Building Language for Sentence Construction
Based on Colourful Semantics and Key Language Strategies
These sentence-building cards are designed to support children in developing their oral and written language using the Colourful Semantics approach. Each card helps children break down sentences into meaningful parts — Who? What doing? What? Where? When? — building grammatical structure and vocabulary in a visual, structured way.
How to Use:
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Use each card to help construct full sentences in a step-by-step, visual format.
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Choose from six themed sets, featuring Widgit symbols, icons, and simple visuals to match different learning needs and contexts.
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Sets 1 to 8: Choose your focus area and print accordingly.
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Set 7: Designed for the reverse side of each card, providing sentence cues or prompts.
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Set 9: Laminated version for write-on/wipe-off activities – ideal for reusable practice.
Format and Practical Use:
All resources are provided in .png format, making them easy to:
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Drop into Microsoft Word for custom layout or resizing.
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Insert into IWB presentations (Interactive Whiteboards) to model sentence-building during whole-class or small group instruction.
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Set 4
Set 5
Set 6
Set 7 - print and stick to the reverse of each set
Set 8
Set 9
+ Prompts for Captial Letters & Full Stops
