Session 1 Script

Warm-Up Check-In (5 minutes)

Teacher shows the Session 1 Feeling Chart.

Teacher: “Good morning, everyone! I’m so happy you’re here today. Let’s start by checking in with our feelings chart. How do I feel?”
(Teacher points to the picture of a smiling face and says)
“I’m feeling excited!”

Teacher: “Now it’s your turn. Can you show me or tell me how you feel today?”
(Point to a student.)
Student: (points to / says a feeling)
Teacher: “Thank you for sharing! You’re feeling happy! Great job.”
(Repeat for each student.)

Introduction to Requests (5 minutes)

Teacher displays Slide 3 of the Session 1 Slide Deck.

Teacher: “Today we’re learning a special way to ask for what we want. We use the sentence, ‘I want ___.’ Let’s look at it together.”
(Teacher points to the sentence strip on the slide.)

Teacher: “Watch me and listen. ‘I want the red block, please.’”
(Slowly and clearly.)

Teacher: “Let’s say it together. Ready? ‘I want the red block, please.’”
(All students repeat.)

Teacher: “Great! Now I’m handing out your Session 1 Communication Cards. Pick the picture of the toy you want.”
(Distribute cards.)

Teacher: “Use your card and say, ‘I want ___.’ You can point, use your AAC device, or say it out loud. I’ll come around to help!”

(Teacher circulates, models the sentence as needed, and offers praise:)
Teacher: “I love how you said ‘I want the car, please.’ Perfect!”

Guided Practice Activity (7 minutes)

Teacher guides students to the play mats and manipulatives.

Teacher: “Now let’s practice with a friend! We’ll split into pairs. Partner A picks one toy and asks, ‘I want ___, please.’ Partner B listens and hands over the toy. Then you’ll switch roles.”
(Show Slide 4: Guided Practice.)

Teacher: “Partner A, please choose your toy and ask for it. Remember, ‘I want ___, please.’ Ready, set, go!”

(Teacher moves around, prompting and supporting.)

• If a student hesitates:
  Teacher: “You can point to the picture on your AAC device. Try saying ‘I want the dinosaur, please.’”
• When a student succeeds:
  Teacher: “Wonderful asking! Thank you for using your words.”

Teacher: “Time to switch! Now Partner B, it’s your turn to ask.”

(Continue until time is up.)

Toy Swap Game (Optional Extension)

Teacher introduces a fun twist.

Teacher: “Let’s play Toy Swap! Everyone pick one toy. When I say ‘go,’ find a friend and say, ‘I want ___, please,’ to swap toys. Then you can swap back or swap with someone else. Remember your polite words and use your card or device if you need to.”
(Show Slide 5: Toy Swap.)

Teacher: “On your marks…get set…GO!”
(Circulate, prompt, and praise successful requests.)
Teacher: “Yes! You asked so nicely: ‘I want your truck, please.’ Great work!”

Cool-Down Reflection (3 minutes)

Teacher gathers students back to the group.

Teacher: “Okay, friends, let’s come back together on the carpet.”
(Wait until all are seated.)

Teacher: “Who would like to share the sentence they used to ask for a toy? You can hold your communication card or use your AAC device.”
(Select a volunteer.)
Student: (shares)
Teacher: “Thank you! You said, ‘I want ___, please.’ That was so clear!”

Teacher: “How did you feel when you asked?”
(Point to Session 1 Feeling Chart.)
Student: (points/says feeling)
Teacher: “That’s right—you felt [feeling]. Great job sharing!”

Teacher: “Remember, when we use our words to ask, we help everyone play safely and happily. I’m proud of you all today!”
(Offer a high-five or a token.)

End of Session 1

Session 1 Worksheet

1. Fill in the Blank

Write each request using “I want ___.”

1. I want the ______.
   
   
   
2. I want the ______.
   
   
   
3. I want the ______.
   
   
   

2. Match the Request to the Toy

Write the letter of the toy next to each sentence.


Sentences:

1. I want the car, please. ___
   
2. I want the block, please. ___
   
3. I want the teddy bear, please. ___
   
   
   Toys:
   
   A. Car  B. Teddy Bear  C. Block
   
   
   

3. Draw and Write Your Own Request

Draw the toy you want below, then write your request using “I want ___, please.”











Request: I want the ______, please.

Session 1 Feeling Chart

How am I feeling today? Point to or say the feeling that matches you.

Instructions for students:

• Look at the chart when you arrive.
• Point to the picture that shows how you feel.
• You can also say the word or show a card if you have one.

Use this chart during the Warm-Up Check-In to help everyone share their emotions clearly and safely.

Session 1 Toy Swap

Game Objective:
Practice polite requests using “I want ___, please” while swapping toys with friends.

How to Play:

1. Each student picks one toy and holds it.
2. When the teacher says “Go!”, walk around and find a friend.
3. Use your Session 1 Communication Cards or AAC device, point or say:
   “I want your [toy], please.”
4. Friend listens and hands over the toy, responding with “Here you go” or using their device.
5. After swapping, choose another friend to swap with and repeat.
6. Continue swapping until time is up.

Rules:

• Always use the words “please.”
• Use your words, pointing, or AAC device.
• If someone says, “No, thank you,” find another partner.
• If you need help, tap the teacher and say, “Help, please.”

Visual Prompt:
[Visual: Sentence strip “I want ___, please”]

Teacher Tips:

• Model requests by saying, “I want your truck, please,” and show the card.
• Give specific praise: “Great asking with your words!”
• Offer sensory breaks or fidget tools as needed to keep students engaged.

Time: 5 minutes

Materials:

• Toys to swap
• Session 1 Communication Cards
• AAC devices (if needed)
• Open play space

Use this game to reinforce polite request language and turn-taking in real-time play situations.

Session 1 Communication Cards

Use these cards to help students request toys during play. Print, laminate, and cut out each card for durable, reusable supports.

Sentence Strip Card

[Visual: Blank sentence strip]

I want _____, please.

Places to write or attach a toy card

Toy Cards

• [Visual: Car] Car
• [Visual: Block] Block
• [Visual: Teddy Bear] Teddy Bear
• [Visual: Ball] Ball
• [Visual: Dinosaur] Dinosaur
• [Visual: Truck] Truck
• [Visual: Doll] Doll

Instructions for Use:

• Student selects the toy card they want.
• Places it on the blank line of the sentence strip: “I want [toy], please.”
• Points to or says the sentence strip to make the request.
• Can be used with AAC device, eye gaze, or pointing as needed.

Teacher Tips:

• Provide 2–3 copies of each toy card per student.
• Encourage students to pick the card and attach it to the strip independently.
• Offer modeling and prompts: “I want the truck, please.”

Session 1 Warm-Up

Warm-Up Check-In (5 minutes)

• Greet each student as they arrive and guide them to the Session 1 Feeling Chart.
• Model how you’re feeling by pointing to or saying a feeling (e.g., “I’m feeling excited!”).
• Prompt each student, one at a time, to share their feeling by pointing, using a card, or saying the word.
• After each student shares, offer specific praise: “Thank you for sharing! You’re feeling happy—great job!”
• When everyone has checked in, transition: “Now that we know how we feel, let’s learn a special way to ask for what we want!”

Session 1 Cool-Down

Cool-Down Reflection (3 minutes)

• Gather everyone back together on the carpet or in a circle.
• Invite one or two volunteers to share the sentence they used today using their Session 1 Communication Cards or AAC device.
• Ask: “How did you feel when you asked?” and prompt students to point to or say a feeling on the Session 1 Feeling Chart.
• Reinforce the connection between clear communication and safe play:
  “Great job using your words! When we ask clearly, everyone can play happily and safely.”
• Offer positive reinforcement—high-fives, stickers, or tokens—to celebrate each student’s effort.

End of Session 1