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.

Worksheets in which children think about and list the things that make them feel happy, sad, angry, stressed, frustrated or anxious. Why do you need this? Teachers might use these worksheets to encourage children to recognise and understand their emotions better. It helps them develop emotional awareness and gives teachers insights into potential sources of stress or concern for individual students. How and when might you use this? These worksheets could be used during individual counselling sessions, group discussions, or as part of a classroom activity focused on emotional intelligence. They can be integrated into lessons on social-emotional learning or mental health awareness. It’s a way to prompt reflection and discussion about emotions, helping students identify triggers and coping strategies. What is included? 6 worksheets showing an emotion and then with 7 bubbles for children to write things that make them feel that emotion. The emotions included are frustrated, anxious, angry, sad, happy and stressed.

Behaviour charts that combine the visual of a now and next board with behaviour targets personalised to the child and their needs. Why do you need this? Teachers might use behaviour charts like these to provide individualised support for students with behavioural challenges. By combining the visual aid of a now and next board with specific behaviour targets tailored to each child, teachers can offer clear and structured guidance on desired behaviours. This approach helps students understand expectations and provides a visual reminder of their progress, promoting positive behaviour and self-regulation skills. Additionally, personalised behaviour targets allow teachers to address specific needs and goals for each student, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. How and when might you use this? Teachers might use these behaviour charts during various parts of the school day, such as transitions between activities or throughout the day to monitor behaviour. They can be especially useful for students who benefit from visual cues and personalised support. Teachers may introduce the charts during one-on-one sessions with students to discuss behaviour goals and strategies. The charts serve as a visual aid for students to track their progress and understand what behaviour is expected of them. Teachers can review and update the charts regularly to reflect the student’s progress and adjust behaviour targets as needed. Overall, these charts promote positive behaviour, self-regulation, and goal-setting skills in students with diverse needs. What is included? · Target chart with 2 lessons and a reward · Target chart with 1 lesson and a reward · 47 lesson cards · 18 Reward cards · Personal target review

Worksheet in which children should think about things that annoy them and ways that they could change their thinking. Why do you need this? This worksheet can be used to help children develop emotional regulation skills. By reflecting on what annoys them and brainstorming ways to change their thinking, children can learn to manage their emotions more effectively. This activity promotes self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and resilience in dealing with everyday challenges. How and when might you use this? Teachers can use such a worksheet during PSHE lessons or as part of individual or group counseling sessions. It can be integrated into a broader unit on emotions or conflict resolution. The worksheet can prompt discussions about coping strategies and positive thinking patterns, helping children build emotional intelligence and resilience. Additionally, teachers might incorporate it into classroom routines during times of heightened emotions or as part of a regular PSHE curriculum. What is included? This worksheet has spaces to write things that annoy them and then spaces to write ideas for helpful thoughts they could have when these things happen.

Worksheet for children to complete at the end of the week for them to reflect on what has gone well in their week and what did not go so well. This can also begin a discussion about how they might have done things differently. Why do you need this? Teachers might use a worksheet like this to foster self-reflection and encourage students to develop problem-solving skills. It provides an opportunity for students to recognise their achievements and challenges, promoting self-awareness and accountability. By reflecting on what went well and what could be improved, students can set goals and strategies for self-improvement. Additionally, it can help teachers identify any recurring issues or patterns in students’ experiences, allowing them to provide targeted support and guidance. How and when might you use this? Teachers might use this worksheet as part of a weekly reflection routine, perhaps on a Friday afternoon or at the end of the school week. It provides students with a structured opportunity to pause and reflect on their experiences and accomplishments throughout the week. By discussing what went well and what could have been improved, teachers can facilitate meaningful conversations about goal-setting, problem-solving, and personal growth. This reflective practice encourages students to take ownership of their learning and behavior while fostering a positive and proactive mindset.

Worksheet in which children think about things in their lives that they have control over and things that are beyond their control. Why do you need this? Teachers might use a worksheet like this to help children distinguish between aspects of their lives they can influence and those they cannot. This fosters a sense of empowerment and resilience, teaching them to focus on what they can control while accepting things beyond their control. How and when might you use this? This worksheet could be used during discussions about personal responsibility and coping strategies. It could be introduced during sessions on emotional regulation or problem-solving skills. By reflecting on what they can and cannot control, children learn to manage their emotions and adapt to various situations. What is included? This worksheet shows two boxes, one for things you can control and pone for things you cannot. Children must sort, cut and stick 20 pictures into the correct boxes.

6 animal sorting boards with non-identical pictures to sort and match. Why do you need this? Sorting non-identical pictures requires children to visually discriminate between different characteristics and identify similarities and differences. This enhances their visual perception skills and attention to detail. 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 develop classification skills, vocabulary and critical thinking skills. 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 6 boards showing cat, dog, hen, horse, pig and cow. Each board has 4 or 5 pictures to match.

Repeating patterns with colours and shapes for children to finish by cutting and sticking the correct shapes. Why do you need this? This activity helps children develop their pattern recognition skills by identifying and extending simple repeating patterns. Recognising patterns is an important early maths skill that lays the foundation for more complex mathematical concepts later on. Completing repeating patterns requires children to use critical thinking skills as they analyse the sequence of colours and shapes and predict the next element in the pattern. It encourages them to think logically and sequentially. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways: · Maths lessons focused on repeating patterns · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations This can be used as a one off activity or for continued use I would recommend laminating this resource and using Velcro to move the jigsaw pieces around. What is included? Included are 5 worksheets with 2 and 3 blank boxes to complete the patterns and 5 worksheets with 4 blank boxes to complete the patterns.

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.