Helping children to understand abstract language using Blank Levels of Questioning is a 52 page document containing 8 picture scenarios and question ideas formed around the Blank Model.
To ensure you can use this pack flexibly I’ve given you options to use informally with just a list of questions, or more formally with a recording sheet so that you can record your observations and data. I've also included colour coded question cards so that you can play a game in a group.
Written in British English
Suitable for Pre-school, Reception, Key Stage 1 EAL, SEN.
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This set provides a transition between supported, and independent story writing. It’s aimed at a child who is able to read and no longer needs picture prompts to elicit ‘who?, doing?, what? and where?’ etc. ‘Word Ideas’ have been provided for each story, along with blank ‘word idea’ sheets for your child to develop their imaginations, and creative story writing skills. 71 pages of resources in total. It's written in British English but I've included blank word cards so that it can be used in American English too. (A knowledge of Colourful Semantics would be beneficial when using this set) Suitable for Reception, Key Stage 1, SEN and EAL. -
Helping children to understand abstract language using Blank Levels of Questioning is a 51 page document containing 8 picture scenarios and question ideas formed around the Blank Model. To ensure you can use this pack flexibly I’ve given you options to use informally with just a list of questions, or more formally with a recording sheet so that you can record your observations and data. I’ve also included colour coded question cards so that you can play a game in a group. Written in British English Suitable for Pre-school, Reception, Key Stage 1 EAL, SEN. -
Helping children to understand abstract language using Blank Levels of Questioning is a 15 page document containing 4 sequencing scenarios and question ideas formed around the Blank Model.- Stuck on the roof (5 pictures)
- Holiday Chaos (6 pictures)
- Runaway Donkey (5 pictures)
- Serendipity (4 pictures)
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We make assumptions and inferences from the simplest of pictures without giving it much thought, but so many of the children we work with find this really tricky. So this set goes right back to basics, and instead of questioning and testing, it 'teaches' children what to look for. 49 pages of activities Written in British English Suitable for Reception, Key Stage 1, SEN and EAL -
This set targets one of the first stages of learning to answer 'why' questions, focusing on what is currently happening. The pack contains 30 easy 'why...because' questions. I've made a simple 'why' question card with a written question e.g. 'Why is the dog barking?' with a blank background, and the corresponding answer cards provides an obvious answer with full background picture. Suitable for Reception, Key Stage 1, SEN and EAL Written in British English but suitable for US populations too -
This set is packed full of visuals, worksheets, information and advice, sequencing cards, games and activities and so much more, to help you to support your students while they learn those tricky concepts 'Before and After'. 89 pages of activities in total. You won't be disappointed! Written in British English Suitable for Reception, Key Stage 1, EAL and SEN -
Using Colourful Semantics and some elements of Shape coding, this game of Guess Who works on forming closed questions 'Is it...?' and 'Does it have ...?' I've added word cards and sentence prompts to help support children who find this concept tricky. -
'What are they doing to do? This set provides 18 short paragraphs with visual support, and 18 answer cards, detailing the objects used in an everyday activity. The students should use the written and picture clues to work out the nature of the activity. Targeting: making inferences, deduction, and 'wh' questions. Written in British English Suitable for Reception, Key Stage 1, SEN and EAL -
This is an action packed picture to talk about past tense irregular verbs, (50 irregular verbs to find!) but it can also be used to practice pronouns, adjectives, prepositions, ‘wh’ questions, possession, and much more more! I’ve also provided worksheets to support your sessions, and a black and white version of the picture to colour in and send home for homework. Suitable for Early Years, Reception, Key Stage 1, EAL and SEN -
The 'Why? questions' set is an update of my original 'why? question' set. This pack has 60 'why?' abstract questions that can be answered with 'because' and 'so'. Written in British English. Suitable for Reception, KS1, SEN and EAL. -
Using Colourful Semantics and some elements of Shape coding, this game of Guess Who works on forming closed questions ‘Is it…?’ and ‘Does it have …?’ I’ve added word cards and sentence prompts to help support children who find this concept tricky. -
The questions in this set work on the ability to 'make inferences', using the clues in the picture, such as clothes, objects or even crumbs, which hint at why the event is happening, or to 'make assumptions' from an abstract picture, using just a little imagination and creative thought. There are 66 questions in this pack. Written in British English Suitable for Reception, Key Stage 1, SEN and EAL -
I've created this pack as a go to set for teachers, support staff, Speech and Language Therapists and parents. I've included packs to support the areas of language that are assessed in the language screens that are commonly completed in the first few weeks of the new academic year. All of the activities are developmentally appropriate for children in Reception. This set includes 17 packs supporting: when and why questions, comparatives and superlatives, prepositions, categorisation, pronouns, before and after, and first, second, and last. All 17 sets would usually sell at £55 -
The Preposition ‘over/above' and 'under/below' set includes 36 picture cards depicting character and objects in the ‘over and under' positions. Great for learning prepositions and answering 'wh' questions. I’ve also included sorting boards and cue cards. Suitable for Early Years, Reception, Key Stage 1, SEN and EAL. -
58 questions and picture cards to target ‘who’. Uses pictures of people in the community (strictly speaking, the tooth fairy, Father Christmas, aliens and astronauts aren't in every community, but you know what I mean...) Written in British English. Suitable for: Reception, Key Stage 1, SEN and EAL
