Colourful Semantics is a structured language intervention designed to support the development of language and communication skills, particularly in children with speech and language difficulties. This resource includes jigsaw cards for children to match together the correct colour coded sentence with picture. Why do you need this? Colourful Semantics uses colour coded cards to help children to learn the important elements of a sentence and how to join them together in the correct order. By visually representing each part of the sentence with a specific colour, learners can better understand the structure and meaning of sentences, as well as the relationships between words. How and when might you use this? This approach is often implemented through a variety of interactive and hands-on activities, such as sentence building games, storytelling, and picture-based exercises. It can be tailored to the individual needs and abilities of learners, making it suitable for use in both classroom settings and speech and language clinics. What’s included? 30 jigsaw cards to match the picture to the correct colour coded sentence.

Cards to give out to children when they need a movement break because they cannot sit still for long periods. 20 different activity cards. Simply pass a card to a child when they are becoming agitated, they can carry out the activity and then return to the lesson. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Illustrations

A set of 100 worksheets showing different situations with a blank face for children to draw how they would feel in that situation. Both coloured and black and white versions and boy and girl faces. Why do you need this? These worksheets help children develop emotional awareness by encouraging them to recognize and label their feelings in various situations. Drawing their emotions allows children to express and articulate their inner experiences, promoting self-reflection and introspection. Drawing how they would feel in different situations provides children with a coping mechanism for managing their emotions. By visualising their feelings, children can better understand and regulate their emotional responses, leading to improved self-control and coping skills. How and when might you use this? This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways: · During early morning work where students reflect on different scenarios and draw their emotional responses. · As part of social-emotional learning for lessons focused on emotional awareness and expression. · During small group activities where students work together to brainstorm different situations and their associated emotions. · During counseling sessions to help students reflect on their emotional triggers and coping strategies. · For behavioral intervention plans for students who struggle with emotional regulation. Use it as a tool for identifying triggers and developing personalised strategies for managing emotions in specific situations. What is included? Included in this resource is 100 worksheets: · 25 Boy versions with colour pictures · 25 Boy versions with black and white pictures · 25 Girl versions with colour pictures · 25 Girls versions with black and white pictures

Matching cards for numbers 1-10. 6 different formats for each number including dice, cubes, counting fingers and numicon. Why do you need this? Matching cards with different representations of numbers provide a multisensory approach to learning. With multiple formats for each number, teachers can differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in the classroom. Some students may benefit more from visual representations like dots on dice or images of objects, while others may prefer tactile representations such as counting fingers or manipulatives like numicon. Matching cards help students develop a deeper conceptual understanding of numbers. By exploring numbers in various contexts and representations, students can grasp the abstract concept of number more concretely, leading to better mathematical comprehension. How and when might you use this? This activity can be used in a variety of ways: · Small group instruction · Whole class activities · Early morning work · Assessment activities · Homework or independent practice · Math games What is included? There are 6 cards for each number 1-10. For each number there is a card showing: · A number · The written word for the number · Numicon · Counting fingers · Dice · Cubes

Children match CVC words to the corresponding pictures. 120 cards containing either a CVC word or picture and then with cards to match. Why do you need this? Matching pictures with corresponding CVC words helps students develop word recognition skills. By associating the visual image with the written word, students strengthen their ability to identify and read CVC words independently. By engaging in activities that pair words with pictures, students develop reading comprehension skills. They learn to make connections between written text and its meaning, improving their overall understanding of the material. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of way: · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations · Early morning work · Homework for additional practice · Assessment For continued use I would recommend laminating this resource and using Velcro to move the jigsaw pieces around. What is included? Included are 62 cards with CVC words on and corresponding pictures to match and 62 cards with pictures on and corresponding words to match.

Labels for stationary, early years resources and toys, art supplies and maths resources. Clipart images courtesy of: Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator and Arty Clips

Reinforce correct letter formation, letter recognition, and letter sounds. The lines are large and perfect for beginning writers. This pack includes 27 worksheets with 2 versions of k. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator

Individual visual timetable to be personalised to a specific child’s day. Why do you need this? Visual Timetables are a strategy that can be used to reduce anxiety by preparing children for what activities and lessons are coming up next. Every child has unique needs and preferences. An individual visual timetable allows the teacher to tailor the schedule specifically to the child’s routine, preferences, and learning style. Visual timetables provide a clear and predictable structure for the child’s day. For children who thrive on routine and predictability, having a visual representation of their schedule can reduce anxiety and promote a sense of security. How and when might you use this? Visual timetables are often used as a whole class resource but this one is an individual timetable that can be tailored to the specific child’s day. At the beginning of the day, the teacher can review the child’s individual visual timetable to help them understand and prepare for the activities planned for the day ahead. During transition times between activities, the teacher can refer to the visual timetable to remind the child of what comes next and provide a visual cue to prepare for the transition. I would recommend laminating the pieces and using Velcro to have them be easily changeable. What is included? Included in this resource is a base for the timetable to put on, 77 activity and lesson cards and 60 clock cards showing o’clock, quarter past, half past and quarter to.

54 Flash cards showing CCVC words with corresponding pictures. Why do you need this? Mastering CCVC words (Consonant-Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) is an important early reading milestone. These CCVC Word and Picture Flash Cards provide engaging practice to boost decoding, spelling and vocabulary skills. Working with these cards increases exposure to the common CCVC pattern, laying the foundation for decoding unfamiliar words. How and when might you use this? Teachers can use the cards for direct instruction, word walls, and reading games. What’s included? This set includes 54 printable flash cards with short CCVC words like frog, clip, plum, truck etc each paired with colourful illustrations.

Basic reading comprehensions based on pictures. Children have to read and follow instructions to both add things to the picture and color them correctly. Why do you need this? Picture-based reading comprehensions provide an alternative approach to traditional text-based activities, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. Pictures capture students’ interest and make the learning experience more engaging and enjoyable. By incorporating visuals into reading activities, teachers can create a more dynamic and interactive learning environment. How and when might you use this? These activities can be used in a variety of ways: · Whole class instruction · Homework and independent practice · Assessment activities · Reading interventions What is included? Included are 13 different comprehensions with different levels of difficulty.

These name the alien worksheets are a great way to get children used to the idea of nonsense words in a fun way. Why do you need this? Nonsense words, or “alien words,” are non-existent words that follow phonetic patterns. By practicing decoding these words, students strengthen their ability to apply phonics rules and sound out unfamiliar words encountered in text. These worksheets are valuable for teaching phonics skills, particularly digraphs (two letters representing one sound) and trigraphs (three letters representing one sound). They help students recognize and decode complex letter combinations, enhancing their reading fluency and word recognition. How and when might you use this? These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways: · During small group phonics sessions · Independent work stations · Homework practice · Guided reading groups · Morning work · Whole class instruction What is included? 27 worksheets each containing a digraph or trigraph - ck, nk, ng, sh, th, ch, ay, ee, ow, oo, ar, or, ir, ou, oy, oa, ur, aw, er, ea, oi, ai, ew, igh, are, ear

Activity in which children are to match pictures to identical pictures. Why do you need this? Matching identical pictures helps children develop visual discrimination skills. They learn to recognise subtle differences and similarities between images, which is essential for reading and other visual tasks. This activity encourages children to observe details in pictures closely. They learn to pay attention to specific features and characteristics, enhancing their observational skills. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways such as: · Early learning independent work · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations For continued use I would recommend laminating this resource and using Velcro to move the jigsaw pieces around. What is included? Included are 9 boards each showing 12 pictures and then 12 matching pictures for each board.

Repeating patterns with colours and shapes for children to finish by cutting and sticking the correct shapes. Why do you need this? This activity helps children develop their pattern recognition skills by identifying and extending simple repeating patterns. Recognising patterns is an important early maths skill that lays the foundation for more complex mathematical concepts later on. Completing repeating patterns requires children to use critical thinking skills as they analyse the sequence of colours and shapes and predict the next element in the pattern. It encourages them to think logically and sequentially. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways: · Maths lessons focused on repeating patterns · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations This can be used as a one off activity or for continued use I would recommend laminating this resource and using Velcro to move the jigsaw pieces around. What is included? Included are 5 worksheets with 2 and 3 blank boxes to complete the patterns and 5 worksheets with 4 blank boxes to complete the patterns.

Play dough mats are a great way to practice fine motor skills while learning a variety of other skills. These particular mats can be used to help teach children numbers in words. Although I have suggested play dough for these mats they would also work with various other sensory materials as well simply with whiteboard pens. Clipart images courtesy of Pretty Grafik

Play dough mats are a great way to practice fine motor skills while learning a variety of other skills.  These particular mats can be used to help teach children high frequency words. Although I have suggested play dough for these mats they would also work with various other sensory materials as well simply with whiteboard pens. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator

2 different versions of Emotions Bingo game with words and emoji face pictures Why do you need this? Emoji Emotions Bingo is a fun and interactive game that builds emotional literacy skills. This engaging multisensory activity reinforces identification and labeling of feelings like happy, sad, angry, surprised, disgusted, afraid, calm, and more. How and when might you use this? Students match emoji facial expressions on their bingo cards to emotions displayed on the calling cards to get 3 in a row and win! Ideal for whole class, small groups, counseling, speech therapy, and home use, the competitive gameplay provides repeated emotion recognition practice kids love. What’s included? Included in this resource is: · 4 bingo game boards with emoji faces on · 4 bingo game boards with emotion words on · 12 picture cards · 12 word cards · 9 colour cards

2 different versions of Emotions Bingo game with words and emotion face pictures Why do you need this? Emotions Bingo is a fun and interactive game that builds emotional literacy skills. This engaging multisensory activity reinforces identification and labeling of feelings like happy, sad, angry, surprised, disgusted, afraid, calm, and more. How and when might you use this? Students match facial expressions on their bingo cards to emotions displayed on the calling cards to get 3 in a row and win! Ideal for whole class, small groups, counseling, speech therapy, and home use, the competitive gameplay provides repeated emotion recognition practice kids love. What’s included? Included in this resource is: · 4 bingo game boards with emotion faces on · 4 bingo game boards with emotion words on · 12 picture cards · 12 word cards · 9 colour cards

2 sets of jigsaws. One showing compound words with words and pictures and one set showing contractions. Why do you need this? Compound word jigsaws help expand students’ vocabulary by introducing them to new compound words and reinforcing their understanding of word formation. Engaging with compound word jigsaws supports the development of language skills such as word blending, segmentation, and phonics. Contractions are common in the English language, and jigsaws provide a hands-on way for students to practice identifying and forming contractions. As students assemble the jigsaw pieces to form contractions, they reinforce spelling patterns and conventions associated with contraction formation. How and when might you use this? These jigsaws can be good for: · Small group work focused on vocabulary development and spelling and phonics skills · Group work during literacy lessons · Review and reinforcement after whole class teaching · Assessment of what has been learned · Homework to reinforce what has been learned in class What’s included? · 30 compound word jigsaws · 34 contraction word jigsaws

Set of 18 worksheets showing pictures of children with a variety of emotions. Students to draw and write about what they think happened to make the child feel this way. Why do you need this? This activity can help children become more aware of different emotions and how they manifest in facial expressions. By reflecting on what might have caused the emotions depicted, students can develop empathy and understanding towards others’ feelings. Drawing and writing about emotions encourage students to express their thoughts and feelings in a creative way. It supports language development as students describe emotions and articulate possible scenarios that led to them. How and when might you use this? These worksheets could be used in a variety of ways: · PSHE lessons focused on emotional intelligence and empathy. · Group discussions in which students can share their interpretations of the emotions shown and brainstorm possible reasons behind them. · Writing prompts for story writing. · Counselling sessions to facilitate discussions about students’ emotions and experiences, providing valuable insights for educators and counselors. What is included? 18 worksheets – 9 in colour and 9 in black and white

Class set of 30 blank puzzle pieces that fit together to make one big puzzle. Each child can decorate their piece as they wish. The finished jigsaw can then prompt discussions about how although the individual pieces are all different they come together to make one whole, similar to their class - each person is different but they come together to make a class. Why do you need this? This activity allows each student to express their individuality and uniqueness by decorating their own jigsaw piece. This promotes inclusivity and celebrates the diversity within the classroom. As students work together to create a complete jigsaw puzzle, they learn the value of collaboration, teamwork, and unity. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways: Teachers may use this activity at the start of the school year, the teacher can introduce the activity as an icebreaker to help students get to know one another. Each student decorates their jigsaw piece with symbols, images, or words that represent their personality, interests, or background. Throughout the school year, the teacher can incorporate the activity as part of ongoing efforts to build a strong classroom community. By completing the jigsaw puzzle together, students learn the importance of collaboration, teamwork, and respecting each other’s differences. The activity can be used to celebrate cultural diversity within the classroom. Students can decorate their jigsaw pieces to represent aspects of their cultural heritage, such as flags, traditional symbols, or family customs. This allows students to share and learn about each other’s backgrounds in a positive and inclusive way. Towards the end of the school year, the completed jigsaw puzzle can serve as a symbol of the class’s journey together. The teacher can facilitate a reflection activity where students share their thoughts and feelings about the collaborative process and the significance of each piece in creating a unified whole. What’s included? 30 worksheets each with a different blank puzzle piece.