Portable Inclusion Tools
Social Communication A-Frame Sign
Empower every student to find their voice during recess. This portable, double-sided tool features SLP-curated conversation starters and engaging topics designed to help children build meaningful connections on the playground.
Inclusive Design
Created to foster a supportive environment where every child feels valued and included.
Meaningful Connections
Promotes empathy and understanding between students with diverse communication abilities.
Social Interaction
Features SLP-curated starters and engaging topics to encourage natural peer dialogue.
Fully Portable
Lightweight A-Frame design that is easy to set up and move across various school play areas.
Guided Support
Ideal for shy, autistic, or introverted children who benefit from structured social cues.
Unlock Friendship
Facilitates lasting connections by bridging the gap between students during recess.
The Impact of Inclusion
Why Schools Choose the Social Communication A-Frame
Recess can be a challenging time for students who are shy, autistic, or struggle with unstructured social settings. While some children navigate play effortlessly, others often find themselves sitting alone, wanting to join in but not knowing how to start.
Structured Peer Interaction
By providing a physical space and a guided approach to communication, this A-Frame sign acts as a professional ice-breaker. It transforms playground social landscapes by helping students discover shared passions—from favorite books to beloved hobbies—bridging the gap between isolation and friendship.
Unlock the potential for greater understanding, empathy, and friendship on your school playground.
The Buddy Bench Connection
A Buddy Bench signals that a student is looking for a friend. The Social Communication A-Frame provides the tools to make that friendship happen.
- Ice-Breaking Support: Place the sign near your Buddy Bench to give students immediate conversation starters.
- Guided Interaction: Helps peers approach students on the bench with structured, low-pressure questions.
- Building Confidence: Transforms a moment of loneliness into a routine of meaningful social connection.
- Inclusive Play: Ensures students of all communication abilities can invite others into their games.
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Facilitate meaningful interactions and lasting connections for every student today.
Anatomy of the Social Communication Board
Our double-sided design ensures students have access to a comprehensive vocabulary for social play and relationship building.
Side A: Social Initiation
- Ice Breakers: Prompts like "Do you want to play?" and "What is your name?"
- Needs & Feelings: Essential expressive icons for hunger, thirst, and emotions.
- Basic Responses: High-contrast "Yes" and "No" for quick communication.
Side B: Shared Interests
- Interest Categories: Visuals for dinosaurs, princesses, cars, and sports.
- Conversation Starters: Engaging topics to discover shared student passions.
- Discussion Prompts: Open-ended questions to deepen social connections.
Customized for Your Campus
Every school is unique. That’s why our A-Frame signs are double-sided and fully customizable. We integrate your school’s branding and specific vocabulary to ensure the board is 100% relevant to your students.
"The A-Frame sign is portable, easy to set up, and designed for use in school playgrounds."
Social Support Everywhere
Social communication shouldn’t be restricted to the playground. Our A-Frame signs are portable and easy to set up, ensuring students have functional support in every corner of the school building.
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Social Communication Portable A-Frame Sign
Specifications & Materials
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Find the answers to your most common questions about our communication boards and services, helping you create a more inclusive and supportive environment from the start.
The Social Communication Portable A-Frame Sign is designed to foster meaningful conversations and connections among students during recess or other outdoor activities. It helps children who may struggle with initiating social interactions, such as those who are shy, introverted, autistic, or simply having a tough day, by providing guided conversation prompts and topics. This sign creates a more inclusive and supportive playground environment where students can easily connect with their peers.
Yes! The board can be personalized with your school’s name and logo to create a professional and welcoming environment for students. Once the order is placed, our team will reach out to request a high-resolution version of your logo. You can also customize the any specific section (surcharge) or symbols used on the board to better fit the specific needs of your students.
You can order the board directly from our website or contact our sales team for a custom quote to submit a PO. After you provide your school’s details, we’ll send you a design proof for approval before production begins. Once the design is finalized, the board will be produced and shipped to you.
- Frame Material: The A-frame structure is made from durable, heavy-duty plastic, designed to endure outdoor environments, including heavy foot traffic in waterparks and pools.
- Board Material: The removable 24” x 36” 3MM plastic graphics are waterproof and designed to last. The graphics are printed with eco-friendly, UV-resistant ink that prevents fading, even in direct sunlight.
- Additional Stability: The frame can be filled with sand or water to add extra weight and ensure stability, making it perfect for windy outdoor conditions near water.
The A-Frame sign is highly versatile and portable. It’s commonly placed near playground benches, outdoor seating areas, or anywhere students gather. You can also place it near quiet zones or shaded areas where students tend to sit alone, allowing them to engage with the sign and use it as a tool to start conversations with others.
Students can simply approach the A-Frame sign during recess or playtime, read the conversation prompts or questions, and use them to start conversations with their peers. The prompts are designed to be easy to understand and relatable, helping to spark common interests and build friendships. Teachers and aides can also encourage students to use the sign if they see a child sitting alone or struggling to initiate play with others.
The sign provides a structured approach to starting conversations, which is especially helpful for children who may struggle with unstructured social interactions during recess or free play. It encourages peer-to-peer engagement by offering fun, relatable topics that any student can use to start a conversation. This helps break down social barriers and promotes inclusivity by ensuring that all students, regardless of their social skills, have a way to connect with others.
The A-Frame sign is designed with elementary school students in mind, making it suitable for children aged 5 to 12. The conversation prompts and topics are geared toward helping young children, including those with communication challenges, build social connections and find common interests with their peers.