Description: LIttle learners develop skills in language, joint attention, and social reciprocity around the theme of eating and drinking with fun-loving Matt, Molly, and Bear. Each lesson in the program centers around a three-part story portrayed on full-color picture cards and everyday props (e.g., teddy bear, juice, banana). 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. There are eight comprehensive lessons with: complete lesson plans 8½" 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. Story sentences range from 2 to 4 words and are easy for children to imitate. 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 The book includes the following stories: Making Juice Drinking Juice Apple Ice Cream Bowl and Spoon Banana Pretzel Cracker and Cheese

Publisher: Linguisystems

Keywords: Autsm; PDD