Make a Rabbit - Step-by-step instructions & template. Art & Craft. Written instructions.
Arts and Crafts, cutting, sticking, Montessori, early intervention, KS1, KS2
Make art lessons easy with our step-by-step template and instructions!
Great for helping children to practice their cutting, folding and coloring skills.
Just print out the template and get started!
**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
**CLASSROOM EMOTIONS DISPLAY **- Decorate your classroom with this beautiful ready made bulletin board display.
Social Emotional Learning, SPED, SEL, ASD, Special Education, neurodiversity, neuro-inclusive, Autism, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten.
Emer is a **neurodivergent **elephant that changes color depending on her emotions. She focuses on teaching children four of the basic emotions; happy, sad, angry and scared.
The Emotions Display Resources help you create a gorgeous display that the children can use as a reference point and will brighten up the classroom.
Includes:
Classroom Banner. PDF.
Emotions Word Cards - happy, sad, angry and scared.
5 A3 Printable Emer the Emotions Elephant Characters. Happy, sad, angry, scared and neutral.
5 A4 Printable Emer the Emotions Elephant Characters. Happy, sad, angry, scared and neutral.
Enjoy creating your display! Any feedback would be great!
Teaches children to understand emotions through Arts and Crafts.
Social Emotional Learning, Gestalt language, SEL, ASD, Special Education, neurodiversity-affirming, neuro-inclusive, Early Intervention, Autism, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten.
Emer is a neurodivergent elephant that changes color depending on her emotions. She focuses on teaching children four of the basic emotions; happy, sad, angry and scared.
The arts and crafts are designed to allow children to practice their emotional understanding while being creative and using drama to explore their feelings.
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Includes:**
4 Make a Mask - happy, sad, angry and scared. Once made can be used for drama and learning through play.
5 Color in Easy Jigsaws - Covers all four emotions.
5 Mazes - Help Emer find her way.
11 Coloring Pages - covers all four emotions.
3 Scissors Skills Worksheets
4 Lollipop Stick Elephants - covers all four emotions. Once made can be used for drama and learning through play.
Hope you enjoy our product! We’d love any feedback!
Teaches children emotions through stories & activities designed for Gestalt Language Processors and visual learners.
Social Emotional Learning, Gestalt language, SEL, ASD, Special Education, neurodiversity-affirming, neuro-inclusive, Early Intervention, Autism, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten.
Emer is a neurodivergent elephant with** sensory sensitivities** who changes color depending on her emotions. She focuses on teaching children the basic emotions of happy, sad, angry and scared, how to** identify these emotions **in themselves/others and how to manage their emotions.
As autistic children tend to learn best with visuals, Emer has been designed to provide children with a clear image of each emotion. The colors help children who struggle with** identifying expressions and body language** to connect Emer’s movements and facial expressions with the relevant emotion.
The stories are also designed using Gestalt Language techniques, simple language, repeated phrases, visuals and colors to make the stories easy for children with** language and communication difficulties** to access and understand. The information in this stories is then repeated in the other stories to help children to consolidate it.
Children can find emotions very difficult to learn and often find learning the whole range of emotions and complex emotions overwhelming, because of this it is important to first build a strong base by focusing on these key emotions.
Includes:
Four stories - Happy, sad, angry and scared.
(Both in PowerPoint and pdf format so they can be used as a presentation or printed off and used as a book.)
The Emotional Regulation Resources provide you with materials for helping children identify their emotions, communicate and regulate them.
1 ‘Today I am Feeling’ Chart
3 ‘How can you feel better’ Worksheets - angry, sad, scared.
3 Individual Feelings Scales - angry, sad scared - allows children to focus on regulating one feeling at a time.
4 Lollipop Stick Elephants - covers all four emotions. Once made can be used for drama and learning through play.
Triangle Regulation Chart - focuses on trying to feel better.
5 ‘How do you feel’ Circle Chart - 4 charts + make Emer and me template.
Emotions Word Cards - happy, sad, angry and scared.
3 Individual Feelings Scales
Guidance on how to use Better Bag for regulation.
11 pages Resources Guide
EMOTIONAL REGULATION RESOURCES - Helps children learn to identify, communicate, and regulate/mange their emotions.
Social Emotional Learning. SEL, ASD, Special Education, Autism, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, neurodiversity, neuro-inclusive.
Emer is a neurodivergent elephant with sensory sensitivities who changes color depending on her emotions. She focuses on teaching children four of the basic emotions; happy, sad, angry and scared. The Emotional Regulation Resources provide you with materials for helping children identify their emotions, communicate and regulate them.
Includes:
1 ‘Today I am Feeling’ Chart
3 ‘How can you feel better’ Worksheets - angry, sad, scared.
3 Individual Feelings Scales - angry, sad scared - allows children to focus on regulating one feeling at a time.
4 Lollipop Stick Elephants - covers all four emotions. Once made can be used for drama and learning through play.
Triangle Regulation Chart - focuses on trying to feel better.
5 ‘How do you feel’ Circle Chart - 4 charts + make Emer and me template.
Emotions Word Cards - happy, sad, angry and scared.
3 Individual Feelings Scales
Guidance on how to use Better Bag for regulation.
11 pages Resources Guide
Hope they are helpful! Any feedback would be great!
Teaches children emotions through stories designed for Gestalt Language Processors and visual learners.
Social Emotional Learning, Gestalt language, SEL, ASD, Special Education, neurodiversity-affirming, neuro-inclusive, Early Intervention, Autism, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten.
Includes:
Four stories - Happy, sad, angry and scared.
(Both in **PowerPoint and pdf **format so they can be used as a presentation or printed off and used as a book.)
Emer is a neurodivergent elephant with sensory sensitivities who changes color depending on her emotions. She focuses on teaching children the basic emotions of happy, sad, angry and scared, how to identify these emotions in themselves/others and how to manage their emotions.
As autistic children tend to learn best with visuals, Emer has been designed to provide children with a clear image of each emotion. The colors help children who struggle with** identifying expressions and body language** to connect Emer’s movements and facial expressions with the relevant emotion.
The stories are also designed using Gestalt Language techniques, simple language, repeated phrases, visuals and colors to make the stories easy for children with** language and communication difficulties** to access and understand. The information in this stories is then repeated in the other stories to help children to consolidate it.
Children can find emotions very difficult to learn and often find learning the whole range of emotions and complex emotions overwhelming, because of this it is important to first build a strong base by focusing on these key emotions.
Hope you enjoy the stories! We would love any feedback!
Communication Passport Editable Template (New School, Starting School) - PowerPoint template to personalize.
Autism, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Social Emotional Learning, SPED
A great resource to give to a new school so they can learn about how your child communicates, what their sensory preferences are, what makes them happy and sad, if they are on medication or need assistance with feeding/toileting etc.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Social Learning Curriculum Book for Parents/Teachers/Therapists.
Social Emotional Learning, SPED, SEL, Special Education, Autism, Speech Therapy.
Includes 137 pages of activities, advice, stories & lesson ideas/activities.
Ages 8 and over
The Neurodiversity Affirming Social Learning Curriculum was created in response to the need for new approaches to teaching social skills to autistic children. It is designed by special education and allied health professionals. The curriculum aims 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.
Through the use of social stories & activities it focuses on:
Understanding Neurodiversity.
Cultivating a positive autistic/neurodiverse identity.
Developing self-awareness and self-esteem.
Developing an understanding of personal qualities and how these affect friendships and relationships.
Self Advocacy.
Developing boundaries.
Exploring the Double Empathy Problem.
Learning about different communication styles.
Developing an understanding of how to effectively communicate with both neurodivergent and neurotypical people.
Developing a deeper understanding of perspective taking.
Practicing problem solving.
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!
Confidence Building Social Story & Activities Neurodiversity-Affirming, Self-Esteem, positive affirmations. PDF.
SEL, social emotional, SPED, autism, SPED, speech therapy, special education, school counselling.
Neurodiversity as a Superpower!
Neurodivergent children/teenagers can often struggle with confidence and self-esteem. This social story explains confidence and introduces neurodiversity as a superpower. It helps children/teenagers to view their differences positively and with pride. It explores the topic further through activity sheets which help students to identify what makes them feel confidence and how being neurodiverse gives them superpowers. It also includes positive affirmation superhero badges which can be made to support self-esteem development.
Includes:
Social Story
2 activity sheets
2 pages of Positive Affirmation Superhero Badges
What is Neurodiversity Social Story - Includes activity - PDF
SEL, social emotional, SPED, autism, SPED, speech therapy, special education, school counselling.
Celebrating neurodiversity is vital for building confidence, promoting inclusion and developing an understanding of differences. However, students can find it a difficult term to understand. This social story explains neurodiversity to children and teenagers in an accessible way using visuals and language.
Includes activity sheet
Covers:
What is neurodiversity?
Different preferences.
Sensory sensitivities
Famous neurodivergent people.
**Being a Good Friend - Cards & Activities - Neurodiversity-Affirming **
SEL, social emotional, SPED, autism, early intervention, SPED, social skills, speech therapy, special education.
Being able to identify personal qualities is necessary for children to be able to build positive friendships. This resource helps children to understand the language of personal qualities, consider what qualities they would like in a friend and which qualities are needed to be a good friend.
Includes:
3 pages of personal qualities cards
5 pages of activities
Instructions
Reducing Screen Time Social Story (My iPad/Tablet)
SPED, communication, autism, early intervention, visuals, speech therapy, special education.
Explains the effects of too much screen time to children, helps them consider alternatives, setting a time limit and working for iPad/tablet time.
Includes:
Social Story
2 Activity Sheets
Reward Chart
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!
Christmas Social Story
Covers:
Days off school.
Decorations
Letter to Santa
Santa’s visit
Presents
Christmas dinner
Christmas crackers
Church
Sensory needs
Christmas clothes
All ABOUT ME CARD GAME AND EDITABLE PROFILE.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Identity/Self-Awareness. PDF.
Autism, early intervention, SPED, speech therapy, special education, back to school.
Identity and Self-Awareness are important concepts for children and teenagers to understand in order to develop self-concept and self-esteem.
A great activity for a new class or back to school!
Includes:
Card game - identity developing game.
All About Me editable profile page.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Identity/Self-Awareness Social Story. PDF.
Autism, early intervention, SPED, speech therapy, special education.
Identity and Self-Awareness are important concepts for children and teenagers to understand in order to develop self-concept and self-esteem. This neuro-inclusive social story explore this concept and provides activities to enhance learning.
Story covers:
Different physical characteristics
Different families
Different likes/dislikes
Different types of homes
Different locations
Different communication styles
Different sensory preferences
Incudes 2 activity sheets
**New Sister Social Story. **Can be personalized.
Autism, early intervention, SPED, speech therapy, special education.
Explains what to expect with a new baby, fun things you can do with a brother, the babies needs, differences between babies and children, parents being busy and safety with the new baby.
Includes 2 activity sheets.