Many of clinicians and teachers use Sing and Speak 4 Kids in a group setting. Whether that is with a group of two or five children, Sing and Speak 4 Kids can be utilized and played in a group setting either virtually or in person.
Group Virtual Platforms
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Apple FaceTime
In-person Locations
- Classrooms
- Homes
- Day Cares
- Therapy Centers
Tips for Virtual Group Game Play
- Make Sure Audio is Shared
Record sessions and play back for review; both professional and parents; students like to see themselves online
Have toys that correspond to the song (Teddy Bear, Keys, etc..)
Tips for In-Group Game Play
- Try to play in a quiet environment to minimize distractions
- Have toys that correspond to the song (Teddy Bear, Keys, etc..)
Helpful Tools to Use During Game Play
There are so many helpful tools that are available virtually and in-person that can aid in group gameplay. Here are some helpful tools that you can utilize during gameplay as a professional playing in a group setting.
Virtual Game Play:
Raise hand feature
Recording
Share Screen
Reactions
Whiteboard
Chat Feature
Hand Motions or ASL
In-person Game Play
- Toy Microphone
- Whiteboard
- Paper and Crayons/Markers
- Stuffed Animals during gameplay (Bear, Pig, etc.)
- Hand Motions or ASL
Step-by-Step Instructions for Virtual Group Setting
PRO TIP: Before starting the Zoom meeting, make sure that the parents in the group setting have received the “Sing and Speak 4 Kids – Invitation to Join Our Program” email and completed all that is asked of them in that email.
Step 1: Sign-in to Zoom
Step 2: Click “Copy Invitation” under My Personal Meeting ID (PMI)
Step 3: Send Zoom invitation to parent through email or text
Step 4: Log into SS4Kids
Step 5: Click “Start” under My Personal Meeting ID (PMI) to start the Zoom meeting
Step 6: A small box will appear on the top of your screen that reads “(Child’s name) entered the waiting room”. Make sure to click the blue button that reads “Admit”.
Step 7: After ensuring that all of the children are present, click the green button at the bottom of your screen that reads “Share Screen” once you’re ready to begin the SS4Kids game
Step 8: You can either click the small box that reads “Desktop” or the small box that has the SS4kids tab
Step 9: Once you choose which box to share (the “Desktop” or the tab containing the SS4Kids program), make sure to click the small box at the bottom that says “Share sound”
Step 10: Click the blue button at the bottom right that reads “Share” and the children and parents should be able to see your screen and hear the sound from the SS4Kids game
Step 11: Once you are ready to stop sharing your screen click the red bottom at the top of your screen that reads “Stop Share”
Step 12: Once you have completed the session with the children you can end the meeting by clicking the small red button at the bottom right that reads “End”
PRO TIP: Before starting the Zoom meeting, make sure that the parents in the group setting have received the “Sing and Speak 4 Kids – Invitation to Join Our Program” email and completed all that is asked of them in that email.
Step 1: Sign into Google Meet
Step 2: Click New Meeting. You will have three options to choose from. Create a meeting for later, start an instant meeting, or schedule in Google Calendar
Step 3: If creating a meeting for later, an information tab will appear with a link and PIN for participants to join
Step 4: Once the parents have received an invitation email to join the video meeting, have them click on the button Join Call.
Step 5: After they click on Join Call a tab will open that reads “Ready to Join” Have the parents click on Join Now.
Step 6: Once the children and parents are both in the meeting, you can choose to record the meeting by clicking the button with three vertical dots. Click on manage recording. You can select a language for captions as well as a caption. Click Start Recording
Step 7: Click on the button at the bottom of the video call with the arrow pointing up. This is the present button which will enable you to share your entire screen, window, or a tab with your students or clients.
Step 7: Once you click on the present button, you can open up Sing and Speak 4 Kids and begin playing the game with your students or clients.
Step 8: Once finished with the game. Click on the present button and select stop presenting. This will stop the screen share.
Step 9: When you are ready to end the meeting, click the red phone button. The recording for the meeting will appear in your Google Drive.
