This illustrated set of Valentine's Interactive Books are perfect for working on verbs and emergent literacy. They are also a great tool for preparing early learning or special education students for Valentine's Day.
**An identical book is available with real photos at a higher price in the store**
Features
Identical text with matching pictures, receptive ID (no picture) and expressive ID (fill-in-the-blank)
Repetitive phrase on each phrase for programming speech generating devices (AAC)
Focus on verb vocabulary instead of standard nouns
Introduction to common activities for Valentine's Day
All 3 versions of the book focus on verbs and the activities common to Valentine's Day. The text of the books are identical, but each one targets different skills in language and reading.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Book 1: Matching picture to picture
Book 2: Receptive ID of Verbs Students find the picture that matches the sentence on the page.
Book 3: Expressive ID of Verbs Students say or write in the missing word based on the sentence and picture.
In addition to learning verbs, there is a repetitive phrase on each page that students can recite or that you could record on a speech-generating device for participation by students who are nonverbal.
How I Use Them
Read them with group activities. There are manipulative pieces for 2 of the books and students can respond with choral response to fill in the blank in the other.
In a group activity, for the 2 books with matching pictures, have students choose one of the pictures and then identify (e.g., raise their hand, hold up the picture) when the reader turns to the page and then place it on the page.
Use the books for independent work systems or time where the students can match the pictures or write in the missing words.
They are great for inclusion buddy reading activities where typical peers read the story to a student with disabilities who can participate by matching the picture or using a speech generating device.
Use them in individual instruction for vocabulary and literacy. Have students identify the title of the book and the author. Have them describe the pictures. Cover up the text and have the students describe the pictures.
Use them for explicit instruction by using the matching pictures for students to tell you what the participants are doing, name items in the picture (e.g., mailbox), or give you the picture that depicts a specific activity.
No Product Will Be Mailed to You. You will need to print and create the product yourself.
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Directions for construction are included in the file. Make sure you are opening it with Adobe Acrobat Reader (find it free here) and following the printing instructions included in the download.
If the product is a zip file, you may need to have an app like WinZip to unzip it on a PC.
This product is copyrighted by Christine Reeve for use in one classroom. They may not be copied for additional classes without purchasing extra licenses. For bulk discounts, please email me at chris@autismclassroomresources.com
