Early Intervention: Potato Head

 








Potato Head Uses for Young Children:


1. Expressive

    -Encourage verbal requests

-Can be used to label body parts, colors and objects

        

2. Receptive

-Can be used to identify body parts and colors through pointing


3. Reinforcement

    -Can be used as positive reinforcement

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