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Penguin Adapted Book | Position Words First Last Middle | SLP SPED Autism PreK

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Practice position words with this simple, fun penguin adapted book — "Three Little Penguins"! Students identify where the penguins 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 penguins standing in a row.

Three little penguins 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 match the correct penguin to each position 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
  • Winter and penguin 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 penguin / winter theme students love
  • Works in both inclusive and self-contained classrooms
  • Reusable year after year once laminated

❄️ More hands-on winter and penguin activities:

  • Hands-On Winter Activities
  • Hands-On Penguin Activities

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