Before you start teaching WH questions, you need to know exactly where your student is struggling.
A baseline assessment gives you a clear starting point and prevents guessing during therapy. Below is an example of a simple baseline assessment for WHAT questions, one of the first WH questions targeted in speech therapy.
Find a FREE WH questions speech therapy assessment for all WH questions here.
Here is an example of a completed assessment.
After identifying which WH questions your student needs to work on, follow a scope and sequence to guide instruction. This ensures your WH questions for speech therapy sessions are intentional, organized, and developmentally appropriate.
Here’s an example of a scope and sequence for teaching WHAT questions.
To help students understand how to answer WH questions for speech therapy, start with simple, highly visual teaching tools. Beginning with an easy-to-use framework reduces confusion and builds confidence.
Most students quickly learn how to answer questions using a simple visual like the one below—especially when paired with flashcards that include picture choices.
Once your student understands how to answer WH questions, it’s time to begin targeted instruction and practice. Based on your student’s needs, choose an appropriate flashcard set and start teaching WH questions for speech therapy in a structured, intentional way.
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Progress monitoring is essential when teaching WH questions for speech therapy. Re-administer your baseline assessment to measure gains, confirm skill development, and determine next steps for intervention.
The WH Questions Flashcards BUNDLE includes the following sets:
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I use these resources DAILY in speech therapy sessions for a variety of learners! Special Education Teachers are CONSTATNTLY asking where I got this amazing resource. THANK YOU!
Great resource with visuals that helped student go through the progressively more challenging levels.
Perfect resource to work with our kiddos who are working on “wh” questions. Super thorough and very helpful.
