Nature & Camping Themed Word Mats with Parent, Educator, and Speech & Language Guide

This resource includes 8 word mats featuring real-life images linked to camping and nature themes. The mats support vocabulary building, topic-based learning, and speech and language development in early years and primary settings.

An A5 usage guide is provided, offering tailored suggestions for:

Parents – Encouraging and reinforcing new vocabulary at home

Educators – Integrating the mats into lessons, group activities, and displays

Speech & Language Professionals – Using the mats to target articulation, comprehension, and vocabulary expansion

Contents:

8 printable word mats with real photographs (camping gear, nature items, animals, plants, and insects)

A5 usage guide with targeted tips for home, classroom, and therapy

Links to Curriculum Areas:

Communication and Language – Extending vocabulary, developing listening and attention skills, and encouraging expressive language

Literacy – Supporting early reading through word recognition and linking words to images

Understanding the World – Exploring the natural world, recognising features of environments, and discussing living things

Personal, Social and Emotional Development – Encouraging confidence in communication and group interaction

Expressive Arts and Design – Inspiring creative storytelling, role-play, and nature-themed activities

Key Features:

Real images to enhance word recognition and real-world understanding

Suitable for speech and language support, early literacy, and thematic learning

Flexible for indoor or outdoor learning

File Type: PDF (ready to print)
Recommended Age Range: EYFS, KS1, or children working on early vocabulary skills