Chicken Clicking by Jeanne Willis is a fun yet thought-provoking story that teaches children about online safety, responsible internet use, and the importance of making safe choices in the digital world. The story follows a curious chicken who secretly shops online using the farmer’s credit card. As the adventure unfolds, children discover that not everyone online can be trusted, making this an excellent resource for introducing discussions about internet safety, digital citizenship, and protecting personal information.

Why this Widgit-adapted version is ideal for SEN learners

This book has been adapted with Widgit Symbols to make the story more accessible for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), learning difficulties, and emerging readers.

The addition of Widgit Symbols provides consistent visual support that helps learners:

Improve reading comprehension and understanding of the story.
Learn and reinforce new vocabulary.
Follow the sequence of events more easily.
Reduce language-processing demands.
Increase confidence and independence when reading.
Support communication and engagement during shared reading.
Access age-appropriate stories in an inclusive way.

This resource is ideal for SEN classrooms, mainstream inclusive settings, intervention groups, speech and language therapy, home education, and one-to-one support. It also complements lessons on PSHE, Computing, Online Safety (E-Safety), and Digital Citizenship, enabling all learners to access important life skills through an engaging, symbol-supported story.