Looking for a fun holiday activity that actually supports communication?
This FREE “Cookies for Santa” activity is designed to help students build real communication skills while participating in a meaningful and engaging holiday experience.
Students aren’t just decorating cookies—they’re learning how to express wants, follow directions, and interact with others in a natural, hands-on way.
What makes this activity different:
This resource focuses on functional communication, not just completing a task.
Students are supported in:
Requesting (e.g., I want, more, please)
Following simple directions and sequences
Using core vocabulary in real contexts
Participating in shared routines
Engaging with peers and adults
What’s included:
Visual communication supports (core words + symbols)
Step-by-step visual directions
Hands-on cookie decorating activity
Built-in opportunities for language modeling
Core vocabulary such as “I want,” “more,” “please,” and “all done” is paired with engaging words like cookie, icing, sprinkles, and milk to support meaningful communication during the activity
Perfect for:
Speech therapy sessions
AAC users (low-tech or high-tech)
Special education classrooms
Preschool and elementary students
Small group or whole group activities
Home carryover
Why this resource matters:
The best communication happens during real experiences.
This activity gives students the opportunity to:
Practice communication in a meaningful context
Stay engaged during the busy holiday season
Build skills that carry over beyond structured tasks
Simple. Engaging. Communication-focused. Grab this FREE resource to make your holiday sessions more meaningful, interactive, and easy to implement.
Looking for a fun holiday activity that actually supports communication?
This FREE “Cookies for Santa” activity is designed to help students build real communication skills while participating in a meaningful and engaging holiday experience.
Students aren’t just decorating cookies—they’re learning how to express wants, follow directions, and interact with others in a natural, hands-on way.
What makes this activity different:
This resource focuses on functional communication, not just completing a task.
Students are supported in:
Requesting (e.g., I want, more, please)
Following simple directions and sequences
Using core vocabulary in real contexts
Participating in shared routines
Engaging with peers and adults
What’s included:
Visual communication supports (core words + symbols)
Step-by-step visual directions
Hands-on cookie decorating activity
Built-in opportunities for language modeling
Core vocabulary such as “I want,” “more,” “please,” and “all done” is paired with engaging words like cookie, icing, sprinkles, and milk to support meaningful communication during the activity
Perfect for:
Speech therapy sessions
AAC users (low-tech or high-tech)
Special education classrooms
Preschool and elementary students
Small group or whole group activities
Home carryover
Why this resource matters:
The best communication happens during real experiences.
This activity gives students the opportunity to:
Practice communication in a meaningful context
Stay engaged during the busy holiday season
Build skills that carry over beyond structured tasks
Simple. Engaging. Communication-focused. Grab this FREE resource to make your holiday sessions more meaningful, interactive, and easy to implement.
