This week in my Core Word Programme, the focus is on the word "Different". Whether used to compare, express preference, or make distinctions, "Different" empowers the learners in your care to share their observations.
Read on to see what is included in this week of the Core Word Programme, and how I am modelling and teaching "different" in my classrooms.
As in every session, this week there are recommendations for sensory stories, classroom activities, play, writing tasks (if appropriate), phrase examples, TV clips demonstrating the word and more! The sessions are designed for gestalt language processors and the pre/non verbal children in your care. They can be used with any method of communication - symbols, signing, sound buttons etc, and are very customisable so you can adapt to the needs of your learners.
The sensory story that I am using in my classrooms to model "Different" is the wonderful international bestseller and family favourite "Giraffes can't dance" by Giles Andreae. A touching story of individuality and self-acceptance, this book is colourful, fun, and sure to entertain any child in your care.
This session also features an interactive picture game, designed to get young learners identifying differences between groups of animals.
There are links to TV, music, and animations featuring both the word "Different" and the concept of difference.
There are writing tasks which can be completed either on a tablet device, or can be printed.
If you're new to my Core Word Programme, it's 36 sessions covering the 40 first core words that neurotypical children would learn. Designed for gestalt language processors, AAC users, and non/pre-verbal children, the sessions help you to model and share these core words with children in your care.
You can buy the full programme for £35, or individual sessions for £2.00. If you'd like to test it for your learners, you can try a free session for Week 1 "I want". If you'd like to see what I've done for previous weeks of the programme, you can check out my blog posts here.
How are you modelling and teaching "different"? I'd love to know!
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