• Provide the child with a method to:
• Say hello to each child in the group.
• Tell the group when it is "My turn."
• Make a choice about what they would like to do after circle time.
• Answer Yes/no or choice questions.
• Share a message about something they did at home.
• Talk about different weather conditions.
• Tell the day of the week and the date.
• Ask about the daily schedule or about peers. ("Is (John) here today?")
• Request to sing a song.
• Respond, "I'm here."
• Tell about something they brought from home.
• Read the daily lunch/snack menu to the group.

Story Time

• Provide a switch to operate a recorded tape of an adult reading the "story of the day" as the class looks at the book.
  
  
• Provide a switch or a loop tape with single repetitive phrases.
  
  
• Make communication boards/overlays that are specific to the story to provide an interactive reading experience.
  
  
• Use props to enhance the story.
  
  
• Students can pull props from a choice board to reinforce matching or identification skills during readings and place in the book.
  
  
• Provide a method for the child to say:
  • "Turn the page, please."
  • "Read it again!"
  • "I can't see."
  • "I like that story. / I don't like that story."
  • "Let's read                    ."
  • "That's scary / funny / silly!"
  • "Wait!"
  • "Why did he do that?"