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
Why I Love Back to School Core Vocabulary
Excited, anxious, optimistic, overwhelmed… there are many different ways to feel about going back to school after summer break. Why I Love School by Daniel Howarth is a simple book that your students may enjoy. It repeats the phrase “I love school because…” and highlights various enjoyable things related to going to school. Read moreHow
Sylvie + 5 More Activities to Target “Different” and “Turn”
Sylvie by Jennifer Sattler is a colorful book about a flamingo who discovers she and her family are pink because of what they eat. She begins to wonder what would happen if she ate other things… grapes, chocolate ice cream, a hat? As she conducts her experiments, we see her turn different colors from green
Dear Zoo + 6 Activities for Targeting “Open” and “Not”
I bet you’ve never had a pet like this… Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell is a beloved lift-the-flap book about various animals sent by the zoo as potential pets. Some are too big, some are too loud, some are too scary. Each one is sent back until just the right one comes along. Read moreHow
Jabari Jumps + 8 Activities for Targeting “Up” and “Down”
It’s time for some fun in the sun. Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall is a charming book about a boy overcoming his fear of jumping off the diving board into the pool. It repeats the words “up” and “down” in the text several times but also conveys these concepts through the illustrations. We see how
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