AAC Adventure Script

Materials

• AAC Communication Devices
• Visual Choice Boards
• Emotion Token Cards
• Interactive Story Props
• Large Spinner Wheel

1. Warm-Up & Device Check (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning, friends! Today we’re going on an AAC Adventure! Let’s start by saying hello. On your device, choose one of the greetings: ‘Hi!’ or ‘Hello!’ I’ll show you first."

(Teacher taps device.)
Teacher: "I tapped ‘Hello, friends!’ Now it’s your turn. Please press ‘Hi!’ or ‘Hello!’ on your device and say it out loud."




Teacher (walking around): "Great job, [Student Name]! I love your ‘Hi!’"
Teacher: "Fantastic! Looks like everyone’s device is ready. Let’s move on to our story activity."

2. Group Story Building (10 minutes)

Teacher: "Now it’s story time! We’re going to build a fun story together using our devices. I have a mystery prop here. When I ask, ‘What is this?’, look on your screen for three word options. Tap the word that matches the prop and tell us what you chose."

(Teacher holds up a toy cat.)
Teacher: "What is this?"




Teacher: "Please choose one of the three words on your device now."




Teacher: "Great choice! You picked ‘cat.’ Let’s say the start of our story together: ‘The cat…’ Wonderful!"

Teacher: "Now we’ll pass the prop to our next friend. [Student Name], it’s your turn. What word will you choose? Tap and say it."




(Continue turn-taking until each student contributes.)
Teacher: "Our story is growing nicely—thank you for your words!"

3. Emotion Expression Activity (8 minutes)

Teacher: "Friends, it’s time to talk about feelings. I’m handing out these Emotion Token Cards. Pick one that shows how you feel today."

(Teacher distributes cards.)
Teacher: "Show me your card. [Student Name], I see you have the happy face. When I ask, ‘How are you feeling?’, find the sentence on your device that says ‘I feel happy,’ ‘I feel sad,’ or ‘I feel angry.’ Then press it and tell us."

Teacher: "How are you feeling?"




Teacher: "Press ‘I feel ___’ and share your emotion."




Teacher: "Thank you for sharing! You feel happy—great job using your device!"

(Repeat for each student.)
Teacher: "I love hearing all of your feelings. You did amazing!"

4. Choice Spinner Game (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Now it’s spinner time! Who would like to take the first spin?"




Teacher: "[Student Name], go ahead and spin the wheel."

(After spin.)
Teacher: "The spinner landed on ‘jump’. Friends, can you name that action?"




Teacher: "On your device, find ‘I want to jump.’ Press it and say it out loud."




Teacher: "Yes! ‘I want to jump!’ Let’s give a big cheer for [Student Name]!"

Teacher: "Who wants to spin next?"
(Continue until time is up.)

5. Review & Closing (2 minutes)

Teacher: "We did a fantastic job today! Let’s remember the words we used: greetings, story nouns, feelings, and action words."

Teacher: "On your device, press your favorite word from today’s lesson one more time."




Teacher: "I heard you choose ‘happy’—wonderful! You all did great using your devices. Keep practicing with your families at home. Thank you for joining our AAC Adventure. See you next time!"

Emotion Token Cards

Print, cut, and laminate these cards for students to select and hold when sharing feelings. Each card features a simple face drawing, the emotion word, and the corresponding AAC phrase on the back.

Instructions:

• Print cards on cardstock (double-sided if possible: icon & word on one side, AAC phrase on the other).
• Cut along the outlines and laminate.
• Distribute one card per student during the Emotion Expression Activity.
• Students hold up or place their card on the table, then find and select the matching phrase on their AAC device to say, “I feel ___.”
  
  
  

Visual Choice Boards

Print, cut, and laminate these boards so each student has a quick way to select common choices and greetings. You can use these at their desk, on a table stand, or attach to a clipboard.

1. Greeting Board (2 options)

2. Core Choice Boards (Four 2-button combos)

Board A: Yes / No
| 👍 Yes | 👎 No |

Board B: More / All done
| ➕ More | ✅ All done |

Board C: Go / Stop
| 🟢 Go | 🛑 Stop |

Board D: Help / Wait
| 🙋 Help | ⏳ Wait |

Instructions for Use

• Print each board on cardstock (single-sided) and laminate.
• Cut along outlines to create individual mini-boards.
• Place each student’s Greeting Board in front of them during the Warm-Up & Device Check.
• Offer Core Choice Boards during activities when you need yes/no or to indicate "more/all done," "go/stop," or "help/wait."
• Point to or tap the board as you model use on the AAC device, then invite students to point or tap their board and select the matching symbol on their device.

Tip: Keep boards within easy reach so students can glance and make choices independently throughout the session. You can also attach Velcro to the back of each board and to a communication vest or binder for portability.

Interactive Story Props

Gather a variety of small, familiar classroom items to inspire vocabulary and participation during the Group Story Building activity. Display each prop one at a time and invite students to identify the object on their AAC device. Below is a sample list you can print images of or use toy/real versions.

Instructions:

• Print or collect one real/model toy and a matching picture for each prop.
• Place all props and pictures in a basket.
• During the story activity, hold up the picture or prop and ask, “What is this?”
• Show three word options on your AAC device (including the correct label).
• Invite each student to tap the matching word on their device and say it aloud.
• Pass the basket around until every student contributes, building a fun group story together.

Tip: Rotate in new props weekly (e.g., fruit, animals, vehicles, clothing) to expand core vocabulary and keep engagement high.

Choice Spinner Wheel

Create a durable spinner wheel with six core action words to encourage spontaneous requests and turn-taking. Students spin the arrow, identify the action, then use their AAC device to say “I want to ___.”

Materials & Assembly:

• Print the spinner wheel on cardstock (circle approx. 12" diameter)
• Laminate both sides for durability
• Attach a plastic spinner arrow or a brad in the center so it spins freely
• Optionally mount on a foam board or large clipboard for stability

Instructions for Use (5 minutes):

1. Place the spinner in the center of the group.
2. Invite one student to spin the arrow.
3. When it stops, ask the group: “What action did you get?”
4. Model tapping “I want to ___” plus the action on your AAC device.
5. Prompt the spinner to find and select “I want to [action]” on their device and say it aloud.
6. Celebrate with a quick demonstration of the action and a group cheer.
7. Pass the spinner to the next student until time is up.

Tips:

• Start with slower spins to ensure students have processing time.
• If a student needs support, offer a choice board of two actions to narrow their options.
• Rotate in new actions periodically (e.g., “run,” “read,” “throw”) to expand vocabulary.