A COLLECTION OF EVERYDAY MOMENTS

Play and create

Join a shared activity through suggestions, surprises, disagreement and imagination.

Choose a moment that matters to the communicator. Each activity below includes a setup idea, messages to explore, a variation and links to its board and existing download.

Bubbles

Keep the bubble bottle visible. Start with a small burst, then leave time for a comment or a new idea.

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Building blocks

Spread a few blocks on a stable surface. Decide together whether to build something tall, wide or completely different.

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Play dough

Offer play dough and a few tools. Let the person choose a real object or an imaginary creation.

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Finger painting

Set out paper and washable paint with a way to clean hands nearby. Ask about colors and whether touching paint feels comfortable.

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Puzzles

Choose a puzzle with an interesting picture. Keep pieces visible so finding, turning and trying them can become shared conversation.

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Toy cars

Create a simple road from paper or blocks. Let the communicator decide where the cars go and what happens along the way.

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Keep the conversation open

Activity pictures are one route into a conversation. Keep words for comments, questions, help and a different choice within reach. The person can choose another activity, pause or decline.

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