Adapted Books in Special Education

Adapted books are one of my new, absolute favorite things to have in the classroom. You can find them on almost any topic and I promise you that your students will love them too.

What are Adapted Books?

Any book that is modified for your student’s needs are adapted books. You’ve got the adapted piece book sets, which are interactive pieces you use in children’s books your child already loves. Then you’ve got adapted books, which is a printable book (or the digital version) that has interactive pieces. Both types of adapted books help students identify key information in the story using text and illustrations to answer Wh- questions throughout the story.

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Adapted book resource

How do I create them?

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED:

Once you have all the materials, I print out my adapted book. I take each sheet of paper and put it inside a laminating pouch. Each laminating pouch goes through the Scotch Thermal Laminator.

I always put my velcro dots on the laminated sheets before I do any cutting! It helps keep everything together without losing any pieces. I am team soft stays and hard on the pieces. I know everyone does it differently, but I hate when my students have to touch the hard dots on the books.

Once the velcro is secured, cut your books and pieces to the sizes you need. Then start feeding them into the binding machine and give them the proper holes to put inside the coil and spines. Close the book and you’re all set! Make sure to secure the pieces to the correct page!

What do I do with adapted books?

  • Whole group instruction
  • Small group instruction
  • 1:1 sessions
  • Independent work
  • Leisure and Recreation
  • Following Directions tasks
  • and so much more!

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Finally, here are some more ways to adapt your curriculum!

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