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December 5, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
It’s prAACtically time to turn the calendar to a new page, so today we’re re-sharing resources for December year of core word followers. In 2013, when schools and other clinical programs were expanding their emphasis on teaching core vocabulary words, PrAACtical AAC published a set of resources for families and professionals that included symbol cards, sample sentences to model, activity suggestions, and more. All of these were based on a small set of core words for each month (see that post here). We followed that with a second set of Year of Core Vocabulary Word resources for a new list of words (click here for that post). Over the years, the resources were expanded and grew to include a wonderful series of calendars with daily activity suggestions developed by AAC SLP and co-founder of Talking AAC, Rachael Langley. There were many other contributors over the years who added to these... [Read More...]
November 25, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Before we turn our attention to the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s take a look at the wonderful resources that guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty put together for the December core words. This dynamic team continues to share some terrific ideas for your older students who are building their skills with core vocabulary. Their slide decks have a wonderful selection of activities that teachers and therapists can use to highlight December’s target core vocabulary words. In the post below, they also share helpful information on customizing and personalizing the student’s AAC device. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: SCHOOL YEAR OF CORE – Older Student Lessons Access & Copy below: Weeks 1-2 Google Slides Weeks 3-4 Google Slides INTRODUCTION- December, 2024 We hope the School Year of Core (SYOC-OSL) resource has supported you and your students in learning and using core vocabulary through thematic activities, icebreakers, and daily life. This colorful, joyful, and magical time... [Read More...]
November 20, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to get ready for some core vocabulary infusion into fun activities. Let’s see what Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty have in store for older students learning to use AAC. Enjoy! Direct Link to Video -https://youtu.be/3N7q3SHAFKg
October 31, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
It’s prAACtically November, which means we’re ready for some fun ideas for supporting core vocabulary learning in older students. Guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty put together some helpful resources for you to use with your AAC learners. Don’t miss the great information they share on customizing AAC devices/apps. Enjoy! SCHOOL YEAR OF CORE – Older Student Lessons Access & Copy below: Weeks 1-2 Google Slides Weeks 3-4 Google Slides INTRODUCTION- NOVEMBER 2024 We hope that the School Year of Core (SYOC-OSL) resource can provide you and your students with support in learning about core vocabulary through thematic activities and icebreakers. This crisp and magical time of year provides opportunities for learning core vocabulary. In November, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving and reflecting on Native American History. We will also be diving into themes including art, cooking, weather, clothing, household items and discuss why we turn back our clocks for... [Read More...]
October 28, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
With November right around the corner, we’re reprising some past posts in two popular series, Year of Core Vocabulary Words and School Year of Core Vocabulary Words. The initial series was based on a small set of core words for each month (see that post here). We followed that with a second set of Year of Core Vocabulary Word resources for a new list of words (click here for that post). Among the many resources are the activity calendars created by AAC SLP and co-founder of Talking AAC, Rachael Langley. There were many other contributors over the years who added to these efforts. The School Year of Core Vocabulary Words, authored by guest contributors Michaela Sullivan, Alisa Lego, and Beth Lytle, was first published in 2020. If you’re following along and utilizing these resources, which were developed by quite a few people in the AAC community, you can access the... [Read More...]
October 23, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Lindsay Dougherty and Michaela Sullivan have lots of fun ideas for implementing core vocabulary instruction with older students. Take a look at what they have planned for activities to practice November core words. Direct Link to Video – https://youtu.be/aZO6bMq-oew
September 26, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
It’s prAACtically October, AAC Awareness Month! Guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty are back with wonderful ideas for your older students who are building their skills with core vocabulary. Don’t miss the slide decks full of activities and the data collection forms specific to the October core words. In this post, they also discuss how the the importance of following the AAC user’s lead. SCHOOL YEAR OF CORE- Older Student Lessons Access & Copy below: Weeks 1-2 Google Slides Weeks 3-4 Google Slides INTRODUCTION- OCTOBER 2024 We hope that the School Year of Core (SYOC-OSL) resource can provide you and your students with additional support in learning about core vocabulary through thematic activities and icebreakers. This busy and fun time of year provides opportunities for celebration as we learn core vocabulary. In October, we celebrate holidays and celebrations across various cultures such as Halloween, Day of the Dead/Dia De... [Read More...]
September 18, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty have some exciting things planned for October. In this video preview, Lindsay gives a heads-up of what’s to come. Take a look. Direct link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ie_WXqjp_Q&ab_channel=SchoolYearofCore
August 29, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
As August draws to a close, we welcome guest authors Michaela Sullivan and Lindsay Dougherty, who are back with another set of core vocabulary resources for teaching older students. Today, they share sets of curated materials and suggestions to help students gain fluency with the September core vocabulary words. They also discuss a key AAC support strategy, using pause time in AAC interactions. SCHOOL YEAR OF CORE- Older Student Lessons The Google Slide Resources Access & Copy below: Weeks 1-2 Google Slides Weeks 3-4 Google Slides INTRODUCTION- SEPTEMBER 2024 School is back in session across the country, and fall is upon us. This is a busy time of year as we prepare for the year ahead. We hope that the School Year of Core-Older Student Lessons (SYOC-OSL) resource can provide you and your students with additional support in learning about core vocabulary through thematic, engaging, and motivating activities and icebreakers.... [Read More...]
August 22, 2024
by Carole Zangari -
In 2013, when schools and other clinical programs were expanding their emphasis on teaching core vocabulary words, Robin Parker and I developed a set of resources for families and professionals that included symbol cards, sample sentences to model, activity suggestions, and more. All of these were based on a small set of core words for each month (see that post here). We followed that with a second set of Year of Core Vocabulary Word resources for a new list of words (click here for that post). Over the years, the resources were expanded and grew to include a wonderful series of calendars with daily activity suggestions developed by AAC SLP and co-founder of Talking AAC, Rachael Langley. There were many other contributors over the years who added to these efforts. In 2020, a new series was launched, School Year of Core Vocabulary Words, authored by guest contributors Michaela Sullivan, Alisa... [Read More...]