Products

Unlock communication with a full year of structured, ready-to-use AAC lessons—created by Meg Mott, M.S., CCC-SLP, AdaptEd’s resident SLP and AAC specialist. Why Core Words Matter Did you know that just 80 words make up about half of the English we use every day? These first words are the foundation of connection—helping students share what they want, need, and feel. But for many students, reaching those first words can feel overwhelming. Without structured support, communication stays locked behind frustration. That’s why we developed the AAC Core Word Builder Collection—a complete, systematic program that gives you 60 weeks of lessons designed to turn core vocabulary into real, meaningful communication. What Makes This Different This isn’t just a stack of flashcards. Each week’s lesson is built to engage students in multiple ways: 🎲 Introductory Games → fun, low-pressure practice that makes new words stick 📖 Animated Adapted Books → real images + movement to hold attention 🕺 Movement Breaks → regulation built in, so students stay engaged and focused 🎬 Bonus Activities → songs, videos, and creative projects to deepen learning 👩👩👧 Parent Handouts → carryover at home to strengthen generalization 📝 Homework → simple reinforcement that extends progress across settings That means you’re not just teaching words—you’re giving students the tools to use them in authentic conversations, across environments. What’s Inside: 60 Weeks of Lessons The collection is divided into 3 sets, each introducing 20 high-frequency, functional words. Together, they provide a full year of systematic instruction. Weeks 1–20 (Set 1 Core Words)Go · Turn · Eat · Come · Put · Help · Not/Don’t · Like · Open · Want · All Done · More · What? · I/You · On · Off · Drink Weeks 21–40 (Set 2 Core Words)Stop · Get · Look/See · Up · Good · Make · Work · In · Who · Read · Different · Bad · Hear/Listen · Take · Do · Again · Wait · Happy · Sick · Out Weeks 41–60 (Set 3 Core Words)All · Little · Where · Big · Silly · Watch · Sad · Some · Down · Dirty · Clean · Feel · Give · Fast · Slow · That · When · Ready · Away · All Gone Back-to-School Special 🎒 For a limited time, you can get the Complete AAC Core Word Builder Collection—60 weeks of structured, research-based lessons—for just $149 (save $30). That’s everything you need to start the year strong with a full school year (and more) of engaging, expert-designed AAC instruction. Because when core words are taught in context, they don’t just stay on a page—they unlock the world.

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!

This is the bundle you NEED to teach counting coins. Perfect for early elementary or special education classrooms.  BONUS: Buy today to get 160 Coin Identification Task Cards FREE. 🤑 Printable PDF 7 Task Bin Centers I can buy gummy bears. (Pennies) I can buy lollipops. (Nickels)  I can buy candies. (Dimes)  I can buy donut holes (Quarters)  Nickels and Pennies  Dimes and Pennies Quarters and Pennies - 4 differentiated levels of support included with each center! 1. Visual Counting Support and Velcro Strips 2. Velcro Strips (No Visual Counting Supports) 3. Visual Counting Support- No Velcro 4. Candy/ Price Only   Set up instructions included Digital Versions Distance Learning?  You can get started with the interactive digital versions 💻 in a matter of SECONDS.  Drag and Drop on Google Slides: Pennies Nickels Dimes  Quarters Pennies and Nickels Pennies and Dimes Pennies and Quarters  Digital Setup BONUS Coin Identification  Still have students working on coin identification? Differentiation is a breeze when you have the right materials.  Buy this set today, and get 160 coin identification task cards FREE. 

If you're looking for a fun, hands-on way to help your students master syllable and phonemic awareness skills, then you need AdaptEd’s Counting Syllables. With 175 different words ranging from 1 to 5 syllables, this activity is perfect for use in ELA centers, literacy centers, and workstations. Repetition with variety is key to success with this important skill, and AdaptEd provides plenty of both.  Plus, these Syllable Counting pages can be used over and over again - making them a great value for your classroom. So don't wait - get AdaptEd’s Counting Syllables today and see the difference it makes in your students' reading abilities! ✅ SAVE TIME! The syllable counting pages are easy to prep and can be used over and over again. ✅ EASY TO DIFFERENTIATE!  Ranges from 2-5 syllable hand icons on the page. 1-5 syllables per word.  ✅ KEEPS KIDS ENGAGED! This is a fun and motivating way to teach kids how to count syllables and practice phonological awareness. ✅ EASY TO USE! Identify the picture  Determine the number of syllables (claps) Draw an X on the clapping hands icon for each syllable in the word.   ✅ VERSATILE!  This versatile product can be used as an independent activity, in small groups, or with the whole class. Just have the kids identify the picture, determine the number of syllables, and draw an X on the clapping hands icon for each syllable.  You can also bind the pages into a phonemic awareness practice workbook. Either way, your students are sure to love this fun and motivating way to learn! Here's what you'll get: 35 syllable counting pages  These rhyming word games can be used simply as matching games for centers or the cards can be placed face down and they can be used as concentration games.  The concentration games will require students to focus in order to match the appropriate word pairs. I have included two sets of cards. The first set includes pictures with words that rhyme. The second set of cards has only pictures. These can be used for an advanced level of game play or for a student who is struggling to find the rhyming words.

If you're looking for a fun, hands-on way to help your students master syllable and phonemic awareness skills, then you need Matching Syllables.  With 55 different words ranging from 1 to 5 syllables, this activity is perfect for use in ELA centers, literacy centers, and workstations. Repetition with variety is key to success with this important skill, and AdaptEd provides plenty of both.   Plus, these Syllable Counting pages can be used over and over again - making them a great value for your classroom. So don't wait - get AdaptEd’s Counting Syllables today and see the difference it makes in your students' reading abilities! ✅ SAVE TIME! - The syllable counting pages are easy to prep and can be used over and over again. ✅ EASY TO DIFFERENTIATE! - Ranges from 1-5 syllables per word.  ✅ KEEPS KIDS ENGAGED! This is a fun and motivating way to teach kids how to count syllables and practice phonological awareness. ✅ EASY TO USE! Identify the picture  Determine the number of syllables in each word. Draw an X on the word that has a different amount of syllables as the rest of the set. ✅ VERSATILE!  Here's what you'll get: 11 syllable counting/matching pages. This versatile product can be used as an independent activity, in small groups, or with the whole class. Just have the kids identify the picture, determine the number of syllables, and draw an X on the clapping hands icon for each syllable.  You can also bind the pages into a phonemic awareness practice workbook. Either way, your students are sure to love this fun and motivating way to learn!

If you're looking for a fun, hands-on way to help your students master syllable and phonemic awareness skills, then you need AdaptEd’s Counting Syllables: Which One Does Not Belong? With 156 different words ranging from 1 to 5 syllables, this activity is perfect for use in ELA centers, literacy centers, and workstations. Repetition with variety is key to success with this important skill, and AdaptEd provides plenty of both.  Plus, these Syllable Counting pages can be used over and over again - making them a great value for your classroom. So don't wait - get AdaptEd’s Counting Syllables today and see the difference it makes in your students' reading abilities! ✅ SAVE TIME! - The syllable counting pages are easy to prep and can be used over and over again. ✅ EASY TO DIFFERENTIATE! - Ranges from 1-5 syllables per word.  ✅ KEEPS KIDS ENGAGED! This is a fun and motivating way to teach kids how to count syllables and practice phonological awareness. ✅ EASY TO USE! Identify the picture  Determine the number of syllables in each word. Draw an X on the word that has a different amount of syllables as the rest of the set. ✅ VERSATILE!  Here's what you'll get: 13 syllable counting pages Or cut into task cards. 39 task cards. This versatile product can be used as an independent activity, in small groups, or with the whole class. Just have the kids identify the picture, determine the number of syllables, and draw an X on the clapping hands icon for each syllable.  You can also bind the pages into a phonemic awareness practice workbook. Either way, your students are sure to love this fun and motivating way to learn!

If you're looking for a fun, hands-on way to help your students master syllable and phonemic awareness skills, then you need AdaptEd’s Counting Syllables. With 175 different words ranging from 1 to 5 syllables, this activity is perfect for use in ELA centers, literacy centers, and workstations. Repetition with variety is key to success with this important skill, and AdaptEd provides plenty of both.  Plus, these Syllable Counting pages can be used over and over again - making them a great value for your classroom. So don't wait - get AdaptEd’s Counting Syllables today and see the difference it makes in your students' reading abilities! ✅ SAVE TIME! - The syllable counting pages are easy to prep and can be used over and over again. ✅ EASY TO DIFFERENTIATE! - Ranges from 2-5 syllable hand icons on the page. 1-5 syllables per word.  ✅ KEEPS KIDS ENGAGED! This is a fun and motivating way to teach kids how to count syllables and practice phonological awareness. ✅ EASY TO USE! Identify the picture  Determine the number of syllables (claps) Draw an X on the clapping hands icon for each syllable in the word.   ✅ VERSATILE!  This versatile product can be used as an independent activity, in small groups, or with the whole class. Just have the kids identify the picture, determine the number of syllables, and draw an X on the clapping hands icon for each syllable.  You can also bind the pages into a phonemic awareness practice workbook. Either way, your students are sure to love this fun and motivating way to learn! Here's what you'll get: 35 syllable counting pages  These rhyming word games can be used simply as matching games for centers or the cards can be placed face down and they can be used as concentration games.  The concentration games will require students to focus in order to match the appropriate word pairs. I have included two sets of cards. The first set includes pictures with words that rhyme. The second set of cards has only pictures. These can be used for an advanced level of game play or for a student who is struggling to find the rhyming words.

Unlock the power of compound words with this 70-page collection of printable cut-and-paste compound word worksheets! This fun, engaging resource is designed to boost your students' phonemic awareness and blending skills. With step-by-step instructions and plenty of practice opportunities, these worksheets are perfect for both teachers and parents alike! Here's what this amazing resource has to offer: Improved phonemic awareness and blending skills Breaking down longer words into smaller chunks for better understanding and processing Improved reading, listening, and speaking comprehension Development of vocabulary meaning with direct practice activities Engaging activities to make learning fun and enjoyable Step-by-step instructions for easy use Easy customization to fit individual needs Perfect for both teachers and parents alike to use with kids Printable worksheets provide a convenient way to learn This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups According to Dr. Karen Erikson a leading expert of learning disabilities, and literacy instruction. "Compound words can be used to teach phonemic awareness and early blending skills to young readers. This helps children learn how words are constructed from the smallest phonemes combined to make a word with meaning." [1] Sample IEP Goals: (Student name) will use prompting and visual support to read 10 unfamiliar compound words correctly within 5 minutes by (date). (Student name) will correctly blend 10 compound words into whole word forms, using prompting and visual support if needed, at least 70% of the time within 5 minutes by (date). Sources [1] Erikson, K. (2015). How Compound Words Can Help Early Readers Blending Skills. Retrieved June 26th 2019 from https://www.readinghorizons.com/blog/how-compound-words-can-help-early-readers-blending-skills

  Save big, and grab the ULTIMATE cut and paste set today... this will be one of your greatest teaching investments, and will whip your students into cutting ninjas in no time! Monthly themes keep things festive, and 6 levels means EVERYONE can be successful!  Simple printables makes prep work a piece of cake! Perfect for fine motor centers, rotations, and independent work Students will work on correct scissor hand placement and cutting straight or curved lines, all while using critical cognitive skills to glue the pieces back together. Specifications PDF- ZIP File  2,816 Pages Total  This product is for a digital download.  Print and GO! 11 MONTHS Each Month Includes: Tips from the OT on cutting.  IEP goal bank with 6 Goals 256 print and go: Cut and Paste Practice Leveled Cutting Lines: Regular Lines Thick Lines Highlighted Lines Leveled Visual Prompt for Gluing: Numbers to match Image in black and white No Image

Keep your students engaged in the reading process with this fun and exciting new product. The CVC Puzzles include 16 puzzles of -at family words. This will keep things fresh and interesting for your students, while also providing repetition that is so important for learning. Plus, who can resist built in differentiation?! Each level includes 2 puzzles: puzzles are differentiated by number of pieces. Puzzles range from 2-9 pieces. All puzzles are real photographs and are age respectful of older and younger learners alike. Word Slides The slides helps provide the students with a visual prompt to blend the sounds together to make the word. It is helpful to have students use their finger to travel down the slide while combining the sounds. After they've done that the word is written at the bottom for them to read again. This set includes 15 puzzles. All of the puzzles use a variety of the same 9 -ap family words.

Are you looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to practice phonics and spelling? Look no further than these digital, no-prep Build a Word task cards!Students will love using these task cards to build short vowel words. Each card features a different word, and includes audio support to help beginning readers. There are also individual sound clips included to help with letter recognition and spelling.With 39 different short a CVC words, your students will get plenty of practice with this important phonics skill. And because the task cards are digital and internet-based, they're perfect for use in any classroom or at home. Plus, it's NO PREP - just purchase and go! This set is ideal to be used with: Special Education  Beginning Readers Struggling Readers Pre-K to 1st Grade (RTI) This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Morning Work Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups

Are you looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to practice phonics and spelling? Look no further than these digital, no-prep Build a Word task cards!Students will love using these task cards to build short vowel words. Each card features a different word, and includes audio support to help beginning readers. There are also individual sound clips included to help with letter recognition and spelling.With 17 different short a CVC words, your students will get plenty of practice with this important phonics skill. And because the task cards are digital and internet-based, they're perfect for use in any classroom or at home. Plus, it's NO PREP - just purchase and go! This set is ideal to be used with: Special Education  Beginning Readers Struggling Readers Pre-K to 1st Grade (RTI) This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Morning Work Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups

Are you looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to practice phonics and spelling? Look no further than these digital, no-prep Build a Word task cards!Students will love using these task cards to build short vowel words. Each card features a different word, and includes audio support to help beginning readers. There are also individual sound clips included to help with letter recognition and spelling.With 31 different short a CVC words, your students will get plenty of practice with this important phonics skill. And because the task cards are digital and internet-based, they're perfect for use in any classroom or at home. Plus, it's NO PREP - just purchase and go! This set is ideal to be used with: Special Education  Beginning Readers Struggling Readers Pre-K to 1st Grade (RTI) This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Morning Work Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups

Are you looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to practice phonics and spelling? Look no further than these digital, no-prep Build a Word task cards!Students will love using these task cards to build short vowel words. Each card features a different word, and includes audio support to help beginning readers. There are also individual sound clips included to help with letter recognition and spelling.With 23 different short a CVC words, your students will get plenty of practice with this important phonics skill. And because the task cards are digital and internet-based, they're perfect for use in any classroom or at home. Plus, it's NO PREP - just purchase and go! This set is ideal to be used with: Special Education  Beginning Readers Struggling Readers Pre-K to 1st Grade (RTI) This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Morning Work Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups

Are you looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to practice phonics and spelling? Look no further than these digital, no-prep Build a Word task cards!Students will love using these task cards to build short vowel words. Each card features a different word, and includes audio support to help beginning readers. There are also individual sound clips included to help with letter recognition and spelling.With 27 different short a CVC words, your students will get plenty of practice with this important phonics skill. And because the task cards are digital and internet-based, they're perfect for use in any classroom or at home. Plus, it's NO PREP - just purchase and go! This set is ideal to be used with: Special Education  Beginning Readers Struggling Readers Pre-K to 1st Grade (RTI) This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Morning Work Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups