HearBuilder Sequencing vs Score 4 Articulation

The award-winning, research and evidence-based software program is now an iPad app! Hearbuilder Sequencing includes the Sequencing Funhouse. First, click the door of the Sequencing Funhouse to practice sequencing activities. Then play a reward game in the arcade. Finally become a Sequencing Superstar! HearBuilder Sequencing features 120 illustrated sequences for targeting comprehension and critical thinking. Start out with simple 2-step sequences and gradually progress to 6 steps! Take a FREE tour and choose your level of play. If you have an online subscription to HearBuilder and a student login, you can access the entire program. HearBuilder Sequencing includes multiple levels of difficulty and 14 different settings variations to target the individual needs of each student. To play, students place events of an everyday activity in a logical order. All you have to do is: 1.Choose a task—either Sequence Stories or Sequence Instructions. 2.Then choose to Show Pictures, Play Audio, and/or Show Text—Turn any of the options on or off to change your treatment goals. 3.Set the range of steps in a sequence (2–6 steps). 4.Click Play Game and ask each student to place the cards in the correct order. When students complete a level with 80% accuracy, they will get to choose 1 of 4 games to play in the arcade. HearBuilder Sequencing allows you to: •Monitor progress and track data for an unlimited number of students. •Individualize each student program. •Set levels of difficulty for each activity. •Add background noise at any level and adjust the volume for each student. •Customize and print reports. •Analyze all responses.

Turn speech practice into a fun, engaging game! Created by a speech-language pathologist, Score 4 Articulation is the ultimate articulation app designed to make speech practice enjoyable and effective. This innovative app combines game-based learning with targeted speech sound practice to help children improve their articulation skills. Whether you're a speech-language pathologist seeking an effective therapy tool or a parent looking for a fun way for your child to practice speech sounds at home, Score 4 Articulation is the perfect solution. KEY FEATURES: Engaging Gameplay: Enjoy the classic challenge of connecting four in a row, now with a twist! Each turn begins with practicing a speech sound, making articulation practice an integral part of the game. Speech Mastery Through Play: During each turn, players can tap the word on the game piece to hear a pronunciation model before practicing it aloud. A visual counter tracks each repetition, encouraging the player to practice the word more frequently. This interactive approach motivates extensive practice, effectively refining the student's articulation skills. Targeted Sound Practice: Choose from a variety of game boards, each focusing on different sounds, including R (initial, vocalic, blends), S (initial, blends, final), L (initial, medial, blends), SH (initial, medial + final), CH (initial, final), J (initial, medial + final), and TH (voiceless). Target words have been meticulously selected by a speech-language pathologist, and a clear pronunciation model can be heard aloud by tapping on the image. Multiple Modes and Levels: Challenge the computer in single-player mode or play against a friend, SLP, or parent in two-player mode. Select from easy to difficult levels to suit the student’s skill level. If two students are practicing together in a group speech therapy session, they can each select a different target sound and play the game together, making group sessions more interactive and effective. Rewards and Motivation: Achieve four in a row to win and celebrate by coloring in three stars! Additionally, the visual counter rewards every 10 repetitions with stars or diamonds, motivating children to practice more and track their progress. These fun visual rewards encourage continued play and learning. Research-Based Effectiveness: Research suggests that massed practice, with many repetitions in a short period, enhances speech sound acquisition and motor learning (Maas et al., 2008; Bislick et al., 2012). This game leverages this principle to help children improve their speech more effectively. With Score 4 Articulation, speech practice is no longer a chore—it’s a game! Help your child or students master their speech sounds while having fun. Download now and start practicing!