Teaching Core Words for AAC: Go, On/ Off, Eat, and Want

Step 1

Introduce.🔗

Introduce the core word. Show the individual where on the device they can find it and practice navigating and using the word.

Step 2

Choose.🔗

Choose an activity that can help implement the use of the core word you are targeting.

Step 3

Review.🔗

Review the core word in a variety of contexts and track the progress of using the core word throughout the week.

Core Words🔗

Activities🔗

Week One Core Word: Go🔗

Playing with cars
Showing pictures of places we go (e.g. park, store, school, home,
etc.)
Reading books that focus on the word go (e.g. Go Dog Go by Dr.
Seuss, Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley)
Create a visual scene with pictures showing things that “go”
Engage in conversational speech and ask questions such as “Where
do you want to go?” and encourage the individual to use the word on
their device.

Week One Core Word: On/Off🔗

Play with Mr. Potato Head
Light up toys or switches that can turn on/off
Turning music on/off
Using the word during daily activites such as getting dressing,
washing hands, brushing teeth or watching TV.

Week One Core Word: Eat🔗

Cooking/making a favored snack
Playing with play food
Reading stories such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Integrate the word into mealtimes
Go grocery shopping and talk about things you eat.
Asking/answering questions (e.g. What do you like to eat? Are you
hungry? What should we eat?)

Week One Core Word: Want🔗

Requesting for favored toys or food
Choice making
Go on a scavenger hunt and talk about the items we “want” to find.
Throughout daily routines, talk about what you “want” to do or who
“wants” to do certain activites.
Coloring or Play Doh. Have them request for things they want while
playing.

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