Category: Senior Project
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A Roadmap to Confidence
Why Toy Cars? Toy cars appeal to many children, especially those who enjoy motion, patterns, and predictability. Importantly, cars are naturally associated with the kinds of repetitive, engaging actions that support language development. With toy cars, you can build dozens of meaningful language opportunities without needing elaborate materials or scripted lessons. The activities are inherently…
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Pop the Pig!
“Pop the Pig” is an engaging, visually appealing, and predictable game. It naturally incorporates repetition, turn-taking, and surprise, making it ideal for learning through a fun game. 5 Core Vocabulary Words You Can Teach with “Pop the Pig” Bonus: Pop! is a fun exclamation word when the pig’s belly bursts open—full of excitement and motivation…
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Snacking Meets Speaking
In classrooms that support students with communication challenges, some of the most powerful teaching moments happen in everyday routines. One such moment? Snack time. When paired with a clever strategy like the memory snack tray, snacking can become a meaningful opportunity to teach language and spark social interaction. What Is a Memory Snack Tray? A…
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The Importance of Core Vocabulary
When a child struggles with verbal speech, it can often feel like their voice is locked away, leaving them on the sidelines during playground games, classroom discussions, or simple conversations with friends. What if we could change this narrative by using core vocabulary? What is Core Vocabulary? Core vocabulary consists of a small set of…