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.

An activity linking the syllable count for haiku with the idea of choosing seasonal words from lists to create blank verse the correct shape. Numicon shapes and colours added for those who need extra help - a reader can speak their poem. Guide gives general information about haiku.

Something for everyone. Adaptable for differentiation. Plus help with making some similar resources yourself if you have the program.

Grids illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols. Grids give practice with vocabulary, reading for meaning, and coordinates. The worksheets include extra questions including fill the blanks which can be completed by copying text or cut-and-paste labels.

Illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols. There are foodstuffs to sort into four storage places: the freezer, fridge, fruit bowl and cupboard. The kitchen utensils cover a wide variety of very common objects. The suggestions for discussion include ideas for naming, telling why, telling how to, describing differences and so on.

Lists of regular phonic spellings in short sequences. For ear-training. What has changed? One phoneme changes for each new word. Use with a good set of plastic letters where digraph consonants and vowels are presented as single units.

Resource intended to draw attention to the fact that sentences are not always statements. Mind-map as a reminder. Set of conversations (with PCS or Widgit symbols as illustrations) for children to complete with sentence end markers. Further set of blank writing frames for new conversations on given topics. Also useful to check children are reading with suitable intonation to mark sentence form. Many kids do not link how they talk to reading.

Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Sorting boxes for things you will have available (e.g. counters and sorting toys) plus sheets of pictures to cut into cards for less easily found things. Print on A4 card, single-sided. Developmentally early level but useful for children with learning difficulties.

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!

8 pages of activities to introduce topic vocabulary and practise basic language/pencil skills. Illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols.

Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Print the games sheets on A4 card. You can print the first page of suggestions on the back of one of the lotto boards or on a separate sheet. Cut the sheets which are filled with small pictures into cards for the suggested games (see suggestions page and notes on the sheets). You can play Lotto arranged as a grid, Pairs, sorting into the sort boxes, and use the discussion ideas.

A set of words which can take the suffix -less. Illustrated for a matching task. Separate sentence completion task using the words.

Illustrated with Widgit symbols. Three further stories following the same format as before. Text for retelling, straightforward questions and suggestions for inferential questions. Includes mind-map about reading for meaning.

Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. The cards with connecting words and phrases are adaptable. Some ideas are given for promoting fluency. The level can be kept simple by reducing the number of cards in use. The activity worksheets can be used for a written reply if children can cope but most of the work can be done orally 1-1 or with a small group. The connectives for sentences with two halves often present quite a problem for kids with delayed language skills and need a lot of practice. Could also be used for EAL.

Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Something for everyone. 6 pages can be printed 2-up on A4 (but easier to manage full A4 size for some children). Names of the planets with attempt to show their approximate relative sizes; Spot the Difference; symbol reading and counting; Odd One Out to talk about; symbol reading-for-meaning (and follow instructions); copy words into the blanks in a story with symbol support. Suggestions included.

Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Print both files on A4 paper, single-sided. Children could cut out job descriptions if appropriate. Match to alphabet pages and stick. Lots to talk about. Suitable for EAL.

Cut and match pictures and captions. This set requires some inferring. Mind-maps repeated here from another resource. These also require word recognition and comprehension. They could be used as word mats.

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.

Four sets of cards in chain game format. Words chosen to focus on several spelling patterns and give opportunities for spotting rhymes, VCe words etc. Suggestions given. Can be presented as read and find the picture, or name the picture and find the word. Backed up with a rhyme to read which brings in some of the words used in the games. Illustrated with PCS or Widgit symbols.

Symbols (c) Widgit Software 2010. Card games consisting of priced items and coin cards with realistically sized coins. See Guide for descriptions of games and suggestions.