As with all literacy based activities, support by the use of symbols can benefit all children.

• Symbol with word supports understanding of vocabulary because the graphic image is more easily remembered than the text equivalent
• Increases motivation to attend, listen and participate
• Supports development of oral and written language skills - particularly sequencing
• Promotes children's ability to visualise
• Reduces anxiety
• Allows all pupils to access the curriculum

SIP Resource Packs

Y1-2  Chrismas Packs 1
Y1-2  Christmas Pack 2
Y1-2  Christmas Pack 3
Y1-2  Spring Pack 1
Y1-6  Spring Pack 2
Y1-2  Summer Pack 1
Y1-6  Summer Pack 2
Y1-6  Summer Weather
Y1-6  Winter
Y1-6  Winter Weather
YR-6  Gunpowder Plot

For a full list of symbol resource packs visit: www.widgit.com/resources

QCA Learning Objectives

Materials on the Gunpowder Plot (Guy Fawkes) could link to Unit 20 What can we learn about recent history from studying the life of a famous person?

Christmas Pack 1 links to Religious Education - Christianity

For more details: www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes/