08/21/2026
New at Hugger this year! ✨
You may notice two new AAC/Communication Boards on the playground! These boards give kids another way to communicate while they play — whether they communicate with spoken words, gestures, pictures, AAC, or a combination.
And they aren’t just for kids who use AAC! 💛
Communication boards can serve as a bridge during play, helping children share an idea, ask for something, join a game, tell someone to stop, say they’re hurt, or simply connect with a friend when the words don’t come easily.
Families can help normalize AAC too! When you’re at the playground, try pointing to a word or picture as you say it: “go,” “swing,” “play,” “help,” “stop,” “my turn.” There’s no pressure for a child to point back — we’re simply showing them another way communication can happen.
More ways to communicate = more ways to connect. 💛
We’re so excited to see these boards at Hugger and to continue building a playground where every child has a voice and every way of communicating is valued. 🐾
We’d love to see other examples of inclusion in action! Share something your school or our district is doing to help every student feel welcome, included, and supported!!
