(50) 2 Step Directions for Speech Therapy Practice

(50) 2 Step Directions for Speech Therapy Practice


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2 Step Directions

  • Put your hands on your shoulders then count to eight.

  • Put your hands over your eyes and stand up.

  • Shake your head and say hello.

  • Put your elbows on the table and wave at me.

  • Pretend to take off your watch and then point to a corner in the room.

  • Turn around in a circle and say “Look over there!”

  • Stand up and then jump up and down two times.

  • Clap your hands 3 times and walk to the door.

  • Pretend to wash your hands and then  cross your fingers.

  • Shake your head yes and name a color

  • Pretend to put on a shirt and name a shape.

  • Pretend to comb your hair and name a number.

  • Count to 10 and pretend to tie your shoe.

  • Wiggle your fingers and snap your fingers 4 times.

  • Wave your hand and then wink at the person next to you.

  • Count the chairs in the room and then put your hand over your mouth.

  • Pat yourself on the head and say your ABC’s.

  • Lift both hands up in the air and then tap your foot on the floor.

  • Name something you see that is red and then sit on your hands.

  • Name 2 of your friends and then sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."

  • Pretend to drive a car and then close your eyes.

  • Give someone a thumbs up and then touch your shoulders 3 times.

  • Pretend to sneeze and then touch your toes.

  • Give someone a high five and take a deep breath.

  • Point to a light in the room and touch your knees 2 times.


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  • Take a bow and put your hands on your hips.

  • Stand up and then hop 4 times.

  • Snap your fingers 2 times and then point to the door.

  • Shake your head "yes" and then quack like a duck.

  • Blink your eyes 3 times and slap the table.

  • Touch your nose and say "Watermelon."

  • Pretend to eat a piece of candy and tell me your favorite color.

  • Count the people in the room and say your favorite food.

  • Tap your finger on the table and put your hand over your mouth.

  • Clap your hands twice and say "Donuts are round."

  • Close your eyes  and give 2 thumbs up.

  • Look at the person next to you and say "You're my best friend."

  • Snap your fingers 3 times and scratch your head.

  • Sit down on the floor and say "This is sticky."

  • Touch your knee and then pretend to talk on the phone.

  • Jump up and down 2 times and wave "goodbye."

  • Cover your ears with your hands and stand up.

  • Bark like a dog and snap your fingers 2 times.

  • Wink at someone next to you and tap your foot 4 times.

  • Laugh out loud and touch your elbows together.

  • Put your hands on your head and then spell your name.

  • Stand up and jump up and down 5 times.

  • Look at the person on your left and then clap your hands 4 times.

  • Pretend to open a present and then hop to the door.

  • Snap your fingers 3 times and then touch your toes.



    • This list of functional words was professionally selected to be the most useful for a child or adult who has difficulty following 2 step directions.

    We encourage you to use this list when practicing at home.

    Home practice will make progress toward meeting individual language goals much faster.

    Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are only able to see students/clients 30-60 mins (or less) per week. This is not enough time or practice for someone to strengthen their ability to follow 2 step directions.

    Every day that your loved one goes without practice it becomes more difficult to help them. 


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    We know life is busy, but if you're reading this you're probably someone who cares about helping their loved one as much as you can. Practice 5-10 minutes whenever you can, but try to do it on a consistent basis (daily).

    Please, please, please use this list to practice.

    It will be a great benefit to you and your loved one's progress.



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