Groundhog Day Adapted Book | Position Words Concepts | SLP SPED Autism PreK

Practice position words with this simple, fun Groundhog Day adapted book — "Three Little Groundhogs"! Students identify where the groundhogs are standing on each page, targeting the position words first, last, middle, left, right, and center. Built so every student can participate with matching pieces — perfect for both inclusive and self-contained classrooms.

📦 What's Included

• 1 interactive adapted book with matching pieces
• Targets the position words first, last, middle, left, right, and center
• Print, laminate, and assemble with Velcro for years of reuse

📖 Sample Text

"Three little groundhogs standing in a row.

Three little groundhogs, ready for a show.

Where are they standing, we have to know?

Who's first?"

📚 How to Use

• In a small group, the teacher or therapist reads the book while students follow along and identify the position of the groundhogs on each page
• Students match a picture to each page to show the position
• Place the book in a literacy center or workstation for independent practice
• Use in whole group, small group, or 1:1 instruction

🎯 Skills Targeted

• Position words (first, last, middle, left, right, center)
• Spatial and ordinal concepts
• Receptive and expressive language
• Matching and visual discrimination
• Listening comprehension
• Following directions
• Fine motor skills (matching pieces)
• Independent work skills

💛 Perfect For

• Speech-language therapy (position words, spatial concepts, vocabulary)
• Special education classrooms (SPED)
• Autism classrooms and ABA programs
• Inclusive and self-contained settings
• Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten
• Literacy centers and workstations
• Groundhog Day and winter units
• Early childhood and ECSE
• Homeschool

🌟 Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Targets position words (first, last, middle, left, right, center) — key language concepts
• Simple and fun format that keeps students engaged
• Matching pieces let every level of student participate
• Fun Groundhog Day theme for an underserved February niche
• Works in both inclusive and self-contained classrooms
• Reusable year after year once laminated

❄️ More hands-on Groundhog Day and winter activities:

• Hands-On Groundhog Activities
• Hands-On Winter Activities
• Hands-On Valentine's Day Activities

📚 Browse more: Complete Adapted Books Collection