On the Hunt for AAC Core Vocabulary
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen is about a family crossing various terrains in search of a bear. The text is rhythmic and is well-suited for incorporating movement and gestures into your story time. With your child’s AAC system, you can model core words like “go” as well as “where” and “there”
It’s a Zoo Out There! Goodnight Gorilla Core Vocabulary Activities
Goodnight Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann is a (mostly) wordless book about a zookeeper trying to lock up for the night. Little does he know, a sneaky gorilla took his keys. He escaped and started letting all the other animals out too! Model “in” and “out” on your child’s AAC system as you read the book.
Christmas Core Vocabulary Activities for “Make”, “Put” and “Get”
It’s the most wonderful time of year (for AAC core vocabulary)! There’s so much to do – make food, put up decorations, get gifts for each other. Get your AAC users into the Christmas spirit with these core vocabulary activities for teaching “make”, “put” and “get”. 1. Make Christmas Decorations One of my favorite things
Where’s Spot? – Core Vocabulary Activities for “Where” and “There”
Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill is a sweet, lift-the-flap book about a mother dog looking for her puppy named Spot. She searches all over the house but finds other animals instead – a lion under the stairs, a monkey in the wardrobe, etc. Help your AAC user lift the flaps while you model “where” and
No Big Deal: The Enormous Potato + Core Vocabulary Activities
The Enormous Potato by Aubrey Davis is a humorous book about a farmer who grows a potato so big that he needs help to manage it. He enlists the help of his entire family (including pets) to pull it out of the ground. Then the whole town comes over to eat the potato with them.
I See… Brown Bear Core Vocabulary (Looking at Me)
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is a staple in the world of children’s books. This classic was written by Bill Martin Jr. and illustrated in the distinctive style of Eric Carle. The phrases “What do you see?” and “I see… looking at me” are repeated throughout making it an ideal book for
Easy As Pie: Thanksgiving Core Vocabulary Activities for “Eat”
Thanksgiving is a reminder for us to be grateful. But I’ll be honest… when I think of Thanksgiving, my first thought is the food. There are many opportunities for AAC users to practice core vocabulary around Thanksgiving time. From planning to cooking to the Thanksgiving meal itself, here are some ways you can target the
There’s a Bear on My Chair and 6+ Core Vocabulary Activities
There’s a Bear on My Chair by Ross Collins is a hilarious book about a mouse who discovers a polar bear sitting on his chair. No matter what the mouse does, he cannot get the bear to leave. The sequel, There’s a Mouse in My House, is just as entertaining. These rhyming books feature expressive
The Dot + 6 Core Vocabulary Activities for “Make”
The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds is an inspiring book that encourages children to uncover their creativity and take on new challenges. The main character, Vashti, says she can’t draw. Her teacher suggests starting by making a mark on her paper. Vashti starts by making a dot, then another, and then another. Her teacher’s encouragement
Can I Play Too? + 5 AAC Core Vocabulary Activities
Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems is my favorite Elephant and Piggie book. In this book, these two friends are enjoying playing catch when a snake comes along and politely asks to join in. Elephant and Piggie are a bit puzzled… how can a snake play catch? Together they find a creative way for