Because open is one of the absolute best first words!
The Open song models the perfect core vocabulary word to teach late talkers, especially when you combine it with the strategy of using communication temptations.
Communication temptations are little ways that parents and caregivers can set up opportunities to tempt children to communicate for highly motivating things. Your little one needs your help to open about a hundred and one different things in a day, like snacks, toys and other items kept in a bin, the fridge, the pantry, etc. The list goes on and on.
By teaching your child the core vocab word “open”, they have a way to communicate exactly what they need in those instances. The words help, please, uh oh, and oh no also work well with communication temptations, so those words are modeled quite a few times in the Open song, too.
This song for speech therapy uses AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) to support your child to understand and use this powerful core vocabulary word. The symbols are shown on screen as the lyrics play. An index finger touches the corresponding core word symbol for each word in time with the lyrics to provide aided language stimulation.
This video is perfect for parents wondering how to get started with modeling core words and AAC at home.