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This sample is from the adult's script* for Reasoning, one of the six skills covered in KTSS. |
We're going to be doing more thinking work together. Let's start with this one. Ling went to the PETTING ZOO. Her favorite part of the day was when she got to pick up and cuddle this animal in her arms. Circle the animal that she held. (the bunny is correct) Why is that animal the right one? If incorrect or not well-explained SAY: You can put your arms around any one of these animals, so any one you circle might be okay. But I want you to tell me which one would be the EASIEST one for you to pick up and hold in your arms. clipart © Clipart.com |
Cues in boxes instruct you what to say if a child needs help. |
The script makes it easy for a parent or another adult to help a child learn. |


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In the child's materials, all that appears is a much bigger version of the thumbnail sketch seen here in the adult's script. |
Children are encouraged to explain their answer so that it's clear whether or not they really know the skill. |




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This next sample is from the adult's script for another of the six skills, Sequencing. |
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Before we try this next one, I want you to know that some of these were easy, but some might be very hard. It's not important that you know the right answer. What is important is that you stick with it. Okay, what comes next here? (black triangle is correct ) Why did you pick that one? If incorrect or not well-explained SAY: This one is tricky because two patterns are going on at once. The color goes from black to white and the shapes have their own pattern too. Let's slow down and figure this out. First, let's figure out what COLOR comes next. Let's say it out loud like we did for the other ones. It goes black, white, black, white, black, white . . . What color comes next? (black) Now let's figure out what SHAPE comes next. Let's remember to say it out loud as we point to the shapes so that we're sure of what comes next: triangle, triangle, flower, triangle, triangle, flower, triangle, triangle, flower. . . . what shape comes next? (triangle) |
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*Each folder in KTSS has two pockets: one pocket has the child's materials and the other has an adult's script. The script tells you exactly what to say to help your child practice the skills at an optimal level. |
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