Here's a really useful free PDF document from South Lanarkshire. This framework for supporting pupils with severe and profound needs discuss approaches to learning and to identifying possible targets and outcomes…
September the 19th is 'International Speak like a Pirate Day' when schools all over the world take part in a whole range of pirate themed learning activities. If you're planning…
It's the new term and time to update our student profiles. Here's a fantastic set of free templates to get you started. Lots of themes to choose from too... even…
Here's a lovely cookbook packed with 25+ simple recipes your students can make for themselves. Each recipe is presented in easy to follow steps with photographs at each stage. Download…
If you have ever attended one of Ian’s workshops or training days, you’ll know that we like to have fun while we are learning new skills. Recently Ian delivered training on the use of iPads and apps to support the needs of students with special needs at a school in Christchurch, New Zealand. One of the apps he showed was ‘Autorap’ from Smule.
Our students use the app to create simple ‘rap’ songs simply by speaking into the iPad’s microphone. We’ve made raps about Henry VIII, about counting, about crossing the road safely, and even about importance of brushing our teeth. (more…)
I really liked the Thematic Units of Work from the NI Curriculum. Each unit is packed with teaching ideas around a curriculum theme or topic together with the resources needed to bring to bring it alive in your classroom. The NI Curriculum Team have produced a set of similar resources this time focusing on SLD teaching at Keystage 1 through 3. The units are PDFs, together with supporting Powerpoints and online activities. All are free to download and use.
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Looking for a little inspiration to help you get the most from those wonderful apps on your iPad. Here's a collection of short videos covering some of the most popular…
Here's a really useful web site for your bookmark collection. Hundreds, yes hundreds of free printable visual supports, teaching activities and other resources. Many use Boardmaker PCS symbols which will…
Here’s a lovely resource from Selina Mellon at KidsCreative to explore emotions using the popular Mr. Men characters. The resource is hosted on iCloud which took a bit of working out. (more…)
Check out this lovely collection of free whiteboard (or computer) activities from HWB Wales. The activities are written in Flash so sadly won't work on iPads. SEN Whiteboard activities from…