Inclusive ABC Book

Activities and games with letters and languages

Sofia Cramerotti, Alessio Morando

In line with the UDL (Universal Design for Learning) approach, that recognises different learning approaches as a natural and valuable aspect of human diversity, The Inclusive ABC Book introduces the alphabet through a range of different communication styles, and offers a practical pathway rich in activities, worksheets, and materials designed to promote a truly inclusive approach. Each letter of the alphabet is featured in uppercase, lowercase and cursive, linked to a word represented in written, graphic and photographic form, and completed by the corresponding letter in Braille and Italian Sign Language (LIS).

Using the alphabet in a creative way helps children not only build a solid linguistic foundation but also increase their engagement and motivation to learn.

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THE BOX CONTENTS

An instruction book with practical suggestions

28 printed letter sheets

Over 150 online printable, full-colour activity sheets

4 decks of 26 cards (letters, LIS signs, Braille letters, and letters in movement)

TEACHING OBJECTIVES

Introducing and recognising letters, developing phonological awareness and correct pronunciation;
Understanding the relationship between sounds and graphemes as the basis of literacy;
Learning to write uppercase and lowercase letters and form simple words;
Expanding vocabulary and stimulating creativity through language-based play;
Introducing alternative communication systems (Braille, LIS, AAC) to promote inclusive communication;
Developing social skills through cooperative and group activities;
Learning through body and movement to support cognitive, emotional and relational development.

CARD FEATURES

ONLINE ACTIVITY SHEETS

Teachers have access to a range of printable, full-colour activity sheets from the online resources to provide to pupils.

Pre-writing and letter activities

These activities precede the learning of writing and support the acquisition of the skills needed to carry out the next step with ease.

Preparatory paths for letter tracing

Letter tracing

Playing with letters

These activities focus on letter recognition from both a graphic and phonetic perspective, helping children develop awareness of the grapheme–phoneme correspondence and enabling them to convert written words into spoken language and vice versa.

Grapheme and phoneme recognition

Recognition of letters in Braille and LIS

Playing with Braille

These activities first work on word–symbol association and, at a more advanced level, on matching graphic representation with Braille code.

Playing with LIS

These activities focus on associating alphabet letters with LIS signs and then guide learners towards building a small LIS dictionary. Thanks to the QR code, which contains the sign for each letter and its associated word, learners can watch, practise and reproduce the signs while playing with peers or engaging in fun activities.

Playing with CAA

These activities are designed to support and augment verbal communication through alternative means, enabling people to express themselves and participate in social, school, work and family life.

Letters in movement

These activities promote learning the letters of the alphabet through body movement and by imitating the shape of each individual letter.

Games and activities using the card decks

The four decks can be used in a variety of games and activities that foster the development of essential skills at this stage of growth, engaging cognitive, perceptual recognition, sensory and bodily–kinaesthetic aspects.

Leaf through the instruction booklet, that has been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation:

THE AUTHORS

Alessio Morando. Educationalist and socio-pedagogical professional educator.

Sofia Cramerotti. Educational psychologist, educationalist and Head of “Research and Development – Psycho-educational and Teaching Section” at the Erickson Study Centre.