Description
Support early sentence building with this Animals in Winter Colourful Semantics Level 1 – WHO? resource, designed specifically for autistic and neurodiverse learners, students with speech and language difficulties, and special education settings.
This resource focuses on identifying and using the subject (WHO?) in simple sentences using a predictable, visually supported Colourful Semantics approach. With familiar winter animals and a clear structure, students can confidently identify who is doing the action and begin combining subjects with verbs to form meaningful sentences.
Perfect for SPED teachers, Speech and Language Therapists (SALT), ASD classrooms, and intervention groups, this low-prep resource saves time while delivering high-impact language instruction.
🎯 SKILLS & LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will practice and develop the ability to:
Identify the subject (WHO?) in a simple sentence
Recognise the doer of an action
Select an appropriate animal to match an action
Build basic subject–verb sentences using visual supports
Communicate who is doing an action verbally or visually
Participate more independently in structured sentence-building tasks
This resource directly supports early expressive language, sentence structure, and oral language development.
🧠 WHAT PROBLEM DOES THIS RESOURCE SOLVE?
✔ Saves teacher prep time
No need to create or adapt materials—everything is ready to use.
✔ Provides consistent visual supports
Clear, structured visuals aligned with Colourful Semantics reduce confusion and anxiety.
✔ Supports differentiation with ease
Works for:
Emerging communicators
Developing speakers
Nonverbal students using visuals or AAC
✔ Increases student engagement
Familiar winter animals
Real photos for concrete understanding
Predictable routine that builds confidence
📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED (40-Page PDF)
24 winter animal photo cards, including:
Bear, Hedgehog, Squirrel, Fox, Deer, Rabbit, Badger, Owl, Duck, Goose, Frog, Mouse, Beaver, Raccoon, Skunk, Robin, Swan, Crow, Seal, Otter, Bat, Turtle, Snail, Mole
1 blank photo card (add your own image)
Colourful Semantics WHO? symbol card
24 Widget Symbols in 4 versions:
Black & white
Black border with coloured images
Coloured border with coloured images
Orange background
2 symbol boards (coloured + low-ink version)
4-page teacher guide with clear instructions and differentiation ideas
✔ Multiple visual versions included for flexibility
✔ No answer keys required – designed for interactive language work
🏫 HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE
Perfect for:
Small group instruction
Speech & language intervention
Independent work
TEACCH workstations
Learning centres
Homeschool settings
Students can work independently, with a partner, or with adult support depending on ability level.
⏱ Time: Flexible – use in short sessions or ongoing practice
♿ DIFFERENTIATION & ACCESSIBILITY
Step-by-step guidance in the teacher guide
Clear scaffolding to increase independence over time
Visual supports for reduced language load
Suitable for IEP goals and individualized instruction
Ideal for autistic learners and students with communication needs
🛠️ PREP & MATERIALS
Low-prep
Print, laminate, and add Velcro if desired
Reusable year after year
👩🏫 CLASSROOM-PROVEN
This resource has been used successfully with autistic learners and children with speech and language difficulties, supporting increased confidence and independence in early sentence building.
