Description: Matt, Molly, and Bear are the lovable characters in this program that teaches critical early language skills, joint attention, and social reciprocity through engaging stories and hands-on activities! Each lesson in the five-program set centers around a three-part story portrayed on 8 ½" x 11" full-color picture cards and everyday props (e.g. bubble, teddy bear, gift box). Children complete hands-on activities using gestures (sign language), objects, pictures, role-playing, singing, and take-home resources. The lessons and materials work well in classrooms and small groups. Each program has eight comprehensive lessons with: complete lesson plans 8 ½ " x 11" picture cards sign language pictures family letter home assignment letter Within each story, you'll introduce vocabulary and concepts through colorful pictures and fun role-playing. Then, choose from these activities to target language skills: showing function of objects identifying body parts knowing basic concepts requesting assistance taking turns matching objects grouping items following directions

Author: KOSKI, Patricia Snair

Publisher: Linguisystems

Grade: A1-3

Keywords: Autsm; PDD