I love word games. They're great for starters, plenaries and rescuing a lesson that's fallen flat. You can plan them in or pull one off the top of your head…
James' favourite books are, without doubt, his photo books of which Helen has made him many over the years. However, he does also enjoy some story and rhyme books and…
My students enjoy using maths programs and I find they are a really useful way for them to practise and consolidate their skills. However, the difficulty is finding programs which…
Finally the sun is shining, it's starting to warm up and we can get outside a bit more. I love to take my classes outside to work: it's different, it's…
Touchscreen technology has revolutionised how we use computers and made them more accessible to people with additional needs. It has certainly enabled James to access educational and fun apps and…
Chocolate Bark In every cookery lesson I have at the moment the students are asking to make something chocolatey as it's nearly Easter. This Chocolate Bark is a recipe that…
Many of my students love colouring, but paper and pens aren't for everyone. Here are 3 great free online colouring sites that are accessible via touchscreen and mouse. A screenshot…
All you need to make this pretty Valentine's card is an old magazine, a piece of ribbon and coloured card. Just add glue and scissors and our Widgit symbol and…
These mini quiches are a perfect recipe for anyone who follows a gluten free diet. All the tastiness of a quiche but no pastry! You could use our tried and…
James has always enjoyed music. He definitely has rhythm and whilst he cannot speak, he hums along to rhymes and music in his own way with varied intonation and he…