Go Buddy Go! | Buddy Book 1

"I firmly believe that the only disability in life is a bad attitude." - Scott Hamilton

"Buddy Can!" ~ Buddy's First Book

"Buddy Can," the first book in the series, is designed for preschool and early childhood settings. The book was written to be a positive book about disability, inspiring children to understanding and friendship, rather than pity and fear. Another goal is to show that disability should not prevent someone from being included and experiencing life. The book can be used in special education classes, general education classes, and to read at home with your children.

Click here to download the book for free in Adobe PDF.
How to Assemble the Book:

Print the book using single-sided printing.
Cut along the dotted line to separate the pages. (I like to use scissors with textured blades, to make the book look more fun. An example is below.)
The pages will print in order, but the pages are not numbered, so check the order before you staple or attach the pages.
Laminate the pages, if desired.
Staple or attach the pages together in the method of your choosing.

Buddy Can Lesson Plan: Grades Pre-K through 1st Grade

Target Skills: Compare/Contrast, Main Idea/Details, Ability Awareness

Click here to download the free lesson plan in Adobe PDF.

Other Dog Lesson Plans:

Harry the Dirty Dog Mini Unit Plan: Grades Pre-K through Kindergarten

Target Skills: predict/preview (reading comprehension), sequencing, counting, phonics

Based on the book "Harry the Dirty Dog" by Gene Zion

Click here to download the free mini unit plan in Adobe PDF.

About the Author

Nicole Caldwell is a certified special education teacher with a Master's Degree in Special Education. She has worked in a variety of educational settings (public and private schools) with children ages preschool through 12th grade. She currently serves as the Autism Specialist for a private school.