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Communication Boards 

Communication boards provide a single page of symbols usually linked to a topic or specific activity. The user can point with their finger or eyes to words, photos or symbols. They can be modeled by the interactor to support language development.

We use communication boards to support many aspects of the school day. Students are introduced to new words and supported to start to link things together to request and comment. 

In school we use Communication Boards at 3 different levels. Often the student uses a Stage 2 level board but will be really interested with an adult modelling use of the vocabulary on a Stage 3 board. 

Other people modelling the use of the Communication Boards is the key to success. It shows the students how to start to link symbols together and use different functions of language. On a story linked board this could be to say "big + scary + monster" or to request "more + flour" for a cooking activity. 

Select the link below to access video training on The Pod to support using communication boards. 

How to use a Communication Board

Click on the links below to download a range of Communication Boards to support play activities and stories.

Communication - CORE BOARD 3x3

Alphabet communication board

Communication Board - Bear Hunt 

Communication Board - Books

Communication Board - Bubbles

Communication Board - Christmas

Communication Board - Colours

Communication Board - Dear Zoo

Communication Board - Dolls

Communication Board - Feelings

Communication Board - Food play

Communication Board - The Gruffalo

Communication Board - Hungry Caterpillar

Communication Board - Mr Potato Head

Communication Board - Out and about 2025

Communication Board - Playdough

Communication board - Playground

Communication Board - Room on the Broom

Communication Board - Simon Says

Communication Board - Transport

Communication Board - Water Play

Communication Board - Weather