Methods used with my older son to teach following written directions:
1) Completion of preschool/kindergarten workbooks with a variety of clearly written directions.
2) Completion by me of a preschool math workbook with a very good variety of written directions. I wrote the answers in the book in marker and read/explained the answers to him while he played with Play Dough or ate.
3) Creation of flashcards demonstrating key concepts.
4) Write--numbered, very simple, with large text, and with pictures--directions that must be followed on a daily basis and post.
Commercial Software Options:
Super Duper --Following Directions CD for the PC. Lakeshore Learning --Following Directions CD for the PC. Bungalow Software : $50/mo. subscription to 19 different programs, including a following directions program. (Have not tried this product.) Directions-Series -- $189 for 2 computer CDs. Call company at phone number provided for 50% discount for family/home use. (Have not tried this product.) School Zone--workbook $2.99 + S&H; various cheap computer CDs for young children that can help practice following directions. Rainbow Resource --workbooks $9.25/each + S&H.
Note: My own kids enjoy the Lakeshore Learning programs the most. Super Duper CDs for the PC are highly recommended for homeschool/therapy.
