Duck in the Truck + 6 Core Vocabulary Activities
We could all use a little help sometimes.
Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough is a fantastic book about a duck whose truck gets stuck in the muck. A frog, a sheep and a goat come along and offer their assistance. They work together to get the truck unstuck. This book offers multiple opportunities to target the core words “push” and “help”.
Model core vocabulary on the child’s AAC device as you read the book. Then provide even more exposure to these words using these Duck in the Truck themed activities…
Using Toys to Target “Push” and “Help”
Story Reenactment
Use a toy truck and animals to reenact the story while modeling push and help.
Obstacle Course
Make an obstacle course using painter’s tape or blocks. Push toy cars through until you reach an obstacle. Help get the car get “unstuck”.
Duck in the Truck Craft
Use this free template to cut out sponges in the shape of a duck and a truck. Dip the sponges into some paint and gently push each stamp onto a piece of paper. Offer help as needed. For a less messy option, use regular stamps.
Play Doh Sensory Activity
Make shapes out of Play-Doh for the child to push their fingers into.
Duck in the Truck Gross Motor Activities
Incorporate movement while reading the book (e.g., have the child push against your hands or a wall). Afterward, push the child on a swing.
Snack
Make your own mud… seriously. Ask the child to help you make chocolate pudding.
Daily Activities to Target “Push” and “Help”
Don’t forget to look for opportunities to model push and help throughout your session (e.g., ask the child to help you turn the pages, model push as you close the door, etc.).
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