The See and Learn Language and Reading - First Written Words - At Home Kit is the second step in the See and Learn Language and Reading programme - a series of activities specially developed to help children who have Down syndrome learn to talk and to read. The programme provides instructions, materials and checklists to help families effectively support their child's early language development.
See and Learn First Written Words uses reading as a support to language development. It will helps children learn to read 16 familiar written words and also to develop understanding and use of 34 phrases containing two key words.
See and Learn First Written Words is designed for children who have already completed See and Learn First Word Pictures and so already understand more than 50 single words and are able to match pictures. It is designed to be used at the same time as See and Learn More Word Pictures.
Evidence-based visual teaching methods
The activities in the See and Learn Language and Reading programme are based on research showing significant benefits from visual approaches and the use of early reading to teach language. Early language and reading activities can improve spoken speech and language, memory, literacy, wider cognitive development and later academic achievement. They have been developed by expert professionals with many years of experience teaching young children with Down syndrome.
Freely available online
Down Syndrome Education International's See and Learn programmes are freely available online at www.see-and-learn.org.
Convenient, ready-to-use kits
Ready-to-use See and Learn kits offer the convenience of premade guides, checklists, picture and word cards, reading books and other teaching materials in a plastic storage box. The resources are printed in full, high quality colour, with materials printed on card and cut ready for use straight out of the box.
The See and Learn Language and Reading - First Written Words - At Home Kit contains: a guide book including detailed instructions for each of the four activities in this step record sheets to track progress through the activities picture cards, word cards, phrase cards, matching boards and reading books to use in the activities.
The See and Learn Language and Reading - First Written Words - At Home Kit is currently available in UK English and US English versions.
