Arts and crafts communication board - SEND chatmat

Colour coded arts and crafts chatmat – Communication Support Resource

This colour-coded arts and crafts chatmat is designed to support pupils in expressing their ideas, choices and needs during creative activities. It provides a clear visual structure that helps learners communicate about materials, actions, preferences and help they may need while completing art or craft tasks.

The chatmat uses colour-coded sections to organise language and concepts, making it easier for pupils to locate and use the words or symbols they need. This structure supports communication, independence and engagement during practical lessons.

It is particularly useful for:

Pupils with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
Autistic learners
Children who benefit from visual supports or AAC strategies

Features:

Colour-coded categories to support understanding
Vocabulary linked to common arts and crafts materials, actions and requests
Encourages pupils to make choices, request items and comment on their work
Supports communication during practical activities
Suitable for individual work, small groups or whole class activities

Simply print and laminate for repeated use, or display on the table during creative activities to scaffold communication and interaction.

A practical resource to help pupils share ideas, ask for what they need and participate more confidently in creative learning.

Includes a variety of skin tones.