Core Words Calendar Guide
November 2026 Core Words Calendar
Daily AAC modeling & communication prompts for high-frequency vocabulary
Student: Device/Mode:
Target Words:
STOP
GO
YES
NO
MORE
BIG
LITTLE
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1 GO
"Ready, set... GO!" at park or hallway
2 STOP
Walking in hall: "Red light says STOP"
3 YES/NO
Voting snack: "Do you want apples? YES/NO"
4 MORE
Blow bubbles: Pause & wait for "MORE"
5 BIG
Bundle up: "Wear your BIG warm coat"
6 LITTLE
Outdoor search: Find a LITTLE leaf
7 STOP
Freeze dance: Music off = model STOP
8 MORE
Bedtime stories: "Read MORE pages?"
9 GO
Recess time: "Time to GO play!"
10 STOP
Pouring cup: Say "STOP" when full
11 YES
Veterans Day helpers: "Thank you? YES!"
12 LITTLE
Snack math: Count LITTLE crackers
13 BIG
Blocks: "Let's build a BIG tower!"
14 NO
Silly game: "Eat a shoe? NO way!"
15 GO
Toy ramp: Roll cars down, say "GO!"
16 MORE
Sensory bin: "Do you want MORE sand?"
17 STOP
Clean up song: "Song ends, we STOP"
18 BIG
Gross motor: Make BIG arm circles
19 LITTLE
Finger play: Make LITTLE mouse steps
20 YES/NO
Lunch choice: "Like milk? YES or NO?"
21 GO
Kitchen fun: "Let's GO bake snacks"
22 MORE
Cozy craft: "Add MORE glue or color"
23 BIG
Autumn yard: "That is a BIG pumpkin"
24 LITTLE
Nature walk: "Look at the LITTLE acorn"
25 STOP
Cooking timer: Beep beep = "STOP mixer"
26 🦃 YES/MORE
Thanksgiving: "Want MORE pie? YES!"
27 NO
Full tummy: "All done eating? NO more"
28 GO
Family stroll: "Let's GO look at trees"
29 BIG/LITTLE
Shoe lineup: Sort BIG and LITTLE shoes
30 STOP/GO
Month wrap parade: March, GO, and STOP!
Dec 1
December starts tomorrow!
Dec 2
Winter words preview
Dec 3
Keep modeling
Dec 4
Celebrate growth
Dec 5
Weekend fun
Daily Partner Tip: Model on the student's system as you talk (Aided Language Stimulation). Touch the target word without requiring repetition! Check the box each day after modeling.
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AAC Partner Prompting & Modeling Guide
Caregiver & Educator quick reference for authentic, pressure-free communication
Aided Language Stimulation
1. No Pressure
Model words without demanding: "Say it back" or "Push the button." Model freely!
2. 10-Second Wait
AAC users need generous processing time. Pause and count quietly to 10 before prompting.
3. Honor All Modes
Gestures, vocalizations, eye gaze, and button presses are all valid communication.
4. Expand +1 Word
If student indicates "GO", model "+1": "GO fast" or "BIG GO". Build natural growth!
Least-to-Most Prompting Hierarchy (Support Without Overriding)
⚠️ Never use hand-over-hand physical force
Step 1: Expectant Pause
Stop activity, lean in with an open expression, and wait 8–10 seconds.
Step 2: Indirect Verbal Cue
Ask an open prompt: "Hmm, what should we do next?" or "I wonder..."
Step 3: Point / Gesture Model
Gesture near target button or touch it on your own model board while speaking.
Step 4: Full Direct Model
Press button and verbalize: "I'm saying STOP." Continue activity with no penalty.
Daily Routine Scripts for the 7 Target Words
Model 1–2 times per routine
| Word & Icon |
Meal / Snack Routine |
Play & Sensory Routine |
Transitions & Self-Care |
| STOP |
Pour milk/juice: "Tell me when to STOP." |
Swing / spin: Stop swinging, model STOP. |
Washing hands: "Water is off, we STOP." |
| GO |
"Snack is served, let's GO eat!" |
Cars, slides, bubbles: "Ready, set, GO!" |
Hallway line: "Green light means GO." |
| YES |
"Do you like strawberries? YES!" |
"Want to listen to music? YES." |
"Ready for jacket? YES, let's put it on." |
| NO |
All done eating: "No more peas? NO." |
Silly offer (pencil as snack): "Eat this? NO!" |
Affirming boundary: "You don't want hugs? NO." |
| MORE |
Give 2 crackers, pause: "Want MORE?" |
Tickles / bubbles: Pause and model MORE. |
"Do you need MORE time to finish?" |
| BIG |
"Take a BIG bite of the pancake!" |
Building blocks: "Look at that BIG tower!" |
"Put your backpack in the BIG cubby." |
| LITTLE |
"Here are LITTLE blueberries." |
Playdough: Roll into tiny LITTLE balls. |
"Take quiet, LITTLE steps in the hall." |
November Weekly Milestone Check-In
Record observed spontaneous or modeled word use
Week 1 (Nov 1–7)
Words modeled: ___________
Student reacted to: ________
Week 2 (Nov 8–14)
Words modeled: ___________
Student reacted to: ________
Week 3 (Nov 15–21)
Words modeled: ___________
Student reacted to: ________
Week 4 & 5 (Nov 22–30)
Words modeled: ___________
Favorite word: ____________
