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Resource Title: Monkey Puzzle Literacy Pack – 1 Full Term of Lessons for SEND & EYFS
Overview:
This complete literacy unit, based on the story Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson, provides a full term’s worth of teaching and learning (approximately 1 hour per week) and is specifically designed for pupils with SEND. It is also suitable for use within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

This engaging and inclusive resource pack includes a wide range of differentiated materials, interactive games, symbol-supported worksheets, and visual aids using Widgit, Clicker, and Smart Notebook files to support multi-modal learning.

What’s Included:
Week-by-Week Planning and Activities:
Week 1: Story Introduction & Setting

Smart Notebook file: Week 1- Story setting IWB.notebook

Symbolised worksheets and visuals (Widgit/Clicker supported)

PDF and IPDOC files for differentiated access

Story setting worksheet activities and image support

Week 2: Sequencing

Sequencing story pictures.docx, symbolised sentences, and visual resources

Matching PDF, symbol-supported files, and differentiated sequencing tasks

Interactive Notebook activities

Week 3: Comprehension & Game-Based Learning

Custom board game with characters, visuals, and printable tokens

Word mats and symbol answers for accessibility

Clicker grids and CIP files for interactivity

Questionnaire activity and extension comprehension tasks

Week 4: Character Work

Character identification.docx and supporting worksheets

Symbol sentence builder (Widgit-supported)

Printable character visuals and worksheets in multiple formats

Additional Resources:
Monkey Puzzle PowerPoint and Interactive Notebook files for story retelling

Recall IWB.notebook for plenary or recap lessons

Activity ideas document for flexible lesson planning

Visual supports including JPGs, PDFs, and CIP symbol sheets

Clicker activities for word recognition and game-based tasks

Key Features:
Designed for SEND pupils, but adaptable for EYFS

Visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning approaches

Easy-to-follow layout for teaching assistants and cover staff

Great for group work, 1:1 sessions, or whole class literacy lessons

Suitable for non-verbal and emergent communicators

Software/Formats Used:
Widgit Symbols (CIP / IPDOC files)

Clicker Grids (.clkx)

Smart Notebook (.notebook)

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & PDF

Price: £5
Incredible value for a full term’s worth of differentiated literacy lessons and learning support!