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Our commitment to fostering meaningful connections and breaking communication barriers drives us to provide tailored solutions that cater to diverse educational needs.Whether you’re an educator looking to create personalized visual materials or a speech therapist seeking effective language development tools, we have the solutions you need. Explore our range of impactful solutions below and discover how Smarty Symbols can elevate your educational journey.

AAC Myths Busted

AAC Myths Busted Communication is a fundamental human need, and yet, many misunderstand or are unaware of the avenues available for those who struggle with [...]

Introducing the Multilingual Magic of Smarty Symbols Studio

Introducing Smarty Symbols Studio's newest feature: seamless text translation into multiple languages. Catering to today's diverse classrooms and therapy sessions, this feature ensures effective communication, personalized learning, and an inclusive environment for all. Dive in to explore how this tool is revolutionizing education and therapy for educators, therapists, and students alike.

Why Every Elementary School Teacher needs access to Visual Support

Visual support uses visual items like pictures and signs to enhance communication, especially in education settings. Many people, including 65% of the population, benefit from visual aids in learning. These aids assist in clarifying instructions, supporting dyslexic students, and elucidating language nuances. Tools like Smarty Symbols offer a vast array of images for teachers, fostering a richer, more inclusive learning environment.

Benefits of Smarty Symbols Studio for School Districts

Create an inclusive learning environment with over 30,000 diverse symbols. Streamline classroom preparation, foster consistency, and support professional development. Improve student outcomes and accommodate diverse learning styles. Compliant with accessibility standards, backed by responsive support. Join hundreds of districts and unlock the potential of visual supports to empower every student!

End the School Year on the Right Note

Has it been a rough year? Did not everything go quite as planned? Not to worry because I’m sure you’ve hear the expression: “It’s not about how you start its how you finish.” Memory is a funny thing and sometimes we remember just how things ended so much more clearly than how they began. Now is a moment that you can connect on a deeper level for one last time with students, teachers, parents by recognizing the best in them . Symbolic Certificates of Positive Qualities— It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, we all like to know what people like about us. I’vs seen variations of this activity work well with elementary, middle school and High school students; I’ve even seen it work with college students (really they can eat it up just like they were 5 again)

Ataxia and Communication

Ataxia and Communication Ataxia, a term perhaps unfamiliar to many, is a medical condition that poses significant challenges to muscle control, affecting not just physical [...]

36 Location Board with Smarty Symbols: Free Download

Dive into the vibrant world of communication with our FREE 36 Location Board, enriched with the beloved Smarty Symbols imagery. Don't miss out on this unique tool, designed to amplify voices and bridge communication gaps. Download now and explore the power of core vocabulary, Smarty Symbols style!

The Magic of Bingo in Learning: Ideas In the Classroom & at Home – Free Download

I know how you’re feeling: The kids they need a day off (or is it you?), or they just need to have some fun with what they’re working on, but they still need to be learning something. We have just what you need: and Bingo is its Name-O Smarty Symbols has a built in Bingo Template in the “Printing Center” It’s really easy to use, and an awesome tool for any parent, teacher, SLP, or someone who just needs an activity for an event. Just click on the “printing center” button on the top blue bar. It will bring you to a new menu where you will select “from template”; find the “bingo” template and press “apply”. Now its just up to your imagination… but if your imagination is struggling we’ve decided to give you a few ideas:

Vocabulary and Visual Support for Earth Day: Free Download

We wouldn’t forget “Earth Day” in our vast category of “holidays”. April 22 is a special day for us to reassess what we can do to help our planet. Smarty Symbols is filled with excellent vocabulary whether you are wanting to discuss the life of our planet (using our “plants”, “animals”, “birds”, “mammals” and “marine life”) or discuss the more abstract elements (using our “science”, “weather”, and “nature” categories); Smarty Symbols has the symbols you need for the simplest to the most complex words.

The Power of Visual Learning: How Smarty Symbols Studio Enhances Special Education

Explore the power of visual learning in special education and how it aids in simplifying complex concepts, supporting communication, enhancing memory retention, and increasing engagement. This blog post introduces you to the versatility and convenience of Smarty Symbols Studio, a platform dedicated to creating diverse, personalized, and engaging visual materials. Experience our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, as we continuously work towards creating a symbol library that truly reflects the diverse world we live in. Join us in this journey of facilitating inclusive education with Smarty Symbols Studio.

Speak for Yourself updated symbols key

Dive into the world of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) with our comprehensive guide to using the Smarty Symbols library on the Speak for Yourself iPad app. We offer a helpful PDF, showing you how to leverage this tool for impactful communication support. Explore key differences in symbol naming and updates, ensuring a seamless experience as you search and utilize the symbols within our ever-evolving library. Your journey to enhanced communication starts here.

Who is Kristine Lindsay

Meet one of our TPT Authors Partners Meet Kristine, a passionate preschool Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a decade of experience. Based in New Jersey, Kristine [...]

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