Core Vocabulary Digital Adapted Books & Printable Worksheets

Description

Core words show up everywhere, so students need to practice them on screen and on paper. This core vocabulary Boom Cards and worksheets bundle pairs 34 adapted book Boom Card decks with printable worksheets, so you can model each word digitally and then practice it hands-on.

What’s Included in the Core Vocabulary Boom Cards and Worksheets

• 34 adapted book Boom Card decks: Each deck is a 10 page adapted book about one core word, with audio, interactive pieces in a field of 3 and built-in questions.
• Automatic data: Boom Learning tracks student answers for you, which makes progress monitoring easier.
• Printable core vocabulary worksheets: Tracing, coloring, matching and sorting pages for the same core words.
• Flexible printing: Laminate the worksheets for dry erase, print them as paper and pencil pages or use them as cut and paste tasks.

How to Use the Core Vocabulary Boom Cards and Worksheets

Start with the Boom Card book for a word. Read it aloud and model the word on a core board or communication device while students move the pieces and answer questions. Then switch to the worksheet for that word so students practice it with their hands, away from the screen.

I like to read the same book several days in a row. The repetition is the point.

Because the core vocabulary Boom Cards and the worksheets cover the same words, you can move between screen and paper without starting over. Students see the same word, the same pictures and the same routine, which helps the word stick faster and gives you more chances to model it during the day.

Ways to Use the Core Vocabulary Boom Cards and Worksheets in Your Classroom

• Whole group: Read a Boom Card book together on the board.
• Small group: Model the word, then practice with the worksheet.
• 1:1: Use the data from Boom to see which words need more practice.
• Centers: Set up a digital station and a worksheet station.
• Home: Assign decks for practice that matches school.

Modeling Core Words With Core Vocabulary Boom Cards and Worksheets

Core words work best when students see them used in real moments. Model GO at the start of a race, MORE at snack time and STOP during a game, then come back to the book and worksheet for that word. The Boom Cards give students a clear model and the worksheets give them a second way to practice, so each word gets lots of meaningful repetition. For more ideas, read my post on teaching core vocabulary.

A simple weekly rhythm works well. Read the core vocabulary Boom Cards book on Monday, practice the matching worksheet midweek, then use the sorting or coloring page on Friday as a quick check. Keep the core board close by the whole time so students can point to the word while they work.

Who the Core Vocabulary Boom Cards and Worksheets Are For

This bundle is a fit for preschool through 2nd grade and for any student who uses AAC or is learning core words, especially in special education classrooms. Special education teachers, paraprofessionals and related service providers can all use it. A free Boom Learning account is needed for the digital decks. For background on core vocabulary, Project Core is a helpful free resource.

Pair It With

• Core Vocabulary Printable and Digital MEGA Bundle: Even more core vocabulary books and activities in one bundle.
• Core Vocabulary Adapted Books and Worksheets: Printable adapted books to pair with the digital decks.

Questions about the core vocabulary Boom Cards and worksheets? Email support@teachloveautism.com and I’ll help.