The Very Hungry Caterpillar Adapted with Widgit Symbols | SEND | Autism | AAC | Symbol-Supported Book

Make story time accessible and engaging with this Widgit Symbols adaptation of *The Very Hungry Caterpillar This symbol-supported resource helps children access one of the most popular children’s books while developing communication, vocabulary, and early literacy skills.

Perfect for supporting pupils with SEND, including Autism (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), learning difficulties, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and AAC users.

Ideal for:

• Early Years (EYFS)
• KS1
• Special Education
• Mainstream classrooms
• Intervention groups
• One-to-one teaching
• Home learning

This resource supports:

• Reading comprehension
• Vocabulary development
• Communication skills
• Early literacy
• Shared reading
• Independent participation
• Visual learning

Children will also reinforce:

• Days of the week
• Counting
• Healthy eating
• Sequencing
• The butterfly life cycle

This resource is ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, speech and language therapists, and parents looking for inclusive, symbol-supported literacy resources.

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Please note: This is a symbol-supported educational adaptation intended to be used alongside the original The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. It is not a replacement for the original publication.