Dragons Love Tacos Activity Pack and Book Companion

This packet contains games and activities to support the book Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin.  The book is instantly engaging using humor and fun illustrations.

I have been trying this out for the last two weeks with great success.  The kids love the story and are able to remember details.  Using puppets and the games/cards from the activity has been a great combination.

The Activity Pack, available on TeachersPayTeachers contains two levels.  Level 1 is  designed  primarily for kids with special needs. These are kids who are working on using longer sentences, who are learning spatial concepts and who are learning to answer “wh” questions. I made some of the materials in a large size to accommodate visual impairments and to facilitate focus (larger is easier ).  I also kept the graphics very clean and simple.

The vocabulary in Level 2 (for Kindergarten to 4th grade) includes card for definitions, synonyms, antonyms.  Just cut out these cards and use them during a simple board game. I just give the kids a taco card for each correct answer.

Level 1 also includes positional words (spatial concepts): These concepts can be really difficult to grasp. I made the images large (a full sheet). Concepts included are behind, in front, on (because it’s easy) and under. Hold up the card and say “Where is the taco?” If correct, give student a taco card to hold. Use the sheets to cue for Taco Bingo if needed. Bingo sheets are included. Sometimes bingo chips are too hard for the kids to grasp; try plastic water bottle tops or pompoms.

For both Level 1 and 2, there are  “Wh Questions”. I created some visuals to help with the “wh” questions. The picture sheet is for use in cuing and for kids that are less verbal. The “wh” question cards are for use with the students that are able to answer questions but are still working on knowing the difference between a “who” question and a “where” question.  Kids are given a taco card for a correct answer, they like seeing who can get the most tacos!

I hope you have as much fun with this as we have!