Elmer – Colourful Semantics & Symbol Supported SEND Bundle

This complete SEND bundle supports language development and story access using the well-loved text Elmer by David McKee.

Combining Colourful Semantics sentence building with a full symbol-supported version of the story, this pack is designed to support pupils with SEND, autism, speech and language needs, and emerging readers.

Includes:

Full symbol-supported story pages

Colourful Semantics sentence building activities

Structured sentence grids and writing frames

Key vocabulary and adjective support

Printable, classroom-ready PDF resources

Pupils can practise building subject–verb–object sentences (e.g. Elmer found a bush), develop descriptive language (e.g. patchwork elephant, grey elephants), and retell the story with clear visual structure.

Ideal for:

EYFS and KS1

1:1 intervention

Small group language work

Whole-class story adaptation

Pupils working below age-related expectations

This bundle supports sentence structure, vocabulary development and comprehension using a familiar classroom text focused on difference and belonging.