Posted by Claire Harrison on the 2nd November, 2017
CALL Scotland have created a set of symbolised print and interactive resources for learning accross the curriculum. The resources are all made using Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) and are freely accessible to any schools using Boardmaker Software.
Using picture symbols as visual supports can benefit learners of all abilities, for developing language and learning, and for organising the environment. Their use can improve outcomes for and raise the attainment of many learners, beyond those with identified additional support needs. The purpose in creating this pack is to provide a core resource for schools, which can be added to and which supports the introduction symbols and their use in everyday school activities.
The resources have been created and organised around Curriculum for Excellence and have been organised into the 8 curricular areas:
Technologies
Each of the symbol resources has been categorised and labelled into curricular areas, through there are some resources which may fall into multiple categories. The curricular resources are in a variety of easily adaptable formats such as bingo games, domino games, matching tasks, core vocabulary boards, sequencing supports, plus many more.
The resources can be used by Class teachers, Support for Learning teachers,
Using the resources will help make your School/Nursery a more inclusive and accessible environment for all learners. This will help learners with a range of needs to achieve, which might include
These needs may be due to a range of needs including physical, visual, literacy, dyslexia and communication difficulties.
Implementing use of the resources will provide a consistent approach for all learners and for staff, as pupils progress through school and stages, and support the learner to develop skills in the above areas.
There are several ways to search for the resources within the Boardmaker Online Community.
CALLScotland or symbols4all
| symbols4allLanguages | for Literacy, Gaelic & Scots Language resources |
| symbols4all Maths | for Mathematics resources |
| symbols4all HWB | for Health & Wellbeing resources |
| symbols4allSciences | for Science resources |
| symbols4allExpArts | for Art, Music and Dance resources |
| symbols4allTechnologies | for Computing, Food and Textile resources |
| symbols4allSocial | for Social Studies resources |
| symbols4allRME | for Religious and Moral Education resource |
| symbols4all ClassOrg | for Classroom Organisation resources |
| symbols4all Communication | for Communication across the curriculum |
It is recommended that you join the ‘CALL Scotland Symbols for All’ group within the Boardmaker Online Community. You will then be alerted when new symbols resources are uploaded and added.
If you do not have a personal or school (district) paid subscription to Boardmaker Online, you can access the resources, provided you have the following:
OR
PLUS
You can sign up at Boardmaker online.
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