tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38775378107366737842024-03-18T15:31:40.129-07:00AAC GirlsThis blog is a companion to the website, www.aacintervention.com
At this site, my friends and I will be sharing quick posts, minitips, and think outlouds!
Please visit frequently, as this site will change rapidly!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger361125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-20646819664159731112024-03-18T15:31:00.000-07:002024-03-18T15:31:08.658-07:00SWITCH! The Book<p><b> <span style="font-size: medium;">SWITCH – Making Change!!</span></b></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj397mKS7btHDKHDvBlKcMVXA-BrVVuMb92KsVFt84sokS3yzOHLhOK0JEVoU_6XFfr2Bz133T9dbA_XNAFQbqOy5tUunUggqcDErLaPwqDkGMpwTt9IvvFUZbM8AdcUMRefl7ewcA_vUv02uUElu38g1TUK4ugVzY6tT-9JdP80RXzzbWvqoCpkirLN5Hl/s570/switch%20book%20coverjpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="380" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj397mKS7btHDKHDvBlKcMVXA-BrVVuMb92KsVFt84sokS3yzOHLhOK0JEVoU_6XFfr2Bz133T9dbA_XNAFQbqOy5tUunUggqcDErLaPwqDkGMpwTt9IvvFUZbM8AdcUMRefl7ewcA_vUv02uUElu38g1TUK4ugVzY6tT-9JdP80RXzzbWvqoCpkirLN5Hl/w258-h388/switch%20book%20coverjpg.jpg" width="258" /></a>I've been thinking about change alot. I first read this book more than 10 years ago. I remember reading it on a plane – one of those rare times when I was upgraded to first class. I kept annoying the businessman beside me as I laughed out loud . . . more than once!</p><p>Then I was reading it on a subway, on the way to give a talk at Columbia Teacher's College in NYC . . . I was so engrossed that I looked up and realized that the train had stopped at the end of the line, and everyone else had gotten off. I was so engrossed that I didn't notice. </p><p>I point out those stories because:</p><p>a) I'm not a big reader of nonfiction, since I have to read so much for work</p><p>b) This book is incredibly readable! </p><p>And, this book has changed the ways I teach, coach, and present. For example, when presenting I try hard to:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>• Reach the 'Rider.' </b>The rider refers to our analytic brain. The rider needs specifics. Step by step. So I've done a zillion 'tips' posted at my website – www.aacintervention.com – that are very specific and step-by-step. </p><p>• <b>Readh the 'Elephant'. </b>The elephant refers to our emotions - if we don't get the elephant on board with change, good luck! Because the elephant is BIG and goes wherever he wants! We can reach the elephant by telling stories and showing videos that really show change (or the lack of change!)</p><p>• <b>Smoothing the Path. </b>I hadn't really thought about the importance of smoothing the path until I read this book. We NEED to have our path smoothed because we are so overwhelmed. One example for me is to set up a 'dropbox' or google drive with materials following a presentation, so people don't have to search for my zillion tips, but can find them in folders that make sense. A coaching example is that I'm going to four new classrooms tomorrow. Each teacher will get a goodie bag with materials that I'll be suggesting and have found helpful. </p><p>So if you want to read SWITCH, you can probably get it cheap as a used book. Here's the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Dan-Heath-Chip-Heath-audiobook/dp/B0038NLX9S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20BYEIXP0HTLZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WB4UMDKX9dOps2j2rIbgGjgSuZONpNPViylo3LdzAGiBvm6e5xfq_AMcDZeZd9BFXZ63yRFYMcXjhbNCmpQ6tSSzsAhZ-x6DLIZMYd3k7qhkya5xU4kzqYOXn7BtmwPao2ZY0zpMmtU71xOBxe9sQvKe6ums0zVNq-YSfrRpZjpxjeg4_Klk8R_34I-7P3SDlDWKegkzUMG8R0tbpuot4uw8aifuDmr0fGYOkgklGzk.CFV0sLmTvDKISQIIrdFrUq6G3BsSzcT1awsyHr6NRb0&dib_tag=se&keywords=SWITCH+book&qid=1710800984&sprefix=switch+book%2Caps%2C269&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Amazon link</a>:</p><p>ENJOY!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-43346251912156188102024-03-14T11:31:00.000-07:002024-03-14T11:31:02.405-07:00BE SAFE!<p> <b><span style="font-size: large;">BE SAFE!</span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The last 10 years I've been focusing on these 6 things. But wish I'd started earlier, so thought I'd add this. The best two things that I've found to support me are water aerobics and zumba.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeeXo6RtRopAQCqjHqEf0gXw0N7S6CW-IYkaUcsalhGieFuUIwmSH0WepI7wSpvmx9uomKhRodotMZZ4lTESSEDBZERhDMf2rLpmSxPvafG4AHXGa8Ljq1izc2K67VNWmtD0fd5gikLRQdvqbzaJ9JctREbKFpn8LpeRt2q9MEK5ykWDz4f2_EYY8dgRy/s1314/BE%20SAFE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="1104" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZeeXo6RtRopAQCqjHqEf0gXw0N7S6CW-IYkaUcsalhGieFuUIwmSH0WepI7wSpvmx9uomKhRodotMZZ4lTESSEDBZERhDMf2rLpmSxPvafG4AHXGa8Ljq1izc2K67VNWmtD0fd5gikLRQdvqbzaJ9JctREbKFpn8LpeRt2q9MEK5ykWDz4f2_EYY8dgRy/s320/BE%20SAFE.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">A few notes:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Balance: </b>Waiting in line for an airplane restroom is a great time to practice this!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Exercise: </b>Outside is best! There's just something about outdoor exercise (kayaking, swimming, hiking, biking) that is WAY better than any class!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Strength: </b>Free weights are great, but don't foget the resistance of working out in the water!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Flexibility: </b>I find that it's fun to sneak in some stretches while waiting in line (bank, grocery, airport).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Eating: </b>Okay, so my eating isn't ALWAYS healthy (or even ish!).</span></p><p><b><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-50430176304995160672024-03-13T17:20:00.000-07:002024-03-13T17:20:21.595-07:00Change – Ideas for Making It Happen!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Change – Why Is It So Hard?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As many of you know, I'm ready for the Literacy Revolution. I've been reading books about change and thinking about the WHY of change – and resistance to change. We all know how hard change is – we've just been through 'springing forward' during daylight savings, and that has many people tired and cranky! And that's just the change of one hour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZXiUjxbEneSDJPa34SdisuZzuMYDzJpHc9ONbGKcIYrJE74uuUbqwqO6kFodxyXPOdHft6EiGziJpaQtjSozKEQHsw6TdPNWcTMD5wYapno5YMiEB7jT4Z8CkHGqSv9I1rLOClSr6ptwCohSwuuo4eM4oU0WdXiyZbE42O0w7u6wFMpLP8-9fx0CTc9o/s1394/change%20give%20up%20gain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="1384" height="465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZXiUjxbEneSDJPa34SdisuZzuMYDzJpHc9ONbGKcIYrJE74uuUbqwqO6kFodxyXPOdHft6EiGziJpaQtjSozKEQHsw6TdPNWcTMD5wYapno5YMiEB7jT4Z8CkHGqSv9I1rLOClSr6ptwCohSwuuo4eM4oU0WdXiyZbE42O0w7u6wFMpLP8-9fx0CTc9o/w462-h465/change%20give%20up%20gain.jpg" width="462" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really love this quote, first because it starts with 'one reason . . .'. YES! We need to think deeply about WHY people are resistant to change. I hear people talk about laziness, etc. But it's much more complex than that. And we need to help people understand what they will GAIN. That's the 'cognitive clarity' behind asking educators, parents,(or ourselves) to change. So let's start the conversation about what we will GAIN as well as GIVE UP!!</div> <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-48133715527985536572024-03-09T09:24:00.000-08:002024-03-09T09:24:32.452-08:00Making Real Change<p> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Real Change / Deep Change / Lasting Change</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">As I inch closer to retirement, I think about my quest to be a changemaker more and more. I feel a passion about seeing change that is: <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8616BIbfUEiI5sfBzTsKoI9FXf34fD1XYCVisEiMSDgW6VxQon-iU55CivwHhpZSqgGPzy-SGgsHDqkRzJkCXhRWzRPBTQMuZHzeOi2L2WbcNw-Gz4CYopwBfhXkmjQ2uf6vWWtPPwdFtzzxyCFEBvrsim1lKhIATDoPAqw61EnvZN4RfZ0U8slal3hZs/s1416/Change%20Einstein.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1416" data-original-width="1408" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8616BIbfUEiI5sfBzTsKoI9FXf34fD1XYCVisEiMSDgW6VxQon-iU55CivwHhpZSqgGPzy-SGgsHDqkRzJkCXhRWzRPBTQMuZHzeOi2L2WbcNw-Gz4CYopwBfhXkmjQ2uf6vWWtPPwdFtzzxyCFEBvrsim1lKhIATDoPAqw61EnvZN4RfZ0U8slal3hZs/s320/Change%20Einstein.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">• <b>Real Change: </b>Not just surface change such as shiny technology, or cutesy boom cards, but TRUE change that leads to life changes for the learners that we serve. Change such as:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- Helping learners develop comprehensive literacy to the highest level possible. This must include all of the components of literacy, including generative writing with the alphabet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- Supporting people who use AAC in using their systems to engage with the world, beyond wants and needs, sharing who they really are, and empowering them.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>• Deep Change: </b>This means helping educators, families, and learners develop cognitive clarity, so that they understand what they are doing, why they are doing it, and what the outcomes will be. (See Erickson & Koppenhaver, <i>Comprehensive Literacy for All,</i> 2020, p. 20)</span></p><p><b style="font-size: large;">• Lasting Change: </b><span style="font-size: large;">Education is fickle and sometimes change can be short-lived. And sometimes that might be a good thing, such as the push for 'errorless learning' (good teachers know that when learners make errors it shows what they are thinking, and helps us target our instruction). But when we make some real, deep changes, we hope that they can last. Some lasting changes are about stopping practices that we have done for years. Others are adding new practices that make a difference. Samples of change that we hope is lasting include:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Going beyond just sight word instruction in teaching reading.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Recognizing that hand-over-hand instruction is not good practice, and is harmful to learners.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Acknowledging that copying and tracing are just sensorimotor tasks and do NOT lead to generative writing with the alphabet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">- Creating alternative pencils, modeling them, and using them for generative writing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- Developing robust communication systems for all learners, including learners with multiple challenges.</span></p><p>The above quote by Albert Einstein is especially powerful. Are we smart enough to change? </p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-14255639746991356722024-03-01T14:34:00.000-08:002024-03-01T14:34:54.996-08:00Collaborative Books 1 – Creating Books to Share<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkEydjHqdrV-S5zEtxH6fg2PDtHacPBmD5_nH9762MMZgWP7FDV8yeqJeB6qkall9dtrNm7bRM5c-OnKSRl94Pff16-8htzcBwktbzl2CM5J4jxg5cI-LAehOAdcVEPuLDg9h7IRhF1VKbI8YOsrrWWgFOpm4W9OrJNsUsglohQjlqxan86ovvUJs9HiN/s1792/Collaborative%20Books%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="1480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkEydjHqdrV-S5zEtxH6fg2PDtHacPBmD5_nH9762MMZgWP7FDV8yeqJeB6qkall9dtrNm7bRM5c-OnKSRl94Pff16-8htzcBwktbzl2CM5J4jxg5cI-LAehOAdcVEPuLDg9h7IRhF1VKbI8YOsrrWWgFOpm4W9OrJNsUsglohQjlqxan86ovvUJs9HiN/s320/Collaborative%20Books%201.jpg" width="264" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>WHAT: </b>This post is about creative collaborative books with learners who use AAC. The<br /> specifics are contained in 2-page a Tip from AAC Intervention.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>WHERE: </b>This tip can be downloaded from the website AAC Intervention. Go to Tips of the Month and look for Tip # 4 for 2021.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbc7ERHqD10KSess0Nm_HoWHEL-WDKL_HJR1sUf9eZyvKxcHxExkknKGl8obq9uOX1-qdDnMiVNdXVvkEvTZ_k8l8X7zYkf7xHj9LimZW6Eqh4qSo2PFj4vejOZSDKR7IEWZjZKTFSnSdCThgov8cLKp35pf-KS_lmo-GQDBKsDYfc9iJ38E5xiX-YLyKV" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; font-size: large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="878" data-original-width="1584" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbc7ERHqD10KSess0Nm_HoWHEL-WDKL_HJR1sUf9eZyvKxcHxExkknKGl8obq9uOX1-qdDnMiVNdXVvkEvTZ_k8l8X7zYkf7xHj9LimZW6Eqh4qSo2PFj4vejOZSDKR7IEWZjZKTFSnSdCThgov8cLKp35pf-KS_lmo-GQDBKsDYfc9iJ38E5xiX-YLyKV" width="320" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.aacintervention.com/site/cpage.asp?cpage_id=180029278&sec_id=180009852" target="_blank">Caroline's Tips</a></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-87597258373896351502024-02-08T15:48:00.000-08:002024-02-08T15:48:12.224-08:00Good News / Bad New Stories<p> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What Are They? </b>Good news / bad news are stories that have both good and bad parts, so that students who use AAC can practice giving:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtBmF02essCnimH1_-486gDkxPwdDS9C8Q6MnwTaHFIPfSHYRoj7RvYm-EBgEihYIlu9bUzNwaLFZ3ymHiImMtHeTfwt22AI-Oqy4tEONbWYo2xrHIc0DXcExCvH9F6waHKj9qqAb2FvNAwY0Itig2Y_NSqPPgbeYpNve2eMEBXm_DUKv6dHKI2UNK4hYf" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="68" data-original-width="89" height="67" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtBmF02essCnimH1_-486gDkxPwdDS9C8Q6MnwTaHFIPfSHYRoj7RvYm-EBgEihYIlu9bUzNwaLFZ3ymHiImMtHeTfwt22AI-Oqy4tEONbWYo2xrHIc0DXcExCvH9F6waHKj9qqAb2FvNAwY0Itig2Y_NSqPPgbeYpNve2eMEBXm_DUKv6dHKI2UNK4hYf=w88-h67" width="88" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">• <u>Positive Comments</u>: Using core language (THAT IS GOOD. I LIKE THAT) or pre-stored comments (WOW, WONDERFUL, GREAT, COOL).</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpF1uqMZCIcRlD7Kmw7a6x6QX5i2zRoGZG8zRPCFxrSxQg4ad5sENPwxAyOkDfcHe6K6IV93JV8ihPzq0Fo07pOvNOw4VzgW9IhiSEc0ac_PLrcpTK8oKo_S8j8d_AbziARJtqfKx_22WZ-IGEoh0nOXqJbnz3nJ17ZBTuOi5NYDD6KEuSGamwlRBjaBds" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="71" data-original-width="89" height="77" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpF1uqMZCIcRlD7Kmw7a6x6QX5i2zRoGZG8zRPCFxrSxQg4ad5sENPwxAyOkDfcHe6K6IV93JV8ihPzq0Fo07pOvNOw4VzgW9IhiSEc0ac_PLrcpTK8oKo_S8j8d_AbziARJtqfKx_22WZ-IGEoh0nOXqJbnz3nJ17ZBTuOi5NYDD6KEuSGamwlRBjaBds=w96-h77" width="96" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> • <u>Negative Comments</u>: Using core language (NOT GOOD. THAT IS BAD. DON'T LIKE) <br /> or pre-stored comments (YIKES, YUCK, OH NO. UH-OH. OOPS. BUMMER).</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> •<u>Neutral Comments</u>: Using core language (REALLY. INTERESTING) or pre-stored comments (WELL, OKAY).</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUPYv8qsjbRGB3C3QqpMmIq1SxuUazYjZRn8by0I0c8TwlZjED76r6fD9IFinZVYICu_4g7QkHSuQYTrCrunkjYzFnPg2d94VSyMIkugzlt65oiII0lOknYxTo1cIOrBVNzzr0k837lIsteBe70Uym0sYTUuSXYuaDKc4P8UcQgB53NpA56PwD_Jkd2cCP" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="760" data-original-width="1112" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUPYv8qsjbRGB3C3QqpMmIq1SxuUazYjZRn8by0I0c8TwlZjED76r6fD9IFinZVYICu_4g7QkHSuQYTrCrunkjYzFnPg2d94VSyMIkugzlt65oiII0lOknYxTo1cIOrBVNzzr0k837lIsteBe70Uym0sYTUuSXYuaDKc4P8UcQgB53NpA56PwD_Jkd2cCP" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div><b style="font-size: large;">Where Can You Find These Stories? </b><span style="font-size: large;">Many children's books have good and bad parts, to allow students to practice their commenting. Wordless videos such as <i>Simon's Cat</i> also offer excellent – and highly engaging opportunities to practice.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="font-size: large;">How Can You Practice? </b><span style="font-size: large;">Glad you asked! Krista and I have created tow Tarheel Reader books that can serve as a 'tutorial' – for families, teachers, paras, and educators. Please use these stories with your students to help them be more successful thinking of comments for good news and bad news!!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-SmQ7HWz4DfrymS0xSkn8SNgYFxB72igLNgDoWVAICds3xSbN3VG1tESalMeqC-8zGEYKGJ0CkaWKygBAQMmUH8Vgdgn3rAP8Q86yjR8GKtXdl5T_ellDv21uC8bAfJ74navon9iKbjJSLYGa0R3wlo8X4-WU91IbDRKBUANjjjbfZ034Coqn8blEqyGi" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="314" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-SmQ7HWz4DfrymS0xSkn8SNgYFxB72igLNgDoWVAICds3xSbN3VG1tESalMeqC-8zGEYKGJ0CkaWKygBAQMmUH8Vgdgn3rAP8Q86yjR8GKtXdl5T_ellDv21uC8bAfJ74navon9iKbjJSLYGa0R3wlo8X4-WU91IbDRKBUANjjjbfZ034Coqn8blEqyGi" width="256" /></a><br /></div><br />This book is in story format. It tells of the trials and tribulations of a young girl whose kitty has gone missing. Join her to practice giving feedback to the girl about her search for her kitty. </span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjv47KqvzPmbZ_NhINjB6xXyDl6LsG5hTCZR0Xtsi42BA-dybNhe_yBpZjxF4WFpQ3yFehaEggGQIiaDu3NCJA7ft0BdQw_707dd1xQzot0nCIMoLtfkkJRjpYqYaa7h09h0hjvQgZlneQcIzl43iYbt6V0mPaudKOIeTCE_EAbRucaCBEHw8-9VjnTh6Hd" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="304" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjv47KqvzPmbZ_NhINjB6xXyDl6LsG5hTCZR0Xtsi42BA-dybNhe_yBpZjxF4WFpQ3yFehaEggGQIiaDu3NCJA7ft0BdQw_707dd1xQzot0nCIMoLtfkkJRjpYqYaa7h09h0hjvQgZlneQcIzl43iYbt6V0mPaudKOIeTCE_EAbRucaCBEHw8-9VjnTh6Hd" width="250" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Good News / Bad News about cooking follows a story about cooking Mac and Cheese, <br /> and the ups and downs that happen while cooking We can all relate to that, right?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJTTZhzTujHlLdhvKpSrvcK5CKv2WppdEhmPeA8lSgpCfolx_gSt0omCTWHeyGutusKCL5elRpEnt6jOFaAz5END2Qn8rscayVv0sk41e3IF3jkWDfbSsbwUV3NFSJR4hSr1BzpEle4reDnhF_nNZyU96O82U-n06NMbJbE5TgValgC_KZnvHtTyGfIczG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1240" data-original-width="1784" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJTTZhzTujHlLdhvKpSrvcK5CKv2WppdEhmPeA8lSgpCfolx_gSt0omCTWHeyGutusKCL5elRpEnt6jOFaAz5END2Qn8rscayVv0sk41e3IF3jkWDfbSsbwUV3NFSJR4hSr1BzpEle4reDnhF_nNZyU96O82U-n06NMbJbE5TgValgC_KZnvHtTyGfIczG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />`The book also gives advice from Krista on why using comments when you hear good news or bad news is really important. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So go to www.tarheelreader.org , choose Find a Book, and search for Krista H to find these powerful books!!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And THANKS to Columbia Regional Inclusive Services for supporting this project!!</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-35828980043211458612024-02-01T06:50:00.000-08:002024-02-01T06:50:06.433-08:00Alterative Pencils!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyhICtbmfq_aPuTjerzQe6y_hPoDHUqBRDhcmUte95uIxWeYeULTDyl1-X_3VAcoVYfufwQsobfudwpd0fFsSMaAXu_HfFck0lG-ZQRJupuLPq7FJb08Bt5dbGrA23ILi1Ub9hAHbeiNc-w-52G4279F5VC5Ikr_KT4el-UHaNWTfNMGTPONx2DiyJexV/s2128/Alt%20Pencil%20Overview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1582" data-original-width="2128" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVyhICtbmfq_aPuTjerzQe6y_hPoDHUqBRDhcmUte95uIxWeYeULTDyl1-X_3VAcoVYfufwQsobfudwpd0fFsSMaAXu_HfFck0lG-ZQRJupuLPq7FJb08Bt5dbGrA23ILi1Ub9hAHbeiNc-w-52G4279F5VC5Ikr_KT4el-UHaNWTfNMGTPONx2DiyJexV/w348-h259/Alt%20Pencil%20Overview.jpg" width="348" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>What. </b>Alternative pencils are tools to access the FULL alphabet. The initial alternative pencils were designed by Dr. Gretchen Hanser and Dr. Karen Erickson.</span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b style="font-size: large;">Why. </b><span style="font-size: large;">Alternative pencils are used for learners who can't use traditional tools such as pencils, pens, or markers to write.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><b style="font-size: large;">How. </b>They could be accessed by:</p><p>• Direct select with a finger point or hand</p><p>• Eye gaze</p><p>• Partner assisted scanning</p><p>• Switches</p><p><br /></p><p><b style="font-size: large;"></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjocaTqLp2YZtNZtPdBGSJmKMe8HBRhB3zTMscjTXQHfAVo-lvdr4_zJcB0JomqTFA2HJuKtBeVCUmfYippwrL5qjXD8Jzn-m-i5ZE4diXJCnok1UkgUgXwIuZo-hGutx5XTIMTHZX9MRQkuabh83TRUj7gygVKJdqIJx43uP8tI6fTX6ceOThaorqp6A7S" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1760" data-original-width="2452" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjocaTqLp2YZtNZtPdBGSJmKMe8HBRhB3zTMscjTXQHfAVo-lvdr4_zJcB0JomqTFA2HJuKtBeVCUmfYippwrL5qjXD8Jzn-m-i5ZE4diXJCnok1UkgUgXwIuZo-hGutx5XTIMTHZX9MRQkuabh83TRUj7gygVKJdqIJx43uP8tI6fTX6ceOThaorqp6A7S" width="320" /></a></b></div><b style="font-size: large;"><br />Where. </b><span style="font-size: large;">A great resource for alternative pencils is the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies. They have many alternative pencils that can be downloaded for free.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.med.unc.edu/healthsciences/clds/alternative-pencils/">https://www.med.unc.edu/healthsciences/clds/alternative-pencils/</a></span></p><p>Follow ihopeNYC on Instagram to see images and stories of students using alternative pencils.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Stay Tuned! </b>I will post more articles on alternative pencils at this blog!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-8120975116338824772024-01-22T14:17:00.000-08:002024-01-22T14:17:06.985-08:00The AlphaBook – Light Tech Direct Select Alphabet!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGtPwBRh9mDUnb4Tmz27BsfQD5vOab3ufiv4JUTT9il_h4xlA6NrRyNuwR_KQ4J9SjjiTY1kHE-RoDLxhPoSo3IVvM1Ii5KVkdeSdCE8zT5Nm_rbDGvOYkNR_dDxMpVYBOCNt09Ma_0jnHn5Ab7EJEh39Oc1O_5zAN9iB-cpbwSi2H5KUl_R3rXemOADo/s1020/alpha%20book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="764" data-original-width="1020" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGtPwBRh9mDUnb4Tmz27BsfQD5vOab3ufiv4JUTT9il_h4xlA6NrRyNuwR_KQ4J9SjjiTY1kHE-RoDLxhPoSo3IVvM1Ii5KVkdeSdCE8zT5Nm_rbDGvOYkNR_dDxMpVYBOCNt09Ma_0jnHn5Ab7EJEh39Oc1O_5zAN9iB-cpbwSi2H5KUl_R3rXemOADo/s320/alpha%20book.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <b>What: </b>This simple light tech alphabet is great for students who can see the letters and have the motor skills to touch desired letters. It can be a very quick 'alternative pencil.' <br /><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Why: </b>For students with good fist-pointing skills, this can be an efficient tool.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWeQB_PJtX8jHMRP_RZk4LzAPjEQC0F8ao6PD92WZ95xItRZSfV3FBwgrcRJUAxJbSxJcngVP1A45K6E2bMnauIkLhdedD9QyuGKjsPcsd5Gk8Xx4XlZf1HedKFkpyyOy81n52xqHAghBTgpvUu7nyFchFOehhfICK15aW8Gm0MCsPKWaB6UlDigI-N996" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="114" data-original-width="349" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWeQB_PJtX8jHMRP_RZk4LzAPjEQC0F8ao6PD92WZ95xItRZSfV3FBwgrcRJUAxJbSxJcngVP1A45K6E2bMnauIkLhdedD9QyuGKjsPcsd5Gk8Xx4XlZf1HedKFkpyyOy81n52xqHAghBTgpvUu7nyFchFOehhfICK15aW8Gm0MCsPKWaB6UlDigI-N996=w396-h130" width="396" /></a></div><br /><b>How: </b>Partners change pages as desired by the writer. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYykm2NqWkGYbw_HTbcd8Gzu2SR10LEQC4viqvXy1xlCqp5QrYXDQjMovXfQHmSk_sy6R54T8nebAOBAEWK0a6WdTT1faiP9z4bXjyJCQKiaAOqzl6Ehwi4YWm0VsG7o_tK3J0vOWyyhay4tIWhXTsoMBNBwugvTnAHrDFih12f8vgwUQ6g37jWem3C7PJ/s1508/AlphaBook%20Direct%20Select.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1508" data-original-width="1136" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYykm2NqWkGYbw_HTbcd8Gzu2SR10LEQC4viqvXy1xlCqp5QrYXDQjMovXfQHmSk_sy6R54T8nebAOBAEWK0a6WdTT1faiP9z4bXjyJCQKiaAOqzl6Ehwi4YWm0VsG7o_tK3J0vOWyyhay4tIWhXTsoMBNBwugvTnAHrDFih12f8vgwUQ6g37jWem3C7PJ/s320/AlphaBook%20Direct%20Select.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><b>Where: </b>For more information, see Tip # 7, 2021 at <p></p><p><a href="http://www.aacintervention.com" target="_blank">www.aacintervention.com </a> <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-12617108749451402222023-12-22T15:10:00.000-08:002023-12-22T15:12:09.673-08:00Shared Reading Book List!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What: </b>Dr. David Koppenhaver is one of the authors of the book, Comprehensive Literacy for<br /> all. His list of recommended shared reading books is perfect for emergent readers of all ages!</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4FFLJV97pr4A3_SZIvA7ewVoOLe4DLwV7huW7aFBCqoWHWdEEoBns5UZNVN3y5pO4678lZKiSY6IjeqYuMmRZ5Z6yB7e3RTdWCTbWjNKeXYjRPw29-S7XEUKyRiwHx57i7PRm5O3t6hxu2Y9j9-Qx2TX7Cl1oN1nO8TZxjUJ6SUMm7rzSkyNmwMJPmRoG/s1838/Shared%20Reading%20Recs%20David%20K.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1786" data-original-width="1838" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4FFLJV97pr4A3_SZIvA7ewVoOLe4DLwV7huW7aFBCqoWHWdEEoBns5UZNVN3y5pO4678lZKiSY6IjeqYuMmRZ5Z6yB7e3RTdWCTbWjNKeXYjRPw29-S7XEUKyRiwHx57i7PRm5O3t6hxu2Y9j9-Qx2TX7Cl1oN1nO8TZxjUJ6SUMm7rzSkyNmwMJPmRoG/s320/Shared%20Reading%20Recs%20David%20K.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKC7Dozx_fpoysI_I63gLZnhiXHzVwV28BIjNw1HzHp_qbrAyEkYVphvflRpJeNizU8q7DBWz5Q_G16GWSnx6s2t95wf-FqRdujrlaHGf3QRN0pQ-UT_aAFQTKTtC3ZogKw3M4Z9cyUzOonwv2zcBrUiMv4_ZUuzYsTWKD81-f1ztfPYLCk5IkGKh5rFO/s400/Comprehensive%20Lit%20For%20All.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="280" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqKC7Dozx_fpoysI_I63gLZnhiXHzVwV28BIjNw1HzHp_qbrAyEkYVphvflRpJeNizU8q7DBWz5Q_G16GWSnx6s2t95wf-FqRdujrlaHGf3QRN0pQ-UT_aAFQTKTtC3ZogKw3M4Z9cyUzOonwv2zcBrUiMv4_ZUuzYsTWKD81-f1ztfPYLCk5IkGKh5rFO/w152-h216/Comprehensive%20Lit%20For%20All.jpg" width="152" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Where: </b>The blogpost can be found at the Building Wings website. Here's a direct link:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.buildingwings.com/shared-reading-books-recommendations-from-dr-david-koppenhaver/" target="_blank">Shared Reading Book Recs</a><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-63131897094443510812023-12-21T10:49:00.000-08:002023-12-21T10:49:45.105-08:00The Million Word Gap<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg73zZh_tA31Llm0JlxjLBwipsKILHZ4GwLdIhUKTVPo1Onglgz4vxOBMVqN0gZ7kSSsRmcVFenjF5d4LCzGr0f4cz-Y1IOhbIJDosq5iKlGX9wUkx3jcazWaqQFRYn4UXFHoQ8Rww2oLT2_pQjvS2pap9Ni1nvCgqpCfKF-9if-siZalNxFm_ZNR20astl" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="1586" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg73zZh_tA31Llm0JlxjLBwipsKILHZ4GwLdIhUKTVPo1Onglgz4vxOBMVqN0gZ7kSSsRmcVFenjF5d4LCzGr0f4cz-Y1IOhbIJDosq5iKlGX9wUkx3jcazWaqQFRYn4UXFHoQ8Rww2oLT2_pQjvS2pap9Ni1nvCgqpCfKF-9if-siZalNxFm_ZNR20astl" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What Is It? </b>The million word gap describes the gap in words that children have heard if they missed that early home reading experience. It's very powerful information for parents of children of <u>all</u> ages, because it's never too late to read aloud! It's also helpful information for teachers, paras, SLPs, etc. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><b style="font-size: large;">Where Can You Find It? </b><span style="font-size: large;">You can download the tip that summarizes this information PLUS a sample letter that you can share with parents. What a great way to start out 2024, by encouraging more reading!!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaeo6dcViJ4EGofA0RSJanDZFGFp8EgdmXEynAVKhQgL3Xtm5dEcZSonfyZdMx6vR6hAKoa0U9S8M_g6KUSEV3M-cWtqhrryH__mW-EMK8ks0gYmIagrA_nPzc2J0YEXGg-59PmKt2GKp53v9Oz8ZPHe5Q3iGLXBsJLVayYztdG-DJYZWkxqkHYOO_LDy/s1512/Million%20Word%20Gap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1206" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaeo6dcViJ4EGofA0RSJanDZFGFp8EgdmXEynAVKhQgL3Xtm5dEcZSonfyZdMx6vR6hAKoa0U9S8M_g6KUSEV3M-cWtqhrryH__mW-EMK8ks0gYmIagrA_nPzc2J0YEXGg-59PmKt2GKp53v9Oz8ZPHe5Q3iGLXBsJLVayYztdG-DJYZWkxqkHYOO_LDy/s320/Million%20Word%20Gap.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Downoad this tip here:</b></p><p><b><a href="http://www.aacintervention.com/page/180009852/180123278/Tips-2022#tip%204" target="_blank">Million Word Gap</a><br /></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09osfzs2lMU7ApP44GmkHjhnxmnRFHldEuyujSej-ZzWQoGfaWWbWsLbCcTewxbWHsQVWP5JE-75lywk3a75UWpHgBcMKASqDt1rXKLhB08FbSGz4e1lgz7XpedVxEMlpPfMCd87j08fbMWNumP3mllH4W9_431-TFmMcqAQGNuzBpcdjisw_uy2sGI7N/s1536/million%20words%20dear%20parent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1164" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09osfzs2lMU7ApP44GmkHjhnxmnRFHldEuyujSej-ZzWQoGfaWWbWsLbCcTewxbWHsQVWP5JE-75lywk3a75UWpHgBcMKASqDt1rXKLhB08FbSGz4e1lgz7XpedVxEMlpPfMCd87j08fbMWNumP3mllH4W9_431-TFmMcqAQGNuzBpcdjisw_uy2sGI7N/s320/million%20words%20dear%20parent.jpg" width="243" /></a></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-36935108298936981012023-12-15T11:13:00.000-08:002023-12-15T11:13:58.291-08:00Awe and Wonder Podcast Series<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #272626; font-family: var(--headingsfontfamily),var(--nv-fallback-ff); font-size: x-large; letter-spacing: var(--h1letterspacing); text-align: var(--textalign,left); text-transform: var(--h1texttransform);"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayin9pkFdC28ds3_RzB5fCPjd8n7pMVKSnMwih90cxOF3Qr8uesoyG5MB03N1S1dq5Uh-uBgDRoONd2X2220x-gyr6W9sQ7_SdRhtBeX6dUXl9HxNcFJMPl8pR-ccWvjoT-MTVvKP7-aR39SsIN4qyz-JFQezRzo1dOP3jJTWaga8u0T1PFEqHEajROos/s1926/Awe%20and%20Wonder%20Literacy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1926" data-original-width="1658" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayin9pkFdC28ds3_RzB5fCPjd8n7pMVKSnMwih90cxOF3Qr8uesoyG5MB03N1S1dq5Uh-uBgDRoONd2X2220x-gyr6W9sQ7_SdRhtBeX6dUXl9HxNcFJMPl8pR-ccWvjoT-MTVvKP7-aR39SsIN4qyz-JFQezRzo1dOP3jJTWaga8u0T1PFEqHEajROos/s320/Awe%20and%20Wonder%20Literacy.jpg" width="275" /></a></b></div><b>Awe and Wonder Podcast Series 3: AT & AAC – Literacy</b><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What? </b>This podcast series is developed by Brenda Del Robertson Monte and Sarah Kinsella. They produce podcasts from amazing presenters available to listen or watch on YouTube. Brenda and Sarah are skilled interviewers and have access to amazing presenters. They are all fantastic, but Krista Howard's podcast explaining how she could have been better supportive as a student from elementary through high school is especially powerful.</span></p><p><b style="font-size: large;">Where? </b><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a link for the entire series:<br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://specialedtechcenter.com/awe-and-wonder-podcast-series-3-at-aac-literacy-2/" target="_blank">Awe and Wonder Literacy Series</a><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="nv-page-title-wrap nv-big-title" style="--textalign: left; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #272626; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-top: 60px;"><div class="nv-page-title " style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: var(--textalign,left);"><div style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="nv-content-wrap entry-content default_cursor_cs" style="--img-m: 24px; --listpad: 20px; --liststyle: disc; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #272626; counter-reset: footnotes 0; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex default_cursor_cs" style="align-items: center; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5em; justify-content: center;"></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-55902029437608364562023-12-14T16:08:00.000-08:002023-12-14T16:09:13.205-08:00List This!!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipvcSxNEi_yIwPFV2Gp03z7l-tPhpCRnsvfzT0NPfRvvSCj0VVqFTxtNk1CQWrsxWvpXfytRK-3ZhgwikY9sD2N4HIam333ChzViYhZXpwBhT0Twf2PSU4V0oEBUbnTtFRdfMFKseW86wslh-jdlSnmhccz7bZNPEoDa0rohHFaMYhLxz2vJMDoYPo9OzC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1798" data-original-width="1418" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipvcSxNEi_yIwPFV2Gp03z7l-tPhpCRnsvfzT0NPfRvvSCj0VVqFTxtNk1CQWrsxWvpXfytRK-3ZhgwikY9sD2N4HIam333ChzViYhZXpwBhT0Twf2PSU4V0oEBUbnTtFRdfMFKseW86wslh-jdlSnmhccz7bZNPEoDa0rohHFaMYhLxz2vJMDoYPo9OzC=w330-h418" width="330" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>List This!!!</b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">How often do you make a list?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- Every week?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">- Every day?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">And what do you DO with that list?</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Check out this tip about making lists WITH your students. The tip also suggests ways to support students in composing lists, and reminds us that those lists need to be USED in order to feel meaningful!!<br /></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIGfoMIWAl41UIDjDxTDLdrYRBU0q77KTDQLOW2nVh8Gf7QycLUTt2h_qtT1pOqivKlKCe3Qbj8EyLploa5LG6cFXg60ddues0w_4GPJiTYK_IrZN1TuYdrsI834VSBskpWPnS9FdetvYDZfm1LTaL0dfhCAw77hsrUQPPLFLRCC-TXSUrTuUUETdZpndj" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1822" data-original-width="1760" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIGfoMIWAl41UIDjDxTDLdrYRBU0q77KTDQLOW2nVh8Gf7QycLUTt2h_qtT1pOqivKlKCe3Qbj8EyLploa5LG6cFXg60ddues0w_4GPJiTYK_IrZN1TuYdrsI834VSBskpWPnS9FdetvYDZfm1LTaL0dfhCAw77hsrUQPPLFLRCC-TXSUrTuUUETdZpndj=w327-h338" width="327" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>Where to Find the Tip?</b></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Go to AAC Intervention and look for Tip # 6, 2021.</p><p>Here's a direct link:</p><p><a href="http://www.aacintervention.com/page/180009852/180122670/Tips-2021">http://www.aacintervention.com/page/180009852/180122670/Tips-2021</a></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-80464666379063450772023-12-13T13:09:00.000-08:002023-12-13T13:09:00.568-08:00Customize Your Comments Book<p> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Customize Your Comments - The Book!</span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_Nz4RRHvucnmW106Ad_fUx09GRqC9czUwuOv94gicp6DHG4N6GxYGIplnERlzYdVJAFQ2dHJ_izkGxJddICo_Fb7rIN-YfZfQ9wkUzbr8KqTDym0thsFvY4gz-Kkf01gxnP2dmYhpZWAsaq90Toa5o_aUfkyySiPV6R4WHgY_0sfjClzW0B9rtrtuXkLV" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="412" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_Nz4RRHvucnmW106Ad_fUx09GRqC9czUwuOv94gicp6DHG4N6GxYGIplnERlzYdVJAFQ2dHJ_izkGxJddICo_Fb7rIN-YfZfQ9wkUzbr8KqTDym0thsFvY4gz-Kkf01gxnP2dmYhpZWAsaq90Toa5o_aUfkyySiPV6R4WHgY_0sfjClzW0B9rtrtuXkLV=w362-h342" width="362" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What? </b>This is a fun book that was a collaboration by me and Krista Howard. Krista uses an AAC device and is a model, mentor, presenter, and author. This book gives ideas of why people who use AAC should customize their comments, and also shows examples of positive both positive and negative comments.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Where? </b>Find this free book at Tarheel Reader. Here's the direct link:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">https://tarheelreader.org/2022/06/10/customize-your-comments-aac-fun/</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Why? </b>As you will see in the book, Krista has many ideas about why customizing comments is important. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSmcfBhPjPue3ywhjS-8-lHlzXik9hy6a4udaB_m97bJg4PidU7gdlK14aECkJ4HILcT6iyDhqTOzfUS9hNimy4q4Tmmo9Ngk6boImJrVyJrNGyqHhBuDXXCUk_yR7Q9rLQr6rszxF71T6473nVfop-9Ia0vmEx_OeRdafDMkgYdRs7Uv62IS1GleAW_wh" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="922" data-original-width="1666" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSmcfBhPjPue3ywhjS-8-lHlzXik9hy6a4udaB_m97bJg4PidU7gdlK14aECkJ4HILcT6iyDhqTOzfUS9hNimy4q4Tmmo9Ngk6boImJrVyJrNGyqHhBuDXXCUk_yR7Q9rLQr6rszxF71T6473nVfop-9Ia0vmEx_OeRdafDMkgYdRs7Uv62IS1GleAW_wh" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd96rsQYFfOiS9g-UfuFU8le80K6ivD6zUC01mBusBxQ_mNsIxYLLvzpNwySG-0SYIuVfmlKY4PiQAH6xZ_Z4n65g3W9c1STWKrrqed48XbUSvfuWa1aop50s-IBZ0a1aai9-x-c5GLZEWsVIkjMjEdvwa7dojNUt2u8V7qEDy4WxDHxzWuV2fi87auc2R" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="982" data-original-width="1676" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd96rsQYFfOiS9g-UfuFU8le80K6ivD6zUC01mBusBxQ_mNsIxYLLvzpNwySG-0SYIuVfmlKY4PiQAH6xZ_Z4n65g3W9c1STWKrrqed48XbUSvfuWa1aop50s-IBZ0a1aai9-x-c5GLZEWsVIkjMjEdvwa7dojNUt2u8V7qEDy4WxDHxzWuV2fi87auc2R" width="320" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>How? </b>Use this book to:</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">• Share with people who are on their journey of learning about AAC (teachers, paras, speech-language pathologists, SLPAs), and may not have realized the importance of customizing comments. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">• Share with families, so they can support their children in picking words to customize aking comments</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">• Read the book with people who use AAC and work with them (and hopefully their peers) to choose comments that will reflect their personalities!<br /><br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-25570715368120881062023-12-08T14:34:00.000-08:002023-12-08T14:34:26.262-08:00Devices and Pianos!<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Devices and Pianos - What's the Connection?</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwmUlvGYmPYPKhKtodp1ztSRA7QeOhWx9DGvCHtSKFPddOxD7cqrYxY-czvmyIj_abjKLd9scppv8fgpNQPDHF8ees6CcvrtEZPX-NU5Hp6p6AgYXSEVbwR0hjKoGAv4iJvrww_gxiK7TGapAI03tc__D5p_9idOrSfFBnWJ2BcmQnLIqo7M2KCqe40aOZ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="1128" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwmUlvGYmPYPKhKtodp1ztSRA7QeOhWx9DGvCHtSKFPddOxD7cqrYxY-czvmyIj_abjKLd9scppv8fgpNQPDHF8ees6CcvrtEZPX-NU5Hp6p6AgYXSEVbwR0hjKoGAv4iJvrww_gxiK7TGapAI03tc__D5p_9idOrSfFBnWJ2BcmQnLIqo7M2KCqe40aOZ=w284-h353" width="284" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">So, the ink is definitely dry on this quote!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">But how often to we see people succumbing to 'The Myth of the Box' – the idea that once a learner gets an AAC system, they should learn to use it easily, with minimal instruction.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Quotes such as this one can help us really think about:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">• How long it takes to become a 'musician' (Time)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">• The strategies and training needed to be successful (Training)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">• The practice of all of the components, including the keyboard, pedals, etc. (Tools)</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Call To Action: </b>How will YOU use this quote? Here are a few ideas - please share more!</span></p><p>- Share it on your social media, to spread the word</p><p>- Make a poster for the wall</p><p>- Print this on the tote bag that carries the communication device / light tech system</p><p>- Show it at a professional development session</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-25029386768494523262023-04-20T12:01:00.001-07:002023-04-20T12:01:17.608-07:00Marvelous Mac: 1 Minute Mirroring!!<p> <b>What & Why. </b>It is often helpful to mirror the screen of your tablet (for me, and iPad) unto your Macintosh computer. Maybe you want to model using an AAC system that matches that of one of your students. Maybe you want to show how to build words using the Word Wizard app. I find multiple uses for this trick almost every session!!</p><p>Yes, you can do this through a mirroring app, but that puts demands on wifi signal. And yes, you can use a document camera, but that often results in glare, or a less-than-stellar image. This solution has been highly effective – and efficient – for me. (<i>Note: </i>This may be possible for other computers, but I have only done it on a Mac). This is helpful for:</p><p>• Classrooms projecting the teacher's computer, using an interactive whiteboard, or just a projector.</p><p>• Distance learning sessions.</p><p>• In-home sessions, mirroring to an Apple TV.</p><p><b>Needed Tools.</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSsWdcYRijiMgB8mJLUw40HnaAbGkzdDOQJ3SoPPFdgHpZ24XnbgWKn3IrXG9b-wvAhYQyQbjrPXC6KL3VbEEtGfNOFI1qfngU70X02t7Kl39K3dNNqHL_8wJerAEB0aGG4vlLTYnKudbqSeDcrdOM9_1l0cQgoaxqjfkNZgPTD54UyAsHHuV4g6tCjQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="234" data-original-width="272" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSsWdcYRijiMgB8mJLUw40HnaAbGkzdDOQJ3SoPPFdgHpZ24XnbgWKn3IrXG9b-wvAhYQyQbjrPXC6KL3VbEEtGfNOFI1qfngU70X02t7Kl39K3dNNqHL_8wJerAEB0aGG4vlLTYnKudbqSeDcrdOM9_1l0cQgoaxqjfkNZgPTD54UyAsHHuV4g6tCjQ=w118-h102" width="118" /></a></div><br />Quick Time Player software. <a href="https://support.apple.com/downloads/quicktime" target="_blank">Download it here.</a><p></p><p>Cable to connect your tablet to your Macintosh.</p><p><i>Note: </i> I had to use an adaptor as my cable is USB and my computer requires USB-C</p><p><b>How To Do It.</b></p><p>Plug your iPad into your computer, and turn it on.</p><p>1) Open QuickTime Player on your computer.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgO8ddpgsvOk3aAGt0Bp0nCHVc380t02rmb2gD7paMi3zeOfZavMxHRxAhOiosQmlxzVU-8hrmIgL1VMVM8Aoumok0Jii1_9zF5HBiSmNHxJZi38rDYJpkeeuEevOGzAcNEUoFxVQoviKXinjVmNIBVeyLc3YlwVqrE6sJx1mxQ2-opfKo07I_eyTXruA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="142" data-original-width="600" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgO8ddpgsvOk3aAGt0Bp0nCHVc380t02rmb2gD7paMi3zeOfZavMxHRxAhOiosQmlxzVU-8hrmIgL1VMVM8Aoumok0Jii1_9zF5HBiSmNHxJZi38rDYJpkeeuEevOGzAcNEUoFxVQoviKXinjVmNIBVeyLc3YlwVqrE6sJx1mxQ2-opfKo07I_eyTXruA" width="320" /></a></div>2) Under File choose 'New Movie Recording<p></p><p>3) Move your mouse to open the toolbar <br /></p><p>4) Click the small down arrow </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvEYcN_H2MBhHIng1WrYfkcq0mR8zUhyGl8Zb_vU5TGDA5f3h_nwsvefH0jjJZT4YHENej1f0T4uVzQKmzSC4rdkHEa-Jc8M72haBLFKiaEDgyHD396C1T2oh2UP0vMNLKCh0UKcLkjCgbbFzTdh7h1oEwyQm9rEg87mgnF-urcqCif3qVj2uVSkdkUQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="468" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvEYcN_H2MBhHIng1WrYfkcq0mR8zUhyGl8Zb_vU5TGDA5f3h_nwsvefH0jjJZT4YHENej1f0T4uVzQKmzSC4rdkHEa-Jc8M72haBLFKiaEDgyHD396C1T2oh2UP0vMNLKCh0UKcLkjCgbbFzTdh7h1oEwyQm9rEg87mgnF-urcqCif3qVj2uVSkdkUQ" width="273" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>5) Click both times you see the name of your iPad </p><p>(Mine is labeled Caroline 3). The 1st selects the camera for your iPad, and the second allows you to use the audio from your iPad, when you do something that is active.<br /></p><p>6) Turn the volume up on on the toolbar, so that your iPad sound can be heard. (Note the blue bar, showing that it is on maximum. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdGPEYQibJmdhTWDYiyXn-polLK-IY-Np6bJVmc9JwNNXO5efCCqqC1RJ4vxu6LdzOxJDHvxSnyacBB5pGSXvz95gOBQKqObxLB-Nq1KJ7Ov55xU2qaadNQ_E0qg-vO0b28ElAxGBw3A7HsXiOsN_FVXSng329-ERzY-3Xxcsqb8XzjT7621jwyQ4M-w" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="146" data-original-width="632" height="74" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdGPEYQibJmdhTWDYiyXn-polLK-IY-Np6bJVmc9JwNNXO5efCCqqC1RJ4vxu6LdzOxJDHvxSnyacBB5pGSXvz95gOBQKqObxLB-Nq1KJ7Ov55xU2qaadNQ_E0qg-vO0b28ElAxGBw3A7HsXiOsN_FVXSng329-ERzY-3Xxcsqb8XzjT7621jwyQ4M-w" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Now your iPad screen appears over top of whatever was open on your computer. You can enlarge it on your computer to avoid distractons!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfvHIqEMTTveROP7qmWW4twdBbp3kvValcRWMkwBedOwN8_yBrpgwsOHwWyhmtEixdf89R9dFeISF0Pe_KWjB3PeEydzJJCDOJvpygXZJVEf8qAHvTvv1hEspMZz_chW4MmpCtk-l0p-aKsNnHLX56zEzP5ibO3_rmg1HgrdGP_G1Bqc1Cu-XKNr-qXQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2148" data-original-width="2956" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfvHIqEMTTveROP7qmWW4twdBbp3kvValcRWMkwBedOwN8_yBrpgwsOHwWyhmtEixdf89R9dFeISF0Pe_KWjB3PeEydzJJCDOJvpygXZJVEf8qAHvTvv1hEspMZz_chW4MmpCtk-l0p-aKsNnHLX56zEzP5ibO3_rmg1HgrdGP_G1Bqc1Cu-XKNr-qXQ" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcSdy_Yyq2NCDScCHJc6FJ7K2Cv-OW28EjVGz-Sj92Nf5MYHLMHo8MEKPHLWx4P2NZdx-MAu3uPPiNpqQJ_IcEQaopbulgmv6asULbeXLVOZlU8CkSV-LpsrMhYudWF0zWsNatZOh-9JKJoP7SyWm4_AT1qpCvBJWD21MBw9Oqf5MmxP7XFSS3MLOhzQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1660" data-original-width="2208" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcSdy_Yyq2NCDScCHJc6FJ7K2Cv-OW28EjVGz-Sj92Nf5MYHLMHo8MEKPHLWx4P2NZdx-MAu3uPPiNpqQJ_IcEQaopbulgmv6asULbeXLVOZlU8CkSV-LpsrMhYudWF0zWsNatZOh-9JKJoP7SyWm4_AT1qpCvBJWD21MBw9Oqf5MmxP7XFSS3MLOhzQ" width="319" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="text-align: left;">NOTE: </i><span style="text-align: left;">I usually move the 'floating toolbar' from QuickTime player to the top, as shown on the picture on the right.</span></span></div><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqAvSPIvVhGlQ0OBpncPPM5wJHNp6BQSi4UcKm-92AClqyFVZz0PvmooRw_xp8FZF75c_EkcuQBVHAn9TOOOIPLF_kElrz9CqZBif8sc8vWfAnbpkiUn6AWEhETuZXI3cxMVXRGm0hPX8HlZMqhKxRhwdnuVclXuI7Y-pdMAeM4bLTtjvDmfbimkqgwA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="1496" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqAvSPIvVhGlQ0OBpncPPM5wJHNp6BQSi4UcKm-92AClqyFVZz0PvmooRw_xp8FZF75c_EkcuQBVHAn9TOOOIPLF_kElrz9CqZBif8sc8vWfAnbpkiUn6AWEhETuZXI3cxMVXRGm0hPX8HlZMqhKxRhwdnuVclXuI7Y-pdMAeM4bLTtjvDmfbimkqgwA" width="263" /></a></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0ka0uNQus-ClTnkYYISWRf0jKeJhXHAEm5gbNSFkl6diycRmPW18TxzxG_9KB6Cs299q_hU0Du_hmA7bxfR7Z3Yt7qwFv50yeeSE4uDsvQyuWeg05gJUn9qnhr2p2CmD3OK-FlPv6J3Sx5lfxzXPCI491Af-epuHYM4cP4ePwErzZETH09dgB2X25yw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="718" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0ka0uNQus-ClTnkYYISWRf0jKeJhXHAEm5gbNSFkl6diycRmPW18TxzxG_9KB6Cs299q_hU0Du_hmA7bxfR7Z3Yt7qwFv50yeeSE4uDsvQyuWeg05gJUn9qnhr2p2CmD3OK-FlPv6J3Sx5lfxzXPCI491Af-epuHYM4cP4ePwErzZETH09dgB2X25yw" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Moving From Computer Screen to iPad Screen: </b>Sometimes you want to go back and forth. Simply use the Command-Tab keys. It will show icons of all currently open applications s on your computer. So, I wanted to go to PowerPoint to show that the word we built using Word Wizard was a real word. When you want to show the iPad screen, simply click on the Quick Time Player image.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8Laz-fkbI7Vtg7T22mNjvisd4teTp1Fr8dvFTbnq2x3lR98jI20H2XPx_Q-QwR93e4NNtLhHVwfCd6G51zPSwxqNG4k_hwFAz15Kf9Afe3gLtBDkw87jw1yZNZpIoWy1HbogiBJlxC1TnUzt5LxdoHdHtaeCLN8bJ1v7MGOCjxuXitAu_I7dIudQB_A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8Laz-fkbI7Vtg7T22mNjvisd4teTp1Fr8dvFTbnq2x3lR98jI20H2XPx_Q-QwR93e4NNtLhHVwfCd6G51zPSwxqNG4k_hwFAz15Kf9Afe3gLtBDkw87jw1yZNZpIoWy1HbogiBJlxC1TnUzt5LxdoHdHtaeCLN8bJ1v7MGOCjxuXitAu_I7dIudQB_A" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #800180; font-size: medium;"><b>THANKS to Mark Surabian for teaching me this tip!!</b></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-59487586918478988142023-04-19T18:35:00.001-07:002023-04-19T18:35:09.568-07:00Multi-Modal Communication . . . It's Everywhere!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0Hv2T4KYrV-002BE_LIaG-06SOP7Poe03uK7C-IpPfrkn_4Ub4zSawv73RaL3lHwZVpmwGXxar5zdNGk0a6p4a6s292lfF5UeO96pSa5R_ipdruTm2hI92TXQb4_yrQm_mD0TQLm1e4WcXuuM_f7MvP9twZmldmyjvG7Km66yx3x5-pF3wXHygtwbyg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="1678" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0Hv2T4KYrV-002BE_LIaG-06SOP7Poe03uK7C-IpPfrkn_4Ub4zSawv73RaL3lHwZVpmwGXxar5zdNGk0a6p4a6s292lfF5UeO96pSa5R_ipdruTm2hI92TXQb4_yrQm_mD0TQLm1e4WcXuuM_f7MvP9twZmldmyjvG7Km66yx3x5-pF3wXHygtwbyg=w261-h167" width="261" /></a></div> <b>Where and Why. </b>The idea for this post came from the pool. <br /><p></p><p>That's right, the pool! I've been taking Aqua Zumba and Aqua Exercise classes.</p><p>Pools are LOUD! And the music is LOUD! The instructors can't rely on their voices to give instructions.</p><p>The more effective instructors are masters of multi-modal communication. </p><p><b><br /></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRzRryBmE3gglWUk-Vx8Hl_o5VRmjjBQg8QxKvNAP0aRv9xYVXDcygAO6MGI2ka5meR7tC6_oYs73xaEpm9oOAfB9a6GnOFWhYAqIWJtPNAyAHZK5DmAloI2Kum_TF64EAo4x_O8WFyjZFTgJOcO6Fr75uRXyjqMdVgk8aTbnREhWUmgdjNhlWBW7GOQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="144" data-original-width="142" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRzRryBmE3gglWUk-Vx8Hl_o5VRmjjBQg8QxKvNAP0aRv9xYVXDcygAO6MGI2ka5meR7tC6_oYs73xaEpm9oOAfB9a6GnOFWhYAqIWJtPNAyAHZK5DmAloI2Kum_TF64EAo4x_O8WFyjZFTgJOcO6Fr75uRXyjqMdVgk8aTbnREhWUmgdjNhlWBW7GOQ=w100-h101" width="100" /></a></div><b>How Do They Do That? </b>They use many components, including: <br /><p></p><p>• <u>Broad Gestures</u>. They point to a body part that will be involved in the next activity, such as slapping their right thigh two times to indicate: "Use your right leg." They tap their abdomen, to indicate: 'Use deep breathing.'</p><p>• <u>Smaller Gestures</u>. Effective instructors also use smaller gestures, such as holding up 3 fingers, then 2, then one to count down to the start of the next exercise. They also point to the specific muscle we are targeting. </p><p>• <u>Facial Expressions</u>. They show their enthusiasm for the group with huge smiles, encouraging the participants to try harder. They also use a head tilt along with the expression 'seriously?' if we aren't participating fully.</p><p>• <u>Vocalizations</u>. Many instructors weave vocalizations such as 'Woo!' or "Ole' into their routines to keep swimmers engaged and involved. </p><p>All of these non-verbal supports are both effective and efficient. Watching them made me realize that we need to do a better job helping individuals who use AAC develop their own multi-modal communication skills. </p><p>Let's do this!!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNtzqkCegcL32JjuXgbRg7eq5QEGwBRcrJlAH_9sg3Gfqn55ot2eI8DpsDmGRWH1jJFJerA-JHRgQOP9X6rbafh91aalnu2krb1iwznBTuYzum0WxoAcRy2DXSmQ6tgiJOJy_A1kJE_3xP6FgKRRL3JOeFklFoqwH3zIhIpRGv02H3g4Tq12t1KxbeZw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNtzqkCegcL32JjuXgbRg7eq5QEGwBRcrJlAH_9sg3Gfqn55ot2eI8DpsDmGRWH1jJFJerA-JHRgQOP9X6rbafh91aalnu2krb1iwznBTuYzum0WxoAcRy2DXSmQ6tgiJOJy_A1kJE_3xP6FgKRRL3JOeFklFoqwH3zIhIpRGv02H3g4Tq12t1KxbeZw=w154-h154" width="154" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>So . . . There's a Tip for This!</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQ9d2zJrSOz8pGXHLGSjeLTRiHmmQ_lSfj4_CHekwpm3oVh-Lu2KvWXktrm5nTajv64UDzIVGCzeUnUyrcPlyvEU-qXi6pyhKLK4Y4uNuqOcJdJscUaXsoe94_bLjPY2ri50ZWGHIl2LyfbeG4UMgXcp6z2gBEgPgZt4ugHcrM87OuXPCgGC7G6UrCg/s1736/Multimodal%20Communication.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1736" data-original-width="1380" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQ9d2zJrSOz8pGXHLGSjeLTRiHmmQ_lSfj4_CHekwpm3oVh-Lu2KvWXktrm5nTajv64UDzIVGCzeUnUyrcPlyvEU-qXi6pyhKLK4Y4uNuqOcJdJscUaXsoe94_bLjPY2ri50ZWGHIl2LyfbeG4UMgXcp6z2gBEgPgZt4ugHcrM87OuXPCgGC7G6UrCg/w319-h402/Multimodal%20Communication.jpg" width="319" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><b>www.aacintervention.com</b></p><p><b>Tip # 10, 2022</b></p><p><br /><b><br /></b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-50978450660338377902023-04-04T11:27:00.000-07:002023-04-04T11:27:44.286-07:00Poems for 2 Voices<p> <b>WHAT: </b>Poems for 2 voices are meant to be read aloud. Or listened to. Or performed. Paul Fleischman made this genre popular, with his book / audio version o<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Poems-for-Two-Voices-audiobook/dp/B000056WOU/ref=sr_1_13?crid=2I9FGD4DATFKT&keywords=poems+for+2+voices&qid=1680626557&sprefix=poems+for+2+voice%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-13" target="_blank">f I Am Phoenix</a>. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjObNRl0NIr2ETUasD0widujW9yj3sD7kqdt1KnAPf-UrutJfV-EJ7kqHVniFU0kXlOXOqaBpNGxkFuFM5hhq86m6euIpwzhqXVBN4znrBk0hqDtzobUEmXJQTAExOJululyAdqSduXNsN7ajH69fFZeRQtynhQwk-YX47JFnJgLBxLR0tPDdc1aQ-1jw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjObNRl0NIr2ETUasD0widujW9yj3sD7kqdt1KnAPf-UrutJfV-EJ7kqHVniFU0kXlOXOqaBpNGxkFuFM5hhq86m6euIpwzhqXVBN4znrBk0hqDtzobUEmXJQTAExOJululyAdqSduXNsN7ajH69fFZeRQtynhQwk-YX47JFnJgLBxLR0tPDdc1aQ-1jw" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;">WHY: </b><span style="text-align: left;">Two voice poems are wonderful for supporting students in</span><span style="text-align: left;"> learning to compare and contrast. Students can:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">• Pick two characters from a book, two objects that have some features in common and some different, etc.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>WHO: </b>These poems are fantastic for:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>• </b>Students who are exploring their AAC systems. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b>HOW: </b>Show students samples of poems for 2 voices. Discuss them. Create a collaborative two voice poem. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For example, we were studying Oceania, focusing on Samoa and American Samoa. One topic of study was Polynesian tattoos. We watched several videos, and looked at tattoo images.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then we looked at several poems for 2 voices, including the one shown below. It was the first 'deep' poem written by a 7th grade student who was an early conventional student in a self-contained classroom. She had worked hard to brainstorm 'spark'e words' that could help her compare and contrast concepts about tattoos. She was especially excited when she came up with the word 'sick' which represents 'extremely cool' and 'might make you sick.' We discussed this with the students. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYgTbi30bHkSu8kdgc7vEV4oviH1BikwDsXbTwQsawf5wzWLvrNDsXymbsw61_KAZXBp7nK6zH6pevJDV6btkTHi-mYO8kBXxc4VRqp-t8Ux2PYP6LrEw2p8sTc9kL_h_4HLzdemU7_Zl90vWL8aFMHMbovMQFVw9SAAvXnWQNYu1wEwiyokHuFDlpg/s1300/tattoos%202%20voices.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="1300" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKYgTbi30bHkSu8kdgc7vEV4oviH1BikwDsXbTwQsawf5wzWLvrNDsXymbsw61_KAZXBp7nK6zH6pevJDV6btkTHi-mYO8kBXxc4VRqp-t8Ux2PYP6LrEw2p8sTc9kL_h_4HLzdemU7_Zl90vWL8aFMHMbovMQFVw9SAAvXnWQNYu1wEwiyokHuFDlpg/s320/tattoos%202%20voices.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next we brainstormed a list of words that our students wanted to use regarding Polynesian tattoos. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally, they decided whether the words / phrases should go into the positive column (green), the negative column (orange), or represented both (pink).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Notes about a few word choices:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxAJ6n7XMyZPf5xRs3rjEFxnULNqzFNxJWl60RedwVm4F9-wKRYoDqx4Z6GqMQKCd_iECck8YGvVTbw9iyCTe4Cj2VMcrX939NBwh33QEvEOuO3xQn_7S30ir_0ye-Cj-J6b4FiNrcifsVsNGuo9bDMG4FqtOLgCYjDGSNVjUAkgOkzPEiee7n5MfVeQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1610" data-original-width="2764" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxAJ6n7XMyZPf5xRs3rjEFxnULNqzFNxJWl60RedwVm4F9-wKRYoDqx4Z6GqMQKCd_iECck8YGvVTbw9iyCTe4Cj2VMcrX939NBwh33QEvEOuO3xQn_7S30ir_0ye-Cj-J6b4FiNrcifsVsNGuo9bDMG4FqtOLgCYjDGSNVjUAkgOkzPEiee7n5MfVeQ=w441-h256" width="441" /></a></div>• Some choices , such as the positive expressions (legit / cool) and the negative observations (nasty / bloodiest) are very clear. Others might be more obscure without background information</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">• ''thrown on expressively' - They had talked about the spiritual elements behind the tattoos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">• 'tired' – one video of a Samoan wrestler talked about how long it too (17 hours) for one tattoo session, broken into two days</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">• 'feel' represented the spiritual aspect (evokes feelings in the person and those who view them) and the physical component (feels painful).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div> <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-1855991060548028272023-03-16T10:55:00.002-07:002023-03-16T10:55:53.484-07:00Pranks are PRICELESS!!<p> <b>Why Prank? </b>Oh, seriously, do I have to ask that? </p><p>Well, here are a few ideas from Krista! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2gDwNdBhtoBi2a_qQvkz7s7jRtWs1Ak6ZS-XopwzqQ6Wx6jpLsvGs4zPGykPHm9e2fWbPeaJKxClipHlpljUsUbf8YPS2TtNGvWKPPinfewzIaP-WjpJn8n5T2l-UWWp-KLZGE34ZdQUkiypF6Rs84AXlAtiigwjG78O42UszrbdkmGaKiWmJ6UY14g" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="1644" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2gDwNdBhtoBi2a_qQvkz7s7jRtWs1Ak6ZS-XopwzqQ6Wx6jpLsvGs4zPGykPHm9e2fWbPeaJKxClipHlpljUsUbf8YPS2TtNGvWKPPinfewzIaP-WjpJn8n5T2l-UWWp-KLZGE34ZdQUkiypF6Rs84AXlAtiigwjG78O42UszrbdkmGaKiWmJ6UY14g" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsoqmc5nuw9V7YdlNn_kpk2cLaYATTr__OCdWAvTEGVegpb6mFywMJTxPq7147nr5nZJkm93NeyMs3NgnsARzagpBInZAAhFBfmCtmh3Wk_WETL_BywPOwvHoU8Cr0v26hiBhO4QtZ8wjXOARAWPSOOvzCYN42rxO9V3S1RKlfTlgBMlp-_V20bY7HdA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="1612" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsoqmc5nuw9V7YdlNn_kpk2cLaYATTr__OCdWAvTEGVegpb6mFywMJTxPq7147nr5nZJkm93NeyMs3NgnsARzagpBInZAAhFBfmCtmh3Wk_WETL_BywPOwvHoU8Cr0v26hiBhO4QtZ8wjXOARAWPSOOvzCYN42rxO9V3S1RKlfTlgBMlp-_V20bY7HdA" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>When to Prank? </b>April Fools Day comes to mind. But, seriously, ANY time is a good time to prank. It's such a great way to start a fun interaction.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>How to Prank? </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1) Get a 'partner in crime' – having a pranking buddy makes it way more fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2) Read the book that Krista and I wrote. It has some great ideas. Better yet, read it WITH your friends who use AAC – hopefully it will motivate you to 'get your pranks on!' Here's a link to <a href="https://tarheelreader.org/find/?search=krista+h&category=&reviewed=&audience=&language=en&page=1" target="_blank">Pranks are Priceless – AAC Fun.</a></div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTKgi2J84I7Ddbrqnf_SzINPU8zZpDcRq4TNpSmsoebNr0k8LGhFkVwLsDdB_Q3iiUWB08vY08DntODBpIUxGc0F78Y3WgG6OZawd_LGROhdX-9xwBK076nCD29GhzLWQnID2WIu07KrghUg6arl9cce4f4A_4s7NO-6nKyoVIlyCS7WPv-IRG1QJpog" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="396" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTKgi2J84I7Ddbrqnf_SzINPU8zZpDcRq4TNpSmsoebNr0k8LGhFkVwLsDdB_Q3iiUWB08vY08DntODBpIUxGc0F78Y3WgG6OZawd_LGROhdX-9xwBK076nCD29GhzLWQnID2WIu07KrghUg6arl9cce4f4A_4s7NO-6nKyoVIlyCS7WPv-IRG1QJpog" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.tarheelreader.org </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3) Get the book, <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Caroline-Musselwhite" target="_blank">Social Scripts and Pranks</a> – at my TeachersPayTeachers page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjP_AT115Bk1wSeoL_cbLVW7r2crslhAVeCYn_dELf9VJF8KetMq8HXonkD71JR1i5-a9oqRLYZ_FUcI8cKkchZdWVoOcxPWCaCnPYiVj8wAeQz4XyaXXvfENSeA4q9C27TE25EVi6r9l_2m1sVgyyefcZPMHMUg13nxwrignhq8n2F0dUOII2NH--w/s1928/Social%20Scripts%20&%20Pranks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1928" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjP_AT115Bk1wSeoL_cbLVW7r2crslhAVeCYn_dELf9VJF8KetMq8HXonkD71JR1i5-a9oqRLYZ_FUcI8cKkchZdWVoOcxPWCaCnPYiVj8wAeQz4XyaXXvfENSeA4q9C27TE25EVi6r9l_2m1sVgyyefcZPMHMUg13nxwrignhq8n2F0dUOII2NH--w/s320/Social%20Scripts%20&%20Pranks.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>4) Start pranking - and share your pranks on social media! And write about them. ENJOY!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-42108006412799717872023-03-03T09:13:00.000-08:002023-03-03T09:13:53.418-08:00This is the Voice!<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">At Fletcher Miller, we’re always looking to increase ways our students can engage meaningfully with their AAC at school and AT HOME. At home, many of our Miller families report that they like watching shows like “America’s Got Talent” and “The Voice” as a family. To set students up for success using their AAC at home during these important family times, we’ve included fun events like our own “Fletcher Miller’s THE VOICE” to allow students a fun and engaging opportunity to practice using their AAC for such activities. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-89898866-7fff-0710-0f53-9ee812573efa"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 195px; overflow: hidden; width: 315px;"><img height="195" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/H5QvLepCtZx5nW8O0UrVDx-EMKrTxWNYmQKT8joXcIcZxvd9RGVZNmnPogE0RndNf8Srt2Ruyy1eVNPaZC1wDcilLGdTtZdGA-YaK6LEQtzqz6vp_zcEFkUIqRflvbsYwOUnYB2oeVb6bw0LQUxR7l4" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="315" /></span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To do this, we:</span></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Practiced being “The Voice” judges in our classrooms: On our Mimios, we played re-runs of episodes of the “The Voice.” Students were positioned with their backs to the screen. Just like the celebrity judges in the show, the students were asked, “do you want to turn your chair?” as they listened to the contestants sing. At the end of each contestant’s performance, we counted the number of students who turned their chairs for the performance and entered that number on a ten-frame. We then encouraged our students to give the contestant some feedback, just as the celebrity judges do on the show. Their responses varied from polite to scathing– and that made it all the more fun! We compared the scores of the different contestants on ten-frames to determine which contestant won that round.</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 81px; overflow: hidden; width: 188px;"><img height="81" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/QG7Y_IQ1EJzI2NtR-v8BUcbynuW7NTyfl2PV0x3RvATraD00wM2kzQIAZp4c-W6c9KTgVgKIlW9GXZkUyUWzIDgEkBhMyKSd5_rqMtdjHXw6gurVBzwdWO4gk19Jyb52_HEkFXUvcvIkhhmM35wsPX4" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="188" /></span></span><span style="font-size: 50pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 79px; overflow: hidden; width: 177px;"><img height="79" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/B4dn_WvF54tpfzkavAhGxClqYHGLSUtJvLjvpS47Nazwl7f72NrHGiVWAjcPjHZlhSI2kC_EvilXT51uS4PQ2WWP0y-MOHPweaofDtfkE6JFgEgVFfc2NE7yhRx1SkE0WE3GKBB0a5qm41m9n6F8evo" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="177" /></span></span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Next, we got prepared to host our own “The Voice” competition at Miller. We worked hard and rounded up some local, home-grown, in-school talent. Some of our competitors took a little convincing!! Luckily students were able to use their AAC to persuade and build up the confidence of our staff contestants. One classroom even used their AAC to help build, guide, and critique their teachers’ song-and-dance performance of “The Bear Necessities.” (This performance, in the end, was a student FAVORITE, of course!)</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 152px; overflow: hidden; width: 321px;"><img height="152" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/oj_xq3UnWBe5ABJLzO4XPJue7yPhkEH7aabftCrn4SSBb44682OHNcT8OdLS4Lu4Ia8zq0KWurA1cOgfnxms6jdqm3PxTX7I-JuuBAKZhMjXru7_UIt_Afs6ZYwS7IGttgv6jSswB1XofW1ruzltMoM" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="321" /></span></span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Performances in Miller’s First Annual “The Voice” included Gregory the Facility Dog (a.k. G Ice Swagg), a nose-flute performance by Ms. Leslie, a P!nk song by our facilities manager, Ms. Marie, “The Bear Necessities” by Ms. Megan’s Class, and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” by various Miller staff.</span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Next, it was time to prepare our celebrity student judges: </span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Student judges assembled their celebrity looks using the free YouCam app. AAC was used by students to pick their hair color, styles, makeup, accessories, etc…</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="3" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-roman; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 191px; overflow: hidden; width: 352px;"><img height="191" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GPyUJVP-crhPSMXJ_EZi6So1J8NmXe7M_VMKLa9UnX3nnnHubXQDN9JUudQUZmuhZ0UOIu-y89vNW4_R1kwHMi9bbQVQT7KOZftP3fhU-sevhPIzYKJ4ih4cuExr2K2H8B69dnWP2MEYGN0UavMZTXA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="352" /></span></span></p></li><li aria-level="3" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-roman; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 174px; overflow: hidden; width: 351px;"><img height="174" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_gJjd2ejezoq9ne38R8pA_YpMAZGLlU5_dhByj1jp6BilPX6yh8rz6-2WVxGyBcxZjzI2_dbzfk0nIYozD7Oet2sfBZGduNowap45rW-LijIXI63cIa-Tywk4wojjQQ1Tl3hkE4g-bQBzjWCcgtrya0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="351" /></span></span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once they had their celebrity look, they needed to develop their celebrity persona. AAC was used to help students name their hit song and life motto.</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lastly, we accessed several free “rapper name generators” online to create a celebrity stage name. This was great practice in using our alternate pencils to sign in with our names online!</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="3" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-roman; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 192px; overflow: hidden; width: 379px;"><img height="192" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/GU44IDn1BBBw66bLT8oksbzFIjkKR30yPOJAV_fqhTUcPtaqVZTnsgwpqUmVoZ0TGgS6o6Y4fhK5xAibjL9tO35HQ-40B6OzmXQPVUs_kdKYaHqx6Enq5tAMla_JEOIu8YDnzWMisH0zqslBEcRpe0o" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="379" /></span></span></p></li><li aria-level="3" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-roman; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Above: B Tang is ready for “The Voice!”</span></p></li></ol></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When the big day came, we gathered the school audience in our auditorium. One by one we introduced celebrity judges to the student audience. With their backs to the performing contestant, our student celebrity judges were asked if they wanted to turn their chair for the performances. They were also asked to give feedback using their AAC. As they worked on their feedback, the student audience did the same and even used our favorite feedback report method, shown here:</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 327px; overflow: hidden; width: 245px;"><img height="327" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/yYsYQKv-2rUGjp9hI0zO-9xeQsHfwO7zYS05Qu0WEor03FhWokygHJ0wMVI8heY4smiJYliXCCueM7AcnjaA2ofke21RKC4lFOGUjdRU1lpQrgNwJeUwFrBmWm2RpSAjKmgQjnHUuHPm1eZ1Pe8REAw" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="245" /></span></span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After feedback from judges was given, the ten-frames depicting the points of how many of our judges turned their chairs was compared and a “Miller’s The Voice” champion was crowned. It was a great culminating moment for our hard work– and a TON of fun!</span></p></li></ol><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We shared this experience with parents and families and encouraged them to seek feedback from students while watching “The Voice” at home!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A NEW season of “The Voice” premieres on NBC March 6th!!! We’re looking forward to hosting a Spring edition of “The Voice” at Miller. It’s gonna be hard to top a rapping dog, a nose-flute, a pitchy rendition of Shania Twain, and a troop of dancing teacher bears – but we’re up for the challenge!!!</span></p><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow us on Instagram! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #800180; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">@fletchermillerschool</span></span>Katie Pittmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16733948925483323520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-9482710876427503652023-02-07T11:48:00.003-08:002023-02-07T11:48:46.354-08:00Gearing up for Valentine's Day at Fletcher Miller<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">February is almost here and that means LOVE and FRIENDSHIP are in the air!!! Are you looking for a little inspiration to find some new fun, motivating, and age-respectful activities that promote and celebrate the authentic use of AAC?? We’ll share a few ideas of activities in the works at Fletcher Miller in February. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Comment below and share yours, too! </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> What better way to get your kids engaging meaningfully with their AAC than talking about those they love and admire the most!?? </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-eebc7362-7fff-ffff-181e-a4a37d465482"><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Create a Valentine’s Day playlist</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Is your school/class planning a dance? Have your students use their AAC to make a rockin’ playlist. Students can nominate songs by using their AAC or use their AAC to critique popular love songs and say whether or not they make “the cut!!” Easily assemble your class’ Valentine’s Day playlist on youtube to share with families, friends, and even use at a school dance. Share via an email or social media post your students create using their AAC!</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Elliot’s song review- will it make the cut for our Valentine’s Day playlist??</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="3" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-roman; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 239px; overflow: hidden; width: 286px;"><img height="239" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZU3hTOBa5ly4uTCtITiULhSXD9TFJSS2CQ8uzv0hG84f1qwktwJAYRn9Hbi2x-zhTsMAnWlS1XVzqi3y7YWms-dGUTPUwYpbpKXrzSTcz6DHMQ1TtNppLLlpxlAVlGms57nmPv2JfO-LlzAYT8ZPOX4" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="286" /></span></span></p></li></ol></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot or Not</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- have students compile a list of popular celebrities, activities, characters, trending topics, etc. Students use their AAC to rate the selections and whether or not they think the celebrity/character is hot/cool or not– and why!</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1PubLJL8OWk</span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plan a “Galentine’s” Day!</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- at Miller, we’re getting the gals together for a morning of girl-talk, Valentine’s Day sticker nails, chick flicks, and maybe even a few surprises from the gentlemen of Miller. The ladies will use their AAC to girl-talk, select their nail art, request and comment on the chick flicks, and comment on their surprise from the Miller gentleman. Everyone around these parts loves a good Galentine’s Day!!</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Below: Miller’s Mr. Jason doing a student’s nails during the Winter Holiday Galentine’s Party at Miller:</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 237px; overflow: hidden; width: 190px;"><img height="237" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VDI-vVAfBfdKUrbGyO04fA9hTc7Rvev-mE8aGuq5lO81SO4-8K5k4suSDazF5dvm50KDQ4GGMG77n5ZW40idZiUaavTtWXy_gI_-yYYTD68Ozmn4c_9JAPtpes3mfHLCuJ6DAzMrKjvGVEgXkFjcVow" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="190" /></span></span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Let Students Plan the Party!! </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have students use AAC to plan the Valentine’s Day party using their AAC. Break off into sub-committees and plan the party in further detail as driven and directed by students’ AAC use. We can’t wait to see what the sub-committees have in store for us? Photo Booth??!! We’re IN!!!</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The AAC-created Valentine’s Day party plan in Ms. Anna’s class:</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 285px; overflow: hidden; width: 497px;"><img height="285" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LwAgrm29n-9_wFStH-LV3gS1Br8j2VYlb6T6DE5SieG8dLO8-U-y3Blwsc8nK-AukxZBhVgd7DHSUzkftYvcPzx8iWhOKDSbJ781tzxUF9aE_Q3jOlIIH1kckgdl3Ne_1ocV5XxhgdC7zzn7I1b8dlw" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="497" /></span></span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Celebrity Crush</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- have students (and staff!) use AAC to share their favorite crush. Have them spell out names, share the characteristics of their celebrity crush, and/or tell why they chose that person. Expand this activity to make a game– “Who is your celebrity crush?” Have students match their classmates to their celebrity crush using their AAC.</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Below: a student’s celebrity crush revealed!</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 261px; overflow: hidden; width: 297px;"><img height="261" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/6Fy9_4LiHmcYj3jT2EjzZEscVyVyjNjqZYzTS73unsU-sVPP7LN6F9X4gDFLXn7k2-SpZ9fKUXBkW6gFt35DTSM2kArshnkGyksGA1Yg_5ipaEw9rG-mGMCxIRTr0AEONiY1gWw_tf5aYviTAp7cSYM" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="297" /></span></span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff celebrity crushes revealed:</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 350px; overflow: hidden; width: 376px;"><img height="350" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/WqpV_hN83aNognXoAwRX1IMXxz-R_DGJzCKKz4SX2LL8UlqTYYY9dUdL-QxNuJUyYp0H2-6B7TpYEuqaJXemwhcm9iUG9mwIgqySy0VLtObCNwEpmOYAY4MMYQXz0bDQpF7wp088ZIo9TwOCXGw6SGk" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="376" /></span></span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beaded Bracelets</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- beaded bracelets with sayings or personally significant words are all the rage! Have students use their AAC to select words or create sayings that are powerful to them or their friend. Encourage them to make an “artist statement” on why they chose that word(s) for themself or their friend. This is a great way to show self-love and empowerment– or make a bracelet for a friend!</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 361px; overflow: hidden; width: 407px;"><img height="361" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/neDZYIauZAAcHu50FIBw6Q80dUFCu3injQ4udKZ6QiLpij7J2QgyH-YT-RrqBkk58IjOf7xhWX68yRTLYT4KilUQe1Fxw3EWLDV3h5SkoQU1tDska8uotgbib1bynal4w5Pmh8CTn9y3FGwhji6d6Ck" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="407" /></span></span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s trending now/current events tie in– “Little Words Project” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nRj1BAwyNI</span></p></li><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How to make the bracelets video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTnQdtU9gX0</span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Speed “Connections”</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- think “Speed Dating” but without the pressure! Have students practice using AAC to connect with classmates and peers by engaging in brief conversations and rating whether or not they felt a connection with others they conversed with. This is a great way to practice social skills and pragmatics using AAC to introduce themselves, ask questions, and respond to questions and comments from a communication partner. Finally, use AAC to comment on their perception of their communication partner and whether they felt the spark of friendship ignite!</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To help build that background knowledge of “Speed Connection,” check out this clip beginning at the 1 min mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7IW6PQnZIg</span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A special Valentine’s day note to mom/dad/caregiver saying WHY the student loves them so much</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Let students use AAC to request materials, colors, etc they wish to use to create the perfect valentine for their loved ones. Use AAC to create the perfect message for their special someone.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Valentine’s Day Mad Libs:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Work with a partner and use AAC to complete Valentine’s Day Mad Libs. Use a free printable or create your own using AAC!</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Free printables here: https://www.mamasmiles.com/printable-mad-libs-for-kids/</span></p></li></ol><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff Treat</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">! Whip up a sweet treat for staff and leave a personalized message with each sweet treat using messages from students using their AAC.</span></p></li><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="2" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: lower-alpha; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 345px; overflow: hidden; width: 494px;"><img height="345" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/F3cbpGfT9LNOdSdRmYj3Z2AEQD1J-TcXqBqGL8HhV1xlntm0mmkAIm9rzqUho-6-kajaAqJ1d5mqm60wvnkJtze1RwTlmprC11VVzeOLHRyTAP8cQEm6gRYk-kzr3ui2_ugMw78kvRExL4AL-Pcsh1c" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="494" /></span></span></p></li></ol></ol><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have fun and enjoy! Don’t forget to comment below and share your own AAC-rich Valentine’s Day activities!!</span></p><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow us on Instagram! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #800180; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">@fletchermillerschool</span></span>Katie Pittmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16733948925483323520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-48154248802513076972023-02-02T10:46:00.000-08:002023-02-02T10:46:55.372-08:00Fact or Crap!<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for a fun activity to promote the functional use of AAC? Miller’s secondary students LOVE a good game of “Fact or Crap?!” (If this title might raise some eyebrows, feel free to call it “You or Boo??!!”)</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd59be59-7fff-75fb-29b7-127faa21605c"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 180px; overflow: hidden; width: 324px;"><img height="180" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0Oxf626uzcdoC8dqc4GQ2hW3u4Oz01z1bhCa4cKl3S72VcP5RhIZ2-as2KrSYVJzAQ0kXsbVEyV2OmeIoQwklSRPRdlz_FE3y0f2uBm6nOnlQ1Tti1vV3Y4MumohqeVXPZxXpmfXb37s219lI_poQEY" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="324" /></span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In this game, students use their AAC to create several truths and several lies about themselves. At Miller, we made a special gameshow out of Fact or Crap and pitted our three secondary classrooms against each other. Students’ AAC-created statements were presented to the two opposing teams. For students with a variety of sensory learning needs, we also worked to include tactile and auditory “Fact or Crap” statements. So interactive and fun!!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 185px; overflow: hidden; width: 326px;"><img height="185" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/2SVNmUUn5H4ggYWE4u-T-4MjXE0axOr_q08gr2tBO9r_ubi2BWtQaJIdcxkD-EABvj-dIMyd0d9FuaJaZdlPuP_4mFpKaNXCrWugHvrfZQR_OEz0vIyPX_mYw_P1FBFXR9ITt7HDEjtnG4pzpT8bUDI" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="326" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pictured Above: Fletcher Miller’s facility dog, Gregory, gets in on the “Fact or Crap” fun.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Students worked as a group to determine if the statement was, in fact, a FACT or CRAP. Each team cast their vote using hand voting signs depicting FACT (check mark) or CRAP (poo emoji). This turned out to be the students’ favorite part!! Audience members even got in on the action with their own Fact or Crap hand voters. It was a blast!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 195px; overflow: hidden; width: 149px;"><img height="195" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/bFp6LmUE8TrmkmDqtWazjsR4bVJ_Kh_pmnPlqHJ4LKK13hn_glu5An1GfnUyCZQnqGp2i9kf7LBEjYTrEXt90Ht_6ukQp_9VePv_s2SIluQD9Dfpmsh0MMEvM9wkvQm5dHwVTQnBqT461ESlo1TJCZI" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="149" /></span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After each class had cast its vote, the statement was shown again– this time with the checkmark (fact) or poo emoji (crap).</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 263px; overflow: hidden; width: 469px;"><img height="263" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/qby0zZJO9pashR1T2PkTunJzdFbyv6dNVWMUFjvKereQ2Rt2aP8eMR0dUL6kG_wHnYvd70L343dWJnokYLJ-mWzFfC2ea13J5kmwHPdtqeyaXwunhe_lxXYJtB-niKwBjQfm23Pkwj5PjUj5yOMUPjk" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="469" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pictured Above: “Gregory’s Arch-Nemesis is Lamb Chop” is….. CRAP!!! (He LOVES Lambchop toys)</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If the class’ answer was correct, they were awarded one point on their ten-frame. The first class to fill their ten-frame won! (A great way to sneak in some emergent math skills, right??!!)</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 122px; overflow: hidden; width: 316px;"><img height="122" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/9oWSVPy5wlQXEKAiFfwgJ4rU467A8EdwJMOnoLjCGxn-r8-oLLgUARFa-rb0uOtF2-bM0FhFMwZKNiy-0UUHLQafy7S5M7iVa36zi1xyYm4AD6aOzI06julspdv38HnYzZzSN-e6kWUYOGDIyj4I2Lw" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="316" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Comparing ten-frames!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Students loved creating their “facts and craps” and especially loved being the center of attention as their AAC-created statements were shared with the audience members and contestants. They also enjoyed using their AAC devices to do a little friendly competitive “trash-talking” before, during, and after the Fact or Crap game (we’re a super competitive school, it turns out!).</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This could be a great on-going activity for a variety of groups and classes.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What games are motivating for your students using AAC? Comment and share below!</span></p><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow us on Instagram! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #800180; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">@fletchermillerschool</span></span>Katie Pittmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16733948925483323520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-63572573454597048522023-01-20T07:41:00.000-08:002023-01-20T07:41:03.723-08:00The Fletcher Miller Newspaper!<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Before jumping into the journey of our school newspaper, I wanted to introduce ourselves. We will be contributing here and there with some fun ideas around teaching emergent literacy! Fletcher Miller is a self-contained school in Jefferson County Public School District in Lakewood, Colorado. We serve students ages 3-21 all with multiple, complex disabilities. We have roughly 100 students in our school, of which about 90% are emergent literacy learners. We are passionate about creating age-respectful and meaningful literacy opportunities for our students. We love to think of creative ways to reach this complex population and provide opportunities that help them to access the world around them. We are so looking forward to connecting, and sharing what we do! </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4d67dcdd-7fff-a3b1-eb2c-0bf235ee1c6a"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do you remember your school newspaper? I still have some of mine! The idea of a school newspaper came up when thinking about authentic learning experiences for our students with complex, multiple disabilities. Wanting to diversify reasons for writing, and allow a different, collaborative, opportunity to write. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9eae6a25-7fff-c492-5374-f90b409ea6d6"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 357px; overflow: hidden; width: 303px;"><img height="357" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/PsZwl4we0_2Nih7vjUuIvu7PyRNLQU6V0G2X9ZTrL1S433WUCSYbgA7_CenWuaLhS24LepjQKG-V-IYsSPdOSxyz8-ubL2IFBR3WN-qRTeN0UjOleAe2auqkXxHRAEhrU6a1JRFOx0iMB7O5yBOMeffvnZO_ZsteRezQ8zafb6EahABPKeHL3dAaN-8GBQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="303" /></span></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We started out by exploring newspapers both in print and online. We quickly realized that many of our students had never interacted with a newspaper before! It isn’t a total surprise, since most people are getting their news from the internet these days, but it ended up being a fun exploration. The feeling of the paper, the smell of the ink, and even how differently pages turn was a unique experience. The fact that the pages will fall out was an interesting exercise in adaptation for the adults. We ended up using paperclips to keep the pages together, and finding different ways to help turn the big pages for our students with physical motor impairments. For our students that primarily use switch scanning to access their literacy, we looked through newspapers online. We worked collectively to highlight the different sections and what belongs in each section. Not only was this a great literacy exploration activity, it was also a super rich language activity. Explaining sections like the horoscope, advice columns, and the classified section was so much fun! The students get such a kick out of the horoscope section, it’s become a favorite to write! From there, we asked each student which section they wanted to contribute to. Students would either use a conventional yes no response to auditory scan, or their dedicated communication systems. Once their section was selected, they would then narrow down to a topic. We ask students to use their alternative pencils to generate letters and words around the topic first. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="550" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/diSVpV31ImPwtsPlLuKi65ALysHQQOXAaxFO9WN7_P5Ddv3efbs5E8mNQcvaYnqtWzlrGg87fc5H2EWJuZDNycmmL36xTupPzHLkzFeK4m93tZQz4YdJoLiX0D81GndDH9fy95-LjMQbIQSgSl0_zFXiIxHyFHTo-N1gcXFSiPzZpre6gBXViBaaC29p5g" style="font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="310" />If they selected an obscure topic or section, we made sure to learn more about the topic or section first before asking them to write. For instance, this month a student selected that he wanted to write a classified ad. He also picked dogs, spiders and alligators in his topic selection. We explored different classified ads and what they mean. Some sell items, some post about jobs, and some highlight an event, like a garage sale. He decided to stick with the “job” section of the classifieds. It was easier for his learning partner to then help him explore jobs where he might see a dog, spider or alligator. He decided on petsitter. For an emergent communicator, this is a huge amount of fringe and tier two and three language. We acknowledge that, and align our expectations to balance out the engagement of the student. We know the students will be absorbing much of these lessons receptively and that generating novel language around these topics will be tough. But, viewing this as an authentic writing opportunity and a world knowledge building experience, makes it fun and valid learning. The alternative pencils are used to generate letters and word-like groupings, and the writing was followed up with specific feedback from the students' learning partners. In the example of the classified ad, the student selected letters “LLF.” Words like “leash, learn, food, fun” were used to make a connection between their writing, and words commonly used by a pet sitter. Then the students are asked “Would you like to add any additional words from your communication book?” Some pick additional words, and some don’t. The last task of generating the newspaper is our editing section. We ask students to pick pictures they want to be included with their posts, fonts and colors. On the last day of newspaper creation, we set up a newspaper stand and sell the newspaper. This time is a blast. Kids love hearing others read their newspaper and talk about it with them! Here are some snapshots of our newspaper! Let us know if you create one with your class! </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Follow us on Instagram! <span style="color: #800180;">@fletchermillerschool</span></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-482deb72-7fff-17f6-7564-84bae1d2f864"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 372px; overflow: hidden; width: 303px;"><img height="372" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/P4-cVDtQ4OwCr2KhQnvKI8lnaroWIE44J7JSHo2WsV_z38JUO1zWP7w_CKK_VQe1sDc1xGzynDn7Ygd1oBHrAYuj3sgygcstABTSKvem5KFG66x-0aKrijO3HlaYXPWO8YBVguTz6aQwf3Ni8Q2S8LPxYnIzCbvTOQRaC-mjVlEZycRB-G_FsJ_XfjRLug" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="303" /></span></span></span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Katie Pittmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16733948925483323520noreply@blogger.com0Lakewood, CO, USA39.7047095 -105.081373411.394475663821154 -140.23762340000002 68.014943336178845 -69.9251234tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-61823575204607908822023-01-05T09:13:00.001-08:002023-01-05T09:13:09.551-08:00MLK Songboard<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_kkPb0LWC6avIJ8paK_TgQXto2UTBWc_TFxwtRpIl90nRWEJhL27-5Z2a6VwhYY0EfwgRrY04xKeqFQ9BK8_QHiWonfzRBk_g5kVZ6lYmIOW8F5jYcjGy8zDDnutHFOLCb339FHyCEseUiz-TFe1ggdmuEESsQuNLZtPJF_WmjAQHlPMTRpl-d9v0Q/s1740/MLK%20Songboardjpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="1398" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw_kkPb0LWC6avIJ8paK_TgQXto2UTBWc_TFxwtRpIl90nRWEJhL27-5Z2a6VwhYY0EfwgRrY04xKeqFQ9BK8_QHiWonfzRBk_g5kVZ6lYmIOW8F5jYcjGy8zDDnutHFOLCb339FHyCEseUiz-TFe1ggdmuEESsQuNLZtPJF_WmjAQHlPMTRpl-d9v0Q/w348-h433/MLK%20Songboardjpg.jpg" width="348" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table> <b>What: </b>This is a songboard that I made more than 20 years ago. It was part of a ''Social Studies' CD that I was working on, but never finished. There were some fun songboards, that have been added to my Singing to Learn 'CD' (a.k.a., dropbox). For more information about that dropbox, use this link: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/xa50cjg0y0cvlrq/DropBoxes%20Software%2021.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Caroline's 'CDs'/ Dropboxes Flyer</a></p><p>The MLK songboard folder includes PDFs of all symbols and images needed to create this songboard. It also includes the lyrics and goals, relative to standards (see below).</p><p><b>How: </b>The MLK Songboard is designed to start a conversation about the many dreams of Martin Luther King. While symbols are included to suggest typical examples (freedom, equality, etc.) students are encouraged to use their devices, voices, and the alphabet to share their own ideas. Take time to read books, watch videos (including his "I Have a Dream Speech) and have a conversation first. Using this songboard can be part of your assessment, determining how much your students learned from the prior lessons.</p><p> The lyrics could be made into a transitional book using PowerPoint, Slides, Pictello, Book Creator, etc.</p><p><b>Where: </b>Download this as a gift using this link:</p><p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/lbcz9b2g5d6vvdmywen4o/h?dl=0&rlkey=qebz8d0zboauwo3jb1zmlmnuq" target="_blank">MLK Songboard Folder</a><br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcQH9WvTe_TyCB_r2HjqcZM-krHj7Y1bek_EzmIc1dnFnLXuvNKHPH2g8Xd2Y3cUAWKpSqeIkts22myRPLB8P0jaYMCCoieW8FKhvAmMg9rmXkJPP4WVgMP_V48RFG-cpTyHDzPHoJLA8VyRJHc9gIjUQpfKWi8YXRqJAbksh7SNETH5pHtgzp9csojA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="744" data-original-width="1210" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcQH9WvTe_TyCB_r2HjqcZM-krHj7Y1bek_EzmIc1dnFnLXuvNKHPH2g8Xd2Y3cUAWKpSqeIkts22myRPLB8P0jaYMCCoieW8FKhvAmMg9rmXkJPP4WVgMP_V48RFG-cpTyHDzPHoJLA8VyRJHc9gIjUQpfKWi8YXRqJAbksh7SNETH5pHtgzp9csojA" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9J3Qd-mwBCq0uWW3axa1niHYrSi1_cFHgVQgoJPojdpPVdpO1uxBzaqPBWCEi5XETFokWI-9OpIyzbmSsh56IbWctUUIZ7I82_kqJaKCEMJ6AfZ0po4yR7ESjveeqrCs1wUPRR1etkokT1DSdfcoSmpP9wtByRUl4ov3kwCXeNVMtez4eDZ-irXw_Og" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="1286" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9J3Qd-mwBCq0uWW3axa1niHYrSi1_cFHgVQgoJPojdpPVdpO1uxBzaqPBWCEi5XETFokWI-9OpIyzbmSsh56IbWctUUIZ7I82_kqJaKCEMJ6AfZ0po4yR7ESjveeqrCs1wUPRR1etkokT1DSdfcoSmpP9wtByRUl4ov3kwCXeNVMtez4eDZ-irXw_Og=w339-h202" width="339" /></a></div><p></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><b><br /><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-33824950411881301242023-01-05T07:57:00.005-08:002023-01-05T07:57:54.179-08:00Augmentative and Alternative Communication: breaking Down Opportunity Barriers<p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>New Book!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What: </b>Excited to share about a new book by Susan Johnston, Cindy Gervarter, Samuel Sennott, Lateef McLeod, and Eric Sanders. The book covers multiple types of barriers:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">• Knowledge / Skill Barriers</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">• Practice Barriers</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">• Attitude Barriers</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">• Policy Barriers</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Who: </b>I contributed to case examples for attitude barriers along with Krista Howard and Brandi Wentland, and with policy barriers with Dr. Gretchen Hanser.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Where: </b>This book is available through Plural Publishing. The price (academic textbook pricing) is $99.95. But the coupon shown below offers a 15% discount! Enjoy!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtp5JquIjRDrxSnHX22S5dSzGmCPF0ge8P5x5B-suL61Ddh1m_WkfwWOsYXDQZDvHBCosrh5H2FHIgnqu62GLhnitkwK6mDXhDoCr0k2Fu8oLZbbY5OdAoIrTUK_H6I3syoZcv4ruAjDTF_gU0hhNq4BXaZ2I6zwneKuWKHLP-Y7nYFFTPJqudRdUh7w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtp5JquIjRDrxSnHX22S5dSzGmCPF0ge8P5x5B-suL61Ddh1m_WkfwWOsYXDQZDvHBCosrh5H2FHIgnqu62GLhnitkwK6mDXhDoCr0k2Fu8oLZbbY5OdAoIrTUK_H6I3syoZcv4ruAjDTF_gU0hhNq4BXaZ2I6zwneKuWKHLP-Y7nYFFTPJqudRdUh7w=w560-h315" width="560" /></a></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3877537810736673784.post-51338979504089206702022-11-10T04:51:00.002-08:002022-11-10T04:51:48.046-08:00Unleash Your Creativity - Handout!<p> <b>Unleash Your Creativity – The Handout!!</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p>Brenda Del Monte & I did a very fun prezzie at CTG - the last in a series. I promised to post the handout quickly on this blog but . . . well . . . um . . . I forgot! Anyway, here it is! Enjoy!</p><p><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/lzk571bseopap8m/Unleashing%20your%20Creativity%20HO%201.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">Unleash Your Creativity</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOibisHOyA2d7T7rMZDgeruA2AE6n68HmBc773g0xP1GbvQmWpNZqF0zpZv8vjcX7Xkx8fq7C-z7ZZMD-nGDZnc6q7TzvmvtNQXu6a6fEMGDHDy8nY-83yaWupMDTzb4j3xEmuYUvneZEXRez3v0el2Unkb4t-yXSzDFDLDGE14QvTUGQGsNgqhu7rHA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="2990" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOibisHOyA2d7T7rMZDgeruA2AE6n68HmBc773g0xP1GbvQmWpNZqF0zpZv8vjcX7Xkx8fq7C-z7ZZMD-nGDZnc6q7TzvmvtNQXu6a6fEMGDHDy8nY-83yaWupMDTzb4j3xEmuYUvneZEXRez3v0el2Unkb4t-yXSzDFDLDGE14QvTUGQGsNgqhu7rHA=w569-h315" width="569" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0