102 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

By Speech Therapy Teacher

"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff is a popular children's book that can be used in speech therapy. This book tells the story of a mouse who asks for a cookie and then goes on a series of related requests, leading to a cycle of activities that keep the child engaged and focused.

The book can be used to target a range of speech and language goals such as:

Sequencing: The book follows a clear sequence of events, which can help children learn about order and time concepts. You can ask the child to retell the story in order, or to put pictures from the story in the correct sequence.

Vocabulary: The book introduces a variety of vocabulary words such as "cookie", "milk", "sweep", "paint", and "scissors". You can work on expanding the child's vocabulary by discussing the meaning of these words and using them in sentences.

Predicting: As the story progresses, the child can predict what the mouse might ask for next. You can ask the child to guess what might happen next in the story, based on what has already happened.

Cause and Effect: The story shows a clear cause-and-effect relationship between each action the mouse takes and the subsequent action. You can use this to teach children about cause-and-effect relationships, and to help them understand that their actions have consequences.

Overall, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" is a great resource for speech therapists to use in their sessions, as it can be adapted to meet a range of speech and language goals.