Teaching materials and guidance

Down Syndrome Education International publishes a range of teaching materials to support early language development. We also sell the innovative Numicon system for teaching number skills.

See and Learn

see and learn logoComing soon - See and Learn. An exciting new range of printed and computer resources designed for young children who need some extra support in learning to talk.

See the See and Learn web site for further information.

photo of picture lotto boarddownsed early language cards

The downsed early language cards are specifically designed for use with children with Down syndrome and children with similar learning difficulties.

Find out more about the downsed early language cards...

cover of downsed checklistLanguage checklists

Down Syndrome Education International has developed a range of checklists to record children's progress in vocabulary, speech sounds, communication and play, and sentences and grammar.

Find out more about our language checklists...

Early Support Developmental Journal

The charity led the team that developed the Early Support Developmental Journal for Babies and Children with Down Syndrome - a new resource to help parents keep a record to celebrate their child's progress as well as identify the developmental areas where the baby or toddler will benefit from extra help. Find out more about the Early Support Developmental Journal...

Numicon system for teaching number skills

We are also a leading reseller of the innovative Numicon maths system for teaching number skills and mathematics.

The Numicon materials are particularly suited for children with Down syndrome as they make the number system both visual and tactile.

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