You just looked at the clock. It felt like you've been trying to teach this lesson for a century. It's been 10 minutes. You still have an hour before bus time... OY! I've been there... often. Here's an easy way to fill some time with meaningful communication and engagement!
1. Pick one relevant object or picture. Most of the time, it’s a commonly found object you already have laying around the classroom.
Here’s a few easy examples:- The lesson is about clothing for the season. Grab a shirt. Use visuals or AAC to describe the shirt’s color, big/small, how it feels-soft, rough, clothing group, Do you like it/don’t like it, Would you wear it? yes/no?
- How about a lesson on measurement. Get a ruler. Describe the color, long/short, hard/soft, identify the numbers on it, the letter it starts with “r,” Have you used a ruler? Do you like the color of the ruler?
- Ok… here’s a hard one. The Civil War. I know seriously!? Get a picture of the red or blue coat that is worn during the war. Talk about it. What color is it? Do you like red/blue? What group is a coat? When do you need a coat (warm/cold) etc…
I hope you've found this helpful! I would love to hear your comments!
Here's a great visual tool that I use with any object or picture. Of course... add in that AAC use and modeling! Click on the picture to view this product!
