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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

The AAC Core Vocabulary Reader: Clean or Dirty is a simple, yet effective tool for teaching your students the meaning of two important words- clean and dirty. This book is filled with beautiful photographs that are sure to engage your students, as well as fun, interactive activities that will help them learn the difference between the two words. With just a little bit of instruction, your students will have this skill down in no time and be able to move on to bigger and better things! This is part of a AAC Core Vocabulary BUNDLE, click here to check out the entire set We hope you enjoy this CORE vocabulary book! This book is based on a selection of core vocabulary, or the highest frequency words in speech and writing. Remarkably, these seemingly simple words make up roughly 80% of what we say! They can be used and combined for a full variety of communicative functions (such as initiation, termination, commenting, requesting, asking, interjecting and directing others). Teaching core vocabulary allows students the chance to do more than just get their needs and wants met, but to develop authentic language skills! You're students will have a blast helping determine if the items are dirty or clean. The simplistic nature of the book, allows your students to meet success while being engaged and gaining language. Modeling and repetition are important parts of core vocabulary learning and instruction. You may notice that some products contain repetitive refrains or frequent repetitions of the same core words. This is done with the intent of getting the most repetition and practice possible while still having fun! Includes 11 page book Information about CORE language, and where to find support to begin the process of going CORE with your students. Great for Independent Work Station

Immerse special learners in a transformative language development journey with our Core Phrase Book and accompanying activities. Designed to reinforce the core vocabulary words "I + want/need," this resource offers intensive modeling practice and diverse exercises for optimal learning. Key Features: Reinforces core vocabulary words "I + want/need" Provides intensive modeling practice and diverse exercises Core Phrase Book: Enhances comprehension and differentiation between wants and needs Color-coded pages highlight the contrast between concepts Utilize student's communication supports for effective modeling and aided language input Versatile Resource: Can be used in printed or digital formats Print, laminate, and bind for hands-on engagement Seamlessly integrate into digital platforms Optimal viewing in present mode for digital use Engaging Activities: Sorting Activity): Encourages active participation and understanding Print, laminate, and cut out pictures for sorting Affix with velcro to the blank grid  Color scheme aligns with the core vocabulary word combo book Tracing Activity: Develops sentence construction skills Students trace lines to complete sentences Guide progress using student's communication supports Empowerment: Comprehensive resource for practicing and enhancing essential language skills Ideal for special learners Embark on a transformative language development journey Choose our Core Phrase Book and activities to empower special learners in their language development.

Here and There “2 Words for 2 Weeks,” a series of instructional activities and suggestions for using target core vocabulary words with our students. Why “here” and “there”? These words are powerful for our students because here/ there can be used for many communicative functions.  Includes This packet is HUGE! It provides a full 2 weeks of instructional materials if you are completing tasks daily. With CORE language the focus is on getting students to truly develop their language, by understanding the words and how they are used across multiple settings and environments.  Everything you need to get started is included in this packet! :) Happy teaching!  Core Vocabulary Language Books Come Here! (12 pages) - this adorable book has your students finding dogs making not the best choices, their job is to tell the dog to "Come here!" before he creates more of a mess!  Where is it? Here it is? Find the Elf (22 Pages)- Your students can partner up with this book having one of them practice reading/ asking the question "Where is it?" while the other finds the elf and says "Here it is." Look There Fairy (25 pages) Another look and find book, but this time your student will practice saying "Look there" to direct another person's attention to the location of a fairy hidden in the images. I Want to go... There (13 pages) Your student will be able to express their desire by choosing a location they'd rather go. The question is asked, "Where do you want to go," and they can respond with, "I want to go there" and indicate their choice. The later pages in the book show something/ someone and 2 habitats, your student will indicate where it should be. (ex: a baby: in a crib or on a rollercoaster)  Here/ There Game (13 Pages)  Where does it go? Practice putting everyday household items away with this Here/ There Mat Game. Students draw a card and place it on the mat where it belongs. (ex: plate goes in the kitchen). When they place it down they should say "here" or "there." 11 Word Work No Prep Pages  Information about CORE language, and where to find support to begin the process of going CORE with your students.  This packet is based on a selection of core vocabulary, or the highest frequency words in speech and writing. Remarkably, these seemingly simple words make up roughly 80% of what we say!  They can be used and combined for a full variety of communicative functions (such as initiation, termination, commenting, requesting, asking, interjecting and directing others). Teaching core vocabulary allows students the chance to do more than just get their needs and wants met, but to develop authentic language skills!  Modeling and repetition are important parts of core vocabulary learning and instruction.  You may notice that some products contain repetitive refrains or frequent repetitions of the same core words.  This is done with the intent of getting the most repetition and practice possible while still having fun! Great for Independent Work Station    Core Suggestions Suggestions for using core vocabulary communications boards/ AAC Devices: 1) It’s okay to be slow! Your students will need the extra time to find icons and follow your models, so going slow is only beneficial! 2) Model, model, model. Students learn by watching you use the core board/ device and hearing you speak the words. If your student is hesitant about touching the board at first, then for now you can settle for letting them attend to you using the board. This can be a nice introduction to the idea that the boards are there for communication. 3) You are NOT limited to only using the words “stop” and ‘go.” These words should be the focus of the next two weeks, but feel free to be modeling words and phrases as appropriate in all settings. Also, when you are modeling use of the board you do not need to touch an icon for every single word that you say. For example, you may tell a student “Look at your work,” but the only icon you touch might be “look.”  4) Everybody should be on board. All staff members who interact with the students should get familiar using the core board. This is now a way that we can all communicate with each other.

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.

 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.

Verbs are crucial for language development since they enable learners to begin constructing sentences. Teach your students to master the 58 most common action verbs using this set.  Adapted Books  5 Action Verbs Adapted Books  This resource targets the following sentence structure: Pronoun + is/are + verb. (Who + doing what) Each adapted book comes with 3 differentiated levels.  Level 1: Visually Supported Text Level 2: Word Only  Level 3: Write the Sentence  Both printable and digital versions are included.  Picture Sorts 58 Action Verbs Picture Sorts 12 accompanying images per action word Master vocabulary while sorting images Both printable and digital versions are included.  Sentence Formulation Students use an image of the action verb to formulate a complete sentence.  This resource targets the following sentence structures: Subject + verb (Who + doing what) Subject + verb + place (Who + doing what + where)  Target WH questions, formulating sentences, and early syntax while building sentences action verbs.  Both printable and digital versions are included. 

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Boost Their Skills with Adapted Books Practice identifying common verbs, while working on beginning writing skills and sentences structure. Order now and receive both printable and digital versions of each book.  Books Included:  All Books Can Be Printed 🖨️ Or Used Interactively with Google Slides  💻 Order now and receive both printable and digital versions of each book.  Safari Animals    An Elephant Can.. A Giraffe Can… A Lion Can… A Zebra Can…   Pet Animals   A Dog Can… A Cat Can… A Bird Can…   Zoo Animals    A Penguin Can… A Polar Bear Can... A Llama Can… A Monkey Can… A Panda Can… A Sloth Can… A Tiger Can…   Farm Animals A Horse Can... A Cow Can… A Donkey Can… A Duck Can… A Goat Can… A Sheep Can… A Pig Can... Wild Animals  A Fox Can… A Racoon Can… A Skunk Can… A Squirrel Can… An Owl Can… A Frog Can… A Rabbit Can… Australian Animals  A Koala Can… A Kangaroo Can…   Adapted Books  Get your students engaged in their learning with these hands-on interactive books.  4 differentiated levels included to ensure that these book will meet the unique needs of YOUR students.    Digital Setup  Not minutes, seconds, seriously!  Digital Versions are saved on Google Slides™  

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.

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. They're also great for ESL learners, special education students, and those struggling with reading comprehension. With 5 levels of difficulty, these books will meet the unique needs of every learner!Your students will love this interactive book that they can use independently or as part of a group activity. It's an engaging way to get them talking about what they see and writing sentences at the same time! Plus it's easy to differentiate between levels so each student is challenged appropriately. Purchase your copy today! Differentiated Levels  5 differentiated levels included to ensure that these book will meet the unique needs of YOUR 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 pumpkins.)  Digital Setup  Get started with the interactive digital versions 💻 in a matter of SECONDS... Digital Versions are saved on Google Slides™  

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. They're also great for ESL learners, special education students, and those struggling with reading comprehension. With 5 levels of difficulty, these books will meet the unique needs of every learner! Purchase your copy today! What's Included Printable  Prints on regular sized paper. 8.5x11 Saved in PDF Files  5 Differentiated Books: Color ID, Counting, Build a Sentence, Write the Sentence, Reading Comprehension  Digital  Saved on Google Slides 5 Differentiated Drag and Drop Books: Color ID, Counting, Build a Sentence, Write the Sentence, Reading Comprehension  5 differentiated levels included to ensure that these book will meet the unique needs of YOUR 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 feathers.)  Digital Setup  Get started with the interactive digital versions 💻 in a matter of SECONDS... Digital Versions are saved on Google Slides™  

Our social story on asking permission for hugs is the perfect educational tool for special educators and parents of neurodivergent children. With our easy to understand text and real photographs, young people can learn: The importance of seeking permission prior to physical contact in a safe space How to read non-verbal cues, such as when someone reaches their arms out for a hug more effectively To foster an atmosphere where individual differences are accepted Tailored intervention strategies to teach kids about consent Included:  13 page social skills story  Print and bind into a book, or just read it digitally on any of your devices. Editable Version Saved on Google Slides Print and bind into a book, or just read it digitally on any of your devices.  Want to edit this book?  Possibly add in a student name or change a picture? 📷 You can do that now! Just click the link in the back of the book and you'll be taken to an editable version saved in google slides! 💻

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! 

Practice identifying likes and dislikes while working on beginning writing skills and sentences structure.  The book has 24 pages, and the student will match the corresponding pictures to the sentence strip, creating opinion sentences with ease. (Ex: I like to play baseball. I don't like swimming.) 24-page book + No PREP Digital Version Picture and word pieces for writing sentences Writing worksheet to copy down the sentences they've created BONUS Sign Language Cards  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.