The expanding expression tool (EET) is a kit developed by a speech-language pathologist from Michigan. It is a multi-functional, tactile tool to help with language and writing development. It can be used for oral expression and written expression.
So how do you use the Expanding Expression Tool? This tool is all about expanding language skills (expressive and receptive). Each bead on the strand stands for a different concept. Green stands for "group" (or category of an object), blue stands for "do" (what an object/animal does or what you do with it), the eyeball stands for "what does it look like" (such as shape, size, and color), the wooden bead stands for "what is it made of" (what an object is made of or a person's character traits), the pink bead stands for "parts" (parts of a person, place, or thing), white stands for "where" (where you can find it), and the orange question mark bead stands for "what else do I know?" (any additional facts or information).
These beads help a student expand on what they know about a topic, object, place, or person/animal. The EET can be used for conversational skills (expanding a topic), writing (expanding a sentence or paragraph), receptive vocabulary (knowledge about an object), and expressive language (stating or writing information about an object).
Here is an example of a students' writing before using the Expanding Expression Tool and after. It is from the Expanding Expression Tool website:
To find-out more about EET go to https://www.expandingexpression.com/
Information used in this article was found at:
http://www.consonantlyspeaking.com/2012/08/abcs-4-slps-e-is-for-expanding.html
