For special education teachers and speech therapists working with young learners in kindergarten through 3rd grade, this personalized "All About Me" file folder activity is a game-changer for the self-contained classroom or speech therapy class. Specifically created for children with autism, this tool aims to enhance speech and communication abilities in a fun, interactive way. Implement in the classroom during one-on-one learning with the teacher or classroom assistant. Encourage the child to describe or talk about their responses with the 30 interchangeable file folder sentence starters with 264 response cards! Just add a photo of the student to the front cover!

Here's how it works:

1. Visual Word Sentence Starters: Laying the foundation for structured communication, these visual cues provide the initial prompt for children. Examples include "I like to eat...", "I like to play with...", and "I like to go to...".

2. Picture Response Cards: After the child picks a sentence starter, they can choose from various picture cards that visually depict their likes and preferences. This reinforces comprehension and vocabulary.

3. Personalization at its Best: What makes this activity stand out is its personal touch. Every child can create a unique folder detailing their interests, making it easier for them to express themselves.

4. Guided Learning Experience: This activity is designed to be conducted under the guidance of a teacher or therapist. This allows for real-time feedback, correction, and encouragement, ensuring that children get the most out of the experience.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Vocabulary: Introducing and reinforcing new words and phrases gradually expands the child's vocabulary.
• Structured Communication: Visual cues help children with autism structure their thoughts and articulate them more clearly.
• Boosted Confidence: Successfully communicating one's likes and preferences can boost a child's confidence, making them more eager to participate in future conversations.
• Interactive Learning: The hands-on nature of the activity keeps the child engaged, making the learning process enjoyable.
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What statement starters are included?

• Things I Like: I like to eat ______. I like to play with ________. I like to go to the ________.
• Things I Like About School: I like to see my _______. I like to learn about _______. I like when we go to _________.
• I Like These Things: My favorite animal is _______. I like to read about _______. My favorite day is ________.
• Things I Want: I want to go to ______. I want to make a ______. I want to play with ______.
• Things I Do: I sleep in a _______. I like to sleep with my ______. I go to sleep by _____.
• Things I Do Each Day: In the morning, I _______. In the afternoon, I ________. At night, I ________.
• I Can Describe Myself: My eyes are the color ______. My hair is ______. I feel _______.
• My Daily Feelings: Today, my face looks ______. Today, my heart feels _______. Today, my body feels _______.
• Things I Would Like To Try: I would like to try to go to _______. I would like to try to ride a ______. I would like to try to earn a _______.
• Facts About Me: My birthday month is ________. My cake will have ____ candles. My family will give me _______.
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SUGGESTED IEP GOALS to align with your students’ learning needs.

(1.) Given an “All About Me” activity, the student will use up to (3 or 6) sentence starters to describe or state personal preferences or description to complete the sentences, provided verbal/visual prompts, as documented by the teacher or speech therapist, in 4 out of 5 opportunities, by MONTH, YEAR.

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