Christmas Reindeer Adapted Books | Counting Number ID 1-10 | SLP SPED Autism
Product Description
This set of two Reindeer Adapted Books — Rudy the Reindeer and Hungry Hungry Reindeer — teaches number identification, number words, and basic counting 1–10 through engaging, interactive, song-and-rhyme formats. Each book includes a complete set of clip cards for extra counting practice, plus reindeer puppets for number-order sequencing.
🦌 Perfect for:
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) targeting number vocabulary, counting, and following directions goals
- Music Therapists building sing-along counting and language lessons
- Special Education teachers building Christmas counting and math units
- Autism classrooms needing structured, interactive Christmas activities
- Occupational Therapists working on pinch grip (clip cards) and fine motor skills
- ABA therapists running discrete trial counting and number ID programs
- Early Childhood, Pre-K, and Kindergarten teachers
- Math Intervention and RTI / MTSS teachers
- Homeschool families with young learners
🎅 What's Included — 2 Adapted Books + Bonus Activities:
Book 1: Rudy the Reindeer
- Sing-along adapted book set to the tune of Sally the Camel
- Students add a reindeer to each page, match the number, and count along
- Builds the sleigh from 1 reindeer up to 8 reindeer + 1 Santa
- Bonus: Clip card set for extra counting practice
- Bonus: Reindeer puppets for number-order sequencing
Book 2: Hungry Hungry Reindeer
- Rhyming adapted book where students "feed" the reindeer numbered carrots
- Builds number identification and 1:1 correspondence
- Bonus: Clip card set for extra counting practice
🎯 Skills Targeted:
Counting 1–10, number identification, number word recognition, number order / sequencing, 1-to-1 correspondence, listening comprehension, sing-along participation, following directions, fine motor skills (clip cards build pinch grip and Velcro manipulation), Christmas vocabulary, and independent work skills.
Sample Verse from Rudy the Reindeer:
"Rudy the Reindeer has 1 friend.
Rudy the Reindeer has 1 friend.
Rudy the Reindeer has 1 friend.
So fly Rudy fly! (But not yet)"
Sample Rhyme from Hungry Hungry Reindeer:
"Hungry Hungry Reindeer having so much fun.
Feed Reindeer carrot number one.
Hungry Hungry Reindeer with lots and lots to do.
Feed Reindeer carrot number two."
How to Use:
For Rudy the Reindeer, sing the song to the Sally the Camel tune while students add a reindeer and match the number on each page. Use the included reindeer puppets to have students put the reindeer in number order. For Hungry Hungry Reindeer, read the rhyme aloud while students find the correct numbered carrot and "feed" the reindeer. Use the clip cards in both books as independent center practice, take-home homework, or speech therapy warm-ups.
🎄 Ways to Use:
- Christmas and December thematic units
- Speech therapy small group sessions
- Music therapy counting and language sessions
- Math centers and counting practice
- Independent work systems (TEACCH)
- Math intervention (RTI / MTSS Tier 2 & 3)
- ABA discrete trial counting and number ID
- Morning meetings and circle time
- Whole-class Christmas read-aloud and sing-along
- Take-home homework and tele-therapy practice
If your students enjoy adapted books, there are many more in my collection. Please see my Adapted Books Collection below.
Complete Adapted Books Collection
For more hands-on winter, snowman or Christmas themed activities, please see the links below:
