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I have been a special needs practitioner/teacher for ten years--it is my passion! I have taught students who range from profound to moderate to severe learning difficulties. I also have a lot of experience teaching students who are on the Autism Spectrum. Most of the content that I teach focuses in the area of functional life skills, social skills and behavior modifications.

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I have been a special needs practitioner/teacher for ten years--it is my passion! I have taught students who range from profound to moderate to severe learning difficulties. I also have a lot of experience teaching students who are on the Autism Spectrum. Most of the content that I teach focuses in the area of functional life skills, social skills and behavior modifications.
Colourful Semantics activity pack (35 pics) Level 3 (Subject-Verb-Object) for SLD learners
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Colourful Semantics activity pack (35 pics) Level 3 (Subject-Verb-Object) for SLD learners

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This is a Colourful Semantics activity set Level 3 (Subject-Verb-Object). Colourful Semantics Level 3 is an approach can be used with children with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs. Use this activity to help your children construct simple sentences. Colourful Semantics is a great way to support children who struggle to construct a sentence independently. The colour scheme relates to the types of words in a sentence. For example, ‘who’ words are orange (10 in total), ‘what doing’ words (verbs) (14 in total) are yellow, ‘what’ words (46 in total) are green. This helps children to learn about word types and word order and sentence structure. Using Colourful Semantics, your children will become more confident and independent in their sentence construction. Colourful Semantics are a great way to help children construct and create complete sentences. It helps children to identify the correct order of a sentence This is a great activity to help children learn the importance of sentence structure and order and support communication by answering simple ‘Wh’ questions. There is an orange, yellow and green coloured sentence strip under each picture. You can print, laminate and use velcro onto them. Use hard velcro onto the coloured sentence strip and soft velcro behind each coloured symbol. Can be transferred to written sentences and written language comprehension Can be carried out individually or in small groups. Please see below the sentences: The bear is eating the cake The boy is playing drums. The boy is cutting a banana The boy is cutting an apple The bear is reading a book. The girl is cutting a paper. The lady is washing a dog. The boy is eating a sandwich The boy is shopping bananas. The girl is eating an ice-cream. The boy is riding a bike. The baby is drinking milk. The man is reading a book. The monkey is eating a banana. The lady is giving a letter. The girl is playing with the ball. The man is giving a box. The monkey is eating a peanut. The girl is eating an apple. The boy is washing his face. The big is eating an apple. The lady is writing a letter. The girl is eating a cake. The boy is eating a bagel. The lady is eating an orange. The man is reading a newspaper. The lady is reading a letter. The girl is smelling a flower. The lady is drinking juice. The bay is drinking water. The lady is smelling a perfume. The baby is playing with the bricks. The man is cleaning the table. The lady is cleaning the table. The lady is riding a horse.
Colourful Semantics activity pack (34 pics) Level 2 for SLD learners
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Colourful Semantics activity pack (34 pics) Level 2 for SLD learners

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This is a Colourful Semantics activity set Level 2 (Subject-Verb) Use this activity to help your children construct simple sentences. Colourful Semantics is a great way to support children who struggle to write independently. The colour scheme relates to the types of words in a sentence. For example, ‘who’ words are orange (9 in total), ‘what doing’ words (verbs) (20 in total) are yellow . This helps children to learn about word types and word order and sentence structure. Using Colourful Semantics, your children will become more confident and independent in their sentence construction. Colourful Semantics are a great way to help children construct and create complete sentences. It helps children to identify the correct order of a sentence This is a good activity to help children learn the importance of sentence structure and order. Learn to build sentences and develop your commenting skills. There is an orange and yellow coloured strip under each picture. You can print, laminate and use velcro onto them. Use hard velcro onto the coloured strip under the picture and soft velcro behind each coloured symbol. Please see the sentences below: The girl is jumping. The dog is sleeping. Te man is riding. The girl is drinking. The man is sleeping. The girl is riding. The lady is riding. The girl is playing. The boy is riding. The dog is swimming. The man is drinking. The lady is drinking. The boy is drinking. The cat is playing. The girl is climbing. The man is giving. The dog is eating. The lady is walking. The cat is eating. The girl is walking. The boy is painting. The lady is giving. The boy is singing. The girl is swimming. The monkey is drinking. the girl is writing. The lady is dancing. The bear is eating. The baby is playing. The man is dancing. The man is cooking. The girl is reading. The baby is crying. The lady is running.
From Head to Toe'' story and activities for SEN learners - widgit symbolised
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From Head to Toe'' story and activities for SEN learners - widgit symbolised

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‘‘From Head to Toe’’ is a colourful and energetic story that will have young readers clapping their hands, stomping their feet, and wiggling their toes! Giraffes can bend their necks, monkeys can wave their hands, and donkeys can kick their legs. And so can you! Throughout this interactive story, the animals of ‘‘From Head to Toe’’ invite young readers to copy their antics as they play. The pack includes: ppt ‘‘From head to toe’’ story widgit symbolised Visuals to stick on the book Story mat comprehensive activity - widgit symbolised Matching activity pictures to symbols Matching activity pictures to animal’s name
Colourful Semantics activity pack (22 pics) Level 5 (Subject, Verb, Object, Place, Describe) SLD
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Colourful Semantics activity pack (22 pics) Level 5 (Subject, Verb, Object, Place, Describe) SLD

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This is a Colourful Semantics activity set Level 5 (Subject-Verb-Object- Place -Describe) Colourful Semantics Level 5 is an approach can be used with children with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs. Developing the use of nouns, verbs, prepositions and adjectives. Use this activity to help your children construct simple sentences. Colourful Semantics is a great way to support children who struggle to construct a sentence independently. The colour scheme relates to the types of words in a sentence. For example, ‘who’ words are orange (10 in total), ‘what doing’ words (verbs) (11 in total) are yellow, ‘what’ words (26 in total) are green, ‘place’ words (17 in total) are blue and ‘describe’ words (10 in total). This helps children to learn about word types and word order and sentence structure. Using Colourful Semantics, your children will become more confident and independent in their sentence construction and supports communication in general. Colourful Semantics are a great way to help children construct and create complete sentences. It helps children to identify the correct order of a sentence This is a great activity to help children learn the importance of sentence structure and order and support communication by answering simple ‘Wh’ questions. There is an orange yellow, green, blue and purple coloured sentence strip under each picture. You can print, laminate and use velcro onto them. Use hard velcro onto the coloured sentence strip and soft velcro behind each coloured symbol. Can be transferred to written sentences and written language comprehension Can be carried out individually or in small groups.
Colourful Semantics activity pack (34 pics) Level 4 (Subject, Verb, Object, Place) for SLD learners
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Colourful Semantics activity pack (34 pics) Level 4 (Subject, Verb, Object, Place) for SLD learners

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This is a Colourful Semantics activity set Level 4 (Subject-Verb-Object- Place). Colourful Semantics Level 4 is an approach can be used with children with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs. Developing the use of nouns, verbs, prepositions and adjectives. Use this activity to help your children construct simple sentences. Colourful Semantics is a great way to support children who struggle to construct a sentence independently. The colour scheme relates to the types of words in a sentence. For example, ‘who’ words are orange (10 in total), ‘what doing’ words (verbs) (21 in total) are yellow, ‘what’ words (46 in total) are green and ‘place’ words (16 in total) are blue. This helps children to learn about word types and word order and sentence structure. Using Colourful Semantics, your children will become more confident and independent in their sentence construction and supports communiction in general. Colourful Semantics are a great way to help children construct and create complete sentences. It helps children to identify the correct order of a sentence This is a great activity to help children learn the importance of sentence structure and order and support communication by answering simple ‘Wh’ questions. There is an orange yellow, green and blue coloured sentence strip under each picture. You can print, laminate and use velcro onto them. Use hard velcro onto the coloured sentence strip and soft velcro behind each coloured symbol. Can be transferred to written sentences and written language comprehension Can be carried out individually or in small groups. Please see the sentences below:
Barry the Fish with fingers-story and activ. widgit symbolised & C.Semantics
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Barry the Fish with fingers-story and activ. widgit symbolised & C.Semantics

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‘‘Barry the Fish with fingers’’ is a great book to work on building up vocabulary and answering questions. Fish come from all over the ocean to see Puffy the Puffer Fish’s amazing bubbles. Big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles . . . they’ve never seen anything quite so amazing, that is until Barry arrives on the scene. Barry is a fish with fingers and he’s going to put them to great use. The fish are amazed. Life under the sea will never be the same again . . The pack includes: Adapted PowerPoint of the story widgit symbolised. Includes symbols / text and sound effects to tell the story. A Story Mat with symbols 6 extension activities are included in this pack for Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) for differentiation.: Two ppt: Comprehension Questions for SLD and MLD learners (8 questions each activity) Two Colourful Semantics activities: Barry the Fish with fingers- C. Semantics Level 3 for SLD & Barry the Fish with fingers- Make a sentence for MLD learners Two Maths activities: Barry the Fish with fingers- - counting activity- Digital activity SLD Level& Barry the Fish with fingers- What comes next activity SLD Level Art activity: Decorate Barry and Puffy and make stick puppets
The very hugry caterpillar - book and activities widgit symbolised
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The very hugry caterpillar - book and activities widgit symbolised

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Everyone loves Eric Carle and the Very Hungry Caterpillar! This adapted and interactive book is modified for the accessibility of all students. The bundle includes -the story ppt -the story in widgit programme ppt -a word mat -Building sentences activity widgit symbolised -What did the caterpillar eat? - sorting activity widgit symbolised -a comprehension activity widgit symbolised -Find the initial letter activity -The very hungry caterpillar counting activity Match the picrure with the word activity The life cycle of the butterfly activity Enjoy!
Colourful Semantics Levels 2, 3, 4, 5 (Bundle 124 different pics) for SLD learners
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Colourful Semantics Levels 2, 3, 4, 5 (Bundle 124 different pics) for SLD learners

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This is a Colourful Semantics activity discount bundle set Levels 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5 Learn to build sentences and develop your commenting skills. Colourful semantics encouraging wider vocabulary and helps children to answer questions or generate responses to questions. This activity pack includes: • 124 pictures (34 Level 2, 34 Level 3, 34 Level 4, 22 Level 5)
UK Money Pounds and Pence Count Matching and Adding for SLD , MLD learners
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UK Money Pounds and Pence Count Matching and Adding for SLD , MLD learners

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This time-saving pack contains a set of worksheets relating to buying different items. This resource is for countries using the Pound Sterling. Each activity shows a combination of coins up to a particular value which pupils add up and match the total in the space provided. Coins used are 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins Notes used are £5, £10, £20, £50 notes Content • A ppt presentig all coins and notes. • 2 British Money word mats/ 1 Coins Mat and 1 Coins and Notes mat • 23 Task- activities for all levels and abilities: Simple matching activities for SLD Learners (1 worksheet), Money recognition -Match the value of the coin(s) and note (s) (3 worksheets) make the correct amount using 1p coins -up to 5 (1 worksheet) count mixed coins (2 worksheets) find the right note and buy new clothes (1 worksheet) matching coins activities/ Find the right coin and match it on the price tag (4 worksheets). maximising matching coins activities (5 worksheets) addition knowledge - add the total amount spent (2 worksheets) • 3 Interactive Digital Activities Laminate You can print, laminate and cut out the activities and money for pupils to practice adding up coin values. Ideal for, SEN learners early finishers and for those pupils who need more practice in adding up coins. **** Print off, cut out and glue into workbooks**** You may wish to record learners’ work and so this resource is great for cutting out and sticking into worksheets or onto plain paper. Whatever ability the pupil is at, you can choose the appropriate activity.
The tiger who came to tea:  story and activities widgit symbolised
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The tiger who came to tea: story and activities widgit symbolised

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A modern classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! The magic begins at teatime! The bundle includes: the story in widgit programme ppt a word mat a comprehension activity widgit symbolised Find the initial letter activity The tiger who came to tea counting activity a document that includes images of the characters (you can print them and use them as puppets or decorate your class) Enjoy!
The Colour Monster story and activities
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The Colour Monster story and activities

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‘The Colour Monster’ is here to teach children about feelings, as each beautiful colour leads to an emotion. It will also help children build understanding and empathy towards others, as in the story the emotions are attached to deep descriptions of how the little Monster feels inside and how he is able to cope: Here is a snippet of what each colour means in this story: YELLOW – HAPPY BLUE – SAD RED – ANGER BLACK – FEAR GREEN – CALM PINK – LOVE The Budle includes: A simplified version of the story in widgit a matching activity - Place the right jar and widgit colour symbol a sentence building activity The colour monster Maths - Interactive Digital Activity a document that includes images of the monster in the 7 different colours (you can print them and use them as puppets or decorate your class) Enjoy!
''Superheroes'' Colourful Semantics pack Level 3 (52 cards in total)
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''Superheroes'' Colourful Semantics pack Level 3 (52 cards in total)

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Use this activity to help your children construct simple sentences. ‘‘Superheroes’’ Colourful Semantics pack Level 3 is a fun way to support children who struggle to construct a sentence independently. The colour scheme relates to the types of words in a sentence. For example, ‘who’ words are orange (9 in total), ‘what doing’ words (verbs) (27 in total) are yellow, ‘what’ words (50 in total) are green. This helps children to learn about word types and word order and sentence structure. Using Colourful Semantics, your children will become more confident and independent in their sentence construction. Colourful Semantics are a great way to help children construct and create complete sentences. It helps children to identify the correct order of a sentence This is a great activity to help children learn the importance of sentence structure and order and support communication by answering simple ‘Wh’ questions. There is an orange, yellow and green coloured sentence strip under each picture. You can print, laminate and use velcro onto them. Use hard velcro onto the coloured sentence strip and soft velcro behind each coloured symbol. Can be transferred to written sentences and written language comprehension Can be carried out individually or in small groups.
Autumn themed art - Step by step art seasion for SLD learners - Four Seasons Tree  widgit symbolised
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Autumn themed art - Step by step art seasion for SLD learners - Four Seasons Tree widgit symbolised

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Enjoy a four seasons tree template for year round drawing. This four seasons tree template lets students draw the stages of a tree throughout the seasonal changes. The template also includes space to add the right symbol so students can include a description of the tree as they create it. The resource includes: step by step directions on how to make the trees widgit symbols to add them on the creations
Autumn Unit
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Autumn Unit

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This Autumn Bundle contains over 100 pages of materials specifically designed for students with special learning needs, especially autism. This Bundle on the Autumn season addresses the characteristics of Autumn in a simplified but rigorous way for students with diverse learning needs. There are many opportunities for the learners to engage in repeated information on Autumn. This repetition encourages true understanding of the Autumn season. Finally, the two art sessions develop their visual memory, making learning meaningful and lasting! Enjoy!
Mr. Bean goes to Africa -SEN made up Story  with 8 differentiated activities for all
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Mr. Bean goes to Africa -SEN made up Story with 8 differentiated activities for all

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An adapted made up story with Mr Bean and his friend Mo Salah - 8 differentiated activities included Instil a love of reading, model fluency, and introduce new genres of stories to your students with adapted made up stories. These are 1x PPP on the story Mr Bean goes to Africa (made up story). 8 extension activities are included in this pack: Activity 1: Answer the Questions in full sentences MLD level Activity 2: Sequencing Story MLD, SLD Level Activity 3: Sorting out MLD, SMLD Level Activity 4: Letters and Sounds MLD, SLD Level Activity 5: Answer the Questions (writing gaps) MLD level Activity 6: Comprehension multiple choice MLD, SLD Level Activity 7: Connect the words with Pictures SLD Level Activity 8: Fill the gaps MLD, SLD Level
''Breakfast in Bed'' teen SEN  story and activities, widgit symbolised
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''Breakfast in Bed'' teen SEN story and activities, widgit symbolised

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‘‘Breakfast in Bed’’ is a story for young people with special educational needs (14-19) putting their kitchen skills to the test – with some interesting results. Toni makes her mum breakfast in bed as a surprise. Will her mum be pleased? The pack includes: 1 PPP on the story ‘‘Breakfast in bed widgit symbolised 5 extension activities are included in this pack: 1:Comprehensive activity for SLD and MLD learners 2: Sequencing Story SLD and MLD learners 3: Worksheet matching activity 4: Indicate the right letter to the word MLD, SLD 5: Match the pictures and describe how to make a cup of tea.
Teen SEN Story "Matt gets wise" in widgit software  (Book and activities)
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Teen SEN Story "Matt gets wise" in widgit software (Book and activities)

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Are you struggling to find age appropriate Teen SEN stories? Not anymore! ‘‘Matt gets wise’’ is a book for young people with special educational needs (14-19) dealing with personal male hygiene. As a teacher of children with autism, personal hygiene tasks are a high priority on the school daily timetable. Dedicating time to personal hygiene books and activities as part of a routine, every day, is a good method of ensuring the children have regular time to learn these important skills. This book and its activities are a great resource to teach the importance of: washing hands getting dressed with clean clothes brushing teeth washing face using the shower washing under arms and using deodorant The pack includes: 1 PPP on the story Matt gets wise, with widgit symbols (SLD) 4 extension activities are included in this pack: 1:Writing task: Write up Andy’s advice to Matt - MLD level 2: Match the right statement from Andy’s advice with the right picture - SLD level 3: Connect the words with Pictures - SLD Level 4: Sequencing Story MLD, SLD Level 5: Fill the gaps MLD, SLD Level
''I See Summer'' story and activities widgit symbolised
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''I See Summer'' story and activities widgit symbolised

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Summer is such a fun time for outside activities. This story is written by Charles Ghigna and illustrated by Ag Jatkowska. The file includes: 1x PPP on the story I see summer 1 Building sentences activity 1 Find the initial sound activity
Teen SEN Story "A bad day'' in widgit software (Book and activities)
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Teen SEN Story "A bad day'' in widgit software (Book and activities)

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‘‘A bad day’’ is a story for young people with special educational needs (14-19) dealing with daily ups and downs Andrew is having one of those days when everything goes wrong. Can his mum make him feel any better? The pack includes: 1 PPP on the story ‘‘A bad day’’, on widgit symbols 5 extension activities are included in this pack: 1:Writing task: What did it happen to Andrew- MLD 2: Sequencing Story SLD Level only pictures. 3: Sequencing Story MLD Level 4: Indicate the right letter to the word MLD, SLD 5: Fill the gaps for MLD and SLD
All about Ocean Habitat - 3 Stories in widgit+ Comprehension and Maths Activities for SLD and MLD le
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All about Ocean Habitat - 3 Stories in widgit+ Comprehension and Maths Activities for SLD and MLD le

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Explore animals that live in the Ocean using three different information stories simplified and moderate in widgit programme for SLD and MLD learners. All three stories also include colourful illustartions and facts about each ocean animal and ocean habitat. The pack includes: A) 3 ppt stories about Ocean life : Ocean view The Ocean habitat in widgit Under the Sea counting story with facts in widgit B) 2 Comprehension activities: Under the sea Comprehension Activity Ocean view Comprehenson Activity c) Visuals to stick on the story: Ocean view D) 3 Maths Activities: Count the Ocean Animals up to 10 The Ocean Habitat Addition Activity What Comes Next with Ocean Animals - Complete Pattern Activity