Say “snowman” without saying “snow”: man
Say “snowman” without saying “man”: snow
This is a good task for beginners because the answer will either always be “snow” or the word attached to “snow.”
Or you can try a syllable addition task.
Say “snow.” Now add “man” to the end: snowman
Many phonological awareness idea books include this thematic task – so I cannot take full credit. But I have already come up with a list of words for my readers, because everyone likes saving time! This is best done in a small group or can even be done in one-one therapy.
I used to have the children think of as many words and two word phrases that began with snow as they could. I gave them hints as needed. I would draw the pictures and write the words as in the poster above. Then we would begin the elision task using the words. Often I had access to a dry erase board so I would draw the picture, then when we began the elision task, I would erase part of the word I wrote and redraw the new picture. For example, I would change a snowman to a regular man. It was very entertaining, especially because I do not draw very well.
Here are some “snow” words and phrases my students and I came up with:
snow fort, snowman, snowbank, snowshoe, snowy, snow day, snow angle, snowball, snow pants, snow globe, snowfall, snowblower, snowmobile, snowstorm, snowbird, snowflake, snowdrift, snowplow, snow boots, snow hat, snowing, snow monster, snowboard, snow shovel, snow cone, snowed, snowmaker, snow leopard, show shower, snowsuit, snow tire, Snow White.