I have been designing resources for many years as I worked with preschool and primary age youngsters with delayed or impaired speech and language skills. The resources using symbols are free. My latest resources which I have illustrated are extra tasks based on Marion Blank's Language Levels (previous ones have been free). They can be used with groups of mixed language ability and are reasonably priced.
I have been designing resources for many years as I worked with preschool and primary age youngsters with delayed or impaired speech and language skills. The resources using symbols are free. My latest resources which I have illustrated are extra tasks based on Marion Blank's Language Levels (previous ones have been free). They can be used with groups of mixed language ability and are reasonably priced.
Designed for young boys with social communication disorder (or other language delay). Encourage simple remarks. Play Pairs or matching. Ideas given for use.
Illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols. A game focusing on where water we see goes to on its journey on the water cycle. An opportunity for discussion of things seen and unseen. Relevant illustrated vocabulary and suggestions for activities. Sentences to complete.
Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Similar maps can be made with the program Communicate Ideas. These were made in 1-1 sessions with different children to put down their ideas and info for discussion and revision. An example can be re-used and modified for another child. Text or illustrations can be incorporated as appropriate to suit different ability levels. These examples may serve as prompts for making maps on these or other topics. A printed copy can be a starting point for adding new ideas around the edge.
Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Illustrated vocabulary pages with simple planting and growing sequence and parts of plants/ Count down in 2s - plants (incl. naming minibeasts and other animals plus info on food chains / food-chains). Items to count are presented in the same layout as Numicon pieces. Sheets about the story of wheat and information on compost / humus are included here although they also appear as separate resources.
Pupil resources are illustrated with photos and/or PCS or Widgit symbols. The resources about the Antarctic in the suite are listed in the Contents guide. As some are big files because of photos, please look at the contents list first to see what you might like to download.
Traditional tale - Cinderella. A tale which is known in many countries. Retold at three levels: simple plus symbol-support of Widgit/PCS symbols; early reading with illustrations; longer version (RA 11y approx.) to read aloud, with many opportunities for spoken language tasks. Additional activities: colouring, read / match caption to picture and sequence the story; Write-about outline booklet with 8 pictures as prompts; tessellations. With Guide.
An activity linking the syllable count for haiku with the idea of choosing seasonal words from lists to create blank verse the correct shape. Numicon shapes and colours added for those who need extra help - a reader can speak their poem. Guide gives general information about haiku.
Illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols. Use of symbol support makes meanings clearer. Activities for teaching/discussion and then working alone. Also helpful for EAL work.
Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. The cards with connecting words and phrases are adaptable. Some ideas are given for promoting fluency. The level can be kept simple by reducing the number of cards in use. The activity worksheets can be used for a written reply if children can cope but most of the work can be done orally 1-1 or with a small group. The connectives for sentences with two halves often present quite a problem for kids with delayed language skills and need a lot of practice. Could also be used for EAL.
All About Me includes family, pets, events, favourite things. A small vocabulary set is suggested. The main focus of the Language Levels pages is one-to-one or small group work with children who need carefully graded questions. The Marion Blank Language Levels I-IV move from very direct questioning (approx. 3y but appropriate for older children with impaired/delayed language skills) towards much more abstract work (5+y). Each of the four scenes in the story has questions at each Level. The ideas would also suit English language learning, EAL / ESL / ESOL and Speaking and Listening tasks.
The same pictures are included on a single sheet for new activities.
There is a simple reader (RA 6-7y) with four illustrations.
The cover note includes suggestions.
Sally’s Garden has a picture for each season with Sally wearing suitable clothes. Daffodils, poppies, autumn leaves and snow make the background. A small general vocabulary set is included.
The main focus of the Language Levels pages is one-to-one or small group work with children who need carefully graded questions. The Marion Blank Language Levels I-IV move from very direct questioning (approx. 3y but appropriate for older children with impaired/delayed language skills) towards much more abstract work (5+y). Each of the four scenes in the story has questions at each Level. The ideas would also suit English language learning, EAL / ESL / ESOL and Speaking and Listening tasks.
The same pictures are included on a single sheet for new activities.
There is a simple reader (RA 6-7y) with the four illustrations.
The cover note includes suggestions.
Friends brings in everyday environments and play. Talk about going on errands, outdoor play, and keeping safe. A small vocabulary set is suggested. The main focus of the Language Levels pages is one-to-one or small group work with children who need carefully graded questions. The Marion Blank Language Levels I-IV move from very direct questioning (approx. 3y but appropriate for older children with impaired/delayed language skills) towards much more abstract work (5+y). Each of the four scenes in the story has questions at each Level. The ideas would also suit English language learning, EAL / ESL / ESOL and Speaking and Listening tasks.
The same pictures are included on a single sheet for new activities.
There is a simple reader (RA 6-7y) with four illustrations.
The cover note includes suggestions.
Bob’s Dream is about a boy who meets the Queen who has been out on her bike. A small general vocabulary set is included.
The main focus of the Language Levels pages is one-to-one or small group work with children who need carefully graded questions. The Marion Blank Language Levels I-IV move from very direct questioning (approx. 3y but appropriate for older children with impaired/delayed language skills) towards much more abstract work (5+y). Each of the four scenes in the story has questions at each Level. The ideas would also suit English language learning, EAL / ESL / ESOL and Speaking and Listening tasks.
The same pictures are included on a single sheet for new activities.
There is a simple reader (RA 6-7y) with the four illustrations.
The cover note includes suggestions.
Fairy Tales 1 includes versions of three well-known fairy tales: The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White. There is one illustration per tale. A small vocabulary set of early words is suggested.
There is a simple text (RA 7y) for each tale for early readers, or to read aloud as an introduction to each tale. There are also supplementary activities (colouring, comprehension or word work).
The main focus of the Language Levels pages is one-to-one or small group work with children who need carefully graded questions. The Marion Blank Language Levels I-IV move from very direct questioning (approx. 3y but appropriate for older children with impaired/delayed language skills) towards much more abstract work (5+y).
Each of the three tales in the resource has questions at each Level.
The ideas would also suit EAL teaching.
The cover note includes suggestions for printing and use.
Different Habitats has illustrations for Ocean/Arctic/Rainforest/Australian desert. A small vocabulary set of early words is included but, as this title is more ‘academic’ than the earlier ones, new words are necessary for comprehension, speaking and reading. The main focus of the Language Levels pages is one-to-one or small group work with children who need carefully graded questions. The Marion Blank Language Levels I-IV move from very direct questioning (approx. 3y but appropriate for older children with impaired/delayed language skills) towards much more abstract work (5+y). Each of the four scenes in the resource has questions at each Level. The ideas would also suit English language learning, EAL / ESL / ESOL and Speaking and Listening tasks. The four pictures are also included on a single sheet for making new activities. There is a simple illustrated text (RA 7y) plus additional pages about further habitats. The cover note includes suggestions. The illustrations could be used for many topics of conversation: animals and their homes/food/adaptations; weather round the world; equator versus polar regions; climate change; water cycle; living things.
The Park is about seasonal changes at the park. Watch the plants and the people. Look at the gardener working and see all the things people can do. A small vocabulary set is suggested. The main focus of the Language Levels pages is one-to-one or small group work with children who need carefully graded questions. The Marion Blank Language Levels I-IV move from very direct questioning (approx. 3y but appropriate for older children with impaired/delayed language skills) towards much more abstract work (5+y). Each of the four scenes in the story has questions at each Level. The ideas would also suit English language learning, EAL / ESL / ESOL and Speaking and Listening tasks.
The same pictures are included on a single sheet for new activities.
There is a simple reader (RA 6-7y) with four illustrations.
The cover note includes suggestions.
Fairy Tales 2 includes versions of three well-known fairy tales: Sleeping Beauty, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Little Red Riding Hood. There is one illustration per tale. A small vocabulary set of early words is suggested.
There is a simple text (RA 7y) for each tale for early readers, or to read aloud as an introduction to each tale. There are also supplementary activities (colouring, comprehension or word work).
The main focus of the Language Levels pages is one-to-one or small group work with children who need carefully graded questions. The Marion Blank Language Levels I-IV move from very direct questioning (approx. 3y but appropriate for older children with impaired/delayed language skills) towards much more abstract work (5+y).
Each of the three tales in the resource has suggested questions at each Level.
The ideas would also suit EAL teaching.
The cover note includes suggestions for printing and use.
Fairy Tales 3 includes versions of three well-known fairy tales: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Ugly Duckling, and The King’s New Suit (The Emperor’s New Clothes). There is one illustration per tale. A small vocabulary set of early words is suggested.
There is a simple text (RA 7y) for each tale for early readers, or to read aloud as an introduction to each tale. There are supplementary colouring activities.
The main focus of the Language Levels pages is one-to-one or small group work with children who need carefully graded questions. The Marion Blank Language Levels I-IV move from very direct questioning (approx. 3y but appropriate for older children with impaired/delayed language skills) towards much more abstract work (5+y).
Each of the three tales in the resource has suggested questions at each Level.
The ideas would also suit EAL teaching.
The cover note includes suggestions for printing and use.