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The AAC Handbook and Toolkit is a great resource for educators who want to ensure the entire team (parents, teachers, support staff, etc.) has the knowledge and resources necessary for implementing and teaching AAC.   My love of AAC began years ago, when I worked with my first AAC client fresh out of school- an amazing girl with Cerebral Palsy who opened my eyes up to the world of AAC. Along the way I've learned that many of us, no matter how great our intentions are, struggle to implement AAC in a way that works for students & their teams.  My passion and goal is to make AAC implementation more straight-forward (and more enjoyable because AAC is so dang necessary)! This AAC handbook gives you the information you need to get the whole team (teacher, SLP, professionals, paraprofessionals) on board with current AAC strategies.  This resources includes three sections as follows: AAC Training Handbook  AAC Toolkit  the visuals and materials you need to embed AAC naturally throughout the day.  + Video Instruction for each material to ensure the team knows how to implement each strategy effectively.  AAC Data Sheets  AAC Participation Plan   As a licensed SLP, I've had a lot of experience with AAC.  I've witnessed, many times over, that AAC success hinges on one very important factor: consistency. AAC users need and deserve consistent exposure to communication and modeling.  To get this consistency, they need all important members of their life on board with their communication system.  It's no secret that many educational teams struggle with AAC consistency.  Do I believe that this happens because teams don't care or put in the effort?  No.  I believe it happens because teams need more support. A handbook can help people learn the basic skills that they need.  (And that's why I wrote one!)   But I don't believe in stopping at a handbook. I believe in supporting teachers and educational professionals in incorporating AAC into classrooms in a way that is simple, cohesive, and natural.  So, enter the AAC in the Toolkit. This kit delivers a plethora of materials to get you started with ease.  Because your team doesn't just need AAC info dumped in your laps- - - You all need practical ways to help you implement what you've learned. This resource also includes data sheets, classroom visuals, Google Slides access to edit the icons, core vocabulary boards, clear directions for modeling, AAC research citations, staff handouts, and so much more! This packet does not include information about AAC assessment (which is really a separate training that is valuable to seek out).  It is also important to note that this product may be used with any type of AAC.  It will not give any device-specific information. If you have any questions about this packet, please email me at krystie@adapted4specialed.com and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.   Spanish parent handbook is included.  ___________________________________ Copyright © AdaptEd 4 Special Ed Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

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

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

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.

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!

Introducing the Nursery Rhymes Emergent Reader Bundle - a selection of classic rhymes rewritten using core vocabulary, designed to help students build language, reading, and reading comprehension skills. This bundle includes versions of 11 popular nursery rhymes, each adapted to make use of sight words and other high-frequency words. Reading these familiar rhymes will help to boost confidence and expand your students' reading abilities. So let's get started with some classic fun that helps young readers grow! [ P R O D U C T • I N C L U D E S ] 22 Emergent Readers Level 1: Nursery Rhyme Song Reader Level 2: Nursery Rhyme Core Word (aka sight words) version Reading Comprehension Accompaniment Visuals for Characters Visuals for Settings Story Event Sequencing Task Visual Comprehension Questions Nursery Rhymes: Mary had a Little Lamb The Wheels on the Bus Jack and Jill The Itsy Bitsy Spider Baa Baa Black Sheep Humpty Dumpty The Five Little Ducks On Top of Spaghetti 5 Little Monkeys Sing a Song of Six Pence Old MacDonald [ R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S ] Use on your iPad/ tablet to save on printing costs. Project the book for the entire class to see, and avoid printing anything.

Ensure that your students get daily practice in the classroom by using these task boxes/task cards/rotation activities!     This set seriously makes core vocabulary AAC practice a no-brainer. Great for both independent work as well as working with your paraprofessionals.   This is set 1 and it has everything you need to get lots of fun repetitive practice the following core vocabulary words: get, eat, drink, put, happy and sad.  Includes Get: Get/Don’t Get:  Shopping List Task Bin Get/Don’t Get:  Gift Shopping Task Get it:  Sensory Bins Eat: Eat/Don’t Eat:  Sorting Task Bin Eat:  Fine motor activity Drink: Drink/Don’t Drink:  Sorting Task Bin Put: Put In:  Utensil Sorting Task Bin Put on:  Counting Bears Task Bin Put In:  Recipe Task Happy/Sad: Happy/Sad:  Emotion ID cards That’s 10 complete core vocabulary tasks- totaling 98 pages of communication practice!

Make core vocabulary AAC practice a breeze with these task boxes/task cards/rotation activities. As an special SLP, I know that it can be a challenge to find ways to incorporate daily practice of core vocabulary words into your students' routine. Task boxes and task cards are a great way to do just that!   This set includes everything you need to get lots of fun repetitive practice the following core vocabulary words: up/down, open/close, same/different, make/it and who.   Up / Down: Sorting Task Bin- Students will sort scenes by whether they are going 'up' or 'down' based on the contents of the scene. For example, they will put the girl walking up the starts in 'up' and the man cutting a tree down in 'down'. Car Driving Task Bin- Supply some toy cars and students drive “Up” or “Down” to each pictured destination. 20 roads with destinations included. *You can also use the phrases “Go up” and “Go down” Open / Close: Clothespin Choice Task Cards- Students will match clothespins to the corresponding picture. For example, they will match the clothespin with the picture of a wrapped present to 'open it' and "close it" to the picture of an open unattended refrigerator door. Open / Close Activity Task Bin- For this task bin you’ll need to gather a few things from around your classroom/ office. We recommend you choose a variety of small, lidded containers. This is a dual task- first the student will say “open” as they go through and take the lid off of each container, revealing some small item inside (we like to use small birthday bag toys, or other goodies we can find at the dollar store). Secondly, they will say “close” as they go back through the containers, this time placing the items back inside and the lids back on. Open It: Unwrapping Presents- In this activity, students will take turns unwrapping and wrapping presents. presents. To “open” the presents, the student will say “Open it” and then proceed to remove the gift wrapping and find out what’s underneath! Make It: Make a Face Task Bin- Students use the phrase “make it” as they choose the face, eyes and mouth to complete each picture. Choice Making Task Cards- Choice Making Task Cards. Have your student look at the two pictures and decide which one they would choose to make. Same / Different: Which One Is different?- In this activity, students will look at three pictures and identify which one is different. For example, they may see three pictures of dogs but one dog may be wearing a collar while the other two are not. Find The Same- The student looks at a card and finds all of the items that are the “same.” These task boxes and task cards are a great way to ensure that your students are getting daily practice with their core vocabulary words. That’s 11 complete core vocabulary tasks- totaling 104 pages of communication practice! They are also great for working with paraprofessionals!

This fairy tale story set was created to bring the joy of fairy tales to all students. Each is told with simple, high frequency, functional language. Your emergent readers will light up when they realize they can read these familiar tales independently. Includes: 17 Emergent/ Easy Readers + Reading Comprehensions Questions Level 1 Readers: This version of each fairytale has been adapted based on a selection of core vocabulary/sight words, or the highest frequency words in speech and writing. Level 2 Readers: This version of each fairytale has been adapted for early/ emergent readers. Story Accompaniment: Our story accompaniments provide the visual supports to improve reading comprehension. Reading Comprehension Questions Sequencing of Story Events Characters/ Setting Visual Supports BONUS: Spin a Fairytale Set has your students spinning and creating their own fairytales. Included Alice in WonderlandThe Gingerbread ManLittle Red Riding Hood RumpelstiltskinThe 3 Little PigsThe Princess and the PeaThe Jungle Book The Little MermaidSleeping Beauty 

Are you looking for a way to teach your students how to ASK questions? This set takes away that monotonous way of teaching questions where students are “quizzed” by their teacher or speech pathologist. How it Works  Instead, of "quizzing" our students, our Asking Questions BUNDLE provides vibrant images that act as visual cues for the students to learn to ASK and reveal the answers to their questions.  We've spent hours and hours finding the perfect images to keep your students engaged and interested.  With these sets, they'll be asking questions in no time. These hands-on and engaging language learning activities can be completed in therapy or the classroom.  What's Included    Each Set Contains 25 ask/ then reveal sets.  50 Pages each. Asking Who 👪:  3 sets included.   1 set includes editable photographs where you can insert your student's faces in a matter of minutes.      Asking What 🍎:  5 themed sets included.  Garden, Party, Animal, Beach, Food  Asking How 🤔:  3 sets included.  Asking Where ⛰️:  3 sets included.  Animal homes, locations, "lost" edition  Asking Why 🤨:  3 sets included.  Asking When ⌚:  3 sets included.  Time, Morning/ Afternoon/ Night, Calendar This set includes a series of 20 activities, and is nearly 1,000 pages long! 😮 Each set can be used in isolation or conjunction to get your students asking and answering questions independently! 

These easy-to-use books teach: counting, colors, sights words and sentence structure. Do you want to help your students become more engaged in their learning?These books are perfect for any student who needs a little extra practice with answering questions. With 7 levels of difficulty, these books will meet the unique needs of every learner! Purchase your copy today! What's Included: Printable Standard printer friendly. Prints 8.5x11 sheets Instant Access 7 Differentiated levels for each unit. 56 Printable Books DOES NOT INCLUDE SPIRAL BOUND Digital  Ready to go- No need to print or prep Drag and drop features  7 Differentiated levels for each unit. 56 Digital Books Units 🔺 Shapes 🔢 Numbers 🔤 Letters  🦈 Ocean Animals  🐞 Insects 🚗 Cars 🍭 Lollipops 🖍️ Crayons  Many of our students thrive on repetitive instruction- but that doesn't mean you have to hand them the same boring task over and over again... Keep your lessons feeling fresh with different themed books. 172 pages total + All Books are printable ️or Drag and Drop Digital with Google Slides  172 pages total + All Books Can Be Printed 🖨️ Or Used Interactively with Google Slides  💻 Who is it for? Our Adapted Book bundle have been designed for people with special needs, but can be used by anyone who needs to master these basic skills.  7 differentiated levels included to ensure that these book will meet the unique needs of YOUR child/students.  Get your students engaged in their learning with these hands-on interactive books.  Students match the corresponding pictures to answer the questions while simultaneously writing an I see... sentence. (Ex: I see 6 blue crayons.)  Digital Setup  Get started with the interactive digital versions 💻 in a matter of SECONDS... Digital Versions are saved on Google Slides™   French These books are now translated into French.  Both the printable and interactive digital versions included.

Practice identifying likes and dislikes while working on beginning writing skills and sentences structure.  The book has 14 pages, and the student will match the corresponding pictures to the sentence strip, creating opinion sentences with ease. (Ex: I don't like to eat broccoli.)  File Folder Companion- has the same 14 food choices + 6 other food options, your students will match the foods to the page (like or don't like)  Included 10 MB PDF  |  20 pages 14-page book + Digital Drag and Drop Version Picture and word pieces for writing sentences Writing worksheet to copy down the sentences they've created File Folder Companion Set  Instructions of set up and all picture pieces are included!  After students finish writing the book I like to have them practice copying down the sentences they have made.  This is a great way to have students work on forming their own opinions, especially for students with minimal verbal skills, as well as getting students to use proper sentence structure. 

 This set of play companions will help you to teach your students to engage in play in a natural and fun atmosphere.  Many of our students benefit from visuals, so why not use visuals to teach play skills?!?  That’s the idea behind this visual companion set.  An adult models the play task by using a visual support that is carefully disguised as part of the play  (Doctor’s notes, Parent’s To-Do List, etc).  When it’s the student’s turn they have the same visual support available to them.  They simply check off the tasks as they go! Visual supports mean less prompting and more INDEPENDENCE!  Oh, and the visual supports are also paired with core vocabulary phrases appropriate for each play task.  Let’s get them talking!  Let’s get them playing! We can all agree that teaching play skills is SOOO important.  But why does it have to be so hard?  Well . . . NOW IT DOESN’T have to be!!!  Details 50 Page PDF Download Doctor Play:  Use the “Doctor’s Notes” and a toy doctor kit to perform “check ups” on peers. Pet Play: Choose a pet and take care of all its basic needs with the “Pet Owner’s To-Do List”. Restaurant Play: Take orders from peers and serve up meals with the “Waiter’s Notes” and menu. Train Play: Use language to set up a train track and direct traffic. Baby Play: Use the Parent’s “To-Do List” to take care of baby’s basic needs.  This set also includes BONUS scripts for lunch and recess times!  Break times are fantastic learning opportunities! Get your students using functional communication and core vocabulary during social moments.

Introducing the The Wheels on the Bus Rhyme Emergent Reader + Reading Comprehension! This reader is adapted from classic nursery rhymes, rewritten with core vocabulary (aka sight words) for easier reading. The simplified language makes it perfect for students just starting to build their reading skills. Plus, the included reading comprehension questions help to further develop their understanding of the story. [ P R O D U C T • I N C L U D E S ] Emergent Readers Emergent Reader of The Wheels on the Bus The Wheels on the Bus Nursery Rhyme Song Version Reading Comprehension Accompaniment Visuals for Characters Visuals for Settings An Event Sequencing Task Visual Comprehension Questions [ R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S ] Use on your iPad/ tablet to save on printing costs. Project the book for the entire class to see, and avoid printing anything. P.S. If you like this book you might want to check out our Fairy Tale bundle. Get 30% off when you purchase the full set.