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The Picture File
Author(s): Lloyd M Dunn and Leota M Dunn, in collaboration with James O Smith, Deborah D Smith and Kathryn B Horton
Suitable For:
Age Range:
3 Years - Adult
Administration:
Individual
Timings:
Untimed
A collection of 584 picture cards that support all areas of instruction and can be used to stimulate speech and writing activities.
This full-colour collection features illustrations that have been carefully prepared to show texture and detail more clearly than photographs (without distracting backgrounds). Many cards also contain descriptive information on the back to support the featured illustration. The pictures are organised in a sturdy, attractive file box that includes tabbed index cards for arranging the collection into categories.
Benefits:
- Stimulates speech, writing and storytelling activities for the classroom
- Can be used to illustrate parts of speech, supports phonics and articulation activities
- Provides images for 16 discussion categories, including domestic mammals, clothing, prepared foods, plants and household items.