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 targeting core vocabulary.

Using your child’s AAC system, model “I see…” while reading this book and throughout these activities…

I See… Animals

An animal and a color are featured on each page of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (e.g., “I see a red bird looking at me”). Download these free visuals then cut out the animals. Hide them around the room. Model “I see…” as you collect each one. Make it even more fun by using a magnifying glass or make binoculars from 2 carboard toilet paper rolls.

I See… Nature Walk

Go for a walk outside. Use this free checklist and check off each item you see.

I See… Games

Games like peek-a-boo and hide-and-seek are perfect for modeling “I see you!”. Involve peers whenever possible… the more the merrier!

I See… Sensory Bin

Put toy animals in a large bin and cover them with water or sand. Model “I see…” as you uncover each animal.

I See… Snacktime

Here is a free placemat you can pair with a snack like Teddy Grahams or gummy bears. Print it out and laminate it. Then play with your food! Talk about what you see (e.g., “I see a bear on the swings”, “I see bears playing soccer”).

I See… Core Vocabulary Everywhere!

Model “I see…” throughout your daily routines and activities (e.g., “I see Spiderman on your shirt”, “Did you see that?”).

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