Many Ways to Talk: AAC Poster
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Many Ways to Talk: AAC Poster" is written for Kindergarten to 5th Grade (Ages 5-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
AAC poster for K to 5th grade: what AAC means, 4 ways to talk with a picture board, a speech device, sign and writing, and 5 good listener tips. Part of our International Day of Persons with Disabilities holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
A grown-up reads the poster aloud. Talk through the listener tips and practice waiting for an answer, then hang the poster where the class can see it.
What students will practice
- Builds Kindergarten to 5th grade students' understanding of disability, inclusion and respectful words for talking about differences.
- Gives the class a poster to read together, point to and talk about.
- Made for Kindergarten to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Many Ways to Talk: AAC Poster?
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A grown-up reads the poster aloud. Talk through the listener tips and practice waiting for an answer, then hang the poster where the class can see it.
What is the Many Ways to Talk: AAC Poster?
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One page titled Many Ways to Talk. It explains that AAC means Augmentative and Alternative Communication, any way to share words without speaking out loud or along with speaking. Four boxes show a picture board, a speech device, sign and writing, and How to Be a Good Listener gives 5 tips, such as Wait and Talk to the person, not to their helper.
Can I use the Many Ways to Talk: AAC Poster at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 5th Grade International Day of Persons with Disabilities resources are there?
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5 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 28 International Day of Persons with Disabilities resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our International Day of Persons with Disabilities activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are International Day of Persons with Disabilities resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 5-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these International Day of Persons with Disabilities resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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