I have created a sentence planning sheet to support colourful semantics in Key Stage 2. It includes the basics of a sentence and then ways that they can improve and add details such as when, how, to who and describing words. Enjoy!
3 differentated speech prompts to help children structure their dialogue starting from the verb and building around that. This could be used for speech within fiction writing or for quotes in a non fiction writing piece.
Small punctuation reminder cards that can be given to children to support them with independent writing. It has a picture of each piece of punctuation, definition and an example of it used in a sentence. Available in purple and blue, enjoy!
A sensory circuit prompt that children can use independently. It takes the children through the 3 different stages and uses Widgits to support understanding.
This is a bookmark that goes through the basic steps of sentence construction using Colourful Semantics and then some added extras suitable for KS2 (fronted adverbials and adjectives). It can be used a reminder for children when they are independently constructing sentences,
These are a set of small communication cards with Widgit symbols used for visuals. Suitable for on a lanyard or to go on a child’s table/work space to develop communication. Enjoy!
Year 1 and 2 word cards suitable for independent practice. The cards are in a dyslexia friendly font with a beige background and blue writing. They also have images for each of the words to support children using them independently and help with understanding. Enjoy!
Year 3 and 4 word cards suitable for independent practice. The cards are in a dyslexia friendly font with a beige background and blue writing. They also have images for each of the words to support children using them independently and help with understanding. Enjoy!
A pastel themed display to support children telling the time. It contains a clock face with labels that help children tell the time on an analogue and digital clock and also a smaller A4 poster with the same display that can be used as a reminder for independent work.
A worksheet where the child can use the Widgit images to help them differentiated between different homophones. There are 3 different pages, each with 6 sets of homophones. The visual element will support the children in recalling the vocabulary. Any feedback would be appreciated!
3 A4 posters to support children with writing speech. It has a numbered list, a poster with an example and reminders and a checklist for if they are feeling more confident!
Included a comprehensive flow diagram of steps class teachers and SENCO needs to take in order to follow the correct APDR prodecure and a flow chart as a quick reminder. A good resource for class teachers and teaching assistants with SEND pupils in their class to be able to refer back to.
Small posters for each of the Zones of Regulation which help children to identify which zone they are in and strategies to support them in each zone. There are also Widgits to support understanding.
A selection of communication boards with Widgits to support children in expressing their needs, asking for help and answering questions.
It includes
Choices
Needs
Feelings
School things
Days
Weather
Colours
If these are of interest but need adapting to fit the need of your children/school, please feel free to leave a comment for alternative ones to be made. Enjoy!
A comprehensive booklet of Roman vocabulary, all linked to Colourful Semantics and a Widgit symbol to match each word. Ideal for helping children understand and recall the defintion of specific words and for building sentences around the topic. Include a variety of key words for who, doing, what, where and when.