AAC Core Word Builder Bundles

Just 80 words make up about half of everyday English. This curriculum teaches the first ones that matter most. AAC Core Word Builder: Set 1 is the first 20 weeks of a structured, year-long curriculum designed to teach foundational core vocabulary systematically — turning isolated words into real, generalized communication. Created by Meg Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP, AdaptEd's resident AAC specialist and parent of an autistic son. Originally built for teletherapy in 2020 and refined across years of real classroom and clinic use, this curriculum is now trusted by SLPs, special educators, and AAC teams across the country. Set 1 covers 17 high-frequency core words across 20 weeks — including extended two-week instruction for Go, Turn, and Not/Don't because high-utility words deserve deeper repetition. What this curriculum gives you 20 weeks of ready-to-use AAC lessons — no prep beyond opening the file A consistent weekly structure across all 20 lessons, so students know what to expect Multi-modal activities that engage attention, body, and family — not just the screen Generalization built in through parent handouts and homework that extend learning beyond the session A clear progression from first words to functional communication across settings Who this is for SLPs looking for structured, evidence-aligned AAC instruction without spending Sunday nights building lessons from scratch Special education teachers supporting students with complex communication needs who want a curriculum they can actually run Teletherapy and hybrid clinicians who need engaging, screen-friendly materials that hold attention across digital sessions AAC teams looking for shared lesson materials that align across providers, classrooms, and home Parents wanting to extend AAC learning at home with structured guidance, not just generic suggestions What's inside each weekly lesson Each of the 20 weeks centers on one core word, taught through seven coordinated activities: Introductory GameA low-pressure activity individually crafted for each lesson, designed to introduce the target word without performance pressure. Animated E-BookReal photographs arranged into a unique book for each word — minimum 10 pages, with movement on every page to hold attention and reinforce the word in context. Movement BreakA targeted movement activity tied to the target word — from a simple linked dance video to a custom movement game — that builds regulation into the lesson. Additional ActivityAn extra engagement that may center on a song, a video, a book extension, or a guided drawing, giving you variation across the week. Parent HandoutA take-home guide for every word, so families have direction for practicing core vocabulary at home and learning generalizes across settings. HomeworkA simple homework activity, easily shared electronically — including a flexible "book report" format that works any week of the curriculum. The 17 core words you'll teach in Set 1 These are the words that unlock the most communication for the least effort. Three of them — Go, Turn, and Not/Don't — get a second week of instruction because their utility justifies the deeper practice. Go (2 weeks) Turn (2 weeks) Not/Don't (2 weeks) Eat Come Put Help Like Open Want All Done More What? I/You On Off Drink Continue the curriculum with Set 2 and Set 3 Set 1 is the foundation. The full curriculum continues with another 40 weeks of core vocabulary across two additional sets: Set 2 — 20 more weeks featuring Stop, Look, Up, Good, Make, Work, In, Read, Take, and more. Set 3 — 20 final weeks featuring Big, Where, Feel, Give, Fast, Slow, Ready, Away, and more. Buy each set individually as you progress through the year, or save $30 with the Complete Curriculum Bundle (Sets 1–3, 60 weeks of lessons). Formats, delivery & purchase orders 💻 Digital download — instant access after purchase 📱 Works on iPad, laptop, Chromebook, or any device with internet access 🎓 Compatible with teletherapy, push-in, pull-out, and home use Purchase orders accepted. Email service@adapted4specialed.com

Core Vocabulary Put the Words That Pack a Punch Into Your AAC Users Vocabulary Roughly 80% of What We Say Consists of Just 300 Words When you teach your students CORE vocabulary, you're giving them so much more than just a few words.  You're giving them a way to communicate! List of What's Included 19 Focus Core Words: Big, Little, Dirty, Clean, Go, Stop, Good, Bad, Here, There, Look, Like, Now, Ready, Later, This, That, Turn and Do.  Each set comes with Core Books, Games, Word Work, Core Words Focus Phrases (for modeling language)  Big and Little Core Words Set Core Books: Big or Little Get Big or Get Little Growing Up Little to Big  Games: Big/ Little BINGO Big/ Little Matching Game Big/ Little Word Work Big and Little Focus Words PostersBig and Little CORE Phrases to Model Dirty and Clean Core Words Set Core Books: Clean or Dirty? Do You Like Getting Dirty? Help Me Clean Now Games: Dirty/ Clean Dirty/ Clean Word Work Dirty and Clean Focus Words PostersDirty and Clean CORE Phrases to Model Go and Stop Core Words Set Core Books:  Come in, Go Away! Go, Go, Go!  Stop, Please! We Go Games:  Stop and Go Signs  Stop, Go Game Go and Stop Word Work Go and Stop Focus Words PostersGo and Stop CORE Phrases to Model Good and Bad Core Words Set Core Books:  Good Boy... Bad Boy  Good or Bad How Does it Look? Games: Good Dog, Bad Dog Matching GameGood and Bad Word Work Good and Bad Focus Words PostersGood and Bad CORE Phrases to Model Here and There Core Words Set Core Books:  Come Here!  Elf HUNT  I Want to Go... THERE There it is Fairy  Games: Here/ There Game Here and There Word Work Here and There Focus Words PostersHere and There CORE Phrases to Model Look and Like Core Words Set Core Books:  Eat Like A...  Look at Me  Look, Do you like it?  Look, Do you like it? 2  Look, Don't Look  We Like to Play  Look and Like Word Work Look and Like Focus Words PostersLook and Like CORE Phrases to Model Now, Ready and Later Core Words Set Core Books:  Are You Ready? Get Ready Now or Later? Games: Now or Later Game Now, Later Word Work Now, Ready, Later Focus Words PostersNow, Ready, Later CORE Phrases to Model This and That Core Words Set Core Books: Don't Eat That!  Get This, Get That I Want That!  Take this, Don't take that (Beach)  Take this, Don't take that (School)  This and That Word Work This and That Focus Words PostersThis and That CORE Phrases to Model Turn and Do Core Words Set Core Books:  Do Your Work! I do it, You do it!  Turn it  Who Does? Whose Turn?  Turn and Do Word WorkTurn and Do Focus Words PostersTurn and Do CORE Phrases to Model + 3 Of our Hugely Popular CORE Adapted Fairytales to get you started! BONUS Now includes Core Vocabulary Motivational Posters  Keep Calm and Model On  Keep it Simple and Keep it Core All you need is CORE Yes I can This this. Core words Give me a turn  I want that now I will do it! Each poster comes in full color and printer friendly versions. As well as focus keyword posters to keep everyone on your team on the same page. Great for Independent Work Stations Why Go Core? When you teach your students CORE vocabulary, you're giving them so much more than just a few words.  You're giving them the words they need to start a conversation, to comment to a friend, or to ask for something they want, or interject into a conversation. Simply put, you're giving them the words they need to communicate. Instead of teaching your student to say- "Apple...Apple...Apple" by handing them a laminated picture of an apple. They'll be able to say- "want more" or point and say "there" to indicate where their snack is. Core words are the words we all use to communicate with each other every day. Give your students the words they need to develop true language skills, don't hold them back to simply requesting items that are in their immediate vicinity. Are you ready for the best part? Teaching core words are... way easier than picture exchange systems! No more printing/ cutting/ laminating the same set of nouns, only to have them destroyed or lost in a few days. If you're teaching non-verbal students you can use a speech generating device or the low tech version- core boards (we've supplied you with a link if you don't already have one) and you just print and laminate, that's it, everything they need is just on one page, and no more moving pieces to lose, it's amazing! We hope you're ready to switch over, and Go CORE. This packet has everything you need to get started! This packet is HUGE!  It provides a plethora of resources to your students engaged and communicating. With CORE language the focus is on getting students to truly develop their language, by understanding the words and how they are used in conversation.Get started with focus word sets. This product has 19 focus words + a few our super popular CORE Adapted Fairytales to get you started with Core Vocabulary Guarantee  All of our products are classroom tested and therapy tested- we’ve used them ourselves and know that they are effective! AdaptEd is made up of a team (SLP, OT and SPED teacher / AT Specialist) so that we can offer you the best, and the most reliable resources possible. We know how frustrating it can be to spend your hard earned money on something- only to open it and find out it’s not what you were looking for. That- this simply is not going to do anything useful for you or your students. We don’t want that- and we know you don’t either! If you’re not completely satisfied with your download email us at krystie@adapted4specialed.com and let us know. We’d love to see how we can fix it!

Just 80 words make up about half of everyday English. Set 2 takes students from foundation to fluency. AAC Core Word Builder: Set 2 is the second 20 weeks of a structured, year-long curriculum—building on Set 1's foundation with vocabulary that introduces regulation, evaluation, and richer interaction. From Stop and Look to Happy and Different, these are the words that move students from basic requesting to genuine conversation. Created by Meg Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP, AdaptEd's resident AAC specialist and parent of an autistic son. Originally built for teletherapy in 2020 and refined across years of real classroom and clinic use, this curriculum is now trusted by SLPs, special educators, and AAC teams across the country. Set 2 covers 20 high-frequency core words across 20 weeks—each taught through seven coordinated activities designed to build fluency, regulation, and generalization. What this curriculum gives you 20 weeks of ready-to-use AAC lessons—no prep beyond opening the file A consistent weekly structure across all 20 lessons, so students know what to expect Vocabulary that builds on Set 1's foundation with regulatory, evaluative, and emotional core words Multi-modal activities that engage attention, body, and family—not just the screen Generalization built in through parent handouts and homework that extend learning beyond the session Who this is for SLPs looking for structured, evidence-aligned AAC instruction without spending Sunday nights building lessons from scratch Special education teachers supporting students with complex communication needs who want a curriculum they can actually run Teletherapy and hybrid clinicians who need engaging, screen-friendly materials that hold attention across digital sessions AAC teams looking for shared lesson materials that align across providers, classrooms, and home Parents wanting to extend AAC learning at home with structured guidance, not generic suggestions What's inside each weekly lesson Each of the 20 weeks centers on one core word, taught through seven coordinated activities: Introductory GameA low-pressure activity individually crafted for each lesson, designed to introduce the target word without performance pressure. Animated E-BookReal photographs arranged into a unique book for each word—minimum 10 pages, with movement on every page to hold attention and reinforce the word in context. Movement BreakA targeted movement activity tied to the target word—from a simple linked dance video to a custom movement game—that builds regulation into the lesson. Additional ActivityAn extra engagement that may center on a song, a video, a book extension, or a guided drawing, giving you variation across the week. Parent HandoutA take-home guide for every word, so families have direction for practicing core vocabulary at home and learning generalizes across settings. HomeworkA simple homework activity, easily shared electronically—including a flexible "book report" format that works any week of the curriculum. The 20 core words you'll teach in Set 2 Set 2's vocabulary builds on Set 1's foundation, introducing the words that move students from basic requesting to richer, more nuanced communication—regulation words like Stop and Wait, evaluation words like Good and Bad, and emotional vocabulary like Happy and Sick. Stop Get Look/See Up Good Make Work In Who Read Different Bad Hear/Listen Take Do Again Wait Happy Sick Out Continue the curriculum with Set 1 and Set 3 Set 2 builds on the foundation laid by Set 1 and continues toward Set 3's completing vocabulary. Together, the three sets provide a full school year of structured AAC instruction. Set 1 — Weeks 1–20The foundation: Go, Help, More, Eat, Want, and the first words students need to ask, request, and connect. Set 3 — Weeks 41–60The completion: Big, Where, Feel, Give, Ready, and the descriptive, emotional, and forward-motion words that round out the curriculum. Buying all three? Save $30 with the Complete Bundle (Sets 1–3, 60 weeks of lessons). Formats, delivery & purchase orders 💻 Digital download—instant access after purchase 📱 Works on iPad, laptop, Chromebook, or any device with internet access 🎓 Compatible with teletherapy, push-in, pull-out, and home use Purchase orders accepted. Email service@adapted4specialed.com

Just 80 words make up about half of everyday English. Set 3 completes the year with the words that make communication expressive. AAC Core Word Builder: Set 3 is the final 20 weeks of a structured, year-long curriculum—rounding out the program with descriptive language, emotional vocabulary, and the words students need to express preferences, feelings, and observations. From Big and Little to Happy—wait, that's Set 2—from Big and Little to Sad and Silly, these are the words that turn basic communication into genuine self-expression. Created by Meg Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP, AdaptEd's resident AAC specialist and parent of an autistic son. Originally built for teletherapy in 2020 and refined across years of real classroom and clinic use, this curriculum is now trusted by SLPs, special educators, and AAC teams across the country. Set 3 covers 20 high-frequency core words across 20 weeks—each taught through seven coordinated activities designed to build expressive vocabulary, descriptive language, and emotional communication. What this curriculum gives you 20 weeks of ready-to-use AAC lessons—no prep beyond opening the file A consistent weekly structure across all 20 lessons, so students know what to expect Vocabulary that completes the curriculum with descriptive, emotional, and expressive core words Multi-modal activities that engage attention, body, and family—not just the screen Generalization built in through parent handouts and homework that extend learning beyond the session Who this is for SLPs looking for structured, evidence-aligned AAC instruction without spending Sunday nights building lessons from scratch Special education teachers supporting students with complex communication needs who want a curriculum they can actually run Teletherapy and hybrid clinicians who need engaging, screen-friendly materials that hold attention across digital sessions AAC teams looking for shared lesson materials that align across providers, classrooms, and home Parents wanting to extend AAC learning at home with structured guidance, not generic suggestions What's inside each weekly lesson Each of the 20 weeks centers on one core word, taught through seven coordinated activities: Introductory GameA low-pressure activity individually crafted for each lesson, designed to introduce the target word without performance pressure. Animated E-BookReal photographs arranged into a unique book for each word—minimum 10 pages, with movement on every page to hold attention and reinforce the word in context. Movement BreakA targeted movement activity tied to the target word—from a simple linked dance video to a custom movement game—that builds regulation into the lesson. Additional ActivityAn extra engagement that may center on a song, a video, a book extension, or a guided drawing, giving you variation across the week. Parent HandoutA take-home guide for every word, so families have direction for practicing core vocabulary at home and learning generalizes across settings. HomeworkA simple homework activity, easily shared electronically—including a flexible "book report" format that works any week of the curriculum. The 20 core words you'll teach in Set 3 Set 3's vocabulary completes the curriculum with the words that make communication expressive. These are the descriptors students use to describe what they see, the feelings they want to share, and the concepts that round out a full year of AAC instruction—from spatial words like Down and Where, to emotional vocabulary like Sad and Silly, to action concepts like Give and Fast. All Little Where Big Silly Watch Sad Some Down Dirty Clean Feel Give Fast Slow That When Ready Away All Gone Continue the curriculum with Set 1 and Set 2 Set 3 completes the curriculum that begins with Set 1 and builds through Set 2. Together, the three sets provide a full school year of structured AAC instruction. Set 1 — Weeks 1–20The foundation: Go, Help, More, Eat, Want, and the first words students need to ask, request, and connect. Set 2 — Weeks 21–40The build: Stop, Look, Good, Happy, Different, and the words that introduce regulation, evaluation, and richer interaction. Buying all three? Save $30 with the Complete Bundle (Sets 1–3, 60 weeks of lessons). Formats, delivery & purchase orders 💻 Digital download—instant access after purchase 📱 Works on iPad, laptop, Chromebook, or any device with internet access 🎓 Compatible with teletherapy, push-in, pull-out, and home use Purchase orders accepted. Email service@adapted4specialed.com

Just 80 words make up about half of everyday English. This is the curriculum that teaches them—systematically, across a full school year. AAC Core Word Builder: The Complete Bundle brings together all three sets of Meg Mott's structured AAC curriculum—60 weeks of ready-to-use lessons designed to turn foundational core vocabulary into real, generalized communication. Created by Meg Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP, AdaptEd's resident AAC specialist and parent of an autistic son. Originally built for teletherapy in 2020 and refined across years of real classroom and clinic use, this curriculum is now trusted by SLPs, special educators, and AAC teams across the country. Buy the bundle and save $30 versus purchasing Sets 1, 2, and 3 individually. Why core words matter Just 80 words make up about half of the English we use every day. These foundational words are how students share what they want, need, and feel—and they're the bridge between isolated vocabulary and real communication. For many students with complex communication needs, reaching those first words can feel out of reach. Without structured, sequenced instruction, core vocabulary stays locked behind frustration. AAC Core Word Builder is the systematic program that changes that—giving you 60 weeks of expert-designed lessons that move students from recognizing words to actually using them, across settings, with the people who matter. What makes this curriculum different This isn't a stack of flashcards or a pile of worksheets. Every week of instruction is built around one core word and seven coordinated activities—designed to engage students through multiple modalities, build regulation into the lesson, and extend learning beyond the session. Introductory games — low-pressure practice that makes new words stick without performance pressure Animated adapted books — real images and movement on every page to hold attention and reinforce the word in context Movement breaks — regulation built in, tied to the target word, so students stay engaged and focused Bonus activities — songs, videos, guided drawings, and book extensions that deepen learning across the week Parent handouts — clear guidance for families so vocabulary actually generalizes to home Homework — simple reinforcement that extends progress across settings, easily shared electronically You're not just teaching words. You're giving students the tools to use those words in authentic conversations, across environments, with the people who matter most. Who this is for SLPs who want a structured, evidence-aligned AAC curriculum without spending Sundays building lessons from scratch Special education teachers supporting students with complex communication needs across a full school year Teletherapy and hybrid clinicians who need engaging, screen-friendly materials that hold attention across digital sessions AAC teams looking for shared lesson materials that align across providers, classrooms, and home Parents wanting to extend AAC learning at home with structured guidance, not generic suggestions What's inside: 60 weeks of lessons The complete curriculum is divided into three sets, each introducing 20 weeks of high-frequency, functional core vocabulary. Together they provide a full school year of systematic AAC instruction. Set 1 — Weeks 1–20The foundation: words that get students moving, asking, and connecting. Go (2 weeks) · Turn (2 weeks) · Not/Don't (2 weeks) · Eat · Come · Put · Help · Like · Open · Want · All Done · More · What? · I/You · On · Off · Drink Set 2 — Weeks 21–40Building on the foundation: regulation, evaluation, and richer interaction. Stop · Get · Look/See · Up · Good · Make · Work · In · Who · Read · Different · Bad · Hear/Listen · Take · Do · Again · Wait · Happy · Sick · Out Set 3 — Weeks 41–60Completing the year: descriptive language, emotional vocabulary, and forward motion. All · Little · Where · Big · Silly · Watch · Sad · Some · Down · Dirty · Clean · Feel · Give · Fast · Slow · That · When · Ready · Away · All Gone Note: In Set 1, three high-utility words (Go, Turn, and Not/Don't) receive two weeks of instruction each because their frequency and functional reach justify the deeper repetition. This is intentional pacing, not padding. Bundle savings Set 1 individually: $59.99 Set 2 individually: $59.99 Set 3 individually: $59.99 Complete Bundle: $149 — save $30 Buy the bundle once. Use it across a full school year. Reuse it every year after. The savings start at checkout; the value compounds across every cohort of students you support. Formats, delivery & purchase orders 💻 Digital download — instant access after purchase 📱 Works on iPad, laptop, Chromebook, or any device with internet access 🎓 Compatible with teletherapy, push-in, pull-out, and home use Purchase orders accepted. Email service@adapted4specialed.com

AAC-Adapted Chapter Book The Tower Treasure — Fully Adapted for AAC Users Give AAC users the experience of a real mystery novel. This AAC-adapted edition of The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure keeps the full mystery plot, rewritten in clear, AAC-friendly language. Supported text, visuals, and AAC-smart supports make it possible for complex communicators to follow, discuss, and enjoy the story from start to finish. Created by an AAC specialist SLP, this resource is built for students who need significant language, visual, and communication supports—but still deserve age-respectful chapter books. 17 fully adapted chapters Pre-reading and comprehension questions  3 differentiated journal formats Works with any AAC system Experience the entire a classic Frank and Joe Hardy mystery, for complex communicators. Run predictable, chapter-by-chapter lessons with minimal prep. Match icons to any AAC system so students can respond using the language they know. Built for real AAC classrooms What This Resource Makes Possible Let AAC users engage with a chapter book with age-appropriate story.  Use a consistent routine: pre-reading → story → engagement → journal. Give students multiple ways to respond: AAC, pointing, partner-assisted scanning, writing, and more. Facilitate rich comprehension discussions using AAC-friendly WH questions and visuals. Support mixed-ability groups where everyone can access the same story at their own level. Build stamina, background knowledge, and narrative understanding over time. Why This Chapter Book Is Different Most AAC “books” are short, babyish. Older students quickly recognize that their materials don’t match what their peers are reading—and they disengage. This resource allows students to experience the fun mystery plot of The Tower Treasure while adapting the language, visuals, and response options for AAC users. Students aren’t focused on the supports—they’re focused on the story. Everything is designed so that complex communicators can: Follow the plot from chapter to chapter Use their AAC system to comment, predict, and answer WH questions Enjoy an age-respectful story with real stakes and problem-solving Chapter-by-Chapter Structure Every chapter follows the same AAC-friendly routine so students know what to expect: Pre-reading questions and visuals to preview key events and vocabulary Adapted chapter story with symbol-supported text and AAC modeling prompts Engagement & comprehension questions offered in both multiple-choice and open-ended formats Look-Back Learning: incorrect answers redirect students to the exact place in the story they need to revisit—reinforcing how strong readers look back and find evidence in the text A link to a printable journal activity with 3 differentiated options: cut & paste, fill-in-the-blank with a word bank, and independent writing Optional sensory items and tangibles suggested for each chapter to bring the story to life Plan on roughly one chapter per week for a semester-long unit—or adjust the pacing based on your group’s needs. How It Works in Real Classrooms Use this resource in whole group, small group, or 1:1 instruction: Project the Google Slides for shared reading and group discussion. Pause on text to model responses on students’ AAC systems. Use the comprehension/engagement questions as exit tickets, informal data, or guided practice. Extend learning with printable journals in 3 formats to match fine-motor and language needs. Layer in sensory extensions and tangible items for students who benefit from hands-on input. You can build a weekly “Hardy Boys day” into your schedule or weave chapters into your existing literacy block. Works with Any AAC System This resource includes generic, non-proprietary AAC icons so you can use it as-is right away.If you prefer, the icon placeholders are fully editable, allowing you to swap in icons from the AAC systems your students already use — as long as you have legal access to those symbol sets. You can match your classroom’s AAC layouts, including systems such as: LAMP Words for Life TouchChat TD Snap Proloquo Unity PODD CoughDrop Custom or district-created systems Customizing the icons ensures questions, answers, and story language mirror the layout students already know, which reduces cognitive load and increases independence. Age-Respectful Literacy for Grades 3–12 The content is designed for older elementary through high school AAC users: Mystery, danger, and problem-solving—not “little kid” plots Characters and situations that feel appropriate for roughly ages 8–18 Supports that protect student dignity while making the text accessible Mixed-age classrooms and programs can read the same story together while you adjust questions, response formats, and supports for each student. What You Get Ready-to-Use Digital Resource Fully adapted 17-chapter novel of The Tower Treasure, written in AAC-friendly, core-word-rich language. Google Slides lessons for each chapter, including pre-reading, adapted story, visuals, vocabulary, and comprehension. Printable student journals with 3 response options per chapter: cut & paste, fill-in-the-blank with word bank, and independent writing. Look-Back Learning so students are guided back to the story when they miss a question, modeling evidence-based reading. Editable AAC icons to align visuals with your students’ AAC systems. Perfect for AAC-focused SLPs, special education teachers, inclusion teams, AT/AAC specialists, paraprofessionals, and families supporting AAC users in grades 3–12. AAC users shouldn’t be stuck with baby books while their peers move on to real stories. Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure — Fully Adapted for AAC Users gives your students the chapter-book experience they’ve always deserved: rich story, clear supports, and true accessibility across all 17 chapters.