AAC Resources

Read-Alouds

The Truck Cat

9 min 29 sec

Make storytime interactive and engaging. This read-aloud of The Truck Cat by Deborah Stevenson models language for commenting and making connections, encouraging students to share their own ideas.

You're Bigfoot

4 min 52 sec

Show how AAC can add humor and curiosity to storytime. This video models playful comments and questions during a read-aloud of You’re Bigfoot by Ryan Montgomery, so students see AAC as a natural way to participate in shared reading.

Luna Roo

8 min 25 sec

Kick off your interactive storytime with this read-aloud of Luna Roo by Adam Jackson & Adrian Lloyd. See how AAC is used for comments and opinions so all learners, including early communicators and AAC users, can share the excitement of game day.

Brain Breaks

Let's move on the jumping castle

3 min 32 sec

Jump, move, and turn on the jumping castle! This joyful Brain Break video models action vocabulary and gets everyone bouncing with excitement.

Let's move in the garden

3 min 13 sec

Crawl, wiggle, and shake as you explore the garden! This fun Brain Break video models action vocabulary and gets everyone moving together.

Let's move at the disco

3 min 27 sec

Let's get out on the dance floor! This Brain Break video gets everyone standing, stepping, and dancing while modeling action vocabulary through movement.

Let's move under the sea

2 min 55 sec

Let's move under the sea! This Brain Break video gets everyone walking, swimming, and reaching while modeling action vocabulary.

Let's move in the jungle

2 min 50 sec

Run, climb, and swing through the jungle! This energetic Brain Break video models action vocabulary and invites everyone to join the adventure.

Let's move in space

2 min 53 sec

Get ready for lift-off! Bounce, spin, and flap your way through space as you learn action vocabulary and practice moving your body in this Brain Break video.

Participation Routines

Good morning

2 min 36 sec

Create an interactive and welcoming start to the day. This video shows different ways students can greet each other using AAC, speech, gestures, or other forms of communication to build connection and confidence.

Days of the week

2 mins 26 sec

Help students talk about their schedule. This short, playful video models shared vocabulary and language as you review the days, making it easier for students to share what they will do this week.

What's the weather?

2 min 56 sec

Connect the weather to your classroom plans. This video models weather words and supports conversations about how the weather may affect the rest of the day.