Prep Academy NTI Menu Preschool
DAY 9

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SCHOOL READINESS GOAL: Children will be able to verbally/non-verbally express their wants and needs.

Please choose one activity below, circle which one you completed, and sign when completed. Menus should be sent back when students return to school.

MEAL TIME REQUESTS: Encourage you child to communicate what they want during meal times (examples: "I would like more," "I am finished," "Can I have a drink?" Support children who use gestures or signs to communicate.

FEELINGS CHECK-IN: At breakfast, dinner, or bedtime ask your child  "ow are you feeling today?" "what made you happy?", "is there something you need?"

CHOICE MAKING ACTIVITIES: Offer you child choices throughout the day. Examples: "Would you like milk or water?" "Would you like to play with blocks or read a book" Encourage children to answer using words, pointing, gestures, or facial expressions. 

CREATE A COMMUNICATION BOARD: Make a simple board with pictures or words for help, more, all done, snack, drink, bathroom, play, quiet time.

In addition to completing one of the above activities, please read together each NTI day.
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If you have any questions regarding NTI work, please feel free to contact your student’s teacher.
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