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by Mary Lowery, M.S., CCC-SLP
Take me out to the ball game…. Spring is in the air, which means it’s time for baseball! Use the activities below to add some baseball fun to your speech and language therapy.
Story Comprehension
Play Ball!
Spring was Jesse’s favorite season. When the weather started to warm up, he knew it was almost time for the first practice of the year. One Saturday in April, Jesse got his bat, ball,
and glove out of the closet. He put on his hat and went to the backyard with his dad. “Remember to keep your eye on the ball,” Dad told Jesse. Then, Dad pitched the ball and Jesse
swung the bat. Jesse smiled as he watched the ball sail through the air.
- What is Jesse’s favorite season?
- Where did Jesse and his dad go?
- When did Jesse and his Dad go to the backyard?
- Who pitched the ball?
- What sport are Jesse and his dad playing?
- Why did Jesse smile at the end of the story?
Sequence
Number the pictures below 1–4 to put them in the correct order. Then, tell a story using sequence words, such as first, next, then, last.
Describe
Describe 3-5 attributes of a baseball.
Compare and Contrast
How are a baseball bat and a golf club the same? How are they different?
Articulation
Read or listen to the baseball terms below. Circle the words that contain your speech sound. Say each word 5 times or in a sentence. For a challenge, tell
a story using each word you circled. Can you think of any other baseball words that have your speech sound?
Baseball
Field
Pitcher
Catcher
First Base
Outfield
Team
Glove
Coach
Jersey
Bat
Home plate
Fans
Helmet
Umpire
Strike
Ball
Dugout
Home Run
Shortstop
Stolen base
Use the following pictures to target verbs, verb tense, pronouns, sentence formulation, and more!
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