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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.

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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.
Irregular plural nouns - illus games  (Widgit CIP)
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Irregular plural nouns - illus games (Widgit CIP)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Pairs, Chain game, and Dominos featuring common nouns with irregular plurals. Most of the pictures will be recognised by this age-group. Opportunity to read the singular and plural forms, and also just label pictures. Increase spoken practice by making up spoken sentences featuring the pictures on the Pairs cards. Could also be used for EAL. Print 2-sided on card.
Rimes: illustrated sets of word-endings to sort
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Rimes: illustrated sets of word-endings to sort

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. A collection of rhyming words to sort to match the 'rimes' and another specifically with Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe or magic-e) endings. Cut up and sort. Use the words in making up spoken or written sentences. Provide sentences with missing words which can be completed with one of the cards etc.
Match objects,photos,symbols and more (Widgit CIP)
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Match objects,photos,symbols and more (Widgit CIP)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. A large file for clear photos in two parts. (The alternative single Smaller MATCH file will take less time to download but the photos are not quite as sharp.) Print 2-up single-sided on A4 card. One page of suggestions for working on matching with severely delayed children. One page on how to move on and/or work with other more able children, possibly in a mixed ability group. 11 common objects are shown as photos and symbols in two sizes.
Symbol reading Subj-Verb-Obj Bks 3-4 (Widgit)
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Symbol reading Subj-Verb-Obj Bks 3-4 (Widgit)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Eight pages with an action picture and 3 symbols to stand for Subject-Verb-Object. ‘Symbol reading’ can be an excellent way to prompt children with delayed language skills to string more words together in the correct order. Accept any efforts at a word for each symbol without correction or asking for the child to copy you. However you can give praise and confirm the effort by saying back the simplest grammatical version of the child’s effort.
Size grading using objects, pictures and text
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Size grading using objects, pictures and text

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Supplied with notes about a way to work on the concept of size comparison. Illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols. Work from real objects through matching pictures up to using general knowledge and the ability to think abstractly to sequence non-matching pictures and then text.
Traditional tale - The Frog Princess
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Traditional tale - The Frog Princess

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A Russian fairy tale retold at three levels: simple plus symbol-support of Widgit/PCS symbols, early reading with illustrations, longer version to read aloud with many opportunities for spoken language tasks. Additional activities: colouring, read / match caption to picture and sequence.
Traditional tale – The Lady and the Lion
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Traditional tale – The Lady and the Lion

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Traditional tale - The Lady and the Lion. Rather similar tales by the Brothers Grimm have been used for reference. Retold at three levels: simple plus symbol-support of Widgit/PCS symbols; early reading (RA 6-8y) with illustrations; longer version (RA 10-11y) to read aloud, with many opportunities for spoken language tasks. Additional activities: colouring; read / match caption to picture and sequence the story; writing frame booklet with 12 pictures as prompts; tessellations. With Guide.
Traditional tale - Cinderella
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Traditional tale - Cinderella

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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.
A-Z dominos: match upper and lower case
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A-Z dominos: match upper and lower case

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Two sets of domino cards to print on A4 card, single-sided. One has letters only, the other has a picture with the upper case letter plus 'I begin with...' to match to the lower case letter on the next card. Could also be printed on paper for children to cut out and stick in order to make a 'banner'.
CVC versus CVCe (magic-e) Pairs
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CVC versus CVCe (magic-e) Pairs

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For improving recognition of the CVCe shape. Three sets of cards for playing Pairs where a pair will have one word of the CVC shape (e.g. ROD) and the other of the CVCe shape (RODE). Suggestions for including work on using the words to make sentences, as well as reading them. Illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols.
Inference: infer what is missing from sequences 2
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Inference: infer what is missing from sequences 2

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4-picture sequences illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols. One picture is omitted from each sequence and the gap is intended to promote discussion and inference. The missing pictures are included for later use. Can be used for writing missing links and/or whole stories.
Sentences: when/pronoun/action activities
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Sentences: when/pronoun/action activities

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Cards to sequence and say sentences of graded complexity to include a when-phrase with days or months, a who-pronoun (he/she/they), and a verb. Virtually no reading required. Practise present/future/past. Suggestions for use included.
Rhyme and build words
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Rhyme and build words

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Rhyming cards illustrated with Widgit or PCS symbols to match to fictional cartoon characters with 'rime' names. Intended for children with delayed auditory memory skills to use onset-rime approach in a fun way. Links to phonic skills using ELC Jolly Phonics magnetic letters.
Read carefully (lower) (Widgit)
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Read carefully (lower) (Widgit)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Print 2-up on A4 paper. Cut to A5 pages. The task is to look at the whole word and not just part of it. At the lower level the pages have words first with symbols and then without. The words only change by different word-endings. These are for good young readers or older children of lower ability who are focusing solely on the beginnings of words. Includes suggestions.
Read carefully (higher) (Widgit CIP)
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Read carefully (higher) (Widgit CIP)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Print 2-up on A4 and follow suggestions. At this level, there are intentionally very difficult words, many of which the child won’t know. This is to force the slick reader to study the words carefully before choosing. There are ‘distracter’ words and pictures. Introduces new vocabulary and requires listening for meaning as well.
Traditional tale - The Magic Horse
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Traditional tale - The Magic Horse

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Traditional tale – The Magic Horse. A tale originally called The Ebony Horse from 1001 Arabian Nights. Retold at three levels: 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.