Use the cards to add to a visual timetable. Helps children to understand what is happening, prepares them for changes in routine and for transitions to the next activity. Can encourage independence and reduce anxiety. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

A selection of symbols which can be used for a visual timetable in the Early Years. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

This is a book I made for my daughter who when I reinforced that she needs good manners, replied, 'What are good manners?' Hence the need for a book to break it down. Covers the following: * please and thank you * asking nicely * table manners * greeting and departing people we know * personal hygiene * interrupting (or rather what to do instead!) Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

Helps children understand about recognising emotions, making appropraite choices in response to that emotion and developing an understanding of how their behaviour may affect others. Children can add a little photo of themselves to where they are on the traffic lights. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

Display on a board or book to provide visual support to reinforce spoken language. Helps children to make choices and develop communication skills. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

Use symbol cards to make mini-schedules to support boys/girls with the toilet routine. Display and refer to to encourage independence and understanding of instructions/language used. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

A range of common 'emotions' in a flashcards format. Can be used for Picture Exchange Activities, emotions board or circle time. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

Use the symbol cards to make a mini-schedule of the morning routine, in particular getting ready for school. Encourages child's independence and provides visual reinforcement of spoken language. Two documents provided - both the same but one has colour symbols and the other is monochrome (black and white). Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

Use these templates as a starting point to reflect on inappropriate behaviour with the child following the incident (when all is calm again!) Includes a rationale for this type of approach. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

A quick turnover reward system which can be highly motivating for children. Use the chart to 'spot the child being good' and provide rewards. An accumulative reward chart which starts again once the reward is gained. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

Symbol cards to be used in a mini-schedule to help children with the routine of washing their hands. Place above the sink or other suitable place in a bathroom at child's height. Encourages independence and supports spoken language and instructions. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

These templates give the user ownership to make the chart and rewards as simple or complex as they need or want. It promotes positive behaviour by rewarding specific desirable behaviour. Please note you can use generic 'tokens' instead of targeted specific behaviour if preferred.

A user-friendly and easy-to-access guide to different types of practical and visual resources which can help children with special needs. Succint summaries of why we use them and how to implement them. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

A highly motivating quick-to-achieve turnaround reward chart template focusing on targeted behaviour with a guide to use also.

Add specific events to visual calendar to help pupils understand about time. Help prepare pupils for future events. Two documents, one in colour one with less colour. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2012

Use to help communicate and prepare children for change of activities and what to expect. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

An graduated reward system based around a targeted behaviour. Mon-Fri and Mon-Sun with guide notes too.

Encourage the child to use the card to communicate what they want at snack time. Start off with as many as child can cope with (that may be 1 picture or as many as 5). Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

Use the chart to encourage childkren to become more independent at carrying out jobs/tasks in the morning. Use stickers to indicate when jon is complete or use ticks. Simple badges made with velcro can be used so the chart can be reused. Motivate them with a reward. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011

Use the symbols to add to the hometime chart to remind the child what they need to remember to take home that day. Encourages independence. Kirby Woods Widgit symbols© Widgit software 2011