This is how we worked on the skill of elaboration. The dog ran. Using index cards cut in fourths, I write the base sentence, one word on each card. Then we each take turns adding one word at a time to this base sentence. Quite a change in less than a week.
Crafts are a fun way to stimulate language.
When you work on crafts together you are working on language skills, following directions, vocabulary, and fine motor skills. Many craft stores will give out free project sheets. You can even find some on the internet. You would not believe how versatile these 2 things can be. With Playdoh you can teach lots of stuff.