We have included a selection of 9 different social stories to support children who may need a little more support in social activities and life skills. These have been created in child friendly language. Stories such as these should be read to children repeatedly, to help them in their understanding of different situations and events. These can be particularly helpful to young children and to children with additional needs (SEN) who struggle with social situations. Some children with autism can benefit from reading/listening to social stories to help them in their understanding. You will find stories on things such as Having a New Baby, Bereavement, Going to the toilet, Understanding the Needs of Others, Honesty and Hurting Others. Many SEN resources are available on the website at applefortheteacher.co.uk.

We have put together a selection of 6 gorgeous activity sheets to give children in EYFS and children who require a more sensory approach with Special Educational Needs, a more accessible, hands on approach to learning. Most of these activities are edible, so as long as there are no allergies it would be fine if they were to put any in their mouths. Try them out, they are a great way to allow young learners to be creative and to bring out their natural inquisitive natures. Giving them opportunities to really explore different textures using all of their senses.

These gorgeous activities support children with special educational needs and children who are just beginning to recognise words and letters. Some children can often find looking at letter and word shapes and matching them to images a much more logical way of learning to read. Both of these activities can be used as support with phonics based activities or word work. They can be laminated and used over and over if required.

These are gorgeous resources to suit children with Special Educational Needs working at Plevels and children in KS1. The handprint mats are designed to be made sensory allowing children to touch the different materials to compare with a range of objects. The recording sheets for several properties are included with the choice of taking photographs of own objects or using the pre-printed objects. Also included are sections to stick in to show different properties of objects if writing is difficult. Putting the love in learning.

These are great cards which can be laminated to use on a visual timetable, to provide a display of the routine and activities happening throughout the day. These can support children who often become overwhelmed and anxious if they can’t prepare for what is going to happen during the day. Pictures/illustrations and words on each card with subjects and activities of all areas of a school day.

This is a lovely activity for children with Special Educational Needs working below the national curriculum. There are illustrations and photographs of animals. The children can listen to the sounds of the animals which an adult can play on the computer or make the sounds themselves, the children can then point to the animal that would make that particular sound. Can also be used to encourage children to name the animals, or point to animals when prompted by name.

This is a great document which can be used to provide teachers, classroom assistants or even supply teachers details about particular children within the class. Ensuring that anyone who doesn’t know the children well, can quickly find important information on strategies, difficulties etc. An extremely useful document. Also included is a poster encouraging a positive approach to all learners needs.

This is a great activity for SEN learners to build their knowledge of the things around them. Using a mixture of photographs and illustrations, this is a tried and tested matching activity to relate the image to the real object. Supports the use of communication methods and is a good assessment for the level of understanding. Pictures of classroom objects and the environment are included. (6 pages).