Every Voice Matters: Inclusive Communication Guide for Preschool

This 13-page teacher’s guide helps preschool staff make routines and group activities accessible to children who communicate through speech, gestures, signs, pictures, facial expressions, communication boards, or devices. Four practical activities help children identify communication methods, express choices and preferences, and respond respectfully to messages. Use it during small groups and everyday classroom routines, adapting participation while honoring each child’s established communication system. The guide also offers preparation tips for accessible materials and meaningful participation.