 1. Set up a game of Beetle Drive or have pen and paper ready to draw the beetles.
2. The switch user rolls the die by pressing their switch during the game.
NB: If a spinner or die is not available, ...

Beetle Drive

 1. Set the appliance controller to run the blender for 5 seconds using the timed setting.
2. Prompt the switch user to press their switch to blend their smoothie or soup.
3. They may need to press it...

Blender

 1. Set the appliance controller to direct mode so the fan runs while pressed.
2. Put white paint on black paper near the fan or hairdryer.
3. The switch user presses the switch to blow the paint upwa...

Create a Ghost

 1.  Record fun commands for the switch user to "tell" the dog.
2.  Reward the dog with treats to keep them motivated and engaged....

Doggy Tricks

 1. Set the appliance controller to direct mode so the hairdryer runs while pressed.
2. Put paint on black paper near the hairdryer.
3. Prompt the switch user to press the switch to create a firework....

Firework Art

 1. Play some music and start dancing.
2. When the switch user presses the switch, pause the music and everyone freezes.
3. Restart the music after a 5-second pause....

Freeze!

 1. The switch user greets people each morning, such as friends or family.
2. Take it on a morning walk and greet people as they pass by....

Morning Greetings

 1. Ask the switch user choose a book they want to read.
2. Read aloud, pausing at the end of each page for them to press their switch to "turn the page".
3. If they press early, still turn the page s...

Snakes and Ladders

 1. Ask the switch user to choose the app they want to look at.
2. Turn off 'automatic play' in the apps' settings.
3. Look at the content together, pause for them to press their switch to tell you to...

Swipe!

 1. Each time the switch user hits their switch, tickle them for 5 seconds.
2. Encourage them to press again by asking questions like "Shall we do more tickles?" or "I wonder if you want to do that ag...

Tickle Time!

 1. The switch user pranks people by pressing the switch to make a trump noise.
2. Encourage them to press again with comments like "I hope there's no more of that!" or "Who did that come from?"...

Trump Prank

 1. Attach body-part images to the spinner. The switch user spins to choose the body part the player must use.
2. Attach the Twister colour-dot images to the spinner and repeat to choose the colour th...

Twister

 1. The switch user cheers for their team while watching the match with friends/family.
2. Change the recorded phrase to the team chant/song to celebrate if you win!...

Watching Sports

 1. The switch user pranks people by pressing the switch to make the ring tone play.
2. Encourage them to press again with comments like "who's phone
keeps ringing?" or "not again!"...

Who's Calling?!

 1. The goal is to find other body parts that can be used to activate a switch.
2. Play motivating music for 10 seconds, then pause it.
3. When the music stops, move the switch to a different body par...

Body Bop

 1. The goal is to find other body parts that can be used to activate a switch.
2. Move the switch around while making a buzzing "fly" sound.
3. Bring it near a body part (head, hand, foot) and prompt...

Bug Splat

 1. The goal is to find other body parts that can be used to activate a switch.
2.  When the switch user presses their switch, the spinner will spin.
3.  Wherever it lands is the body part they must u...

Spin to Position

 1. The goal is to find other body parts that can be used to activate a switch.
2. Use the puppet to pick up the wired switch and pretend he eats it.
3. Place the switch by a different body part, e.g....

Vomiting Vincent

 1. Ask the switch user to think of a person, place, or thing.
2. Take turns asking questions to work out what they are thinking of.
3. The switch user uses their switch to answer yes or no.
4. Award ...

20 Questions

 1. Invite the switch user to be the judge of jokes, dancing or anything funny. 
2. Perform your joke, dance, or talent. 
3.The switch user presses a switch to respond with either a round of applause ...

Applause and Boo

 1. Hold up a card. 
2. Ask the switch user "Do you think the next card will show a bigger or smaller animal?"
3. The switch user makes their guess "bigger" or "smaller" using their switches....

Bigger or Smaller?

 1. Deal two cards to everyone in a game of Blackjack (21).
2. The switch user adds up their card values and decides their move.
3. On their turn, the switch user says "stick" (stop) or "twist" (get 1...

Blackjack (21)

 1. Use switches to complete repeated lines of Brown Bear, Brown Bear. 
2. Begin reading the book. 
3. Model switch use on the first repeated line "brown bear, brown bear (what) do you (see)?"
4. Cont...

Brown Bear, Brown Bear Book

 1.  Play some music to set the disco mood.
2.  The switch user can press switches to control lights and bubbles.
3.  Encourage them to explore and have fun with the effects.
NB: You can use a switch ...

Disco

 1. Invite the switch user to be the judge whether items would go in their dream house.
2. Look at a range of items.
3. The switch user presses a switch to respond with either "buy it"" or "no way!...

Dream House

 1. Hold up a dress-up item, such as funky sunglasses.
2. The switch user presses a switch to choose who wears it e.g., "Mum"....

Dress Up for Two

 1. The switch user answers yes or no with their switches to help you guess the picture.
2. More answers mean more points for the switch user!
3. Play in two teams if you want a competitive version....

Headbandz

 1. Use switches to complete repeated lines of Hello, Goodbye. 
2. Begin reading the book. 
3. Model switch use on the first repeated line "A big brown bear stepped up, (hello) he said very loudly"
4....

Hello, Goodbye Book

 1. Hold up a card.
2. Ask the switch user "Do you think the next card will be higher or lower?"
3. The switch user makes their guess "higher" or "lower" using their switches....

Higher or Lower?

 1. Play some music and start dancing.
2. When the switch user presses "freeze!", pause the music and everyone stops.
3. Restart the music and dance again when the switch user presses "dance!"...

Musical Statues

 1. When the switch user presses "ready, steady", get the activity ready, e.g. shake their wheelchair like an engine starting.
2. When they press "go!", complete the action, e.g. push their wheelchair...

Ready, Steady, Go!

 1. The person playing with the switch user stands at the opposite end of the room.
2. When the switch user presses "green light", the person begins to walk or run toward them.
3. When the switch user...

Red Light, Green Light

 1. Decide with the switch user what news they want to share.
2. The switch user presses the switch with a leading question e.g. "guess what I did yesterday?"
3.  Then they press the switch with the r...

Sharing News

 1. Use switches to complete repeated lines of The Train Ride. 
2. Begin reading the book. 
3. Model switch use on the first repeated line "We're off on a journey out of the town (what) shall I (see)....

The Train Ride Book

 1. Use switches to complete repeated lines of Walking Through the Jungle. 
2. Begin reading the book. 
3. Model switch use on the first repeated line "Walking through the jungle (what) do you (see)."...

Walking Through the Jungle Book

 1. Use switches to complete repeated lines of We're going on a Bear Hunt. 
2. Begin reading the book. 
3. Model switch use on the first repeated line "We can't go (over) it, we can't go (under) it, o...

We're Going on a Bear Hunt Book

 1. Ask the switch user a silly question, e.g. "Who's most likely to fall asleep on the sofa?"
2. The switch user answers by pressing the switch that matches their choice....

Who's Most Likely To?

 1. Use switches to complete repeated lines of Yuck! book. 
2. Begin reading the book. 
3. Model switch use on the first repeated line "a wriggly worm, tugged out of the lawn? That's not our baby's di...

Yuck! Book

 1. The switch user creates a yummy or yucky snack by choosing ingredients.
2. Hold up one yummy and one yucky item, e.g. cheese and a toy spider.
3. Ask, "Shall we put the yummy cheese on our sandwic...

Yum or Yuck

 1.  Play music and seat dancers in a row before the switch user.
2.  The person in the first chair stands.
3.  If the user presses "next", that person sits and the next person stands.
4.  If the user...

Dance Selector

 1. Hold up a dress-up item.
2. If the switch user presses "next", show the next item.
3. If they press "wear it", the chosen person wears that item....

Fancy Dress

 1. Hold up each animal picture and say what's on the card, e.g. "lion".
2. If the switch user presses "next", put the picture down and show the next one.
3. If the switch user presses "say it!", make...

Humans as Animals

 1. Invite the switch user to create a photo album about the event or activity.
2. Show one photo at a time.
3. If the switch user presses "Next", show the next photo.
4. If they press "Add to album",...

Photo Album

 1. Show an action card to the switch user and read the action aloud.
2. If they press "next", move on to the next card.
3. If they press "Simon says!", perform the action shown on the card....

Simon Says

 1. Hold up one ingredient at a time. 
2. If the switch user presses "next," put it down and show the next one. 
3. If they press "put it in the blender," place it into the blender. 
4. When all chose...

Smoothie Maker

 1. Set up a game of Connect 4 or display on computer or tablet.
2. On the switch user's turn point to the first column.
3. If they press "next", move to the next column. If they press "there", put th...

Connect 4

 1.  The switch user creates their own playlist for any occasion.
2.  Play a song or say an artist’s name.
3.  If they choose "next", move to a new song or artist.
4.  If they choose "add to the list"...

 1. Arrange 4 cups upside down where the switch user can see them.
2. Hide the prize under a cup and mix them up.
3. Point to the first cup; if they press "next", move to the next.
4. If they press "u...

Follow the Cup

 1. The switch user's music knowledge is put to the test.
2. Play a song, hold up and read out the singer/band card e.g. "Little Mix".
3. If the switch user presses "next", put the picture down and sh...

Match the Song

 1. Draw a noughts and crosses grid.
2. On the switch user's turn, point to the first empty square.
3. If they presses "next", move to the next empty square. If they press "there", place their mark in...

Noughts and Crosses

 1. The switch user's knowledge is put to the test.
2. Read out the question and the first multiple-choice option.
3. If the switch user presses "next", read the next multiple-choice option.
4. If the...

Quiz Time!

 1. Lay down a card or a motivating image.
2. When the switch user presses "next", place another card on top of the previous one to form a pile.
3. When two identical cards appear after each other, th...

SNAP!

 1.  Read the shopping list (up to five items) aloud to the switch user.
2.  Hold up one item at a time and ask, "Was this on our list?"
3.  If the switch user presses "next", show the next item.
4.  ...

Supermarket Sweep

 1. Set up a word puzzle where letters have to be guessed e.g. hangman
2. Start at the beginning of the alphabet and say "A"
3. If the switch user presses "next", move onto the next letter in the alph...

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