Core Word Activities: GO | AAC + Early Language Resource

Build communication, engagement, and independence with one powerful core word: GO!

This comprehensive resource is designed to help speech-language pathologists, teachers, and caregivers model and teach the core word “GO” across a variety of meaningful contexts. Perfect for early communicators, AAC users, and students working on expressive/receptive language, this packet makes it easy to embed communication into everyday routines and play.

🧠 Why Target “GO”?

“GO” is a high-frequency, motivating core word that helps children:

• Initiate and control actions
• Participate in play and routines
• Build early word combinations (e.g., go car, go fast)
• Develop expressive, receptive, and social communication skills 

What’s Included (40+ Pages!)

This resource is PACKED with practical, ready-to-use materials:

Teaching & Support Materials

• Core word overview + importance of “GO”
• AAC system guides (LAMP, TD Snap, Proloquo2Go, TouchChat) 
• Parent & educator coaching pages
• Modeling tips + expansion ladder
  

📖 Student-Friendly Materials

• Printable “GO” mini-book
• Sentence strips & fill-in pages
• Core word communication board
• Image supports for modeling
  

🎲 Activities & Games

• Ready, Set… GO!
• Bubble Blast
• Movement Game
• Balloon Launch
  (All include scripts + built-in language expansions) 
  

🏫 Classroom & Home Carryover

• Routine-based modeling ideas
• Classroom scripts (arrival, transitions, recess, centers)
• Home routine suggestions (bath, play, meals)
  

📊 Data & Progress Monitoring

• Data collection sheet
• Generalization checklist (partners, settings, activities, functions)
• Routine modeling table

🎯 Skills Targeted

• AAC use & core vocabulary
• Expressive language (initiating, expanding utterances)
• Receptive language (following directions, understanding actions)
• Social/pragmatic skills (turn-taking, joint attention)
• Play & motor planning 

👩‍⚕️ Perfect For:

• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
• Special Education Teachers
• Early Intervention Providers
• AAC Users (low-tech & high-tech)
• Parents & caregivers supporting communication at home

💡 Why You’ll Love It

• ✔️ Low-prep, print-and-go
• ✔️ Aligned with naturalistic AAC strategies
• ✔️ Easy to use across settings (therapy, classroom, home)
• ✔️ Built-in supports for modeling + generalization
• ✔️ Engaging, movement-based activities kids LOVE

📌 Important Notes

• This is a digital download (PDF)
• Designed for single-user classroom or personal use only
• Please purchase additional licenses if sharing with colleagues

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