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Simple Ideas for Embedding Literacy and Communication Into the School Day

Posted by Claire Harrison on the 16th April, 2025

Category Severe & Complex Support Needs AAC

Welcome to the first blog in a new series where we’ll be sharing practical, easy-to-implement ideas to help you embed literacy and communication skills into your daily school routine. 

A Simple Way to Integrate Communication Boards with Picture Books

Do you have a class library with books that are particularly beloved by your learners? Why not add a communication board as a flap to the back of each  book to ensure that staff can easily model key vocabulary, no matter what page the learner is exploring. This simple addition can make a big difference in supporting  communication for everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s how you can do it: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simple changes can make a big difference - why not try it out with one of our Bookbug Symbol Communication boards? Have a look at what’s available over on our Symbols for All website, and download copies of the 'GoTalk 9+' PDFs.

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