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I am always looking for new ways to teach core words. This book is a simplified version of Old MacDonald Had a Farm. It uses the strategy of repetitive sentences to target core words he and had. Plus, kids will love practicing their favorite fringe vocabulary, animals.

Children with developmental delays, apraxia, autism, Down syndrome and individuals using augmentative devices would benefit from these simplified illustrations and vocabulary.

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This download contains:

• One 7-page printable book in color and black & white

• Directions for assembly.

These books can be used to target:

• Early communication skills: joint attention, pointing, making choices

• Building vocabulary by identifying or labeling single words

• Expanding from words to phrases (Ex. Pig to His pig).

• Expanding from phrases to words (His pig to He had a pig.)

• Answering simple “wh” questions (What, Where, Who)

• Practice core words on AAC devices.

• Building literacy skills

Core Vocabulary: he, had

Fringe Vocabulary: farm, horse, cow, sheep, pig, duck, chicken

The books can be printed in color for repeated use or black and white to share with families.

They are designed to be used as a simple early book that can easily be shared with families (black line copies) or constructed as an interactive for repeated use and high engagement (laminated pieces with Velcro).