{"id":30786,"date":"2025-12-19T14:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erickson.international\/en\/?page_id=30786"},"modified":"2025-12-23T09:07:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T09:07:17","slug":"inclusive-abc-book","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.erickson.international\/en\/inclusive-abc-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Inclusive ABC Book"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Inclusive ABC Book<\/h1>\n

Activities and games with letters and languages<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sofia Cramerotti, Alessio Morando<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In line with the UDL (Universal Design for Learning) approach<\/strong>, that recognises different learning approaches as a natural and valuable aspect of human diversity, T<\/em>he<\/em> Inclusive ABC Book<\/em> introduces the alphabet through a range of different communication styles, and <\/strong>offers a practical pathway rich in activities, worksheets, and materials designed to promote a truly inclusive approach<\/strong>. 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<\/em> and Italian Sign Language (LIS).<\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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THE BOX CONTENTS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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An instruction<\/strong> book<\/strong> with practical suggestions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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28 <\/em>printed letter sheets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Over 150 online <\/strong>printable, full-colour activity sheets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4 decks <\/strong>of 26 cards (letters, LIS signs,  Braille<\/em> letters, and letters in movement)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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TEACHING OBJECTIVES<\/p>\n

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

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    CARD FEATURES<\/p>\n

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    ONLINE ACTIVITY SHEETS<\/p>\n

    Teachers have access to a range of printable, full-colour activity sheets<\/strong> from the online resources to provide to pupils.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Pre-writing and letter activities<\/p>\n

    These activities precede the learning of writing and support the acquisition of the skills needed to carry out the next step with ease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Preparatory paths for letter tracing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Letter tracing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Playing with letters<\/p>\n

    These activities focus on letter recognition from both a graphic and phonetic perspective, helping children develop awareness of the grapheme\u2013phoneme correspondence and enabling them to convert written words into spoken language and vice versa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Grapheme and phoneme recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Recognition of letters in Braille and LIS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Playing with Braille<\/p>\n

    These activities first work on word\u2013symbol association and, at a more advanced level, on matching graphic representation with Braille code.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Playing with LIS<\/p>\n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Playing with CAA<\/p>\n

    These activities are designed to support and augment<\/em> verbal communication through alternative means, enabling people to express themselves and participate in social, school, work and family life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Letters in movement<\/p>\n

    These activities promote learning the letters of the alphabet through body movement and by imitating the shape of each individual letter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Games and activities using the card decks<\/p>\n

    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\u2013kinaesthetic aspects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Leaf through the instruction booklet, that has been translated into English to facilitate your evaluation:<\/strong><\/p>\n