Idioms Adapted Book & Flip Strips | Figurative Language | SLP SPED Autism

Idioms can be tricky — but they don't have to be! In this "Idioms: What Do They Really Mean?" Adapted Book (Book 1), students meet 10 common idioms and match each one to what it actually means, building figurative language and comprehension in an accessible, hands-on way. A flip strips activity gives even more practice. It's a great fit for older students who need figurative language made concrete — perfect for both inclusive and self-contained classrooms.

📦 What's Included

• 1 adapted book — "Idioms: What Do They Really Mean?" (Book 1) with matching pieces
• 1 set of Idioms Flip Strips for extra practice
• 10 common idioms (see list below)
• Print, laminate, and assemble with Velcro for years of reuse

📖 Sample Text

"We say what we mean and we mean what we say,

But sometimes we say things in very strange ways!

Like... Zip your lips. And Two heads are better than one....

But what do they really mean?

When we say, 'She's all ears,' does it mean that she has ears all over her body? Of course not! What does it really mean?"

(Students match the answer to each page.)

📝 The 10 Idioms in Book 1

She's all ears • The cat has got his tongue • She's feeling blue • It's written all over her face • He cried his eyes out • Zip your lips • It's raining cats and dogs • He's tickled pink • Somebody let the cat out of the bag • Two heads are better than one

📚 How to Use

• The teacher or therapist reads the book while students follow along and match the correct meaning to each idiom
• After the book, use the Flip Strips in a small group or for independent practice in workstations and literacy centers
• Students working independently can read and work through the book at a literacy center or workstation

🎯 Skills Targeted

• Idioms and figurative language
• Understanding non-literal meaning
• Reading and listening comprehension
• Expressive and receptive language
• Vocabulary
• Matching and visual discrimination
• Following directions
• Independent work skills

💛 Perfect For

• Speech-language therapy (figurative language, idioms, comprehension)
• Special education classrooms (SPED)
• Autism classrooms and ABA programs
• Inclusive and self-contained settings
• Upper elementary, middle school, and older students who need accessible materials
• Literacy centers and workstations
• ESL/ELL, homeschool, and ECSE

🌟 Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Makes idioms and figurative language concrete and accessible
• A book PLUS flip strips — extra practice built in
• Matching pieces let every level of student participate
• Perfect for older students who need figurative language supported
• Works in both inclusive and self-contained classrooms
• Reusable year after year once laminated

🎁 Save with the bundle! This set is part of the Idioms Activities Mini-Bundle — get more idiom practice and save!

📚 More adapted books and language activities:

• Complete Adapted Books Collection
• Hands-On Task Cards