Individual visual timetable to be personalised to a specific child’s day. Why do you need this? Visual Timetables are a strategy that can be used to reduce anxiety by preparing children for what activities and lessons are coming up next. Every child has unique needs and preferences. An individual visual timetable allows the teacher to tailor the schedule specifically to the child’s routine, preferences, and learning style. Visual timetables provide a clear and predictable structure for the child’s day. For children who thrive on routine and predictability, having a visual representation of their schedule can reduce anxiety and promote a sense of security. How and when might you use this? Visual timetables are often used as a whole class resource but this one is an individual timetable that can be tailored to the specific child’s day. At the beginning of the day, the teacher can review the child’s individual visual timetable to help them understand and prepare for the activities planned for the day ahead. During transition times between activities, the teacher can refer to the visual timetable to remind the child of what comes next and provide a visual cue to prepare for the transition. I would recommend laminating the pieces and using Velcro to have them be easily changeable. What is included? Included in this resource is a base for the timetable to put on, 77 activity and lesson cards and 60 clock cards showing o’clock, quarter past, half past and quarter to.

Visual timetable display cards for parents to use at home to support children with their morning routine. Why do you need this? Before school timetables reduce anxiety for children who thrive on routine. The picture cues promote independence - kids can follow the schedule to complete activities and prepare for transitions without constant reminders. Visual schedules also build time management and organisational skills. What’s included? 2 versions of cards for both and girl. Cards included are: Get Up Breakfast Bath Shower Brush Teeth Put on Underwear Put on Socks Put Clothes On Put Shoes On Brush Hair Wash Put Coat On Pack School Bag Got to School Pack Lunch Toilet

Worksheet for children to complete following an incident in which they can reflect on their emotions prior to the incident, what they did, what they will try to do next time and their emotions now. Included are 2 different versions of the behaviour reflection. Why do you need this? A behaviour reflection worksheet provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their actions and behaviours. By guiding students through a structured reflection process, teachers encourage self-awareness and accountability. It also allows children to take ownership of their actions and behaviour and allows them time to think about the consequences of their actions and consider alterative choices they could have made How and when might you use this? This worksheet would most commonly be used directly following a behaviour incident or disruption as a tool for children to reflect on their actions. It can also be incorporated into restorative practices or conflict resolution. What’s included? Included are 2 different versions of the behaviour reflection. One which has questions for children to answer in blank spaces and one with pictures that does not require the child to do any writing, just to look at pictures and choose and circle or colour the appropriate one.

Choice board to support a child in choosing which reward they would like. Why do you need this? A choice board is a visual support that can be used to communicate what choice a child, who finds it otherwise difficult to communicate, would like to make. The use of choice boards can increase a child’s motivation to participate in school giving them a sense of control. Choice boards provide children with autonomy, engagement and personalised learning. How and when might you use this? Choice boards allow children to select from a range of options. This empowers children to choose the options that align with their interests and preferences. By giving them agency over their choices, the choice board promotes independence, self-regulation, and decision-making skills. Although there are 8 spaces for choices on the boards you can use it to put in as little as two options depending on the child and their needs. There are 12 different choice cards so that again you can tailor which you put on the board according to the child. What’s included? 5 different choice boards each with 12 cards to choose from: Break Time Choice Board Resources Choice Board Free Time Choice Board Rewards Choice Board Calming Down Choice Board

Worksheet in which children should think about their own emotions, times that they have felt certain emotions and the thoughts they had at that time. Why do you need this? Encouraging children to think about their emotions helps them develop emotional awareness and understanding. It enables them to recognize and label different feelings they experience, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence. The worksheet prompts children to reflect on past experiences when they felt certain emotions. This self-reflection allows them to gain insights into their emotional responses and the factors that trigger specific feelings, promoting self-awareness. How and when might you use this? This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: · During social-emotional lessons focused on emotional awareness, regulation, and empathy. · During counselling sessions as a tool for students to express and process their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. · During morning work to start the day on a positive and reflective note. · As a behavior intervention to help students identify triggers, understand their emotions, and develop coping strategies.

This worksheet allows children to draw a picture of a place that makes them feel happy that they can imagine themselves in when they feel anxious. Why do you need this? Drawing a picture of a happy place serves as a coping strategy for children experiencing anxiety. It provides them with a tangible tool to manage their emotions and redirect their focus to a positive and comforting mental space. Visualising and imagining themselves in a happy place can help children regulate their emotions during moments of anxiety. The act of drawing and picturing themselves in a calming environment promotes relaxation and reduces stress levels. How and when might you use this? This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: · During social-emotional lessons focused on managing emotions, regulation, and anxiety. Students can draw their happy place and share their drawings with classmates, fostering a sense of community and empathy. · During counselling sessions with students who experience anxiety. It provides a structured activity for children to explore their emotions and coping mechanisms in a safe and supportive environment. · During mindfulness or relaxation practices.

Now and next board with lesson and activity cards and reward cards so it can be used as a visual timetable but also gives the option to use as a reward chart. Why do you need this? This visual aid supports students, particularly those with autism or other learning differences, in transitioning between tasks and managing their time effectively. By displaying lesson cards in the now and next board, teachers reinforce daily routines and expectations. Consistent use of the board helps establish a predictable structure in the classroom, which can reduce anxiety and improve overall classroom behavior. How and when might you use this? Adults can refer to the now and next board at the beginning of the day and then in advance of each transition to help the child’s day go more smoothly. This board can either be used to show 2 lessons, what they are doing now and what will be coming up next or it can be used as an incentive with one lesson and one reward – if you complete the current activity then next you will receive a reward. What is included? Included in this resource is: · Now and next board · 84 lesson/activity cards · 20 reward cards

A referral form for teachers to flag up children they have SEN concerns about. Why do you need this? A referral form for teachers to flag up children internally can be beneficial as it allows teachers to identify students who may require additional support or intervention for special educational needs (SEN) at an early stage. It facilitates collaboration between teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and other relevant staff members to discuss and address the needs of identified students. Also it provides a formal and systematic process for documenting concerns about students’ SEN, ensuring that important information is recorded and shared appropriately.

Set of 18 worksheets showing pictures of children with a variety of emotions. Students to draw and write about what they think happened to make the child feel this way. Why do you need this? This activity can help children become more aware of different emotions and how they manifest in facial expressions. By reflecting on what might have caused the emotions depicted, students can develop empathy and understanding towards others’ feelings. Drawing and writing about emotions encourage students to express their thoughts and feelings in a creative way. It supports language development as students describe emotions and articulate possible scenarios that led to them. How and when might you use this? These worksheets could be used in a variety of ways: · PSHE lessons focused on emotional intelligence and empathy. · Group discussions in which students can share their interpretations of the emotions shown and brainstorm possible reasons behind them. · Writing prompts for story writing. · Counselling sessions to facilitate discussions about students’ emotions and experiences, providing valuable insights for educators and counselors. What is included? 18 worksheets – 9 in colour and 9 in black and white

Sequencing pictures for children to cut out and order of events. Why do you need this? Sequencing pictures can help children understand the chronological order of events in a story or narrative. Teachers can use them to reinforce storytelling skills and support comprehension. Working with sequencing pictures encourages critical thinking as children analyse the sequence of events and identify the correct order. It promotes problem-solving and decision-making skills. Sequencing activities promote language development by encouraging children to describe the events depicted in the pictures. It provides opportunities for vocabulary expansion and oral language practice. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways such as: · Early learning independent work · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Speech and language support · Independent work stations For continued use I would recommend laminating this resource and using Velcro to move the jigsaw pieces around. What is included? Included are 11 boards showing first, next, then, last. Each board has 4 sequencing pictures to order. Sequencing pictures include: · Doing laundry · Making the bed · Making breakfast cereal · Making a sandwich · Washing the dishes · Making a sundae · A snowman melting · Carving a pumpkin · Building a sandcastle · Baking cookies

Worksheet in which children think about what their thoughts, feelings and reactions were at a time when something went wrong. This can open up discussion to better ways to handle when things go wrong. Why do you need this? Encouraging children to reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and reactions during challenging situations promotes self-awareness. It helps them understand their emotional responses and thought patterns. By examining their reactions to difficult situations, children can learn to identify triggers for negative emotions and develop strategies for managing them effectively. How and when might you use this? These worksheets could be used in a variety of ways: · In lessons on social-emotional learning that focus on understanding and managing their emotions. · Use it as a guided activity to help children identify the common thought patterns associated with different emotions and brainstorm positive alternatives. · Following an emotional incident or conflict as a tool for self-reflection. · During counselling sessions to support students in managing their emotions and developing coping strategies. Empower children to challenge their negative thoughts with positive ones. · As a prompt for whole class discussions about emotional well-being and positive thinking. · As part of an end of the day check-in routine. Children can have time to reflect on their thoughts and feelings. What is included? Included are 2 different versions of the worksheet – one for a boy and one for a girl.

Counting activity in which children need to count the pictures and then find the correct corresponding numeral to place on top. Why do you need this? This activity provides practice in counting objects accurately. By counting the pictures before finding the correct numeral, children develop their counting skills and learn to count in sequence. It reinforces the concept of quantity and helps children understand that numbers represent specific quantities. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of way: · Maths lessons focused on number recognition and counting · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations This can be used as a one off activity or for continued use you may want to laminate and use Velcro to move the pictures around. What is included? Included is a worksheet with 11 boxes each showing a different number of pictures and then a sheet of number cards to cut and place on top.

Cut and stick pictures of big and small versions of the same pictures onto sorting boards labelled ‘big’ and ‘small’. Why do you need this? Teachers might use activities where children cut and stick pictures of big and small versions onto sorting boards to help students understand the concept of size and develop their fine motor skills. This hands-on activity engages students in visual discrimination as they compare and contrast the sizes of different objects. It also reinforces vocabulary related to size and encourages critical thinking as students categorise the pictures based on their size. Overall, this activity promotes both cognitive and motor skill development in a fun and interactive way. How and when might you use this? Teachers might use this activity during early childhood or reception education or with older children with special educational needs to introduce or reinforce the concept of size comparison. Can be used in group or independent practice or independent workstations. Can be used as a one off activity or for continued use you may want to laminate the boards and pictures and use Velcro to move the pictures around. What is included? Included are 2 boards, one labelled ‘big’ and one labelled ‘small’ and 14 pictures to cut and stick onto the appropriate board.

Cut and stick colourful pictures onto sorting boards labelled with 6 different colours. Why do you need this? This activity can be used to help children learn about colours and sorting in a hands-on and engaging way. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used to teach children about colours and sorting and grouping. Teachers might use this activity during early childhood or reception education or with older children with special educational needs to introduce or reinforce the learning of colours. Can be used in group or independent practice or independent workstations. This can be used as a one off activity or for continued use you may want to laminate the boards and pictures and use Velcro to move the pictures around. What is included? Included are 6 boards, each labelled with a different colour and 36 pictures to cut and stick onto the appropriate board.

Number boards for 1-10 with images to sort and match onto the correct boards, including numicon, dice, numeral, cubes, deines and counting fingers. Why do You need this? The activity helps reinforce children’s ability to recognise and associate numerals with their corresponding quantities. By matching images such as numicon, dice, cubes, and counting fingers to the correct numeral boards, children can strengthen their understanding of numbers. The activity provides children with exposure to different representations of numbers. By seeing numbers depicted in various ways, such as dots on a die, numicon, or fingers representing a quantity, children develop flexibility in their understanding of numbers. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways: · Math lessons focused on numbers and counting · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations What is included? Included are boards for numbers 1-10 with 6 matching cards for each board.

Poster to support children in grounding themselves when they are suffering with severe anxiety. Why do you need this? If your anxiety reaches a debilitating level, it can be helpful to ground yourself in the present moment. You can do this by thinking about your surroundings using the 5 senses. This poster encourages just this by reminding children to name 5 things they can see, 4 things they can touch, 3 things they can hear, 2 things they can smell and 1 thing they can taste. How and when might you use this? This might be used in a variety of ways: · During relaxation and mindfulness exercises. · To support children who struggle with transitions to new activities. Before transitioning to a new task children can be reminded of this calming strategy. · In the moment when a child is suffering with heightened anxiety or stress. · During counselling sessions to support students in exploring their anxiety and developing coping strategies. · During class circle time as a discussion about the importance of self-regulation and managing emotions. What’s included? 1 PDF poster

Worksheet for children to think about the consequences to not following the rules in the classroom. Why do you need this? The worksheet provides a structured way for the teacher to clarify and reinforce classroom rules and expectations. By outlining the potential consequences of not following these rules, students gain a clearer understanding of what is expected of them. Encouraging students to think about the consequences of their actions fosters self-reflection. By considering the potential outcomes of not following rules, students become more aware of their behavior and its impact on themselves and others. How and when might you use this? This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways: · At the beginning of the school year to introduce and discuss classroom rules. · As a review activity to reinforce classroom expectations. · In partner and small group work, children can collaborate together discussing their reasoning and justifying their decisions to one another. · As a reflection tool following a behavior incident to allow children to identify and evaluate their actions. · As part of social-emotional learning for lessons focused on managing emotions and behaviors. What is included? Included is a 2 page worksheet

Teaching life skills to children with special educational needs helps to give them knowledge and skills to handle daily tasks, become more independent and know how to take action when an adult is not around to help. The teaching of life skills should be thought of as a crucial part of the curriculum for children with special needs as it prepares them for day to day challenges and helps them become more productive members of their communities. This resource provides planning, teaching slides, vocabulary cards and data tracking sheets as well as a range of different activities perfect for use with a whole class, small group and some of them can be used as independent workstation activities. This unit covers clothes and getting dressed, and teaches children about the importance of dressing appropriately for weather, wearing different types of clothes for different occasions and about how to fasten buttons, zippers and tie shoe laces. INCLUDED: · Ideas for planning · Teaching slides · Vocabulary cards · Data tracking sheets · Social story · Bingo game · Instruction cards with real photos · Labelling activities · Picture to picture matching · Word to picture matching · Differentiated scenario question and answer · Sequencing activities · Sorting activities Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt

Teaching life skills to children with special educational needs helps to give them knowledge and skills to handle daily tasks, become more independent and know how to take action when an adult is not around to help. The teaching of life skills should be thought of as a crucial part of the curriculum for children with special needs as it prepares them for day to day challenges and helps them become more productive members of their communities. This resource provides planning, teaching slides, vocabulary cards and data tracking sheets as well as a range of different activities perfect for use with a whole class, small group and some of them can be used as independent workstation activities. This unit covers getting ready for school in the morning, and teaches children about the getting washed and dressed and the importance of eating a healthy breakfast. INCLUDED: · Ideas for planning · Teaching slides · Vocabulary cards · Data tracking sheets · Social story · Bingo game · Instruction cards with real photos · Labelling activities · Picture to picture matching · Word to picture matching · Differentiated scenario question and answer · Sequencing activities · Sorting activities Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart

Social story about remembering to put your hand up to speak rather than calling out. The point of a social story is to use a patient and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that can be easily understood. Social stories can be useful for any child who is struggling to understand a situation or concept or needs help to understand a social skill or social cue, expectations, perspectives, common responses or is troubled about an upcoming event but social stories are particularly useful for children on the autistic spectrum for whom social cues can be challenging and who often suffer anxiety if they do not know what to expect from a situation. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator