Autism, NEURODIVERSITY, social learning, alternative to social skills, SPED, social emotional learning, SEL, use like boom cards, Speech Therapy, special education, literacy Learning ages 8 -13 The Communications Style Online Quiz/Game was created in response to the need for new approaches to teaching social skills to autistic children. They are designed by special education and allied health professionals. They aim to provide an alternative to traditional methods by teaching children and teenagers social learning in a way that embraces neurodiversity and allows them to build confidence using their strengths and viewpoint of the world. For lots of children and teenagers understanding the language used to describe personal qualities can be confusing. They can also find it difficult to identify these qualities in themselves and others. Developing an understanding of personal qualities is vital for children and teenagers, it is needed for both growing their sense of self, developing self-image and building positive relationships and friendships with others. The quiz/game focuses on understanding communication styles and how these can influence communications.

Autism, NEURODIVERSITY, social learning, alternative to social skills, SPED, social emotional learning, SEL, use like boom cards, Speech Therapy, special education, literacy Learning ages 8 -13 The Perspective Taking Online Games were created in response to the need for new approaches to teaching social skills to autistic children. They are designed by special education and allied health professionals. They aim to provide an alternative to traditional methods by teaching children and teenagers social learning in a way that embraces neurodiversity and allows them to build confidence using their strengths and viewpoint of the world. Perspective-taking is a crucial skill for both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals to learn for social interactions and building friendships and relationships. It encourages children and teenagers to explore and consider both their own perspective and the perspective of others in social interaction. These games focus on supporting children/teenagers to deepen their understanding of perspective taking and apply their knowledge to questions.

Autism, NEURODIVERSITY, social learning, alternative to social skills, SPED, social emotional learning, SEL, use like boom cards, Speech Therapy, special education, literacy* Learning ages 8 -13 Helps children/teenagers to develop problem solving skills to help them navigate their social world. The Problem Solving Online Games were created in response to the need for new approaches to teaching social skills to autistic children. They are designed by special education and allied health professionals. They aim to provide an alternative to traditional methods by teaching children and teenagers social learning in a way that embraces neurodiversity and allows them to build confidence using their strengths and viewpoint of the world.

first/then, Autism, visuals, SPED, Speech Therapy, special education, early intervention, literacy, neurodiversity-affirming Visual Communication Cards can be used to support communication between the adult and child. These cards are designed to help communicate which locations/activities/events the child will be going to/doing now, next and then. This increased understanding can help to reduce anxiety. Children and adults can use different combinations to explain where they are going/would like to go and things they are going to do/would like to do. Uses visuals to support visual learners and autistic children. Can can be used over and over! Includes: 3 now/next boards (different colors) 2 now/next/then boards (different colors) 86 location/activity/events cards 42 editable location cards

Autism, visuals, SPED, Speech Therapy, special education, early intervention, literacy, neurodiversity-affirming, preschool, kindergarten, communication, pre-k These choice boards give all children, verbal and non-verbal, a chance to choose activities and subjects they would like. This sense of control over their lives, fosters a positive mindset and reduces stress. For children, who often have limited control over their daily activities, choice boards become a valuable tool. The act of making decisions allows them to feel more in charge, boosting their confidence and overall well-being. Includes: 8 choice boards 48 cards 60 editable cards to design yourself

**Step-by-step template Daffodil Day / Spring Hat Art Lesson. ** Spring, Arts and Crafts, template Video and written instructions on our website - buildingblocks Arts and crafts, special occasions, coloring, cutting, scissors skills, drawing. You need: White paper with template printed on it or yellow, blue and green paper/card with template printed on it. staples black marker colors. scissors. glue Hope you’ve a lovely Daffodil Day!

Step-by-step template for making a light-up paper Mosque! Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr. Arts and Crafts, cutting, sticking, nets of 3D shapes. You need: Templates (either print on colored card or white and color it in). Yellow crepe paper Scissors Glue Written instructions included. Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks Suitable for all ages! Have a Happy Eid Mubarak!

St Patrick’s Day Art Step-by-step template. Arts and crafts, special occasions, coloring, cutting, scissors skills, drawing. Make St Patrick’s Day art easy with this step-by-step template with written and video instructions. Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks You need: template printed on white paper or colored paper. colors. scissors. glue yellow crepe paper black page colored pastels Hope you’ve a great St Patrick’s Day!

Step-by-step template for making a Pop-up Passover Card! Arts and Crafts, cutting, sticking. You need: Templates (either print on colored card or white and color it in). 2 blue sheets of card. Scissors Glue Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks Have a Happy Passover!

MAKE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE STEP-BY-STEP template Arts and Crafts PDF. Arts and Craft, cutting, sticking, coloring, Christmas, holidays. YOU NEED: Template Colors Scissors Glue Written instructions included. Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks Suitable for all ages HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

MAKE A 3D THANKSGIVING CARD STEP-BY-STEP TEMPLATE Arts and Crafts PDF. Arts and Craft, cutting, sticking, coloring. YOU NEED: Template Colors Cardboard (optional) Scissors Glue Written instructions included. Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks Suitable for all ages Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

MAKE A 3D SNOWMAN CARD STEP-BY-STEP template Arts and Crafts PDF. Arts and Craft, cutting, sticking, coloring. YOU NEED: Template Colors Cardboard (optional) Scissors Glue Written instructions included. Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks Suitable for all ages HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Make a Chocolate Easter Bunny. Step-by-step instructions. Recipe. PDF. Arts and crafts, life skills, baking, cooking. You need: Templates printed Bowl Cling film or large freezer bags Milk Chocolate White chocolate/sweets for decorating 2 spoons - (tablespoon and teaspoon) Written instructions included. Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks Suitable for all ages! Have a great Easter!

MAKE A VAMPIRE. STEP-BY-STEP Halloween Arts and Crafts template. Autumn. PDF. Arts and Crafts, cutting, sticking, coloring. You need: Templates (either print on colored card or white and color it in). Yellow crepe paper Scissors Glue Written instructions included. Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks Suitable for all ages Have a Happy Halloween!

**CHOO CHOO CHOO, I LOVE YOU! Valentine’s card step-by-step template with instructions for those who love trains! ** Arts and crafts, special occasions, coloring, cutting, scissors skills, drawing. Card can be personalized by adding child’s photo to the train! Includes: 2 ready-to-print colored cards. 1 add photo card template. 1 color-in card no photo needed template. instructions Written instructions also on our website - buildingblocks You need: printed template sheet. child’s photo. colors. scissors. glue Hope you’ve a great Valentine’s Day!

**Make a Chinese New Year Rabbit **- Step-by-step instructions & template. Art & Craft. Written and video instructions. Chinese New Year, Arts and Crafts, cutting, sticking, special occasions, Montessori, early intervention, KS1, KS2 Want something simple to make while celebrating the Chinese New Year? Something that will help with the children’s cutting, folding and coloring skills. Try our MAKE A RABBIT template - with step-by-step instructions! Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks

Step-by-step template & instructions for making an Easter Chicken! Arts and Crafts, cutting, sticking. You need: Templates (either print on colored card or white and color it in). Scissors Glue Yellow crepe paper Ribbon or straw Toilet paper Written instructions included. Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks Suitable for all ages! Have a great Easter!

MAKE A PUMPKIN. STEP-BY-STEP Halloween Arts and Crafts template. Autumn. PDF. Arts and Crafts, cutting, sticking, coloring. YOU NEED: Template Colors Cardboard (optional) Scissors Glue Written instructions included. Video instructions on our website - buildingblocks Suitable for all ages Have a Happy Halloween!

IT’S A - ANIMAL VISUAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT JIGSAW Autism, Gestalt language processors, sentence, SPED, vocabulary, building, Speech Therapy, special education, early intervention, literacy, GLP, NLA, Natural language acquisition This jigsaw uses play to support children with natural language acquisition and reading. Children can use different combinations to create the ‘It’s a’ phrase. Ideal for Gestalt Language Processors. Mitigable gestalt - it’s a + words/phrases. Suitable for all stages but particularly suitable for stage 2 and 3 GLP! Uses visuals to support visual learners and autistic children. Can can be used over and over! Includes: 31 animal pieces 45 sentence starters pieces 14 editable jigsaw pieces 15 ‘and’ pieces for extending sentences

Autism, Gestalt language processors, sentence, SPED, building, Speech Therapy, special education, early intervention, literacy, GLP, NLA, Natural language acquisition This social story helps to build confidence, reduce anxiety, discusses safety and coping with visiting places they don’t like. Designed to support gestalt language processors naturally acquire language. Activities included!