUSTOMER TIPS:➼ Questions? Email me before purchasing this resource or anytime later.♥ Sign-up HERE for the Listen With Lynn Email♥ Let’s Connect:InstagramFacebookKeep up your good work. I am blessed to help along the way. Thanks so much!Lynn

This list of more than 50 Common American Idioms is a handy way to quickly check the comprehension of student's comprehension of the meaning of idiomatic phrases.