Designed for and used with mixed classes of PMLD SLD MLD ASD KS3 KS4 KS5 students to enable them to acces and experience J K Rowling’s Harry Potter.
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This file contains:
a potion matching activity where students match the potion labels to the corect potion bottle with boardmaker symbols.
*symbol suppoted word banks for writing potions
a character sorting/ matcing activity where students sort the characters into those they like/dislike and good/bad.
Bring Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type to life with this set of fun, story-inspired colouring sheets, ideal as a simple follow-up activity after reading the book.
The pack includes a variety of black-and-white colouring scenes featuring familiar characters and moments from the story, including the cows and their typewriter, Farmer Brown hearing the typing, the hens on the farm, and Duck delivering a message to the cows.
These sheets are designed with clear, bold outlines and large colouring spaces, making them suitable for younger learners and pupils who benefit from accessible, uncluttered activities.
Great for:
Story follow-up activities
SEND classrooms
Fine motor development
Quiet/independent work
Early finishers
Literacy-themed provision
Farm and animal topics
Colouring alongside shared reading
The illustrations can also be used to encourage story recall, sequencing, discussion and simple comprehension, with adults asking pupils what is happening in each picture or where the scene comes in the story.
A simple, engaging addition to any Click, Clack, Moo literacy unit or farm-themed topic.
Pop, Fizz, Sparkle! – Bonfire Night Sensory Story & Activity Pack
Bring Bonfire Night to life with Pop, Fizz, Sparkle!, a complete sensory story mini-unit designed for learners who benefit from highly visual, practical and accessible learning.
This resource combines a 12-part Bonfire Night sensory story, differentiated literacy and numeracy activities, practical sensory ideas and a ready-to-use mini Scheme of Work, making it ideal for SEND classrooms, specialist settings, intervention groups and mixed-ability classes.
The story follows a simple, engaging Bonfire Night journey: wrapping up warmly, following the glowing lights, hearing the bonfire crackle, exploring warm air and autumn smells, watching the fireworks whoosh, bang, pop, fizz and sparkle, before ending with a calm journey home.
What’s included
Two versions of the story
Sensory Story Teacher Version – includes simple repeated story text, an extended “Read More” section and practical sensory suggestions for each part of the story.
Caption Story Version – a visually engaging version with a simple readable caption beneath each picture, ideal for shared reading, independent reading, sequencing and comprehension.
Mini Unit / Scheme of Work
A ready-to-use overview to help organise the resource into a short Bonfire Night teaching unit.
Includes suggested learning intentions, differentiation, sensory and communication opportunities, literacy and maths links, assessment ideas and a suggested teaching sequence.
Teacher Activity Bank
Lower-access practical sensory activities.
Differentiated-up literacy, communication and maths ideas.
Designed so the same story can be revisited at different levels of challenge.
Literacy & Communication Activities
3-picture sequencing
4-picture sequencing
Picture and caption sequencing
Bonfire Night vocabulary matching
Read and match
Colourful Semantics
Build-a-sentence activities
What can I see, hear, feel and smell?
Initial sound matching
Phase 2 phonics activities
Phase 3 phonics activities
Bring Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type to life with this large cross-curricular resource bundle, combining accessible story support, differentiated comprehension, literacy, phonics, maths, handwriting, writing, games and colouring activities in one ready-to-use pack.
This bundle brings together three complementary resources so pupils can access the story, talk about it, practise key skills and enjoy a range of follow-up activities. It is particularly suitable for SEND learners, early readers and writers, pupils working on early communication skills, and mixed-ability classes.
The bundle includes:
Simplified Story Cards & Blank Levels Questions
16 simplified story cards
Short, accessible sentences for each part of the story
General Blank Levels questions to use throughout the book
Page-by-page Blank Levels questions matched to the simplified story
Questions across Blank Levels 1–4, from identifying and describing through to prediction, sequencing, reasoning and problem solving
Click, Clack, Moo Activity Pack
Bank of practical activity ideas and games
Phase 2 phonics spelling
Phase 3 phonics spelling
Farm animal handwriting
Letter-writing scaffolds
Counting to 5
Counting to 10
Counting to 20
Data handling to 10
Data handling to 20
Picture bingo caller sheet
12 different picture bingo cards
Click, Clack, Moo Colouring Sheets
A selection of story-inspired black-and-white colouring pages
Scenes featuring Farmer Brown, the cows, hens and ducks
The cows using the typewriter
Farmer Brown hearing the typing
Duck delivering a message
Cows with electric blankets
Ducks with their diving board
Farmyard scenes linked to the story
The activities cover a wide range of skills, including communication, comprehension, sequencing, phonics, handwriting, mark-making, letter writing, counting, data handling, turn-taking, visual discrimination and fine motor development.
Many of the resources can be adapted for pupils who communicate through speech, symbols, AAC, signing, pointing or supported choice-making, making the bundle easy to differentiate for learners working at different levels.
Ideal for:
SEND and specialist settings
Shared reading
Semi-formal and early formal learners
Speech and language work
Small-group or 1:1 intervention
Literacy lessons
Early maths
Continuous provision
Story follow-up activities
Early finishers and independent work
A practical, engaging bundle for building a whole sequence of learning around Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type while supporting pupils across English, communication, maths and creative learning.
Bring Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type to life with this accessible reading and comprehension resource, combining a simplified set of story cards with a Blank Levels teacher question guide.
This resource is designed to make the story easier to access for pupils who benefit from shorter language, visual support and differentiated questioning. The simplified story is broken into 16 clear story cards, each featuring an illustration from the story alongside one or two short, accessible sentences. These can be used for shared reading, sequencing, retelling, matching activities or as a simplified version of the story for pupils to follow.
Alongside the story cards is a 4-page Blank Levels question guide. It includes a bank of general questions that can be used throughout the story, plus page-by-page questions for all 16 simplified story sections. Questions are colour coded across Blank Levels 1–4, progressing from concrete identification and description through to prediction, sequencing, reasoning and problem solving.
The resource includes:
16 simplified Click, Clack, Moo story cards
Short, accessible sentences for each part of the story
Visual story support for sequencing and retelling
General Blank Levels questions to use throughout the book
Page-by-page Blank Levels questions matched to the simplified story
Level 1: look, find and name
Level 2: describe, who, what and where
Level 3: think, predict and sequence
Level 4: explain, reason and solve problems
Clear colour coding to help adults quickly select an appropriate level of questioning
The two elements work particularly well together: adults can present a simplified story card and then choose an appropriate question from the corresponding Blank Level, making it easy to differentiate the same shared-reading activity for learners working at different communication and comprehension levels.
Ideal for SEND settings, semi-formal learners, speech and language work, shared reading, communication sessions, small-group intervention and 1:1 literacy work. Responses can be given through speech, symbols, AAC, pointing, signing or supported discussion.
A practical resource for developing story understanding, attention, sequencing, expressive and receptive language, prediction, reasoning and communication while enjoying Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.
Bring Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type to life with this fun, practical and highly visual activity pack, designed to support early literacy, phonics, handwriting and maths through a familiar farm and typewriter theme.
The pack contains a varied selection of ready-to-use activities that can be used alongside the story, during continuous provision, intervention work, small-group teaching or as independent follow-up tasks. Activities are particularly suitable for SEND learners, early readers and writers, and pupils working on early phonics and number skills.
Included in the pack
Bank of practical activity ideas and games linked to the story
Phase 2 phonics spelling – find letters on the typewriter and build simple words
Phase 3 phonics spelling activities
Farm animal word handwriting and word recognition
Letter-writing scaffolds – including accessible opportunities for writing, drawing, symbols or mark-making
Counting to 5
Counting to 10
Counting to 20
Data handling to 10 – counting, tallying and completing a bar chart
Data handling to 20
Picture bingo game with a caller card and a range of different bingo boards
Farm and story-themed vocabulary throughout, including cows, hens, ducks, eggs, milk, blankets and typewriters
The resources use clear pictures, simple instructions and uncluttered layouts, making them easy to differentiate for pupils working at different levels. Activities can be completed through writing, pointing, matching, counting, symbols, AAC or adult-supported communication.
A useful cross-curricular companion to Click, Clack, Moo, covering phonics, reading, writing, communication, handwriting, number, counting and data handling while keeping learning engaging and closely connected to the story.
Designed for mixed KS3/4 MLD/SLD/ASD to practice both writing numbers as words and practice handwriting.
The sheets include numicon shape support, one is cursive font the other non cursive.
PPt of book adapted for SEN with symbols.
Matching game uses same animal symbols
Booklet using symbols to retell story & colour
Word mat for use with booklet editable and pdf
Engaging Banksy-inspired Art lesson for KS3, KS4 and Secondary SEND. Includes a complete lesson plan, editable teaching slides, visual starter, artist introduction, main activity, plenary, stencil templates. Perfect for Autism, ASD, MLD, SLD, SEMH, low literacy learners and mixed-ability classes. Ideal for Art, street art, stencil art, Pop Art, graffiti techniques, creative expression, visual learning, one-off art lessons, cover lessons and print-and-go teaching.
Yayoi Kusama Art Lesson | Secondary SEND | Dots & Patterns | Artist Study
A highly visual, ready-to-teach art lesson inspired by Yayoi Kusama, designed for secondary SEND, mixed-ability classes and learners with a low reading age.
This engaging lesson explores dots, repetition, pattern and colour through practical, accessible activities that encourage creativity and self-expression. Students create their own dot-inspired artwork using paint, bingo dabbers, stamps, stickers and other tactile materials.
Includes:
Complete lesson plan
Lesson PowerPoint slides
Pumpkin, animal and self-portrait activities
Black-and-white printable worksheets
Dot pattern practice sheets
Colouring activities
Sensory adaptations
Extension tasks
Gallery walk plenary
Perfect for KS2, KS3, KS4, SEND, SLD, MLD, autism-friendly classrooms, cover lessons, enrichment activities and artist studies.
Print and teach with minimal preparation.
Western Art Through the Ages: Surrealism to Contemporary Art | Complete SEND Art Bundle
Take students on an exciting journey through some of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries with this highly visual, fully differentiated Western Art Through the Ages: Surrealism to Contemporary Art bundle.
Designed specifically for UK secondary SEND learners, this collection contains five complete, ready-to-teach art lessons inspired by René Magritte, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Banksy and Yayoi Kusama. Each lesson introduces students to a different artistic movement while developing creativity, observation, communication and practical art skills through accessible, engaging activities.
Perfect for SEND, SEN, ASD, SLD, MLD, autism, additional learning needs, mixed-ability classes, intervention groups and low-reading-age learners, these resources use clear visuals, simple language and structured activities to make famous artists accessible to all.
This bundle includes:
René Magritte – Surrealism
Andy Warhol – Pop Art
Roy Lichtenstein – Pop Art & Comic Art
Banksy – Contemporary Street Art
Yayoi Kusama – Contemporary Installation Art & Pattern
Each lesson includes:
Complete lesson PowerPoint
Learning objectives and success criteria
Artist introduction
Key vocabulary
Highly visual teaching slides
Differentiated practical art activities
Printable worksheets
Colouring and template activities
Plenary and assessment opportunities
Ready-to-print classroom resources
Ideal for:
UK Secondary SEND
KS3 and KS4
Special Schools
Resource Bases
Alternative Provision
Autism-friendly classrooms
Functional Skills and creative curriculum
One-off art lessons
Artist studies
Cover lessons
Art clubs
End-of-term activities
Key Topics Covered
Surrealism
Pop Art
Street Art
Contemporary Art
Pattern and Repetition
Colour
Shape
Line
Observation
Creativity
Mixed Media
Drawing
Painting
Printing
Design Skills
This bundle provides everything needed to deliver engaging, inclusive art lessons while introducing learners to five world-famous artists and the artistic movements that shaped modern Western art. The lessons encourage creativity, confidence and self-expression through practical, achievable activities suitable for a wide range of abilities.
Andy Warhol Pop Art Art Lesson | KS3/KS4 SEND | Secondary SEN | A4 Printable Lesson Pack
A bright, engaging Andy Warhol Pop Art lesson for UK secondary SEND learners (ages 14–17). Includes an editable-style PowerPoint, artist biography, vocabulary, differentiated activities (3 levels), colouring sheets, lesson plan, evaluation slide and printable resources. Perfect for KS3, KS4, Special Schools, SEN, SEND, MLD, SLD, ASD, low literacy, and visual learners.
Keywords: Andy Warhol, Pop Art, Art Lesson, KS3 Art, KS4 Art, SEND, SEN, Special School, Secondary Art, Differentiated Art, Colouring Sheets, Printable Worksheets, Visual Learning, Art History, Famous Artists, Creative Arts, UK Curriculum, Art PowerPoint, Low Literacy, Autism, MLD, SLD.
René Magritte Art Lesson | Surrealism | UK Secondary SEND | Lesson plan, PowerPoint & Worksheets
Bring the fascinating world of René Magritte into your classroom with this highly visual, low-text art lesson designed specifically for UK secondary SEND learners (ages 11–17). Perfect for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and low reading ages, this engaging resource introduces surrealism through discussion, observation and creative art activities.
Students explore how Magritte transformed ordinary objects into extraordinary images before creating their own surreal artwork inspired by his unique style.
The lesson uses clear visuals, structured activities and differentiated opportunities to ensure every learner can participate and achieve success.
This resource includes:
Full A4 landscape PowerPoint lesson
Lesson title slide
Learning objectives slide
Starter: Real or Strange? visual discussion activity
Simplified Artist Focus information slide
Idea Generation activity
Main practical activity instructions
Plenary reflection slide
Magritte-inspired colouring sheets
Surreal art examples
Lesson plan overview
Print-friendly resources
Teacher-friendly layout with minimal preparation
Learning objectives
Learn who René Magritte was.
Recognise features of surreal art.
Talk about artwork using simple vocabulary.
Generate imaginative ideas.
Create an original surreal artwork.
Ideal for
UK Secondary SEND
KS3 & KS4 SEND
Special schools
Autism provision
Learning support
Functional Art
ASD, MLD and SLD learners
Students with low reading ages
Creative arts enrichment
This resource is designed in a clean, modern style with large fonts, uncluttered layouts and engaging visuals to support understanding while remaining age-appropriate for older learners.
Contents: PowerPoint lesson, printable discussion slides, activity sheets, colouring pages and creative art tasks.
Format: PDF / PowerPoint (A4 Landscape)
A fun and accessible introduction to surrealism that encourages imagination, discussion and creativity while supporting communication and independent artistic expression.
**Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art Lesson Pack – SEND Art Resource
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Bright, visual and easy-to-use Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art lesson for special schools, SEND, KS3, KS4 and low-literacy learners. This engaging art resource introduces Pop Art, comic style, bold colours, thick outlines, dots, speech bubbles and sound words through accessible slides and practical activities.
Includes lesson title slide, objectives, key vocabulary, main activity instructions, colouring pages, plenary slide and visual lesson plan. Ideal for secondary SEND art, creative curriculum, ASD learners, MLD, SLD, intervention groups and cover lessons.
Students create their own Lichtenstein-inspired Pop Art picture using bright colours, comic effects, Ben-Day style dots, speech bubbles and bold black outlines.
Keywords: Roy Lichtenstein, Pop Art, SEND art, special school art, KS3 art, KS4 art, comic art, colouring page, low literacy, visual lesson, speech bubbles, dots, bold lines, art cover lesson, accessible art resource.
Messages That Matter – Letters & Post Bundle | SEND English & Communication Resources | Sensory Stories, Literacy & Printable Activities
Bring meaningful communication to life with this comprehensive Letters & Post Bundle, specially designed for UK secondary SEND learners, older pupils with low literacy, autism, SLD, MLD and communication needs.
This engaging bundle combines three best-selling, highly visual resources that develop communication, early literacy, reading, writing and functional life skills through the familiar theme of letters, postcards, envelopes and the postal service.
Perfect for learners working from pre-formal through to Entry Level, the activities are symbol-supported, low-text and designed to maximise engagement while reducing cognitive load.
This bundle includes:
📮 The Lost Letter Sensory Story & Resource Pack
Fully resourced sensory story
Teacher script and student presentation
Sequencing activities
Communication boards
Phonics, maths and literacy activities
Colourful Semantics
Bingo, matching and printable games
Assessment materials
✉️ Letter Writing Symbol Supported Mini Unit
Complete SEND English unit
Letter features and organisation
Addressing envelopes
Friendly letter writing
Writing frames
Sequencing activities
Vocabulary games
Printable worksheets
Assessment opportunities
🐶 Can I Be Your Dog? Mini Unit & Activity Pack
Story-based literacy unit inspired by the popular picture book
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary development
Colourful Semantics
Phonics activities
Matching and sequencing
Handwriting
Speaking and listening tasks
Wide range of printable literacy activities
Ideal for:
UK Special Schools
SEND classrooms
ASD, SLD and MLD learners
Older students with lower reading ages
Functional English
Communication and Language
English intervention
Life Skills
Home education
The resources work brilliantly together, allowing learners to explore why people write letters, how post is delivered, how stories can be told through letters, and how to communicate with others for real-life purposes.
Keywords: SEND English, Special Education, Functional English, Letters, Post Office, Postal Service, Letter Writing, Sensory Story, Symbol Supported, Widgit Friendly, Communication, Literacy, Reading, Writing, Phonics, Colourful Semantics, Sequencing, Matching Activities, Printable Worksheets, Autism, SLD, MLD, UK SEND, Entry Level English, Life Skills, Teacher Resources, TES Resources.
Summer Food Technology Bundle | SEND Cooking Lessons | Smoothies, Mocktails & Mug Cakes | Secondary SEN | Life Skills | DT & Food Technology
Perfect for UK secondary SEND, special schools, alternative provision, and life skills lessons, this engaging bundle brings together three highly visual, practical cooking units designed to develop independence, communication and confidence in the kitchen.
Students will learn to measure ingredients, follow recipes, make choices, prepare food safely and evaluate their finished products through motivating, hands-on activities.
This bundle includes:
🍹 Summer Mocktail Mixology – Design, make and evaluate refreshing alcohol-free drinks using real ingredients.
🥤 Smoothie Bar: Design & Make – Create healthy fruit smoothies, develop recipes, design menus and evaluate finished drinks.
🧁 Mug Cakes – Simple microwave mug cake recipes with step-by-step visual instructions, practical cooking activities and tasting evaluations.
Features
20+ printable pages across three complete units
Fully planned lessons with PowerPoint slides
Step-by-step visual recipes
Differentiated SEND-friendly activities
Worksheets, planning sheets and evaluations
Practical food preparation tasks
Suitable for low readers and visual learners
Ideal for KS3, KS4, Entry Level and Preparation for Adulthood
Supports independence, communication, sequencing, measuring and following instructions
Perfect for Food Technology, Life Skills, Preparation for Adulthood (PfA), Functional Skills, DT, Cooking Clubs and summer term enrichment.
Can I Be Your Dog? – Complete SEN Mini Scheme of Learning | EYFS & KS1
A complete SEN & EYFS literacy unit with lesson plans, printables, maths, phonics and communication activities based on the much-loved picture book Can I Be Your Dog?
Bring the heartwarming story Can I Be Your Dog? to life with this comprehensive mini scheme of learning, designed primarily for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), while also being ideal for EYFS and lower KS1 classrooms.
This ready-to-use resource pack provides everything you need to deliver engaging, language-rich lessons based around the popular picture book. Activities focus on communication, literacy, social understanding, early maths and fine motor development through fun, accessible learning experiences.
What’s Included
Complete scheme of learning
Detailed lesson plans
Activity ideas for every lesson
Printable resources throughout
Printable Activities Include
Parts of an envelope
Parts of a letter
Letter or not? sorting activity
Emotions matching
Community helpers matching
Kind replies activity
Letter writing frame
Real-life purposes for letters
Themed high-frequency word flashcards
Pencil control activities
Word tracing sheets
Read and Draw activities
Opposites vocabulary activities
Colourful Semantics sentence-building activities
Maths Activities
Counting to 5
Counting to 10
Addition to 10
Pictograms to 10
Perfect for:
SEN classrooms
EYFS
KS1 intervention groups
Speech and language support
Communication and language development
Literacy and early maths learning
This versatile resource pack encourages meaningful discussion, develops empathy and communication skills, and provides plenty of opportunities for reading, writing and cross-curricular learning. With lesson plans, printables and extension activities all included, it offers a complete, low-prep unit that can be adapted to suit a wide range of learners.
For more post and letters themed resources see my Post and Letters themed role play and resources:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13513433
For an original sensory story full topic pack - The lost letter:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13511696
For a Letter writing symbol supported mini unit :
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13513738
Help your students settle into a new class with this bright, accessible All About Me Passport activity. Designed for learners with SEND, this resource provides a structured and engaging way for students to introduce themselves, discover shared interests and begin building positive relationships during transition days, tutor time or the first week back at school.
Students can complete their passport by writing, typing, drawing, using symbols or recording their responses, making it suitable for a wide range of communication needs and abilities.
The accompanying lesson PowerPoint uses simple language, clear visuals and minimal text, making it ideal for students with moderate and severe learning difficulties.
Included in this resource:
Accessible lesson PowerPoint
Printable All About Me Symbol-supported Passport activity
Ideal for:
Transition days
New class introductions
Tutor time
PSHE
Communication & Interaction
Getting to Know You activities
Special schools
SEND classrooms
Resource bases
Alternative Provision
Mainstream inclusion settings
The resource promotes communication, confidence, listening skills and social interaction while helping teachers quickly get to know their students in a relaxed and enjoyable way. Suitable for secondary-aged learners with learning difficulties and adaptable for a wide range of abilities.
**Remembrance Day Colourful Semantics | Printable Sentence Building Activities | SEND | Special School
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Support communication, language development and early sentence building with this collection of Remembrance Day-themed Colourful Semantics worksheets.
Using engaging, age-appropriate illustrations and the familiar Colourful Semantics approach, these printable activities help learners build simple sentences while developing vocabulary, comprehension and confidence in spoken and written language.
Designed especially for special schools, SEND classrooms, resource provisions and learners working on early communication and literacy skills, these resources are ideal for individual, small-group or whole-class teaching.
This resource was designed to compliment and can also be found as part of many other remembrance themed resources as part of my "A poppy to remember sensory story & resources mini unit https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13513347
What’s Included
A collection of printable Colourful Semantics worksheets featuring meaningful Remembrance Day scenes.
Each worksheet includes:
A large, engaging colour illustration
Colour-coded sentence strips
Picture choices for each part of the sentence
Cut-and-stick or pointing activities
Opportunities for speaking, reading and sentence building
Sentence Structure
Learners build sentences using the Colourful Semantics framework:
🟧 Who?
🟨 What doing?
🟩 What?
🟦 Where?
This clear visual structure helps learners understand how sentences are organised and supports both spoken and written language development.
Perfect For
Speech and language sessions
Communication lessons
English lessons
Guided group work
Independent workstations
SEND interventions
Whole-class teaching
Remembrance Day topics
Ideal For
Special Schools
SEND
Autism
SLD
MLD
Resource Bases
EYFS
KS1
Learners working on early communication and literacy
Equals Semi-Formal pathways
Why Teachers Love This Resource
Uses the widely recognised Colourful Semantics approach
Meaningful, respectful Remembrance Day context
Supports both verbal and non-verbal communicators
Clear colour coding to reinforce sentence structure
Large, engaging illustrations suitable for older learners with lower literacy levels
Ready to print with minimal preparation
Easily differentiated through modelling, symbols, pointing, cut-and-stick or spoken responses
Whether you’re introducing Colourful Semantics, developing expressive language or supporting early literacy, these Remembrance Day-themed sentence-building activities provide an engaging and accessible way for learners to explore vocabulary, communication and sentence structure while reflecting on the themes of remembrance, kindness and peace.
English: Non-Fiction Letters Unit | 5 Complete Lessons | SEND | KS3–KS4
Develop confidence in letter writing with this fully resourced 5-lesson English unit, designed specifically for secondary SEND learners (ages 11–19). This engaging scheme of work introduces pupils to the purpose of letters before guiding them through addressing envelopes, understanding letter layout, using appropriate language and writing their own friendly letter.
Created for special schools, alternative provision and inclusive classrooms, every lesson uses clear symbol supported visuals, structured teaching and practical activities to support communication, literacy and independence.
More resources
Find more letter writing themed resources including display materials, maths, mark making, phonics and more in my sensory story unit the lost letter: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13511696
Find letter and post themed role play and other resources to complement this unit here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13513433
What’s Included
✔ Complete 5-lesson Scheme of Learning
✔ Full colour, PowerPoint lessons
✔ Lesson objectives and success criteria
✔ Vocabulary bingo
✔ “Letter or Not?” sorting activities
✔ Purpose of letters discussion activities
✔ Envelope addressing lessons and templates
✔ Friendly letter layout activities
✔ Parts of a letter sequencing activities
✔ Greetings and closings activities
✔ Friendly letter language activities
✔ Handwriting practice sheets
✔ Writing frames
✔ Plenary and assessment opportunities throughout
✔ Attractive, SEND-friendly printable resources
Lesson Overview
Lesson 1 – Identifying Informal Letters
What is a letter?
Why do people write letters?
Purpose and audience
Letter or Not? sorting activity
Lesson 2 – Addressing an Envelope
Parts of an envelope
Writing addresses correctly
Envelope writing practice
Lesson 3 – Letter Layout
Parts of a friendly letter
Organisational features
Sequencing the sections of a letter
Lesson 4 – Friendly Letter Language
Greetings
Closings
Friendly phrases
Matching and handwriting activities
Lesson 5 – Writing a Friendly Letter
Guided writing
Independent letter writing
Self-assessment and reflection
Perfect For
Secondary SEND
Special Schools
KS3 & KS4
Functional English
Semi-formal learners
Alternative Provision
Entry Level English
Communication and Literacy lessons
Features
Fully editable PowerPoint
Clear visual supports
Practical, engaging activities
SEND-friendly layout
Low-preparation lessons
Printable worksheets included
Suitable for a wide range of learning needs
A comprehensive, engaging unit that builds pupils’ confidence step by step, culminating in writing their own friendly letter using the skills developed throughout the sequence. Perfect for teachers looking for high-quality, ready-to-teach English resources with a modern, accessible design.