This title offers 48 cards illustrating expressions with intrinsic meanings. This is a collection of bold, vibrant and often humorous photocards that illustrate actions and expressions implying a range of states, reactions, intentions and emotions, showing how expressions and actions are used to communicate effectively. The images portray the use of fingers, hands, face, mouth, eyes, body and feet, and include: the girl is counting on her fingers; the boy is waving; the girl is sticking out her tongue; the boy is crying; and, the girl is stamping her foot. It is a valuable resource developing verbal and non-verbal expression, creative thought, complex syntactical structures, and an understanding of non-verbal language and cultural diversity. It is ideal for individual and group work in a variety of settings, and with a wide range of people including those with pragmatic disorders, those needing to develop alternative and augmentative communication skills and those needing to improve their receptive and expressive language. It contains 48 cards 210 x 148mm plus booklet, boxed. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

An audio CD specially recorded for those who may not have access to a piano, this tape features 20 of the songs from the Song Book. Each song has a few introductory melodies to reacquaint the group with the tune, with accompanied male voices providing the background music to familiar, well loved songs including: 'I'm Henry the Eighth I am', 'Let's all go down the strand', 'I love a lassie', 'Roll out the barrel', 'Lilli Marlene', We'll meet again', 'Auld Lang Syne', 'Cockels & Mussels', 'My Bonnie is over the ocean'.

Featuring large clear print, the "Song Book" contains the words to 100 popular songs that are ideal for group sing-along sessions. The book is divided into six sections: traditional folk songs, choruses from old time variety, songs from World War II, post-war evergreens, hymns, and Christmas songs.

The second of two verbs sets, the first being 'Basic Verbs'. These 48 cards show images of further frequently used and easily recognised verbs. Associated objects have been added to the images to give an idea of place and to encourage expressive language. Actions shown include empty (bucket), pour (drink), spill (soup) and tie (shoelaces). Illustrating frequently used and recognisable verbs. Using context the verbs illustrated include: The girl is biting a chocolate bar, a boy is blowing bubbles; the girl is copying a word; the boy is grating some cheese; and, the girl is making a paper flower, and, the boy is mixing the cake mixture. The cards show both male and female subjects with slightly more adults than the simpler Basic Verbs set, and associated objects have been added to the images to give an idea of place. 48 cards 210 x 148mm + booklet, boxed. "The photographic representations are the same high quality that we expect from this source...a useful addition to clinical resources." (ACQ). Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

This CD has been especially compiled from the BBC Sound Archives and contains excerpts of famous radio programme theme tunes from the 1940s and 1950s. Designed to be used as a trigger for reminiscence work with older people, this CD provides a valuable stimulus for conversation. It can also be used for group or individual quiz sessions. These packs provide memorable listening material covering the 1940s and 1950s. Ideal for work on a one-to-one basis, as a starting point for discussion groups and with those with visual disability. Each pack contains a CD and notes for guidance in a storage wallet.

More Everyday Objects Featuring well known items recognisable to all ages and abilities. The everyday objects featured in this set of cards includes not only home based items but those that are equally familiar but found outside the home. The cards are arranged in categories for example: Food; Household objects; Personal items; Clothes; and Outside objects. Examples include: Baked potato; Orange; Kettle; Boots; and Bucket and spade. The items are well known to all ages and abilities, and are a valuable resource in individual and group for developing comprehension, encouraging expressive language, improving communication skills as well as vocabulary building. The accompanying booklet provides ideas and activities for use. Age: All ages Contents: 36 A5 cards; accompanying booklet detailing ways to use the cards, boxed. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

This title features 30 superb cards to examine and understand hopes and fears. These cards present a range of scenarios and activities that occur frequently or rarely in everyday life, but which may have a huge influence or impact. Using relevant cards from the set provides opportunities to discuss what it may or may not portray and provide an ideal start-point for conversation or story telling with individuals or groups. Scenarios, experiences and activities depicted include: parents rowing in front of daughter; visit to the dentist; feeding a pet; attending a night club/concert/festival; starting a race; moving house; cyber bullying; and, having no money. The accompanying booklet provides guidance for using the cards effectively and the CD-ROM includes worksheets for each card. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

Presented in a new and easily portable style this collection of songs and boards of the ever popular game allows for great flexibility - simply print off the number of game sheets you require, switch on the CD and you're ready to play. When players match the song excerpt they hear with a title on their game sheet they simply mark with a cross as with conventional bingo games. Each excerpt is between 10 and 30 seconds long allowing plenty of time to remember, identify and mark the song sheet. There are 40 songs in the game including: Yellow Submarine; The Last Waltz; You Made Me Love You; We Plough the Fields and Scatter; Yesterday; and, Red Red Robin. Game pack includes 2 CDs containing 40 songs; 20 individual game sheets; printable song list and a guidance booklet. The perfect activity for day centres, residential care homes, clubs, family gatherings, parties and other groups of two or more people. For 2-20 players.

"Outdoor Sounds" is a sound and picture matching activity. It offers 40 cards and sounds to enhance language development. Arranged in four groups of ten, this set includes forty commonly heard sounds. New cards and sounds include: mobile phone, car alarm and skateboarding; animals & birds - bee, sheep, ducks, horse; out & about - traffic, mower, waves, car alarm; having fun - fireworks, tennis, swimming; and, transport - car, train, aeroplane, helicopter. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

*The Renfrew Action Picture Test cards are now available for free, to assist with online assessments and the ease of administrating the test, but in order to fully score the RAPT the pack will need to be purchased. You can find the downloadable cards under 'Support Materials' on the Routledge.com product page* Since its first publication in 1967, the Renfrew Action Picture Test has been a reach-for assessment used by a range of professionals dedicated to the speech and language development of children between 3.0-8.5 years of age. Widely used by Speech and Language Therapists / Pathologists, SENCOs, and teachers, among other professionals, the test covers words used to convey information (i.e. nouns, verbs, prepositions); present, past and future tenses; irregular forms of plural and past tenses; simple and complex sentence construction; and passive voice. The test provides an Information and Grammar score that can be benchmarked against a UK school population. This 5th edition has been fully updated, including revision of scoring guidelines, modernisation of images and, through an extensive nation-wide programme, fully re-standardised against a modern school population, making RAPT a trusted first-line tool in speech and language assessment. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

This title offers 48 cards of 4-step sequences of familiar activities. It contains 12 lively four-step sequences showing a range of familiar events both at home and out and about, including: putting a new toy together; washing the car; having breakfast; making cakes; going to the dentist; and, buying an ice cream. The photographs include people of different ages and ethnic groups. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

Reminiscence Cue Cards Life events in the 50s/60s Places, items and moments collected from the 50s and 60s to remind and engage. This set of cards looks back to the 50s and 60s - every day moments, possessions and activities that were familiar during that time. The cards are particularly useful when used in conjunction with life history work sessions to facilitate and develop discussion. The cards will help users to recall people, events, experiences and stories from the past - the realistic images bringing memories to life and to share with others. The cards are loosely grouped into: Moments; Places; Possessions; Activities. Examples of cards include: Record player; Reel to reel tape recorder; Playing pat-a-cake; Saturday morning cinema; Hopscotch drawn on the pavement; 50s train carriage; and Black silver dial telephone. Particularly suitable to use in day care centres, memory clinics, care homes and other groups and will provide opportunities for socialising, preserving memory and creating a personal life history. Age: All ages. Contents: 36 A5 cards; accompanying booklet detailing ways to use the cards, boxed. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

This title features 6 and 8 - step sequences photographed in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations provide excellent opportunities for language work including syntax, grammar, vocabulary and time concepts. Adult models and appropriate activities make this set ideal for working with adults and adolescents. Some unexpected twists within the sequences add amusement and provide opportunities for discussion. The set of four six-step sequences depict: the present; football match; meal in a restaurant; and, trying to work. There are also three more complex eight-step sequences portray: lost keys; walking accident; the purse.

This title features a more complex set including both 6 and 8-step sequences of a variety of activities photographed in both indoor and outdoor locations. These sequences provide excellent opportunities for more advanced language work including syntax, grammar, vocabulary and time concepts. Some unexpected twists within the sequences add amusement and provide opportunities for discussion. The set of 6-step sequences depict: the present; the horse ride; the photograph; laying ball. The set of 8-step sequences depict: the surprise cake; the school bag; the bike and the scooter. The set contains 48 large format photocards. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

This beautiful set of cards carefully depicts the passing of time to aid an understanding of order and direction. They can be used in many environments and the accompanying booklet includes ideas and activities for using the cards. The cards are varied in content - for example: Times of the day - Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night; Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter; Ageing - Baby, Child, Teenager, Adult, Senior Citizen; Moon Phases - New Moon, Half Moon, Full Moon; Plant Life-cycle - Seed, Seedling, Flower, Seed head; and, Frog lifecycle - Frogspawn, Tadpole, Froglet, Adult. The cards vary in complexity and encourage comprehension, attention and observation. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

36 full colour A5 discussion cards illustrating a multitude of relationships. Relationships come in many guises, presenting exciting and challenging times in equal measure. This set of cards considers a wide range of different types of relationships that may be encountered and have been grouped so as to help identify associated issues for discussion: family connections; non-family relationships; relationship events; communication in relationships; and Personal identity. The accompanying booklet details how the images could be used within this framework, as well as providing two sample questionnaires and a series of discussion points. Subjects illustrated on the cards include: Parental relationships; Bullying; Jealousy; Lovesickness; Cyber-bullying; and Online dating. The cards can be used for one to one discussions to tackle individual concerns or within PHSE lessons to highlight and inform on specific issues relevant to the curriculum. Age: Secondary. Contents: 36 A5 cards; accompanying booklet detailing ways to use the cards, boxed. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

36 cards portraying a range of behaviours and potential outcomes arising as a consequence. Illustrating actions and outcomes, these cards can be used in the classroom or clinic with primary age children. The cards help to reinforce the need to consider outcomes and an appreciation that choices made may not only have personal consequences but also affect others. The cards have been divided into two sections: cards that show an action and then a potential outcome: cheating - failing a test; leaving a field gate open - animal escapes; disruptive classroom behaviour - detention; and cards that show behaviour and can be used for open discussion: Bullying; Vandalism; and Helping others. The accompanying booklet provides some suggested pairing of the cards; useful start points to generate debate and 18 sayings and philosophical quotations to help extend thinking in this subject. Age: Primary. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

Decisions/Personal Safety Colorcards Indoors. Indoor activities, situations and objects requiring safe decision making. This set of Colorcards illustrates a variety of everyday activities, situations and objects encountered that can easily cause danger and mishap if not considered as a potential hazard or used safely. Each card provides multiple opportunities for discussion and the accompanying booklet provides ideas for ways to use the cards both on a one-to-one basis and in a group or classroom situation. Examples of cards included are: candles lit near curtains; owning large dogs; sitting on an upstairs window ledge; very sharp knives left on the kitchen counter; personal hygiene; bleach in low store cupboard; and cyber-safety. The cards can be used in a number of ways to encourage the development of decision making and having regard for safety issues. This could include discussion, role-play, story-telling, creative activities. Age: All ages; Contents: 36 A5 cards; accompanying booklet detailing ways to use the cards, boxed. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

This is an inspiring and creative resource for developing empathy, understanding feelings and recognising emotions. Designed to stimulate animated discussion, these imaginative photocards provide an innovative way of initiating conversation with individuals and groups. They are also useful for creative writing with all ages. The user imagines what the people are thinking and how they may feel in a similar situation, then fills in the speech bubble either verbally or in writing. This provides an opportunity to: focus on thinking; explore the relationship between thoughts and feelings; recognise that behaviour can affect others; and, look at the influences on thoughts and feelings, of factors such as surprise, stress, anger and excitement. It includes a CD-ROM with all the images to print out as individual worksheets. It is a valuable resource for SEAL. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

This work includes 30 cards to encourage rational decision making. Inspire decision making with this set of 30 photographic cards that feature unexpected or unwelcome situations. Each one presents a problem. These vary from minor difficulties upsetting daily routine such as missing a bus, to major predicaments with elements of danger such as finding a pan on fire in the kitchen. Some situations will be familiar and some will present new challenges. Thinking through these difficulties will help children: make responsible choices; develop independent thought; keep safe; understand the differences between minor difficulties and emergencies; realise that some problems are practical and that some include an element of social behaviour; know when there is danger or potential danger; understand that sometimes you should ask for help, sometimes take the initiative and walk away; find a balance between acting quickly and considering all aspects of a situation; and, recognise that there will be consequences of intervening and think about what might happen next. The set is designed to encourage children to think logically, to use reasoning skills and to make prompt and rational decisions. This includes downloadable resources that enable teachers to print off each card as required for individual pupils.

These pocket sized sets of flashcards, comparable in size and quality to a good pack of playing cards - are designed to support teaching and therapeutic input in the clinic, school and home. It introduces feelings in a simple and lively way. There are 18 different attitudes, each illustrated on two cards, in one card of the pair: a teddy shows the feeling. In the second it is a child, but teddy also appears in the picture. It includes: happy, frightened, loving, cold, tired, and strong. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

For a comprehensive series of daily living activities, these photographic flashcards provide clear and appealing images of 40 of the most common activities for daily living. Essential for all professionals and carers working with older adults with communication difficulties, these cards are a flexible tool to aid communication; develop vocabulary; initiate conversation and discussion; and to encourage independence. It includes: household chores (eg, vacuuming/dusting; making the beds; ironing; washing up; doing the laundry); personal hygiene (eg, bathing; cleaning teeth; dressing; going to the toilet; getting a haircut); out and about (eg, shopping; driving; walking; riding a scooter; catching a bus); financial (eg, collecting pension; paying for items; paying bills; writing a cheque); and, at home (eg, making tea; telephoning; making a sandwich; preparing dinner; sleeping; getting out of bed). Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

This title features 48 cards of 2-step and 3-step sequences of everyday activities. At a simpler level than 'Basic Sequences', this pack shows a range of familiar daily activities. Includes 12 two-step sequences showing: cleaning teeth; making jam tarts; tidying the living room; and packing a school bag. A further eight slightly more complex three-step sequences illustrate: doing a jigsaw puzzle; playing a computer game; decorating a cake; and riding a bike. The activities are easy to relate to and show frequently occurring activities within the experience of most users. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

Who, What, When, Where, Why? Colorcards Understanding Interrogative Pronouns What are interrogative pronouns? Where can I find a set of cards that will help me understand them? The answers can be found in the carefully selected set of cards which will provide endless opportunities to discover, understand and practise interrogative pronouns. While each card is directly concerned with a specific question all the images included provide multiple opportunities to develop this key skill. Examples of card usage include: Who ...works here? ...won the race? What ...happens here? ...can you see? When ...is it time for lunch? ...when will the cake be baked? Where ...is the red shirt? ...is my pen? Why ...has the bus stopped? ...are they laughing? The cards can be used in groups or one-to-one situations and are designed to help the development of key skills of exploring and understanding through language. Age: All ages Contents: 36 A5 cards; accompanying booklet detailing ways to use the cards, boxed. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

Comprising two identical sets of 96 photo cards, Categories, 2nd Edition depicts 24 everyday themes from animals and plants to clothes and household objects, and has been designed as a vocabulary intervention with a variety of activities. Suitable for all ages, the cards are categorised as 'simple' and 'complex' and can be used for exercises based on matching, colour, patterns, and association, among others. This 2nd edition is a valuable intervention to support SLTs, SENCOs and teachers develop pupils' adjectives and nouns, verbal comprehension, reasoning and expressive language. Suitable for use with individuals or in group settings, it features modern, engaging colour images and has been developed in conjunction with several highly-experienced speech and language therapists. The instruction booklet contains a range of suggested activities for administration and nine languages - English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish. Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.