Expanding Adapted Books Into Book Kits! (Part 3 of 3)

Author(s):

Judith Schoonover, Sally Norton-Darr

Description:

This webshop, created by assistive technology specialists Judith Schoonover, an occupational therapist, and Sally Norton-Darr, a speech-language pathologist delves into ways of creating book kits that expand upon adapted books using a theme approach. Proactively considering learner diversity during the planning process will result in a range of accessible activities to support speaking, listening, reading and writing. File folders and flash cards and picture books, oh my! Resources and examples to get you started are provided throughout the presentation.

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Content:

  1. Part 3: Expanding Adapted Books Into Book Kits!
  2. Objectives:
  3. Extending literacy experiences with a theme
  4. Planning ahead:
  5. Brainstorming with a planner
  6. SparkleBox theme integration
  7. Props allow readers to interACT with great stories
  8. AAC for every activity
  9. Use communication
  10. Are language and literacy linked? Of COREse they are!
  11. Core vocabulary is consistent across
  12. Relationship between CORE vocabulary and DOLCH words
  13. Communicate at Home and School with Core
  14. DIY or ready made
  15. Purchased book kit focused on core vocabulary with added props
  16. More core ideas…
  17. What could a science Lit Kit look like?
  18. File folders and flash cards and picture books, oh my!
  19. Easily found science resources
  20. What could a math Lit Kit look like?
  21. Find math resources online or by using what you’ve got
  22. Environmental Supports
  23. Visual Contrast
  24. Communicating, reading, & writing supports
  25. Audio supports
  26. Graphic organizers can help conceptualize and retell
  27. “Without writing, reading development will be limited”
  28. Emergent Writing
  29. Alternative pencils
  30. Accepting the challenge
  31. We will be eternally grateful to Brown Bear and where he has taken us…
  32. But wait! Still thirsty for more?