Twinkl Symbols

About Twinkl Symbols

Create, teach, learn & communicate (AAC) using a fantastic set of teacher-led symbols and board templates from the world’s largest educational publisher, Twinkl.

+ 600+ teacher-led, professionally designed and illustrated symbols. Already covering core and popular topics but growing daily and updated at regular intervals.

+ Symbol Mode for free communication and symbol browsing.

+ 12 teacher-led, customisable board templates for a variety of educational uses:

* Visual Timetable - A 5 by 3 symbol board - ready to be used as a visual timetable / visual aid.

* Flashcards - A 3 by 2 symbol board - ready to be used as large flashcards.

* Communication Cards 4x3 - A 4 by 3 symbol board - ready to be used as a less detailed communication board / visual aid.
* Communication Cards 4x4 - A 4 by 4 symbol board - ready to be used as a communication board / visual aid.
* Communication Cards 5x3 - A 5 by 3 symbol board - ready to be used as a communication board / visual aid.
* Communication Cards 6x3 - A 6 by 3 symbol board - ready to be used as a more detailed communication board / visual aid.

* Now and Next - A 2 by 1 symbol board - ready to be used as a 'Now and Next' board / visual aid.
* Now, Next, Then - A 3 by 1 symbol board - ready to be used as a 'Now, Then, Next' board / visual aid.
* Now, Next, Then, Reward - A 4 by 1 symbol board - ready to be used as a 'Now, Next, Then, Reward' board / visual Aid.

* Choice - A choice symbol board. Typically used to explain and help encourage good choices and expression of feelings.

* I like... and I don't like... - A 3 x 3 grid board allowing the user to record their likes and dislikes which can be saved and quickly loaded.

+ Replace default text labels to apply your own custom text labels to each symbol, and board template labels/headings.

+ Optionally apply colourful semantics or custom styling to each symbol as it is added to your board.

+ Symbol categorisation navigation and search features.

+ Board lock feature to prevent changes and exiting back to main menu.

+ Save and load features. Use device screenshot features to save externally, print and share freely.

+ Fully accessible offline (no internet connection required) with support for all device/screen sizes.


Version 1 of Twinkl Symbols is currently offered to you for free use, we'd love to hear your feedback and ideas for future development. This app is designed to assist and support, not replicate or replace the specialist skills and services offered by the SEN, teaching, speech therapist, AAC, medical & other associated professions and end-to-end services.

For more help, information and to contribute feedback and ideas please see the in-app help area or go to: twinkl.com/contact-us or email: [email protected].

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