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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.
Reading 4-word sentences (extra early practice)
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Reading 4-word sentences (extra early practice)

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12 ‘books’ with ClipArt illustrations and 4 words per page chosen from a list of 48 words. Please see separate guide (Easy reading vocabulary) for description and wordlist illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols to know if the resource will suit your work. Plain text wordlist also given.
The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark - simplified
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The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark - simplified

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Three resources to help children with impaired language skills understand and benefit from this lovely book used in so many schools. Illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols. The pages could be presented with a simplified telling. If the CD is available, it is always useful to hear the story read exactly the same lots of times and the pages could accompany this. The song prompt cards for one of the CD songs lists the 'wow words' - listen and find the card, or use the card to sing the song with the instrumental version. The mind-map is a prompt for children to retell the story in their own way.
Antarctica: simplified resources
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Antarctica: simplified resources

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Pupil resources are illustrated with photos and/or PCS or Widgit symbols. The resources about the Antarctic in the suite are listed in the Contents guide. As some are big files because of photos, please look at the contents list first to see what you might like to download.
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.
Forces: What makes it move?
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Forces: What makes it move?

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Fully illustrated with Widgit or PCS Symbols. There is a set of cards to discuss and sort into different force groups, and a mind-map to complete by drawing in another example for each force shown.
Connectives: because/although
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Connectives: because/although

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Illustrated with Widgit and PCS symbols. Children need to associate pictures and explain why they go together. Also to read/guess what the book says from the pictures. All three items useful for discussion and could be used for EAL too.
All-except - concept of exclusion worksheets
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All-except - concept of exclusion worksheets

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Four sets of worksheets fully illustrated with PCS and Widgit symbols so no text reading required. Practise saying the sentences, choosing the exception and crossing it out. Sets 2-4 require a blank to be filled with a category word as the sentences are spoken. Lots of vocabulary. Suitable for SEN and EAL language work.
READ, MATCH TO PICTURE, SEQUENCE
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READ, MATCH TO PICTURE, SEQUENCE

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Four proposed events illustrated with Widgit and PCS symbols. Reading KS1 level. Eight pictures can be sequenced to make a sensible story. The last picture and caption poses a problem. Useful for reading for meaning and discussion.
Shape cues - make sentences and  do worksheets
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Shape cues - make sentences and do worksheets

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Information presented in visual form using Widgit and PCS symbols. Includes guide for adults. Practice with asking and answering questions using a clear visual format. Worksheets require KS1 reading skills to match questions and answers about the pictures. Additional sheet added to use the practice with the pictures provided before - apply to any suitable pictures from anywhere!
Reading books (easy) 5-8 (illustrated Widgit CIP)
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Reading books (easy) 5-8 (illustrated Widgit CIP)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Four ‘books’ at the same level. There is no narrative as such but a theme may link the sentences. Print 2-up on A4 paper to make into small books, or on A4 card to cut to A5 and keep as separate cards. Can then be presented in any order and used as a challenge for ‘how many can you get right today?’
Reading books (easy) 1-4 (illustrated Widgit CIP)
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Reading books (easy) 1-4 (illustrated Widgit CIP)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Four ‘books’ at the same level. There is no narrative as such but a theme may link the sentences. Print 2-up on A4 paper to make into small books, or on A4 card to cut to A5 and keep as separate cards. Can then be presented in any order and used as a challenge for ‘how many can you get right today?’
Half,pair,the other one,whole - concepts (Widgit)
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Half,pair,the other one,whole - concepts (Widgit)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Four of the many words which cover cognitive concepts and confuse lots of children. Pair meaning two which go together, whole versus hole, half, and understanding that ‘the other one’ can refer to anything depending on the context! Print on A4 paper. The multi-page files can be printed 2-up. Could be used for EAL as well.
Characteristics (descriptors)of materials(Widgit)
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Characteristics (descriptors)of materials(Widgit)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Print VOCABULARY on A4 paper to file in vocabulary folder for practising the words used to describe materials. Collecting real items to have to hand for the vocabulary and during the games will bring the words to life. BOARD GAME (print single-sided on A4 card) and PAIRS (print 2-sided on A4 card and cut to make game).
Social stories (books made with Widgit CIP)
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Social stories (books made with Widgit CIP)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Three social stories about frequent problems. Print 2-up on paper to make stories to discuss. Although designed for a child with a social communication disorder, the stories can be used for general discussion within the PSHE orbit.
Make questions and statements (Widgit CIP)
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Make questions and statements (Widgit CIP)

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Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Print the NOTES as a sheet for reference. There are several suggestions, including how to use the resource with a mixed ability group with readers and non-readers. Print the MAKE QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS on card. The little cards will be more manageable if you use full size A4, but they are legible if you print 2-up. Basically it is an activity requiring rearrangement of word cards to make questions or statements but there are other ideas in the guide too.