Are you giving class lessons but noticing that your students are not paying attention? Try this adapted book based on ACTIVE LISTENING! Active listening is making sure your eyes are on the speaker, your mouth is quiet, body is still and your brain is focused on the topic. Active listening is also known as whole body listening. Active Listening Adapted Book & Active Listening Poster What is active listening? Where should my eyes be when I am active listening? What should my hands be doing when I am active listening? What should I be thinking about when I am active listening? When should I talk when I am active listening? How would people around me feel when I active listen? ----------------------------------------------------- Adapted Book: Active Listening & Behaviour Intervention This adapted book is based on active listening. Students can actively participate by matching the PEC picture with one that matches the page. There are many uses of this adapted book: Teacher reading the adapted book in front of the class and students taking turns moving the PECs Add to your class books set to include diverse cultural holidays and celebrations Printing the package and each student in the class and assemble it and bring home to parents to show their learning Students reading the book independently (Especially great for non-verbal students to actively participate in reading the book) After reading, it can be hung and displayed on bulletin boards among art projects your class has made. Other students around the school and flip through and learn something new about the holiday! ----------------------------------------------------- What are adapted books? Adapted Books for Special Education are activities that are modified to fit a child's specific needs and is often found in special education or autism classrooms. They usually include visual supports and tactile objects that allow the student to actively participate in the book. By incorporating these activities in your special education literacy program it increase attention due to the familiar stories/pictures & hands-on nature and also increases phonemic awareness by the use of high frequency words. The reading comprehension page is a great way to assess the student's understanding of the story. ----------------------------------------------------- Who would benefit from Adapted Books? Speech therapy, autism, developmental delay, special education or preschool & primary classrooms Students who lack interest in reading regular books or worksheets Students who LOVE movies and animated characters Hands-on learners Students who often rip papers or put papers in mouth (due to lamination) Students who thrive on repetition Students who need visual supports when learning ----------------------------------------------------- Find more similar resources here: Behaviour Management Adapted Books Literacy Activities I really hope you enjoy this activity :) I would love if you can give me a FOLLOW, all your support is so appreciated <3 I will continue to upload more resources and FREEBIES soon! Thank you so much! I appreciate all your support :) Terms of Use