Basic reading comprehensions based on pictures. Children have to read and follow instructions to both add things to the picture and color them correctly. Why do you need this? Picture-based reading comprehensions provide an alternative approach to traditional text-based activities, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. Pictures capture students’ interest and make the learning experience more engaging and enjoyable. By incorporating visuals into reading activities, teachers can create a more dynamic and interactive learning environment. How and when might you use this? These activities can be used in a variety of ways: · Whole class instruction · Homework and independent practice · Assessment activities · Reading interventions What is included? Included are 13 different comprehensions with different levels of difficulty.

Display cards for parents to use at home to support children with their daily routine. Why do you need this? Visual timetable cards help establish a consistent daily routine for children, which is crucial for promoting stability and predictability in their lives. Having a visual representation of the daily schedule helps children understand and anticipate what activities will occur throughout the day. Many children, particularly those with special needs, often struggle with transitions between activities, leading to stress or resistance. Visual timetable cards provide a clear sequence of activities, making transitions smoother by offering a visual cue for what comes next. This can reduce anxiety and meltdowns associated with transitions. How and when might you use this? Display the visual timetable cards in a prominent location, such as the kitchen or bedroom, to guide children through their routine, as a practical tool for structuring daily activities, promoting independence, managing behaviors, and fostering communication and consistency. What is included? 117 visual timetable cards

A set of 100 worksheets showing different situations with a blank face for children to draw how they would feel in that situation. Both coloured and black and white versions and boy and girl faces. Why do you need this? These worksheets help children develop emotional awareness by encouraging them to recognize and label their feelings in various situations. Drawing their emotions allows children to express and articulate their inner experiences, promoting self-reflection and introspection. Drawing how they would feel in different situations provides children with a coping mechanism for managing their emotions. By visualising their feelings, children can better understand and regulate their emotional responses, leading to improved self-control and coping skills. How and when might you use this? This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways: · During early morning work where students reflect on different scenarios and draw their emotional responses. · As part of social-emotional learning for lessons focused on emotional awareness and expression. · During small group activities where students work together to brainstorm different situations and their associated emotions. · During counseling sessions to help students reflect on their emotional triggers and coping strategies. · For behavioral intervention plans for students who struggle with emotional regulation. Use it as a tool for identifying triggers and developing personalised strategies for managing emotions in specific situations. What is included? Included in this resource is 100 worksheets: · 25 Boy versions with colour pictures · 25 Boy versions with black and white pictures · 25 Girl versions with colour pictures · 25 Girls versions with black and white pictures

Cards to give out to children when they need a movement break because they cannot sit still for long periods. 20 different activity cards. Simply pass a card to a child when they are becoming agitated, they can carry out the activity and then return to the lesson. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Illustrations

6 shape sorting boards with different colour and size shapes to match and sort. Why do you need this? These shape sorting boards help in teaching basic geometric concepts such as shape recognition, colour recognition, and size differentiation. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways such as: · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Math lessons on basic 2D shapes · 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 6 boards showing the shapes circle, square, triangle, rectangle, pentagon and hexagon, each with 5 shapes to add.

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.

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

Activity in which children are to match pictures to identical pictures. Why do you need this? Matching identical pictures helps children develop visual discrimination skills. They learn to recognise subtle differences and similarities between images, which is essential for reading and other visual tasks. This activity encourages children to observe details in pictures closely. They learn to pay attention to specific features and characteristics, enhancing their observational skills. 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 · 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 9 boards each showing 12 pictures and then 12 matching pictures for each 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.

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.

Children match CVC words to the corresponding pictures. 120 cards containing either a CVC word or picture and then with cards to match. Why do you need this? Matching pictures with corresponding CVC words helps students develop word recognition skills. By associating the visual image with the written word, students strengthen their ability to identify and read CVC words independently. By engaging in activities that pair words with pictures, students develop reading comprehension skills. They learn to make connections between written text and its meaning, improving their overall understanding of the material. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of way: · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations · Early morning work · Homework for additional practice · Assessment For continued use I would recommend laminating this resource and using Velcro to move the jigsaw pieces around. What is included? Included are 62 cards with CVC words on and corresponding pictures to match and 62 cards with pictures on and corresponding words to match.

Jigsaws in which children count the pictures and then join the jigsaw piece showing the corresponding number to the bottom. Showing both numerals and numbers in words. Why do you need this? Counting the pictures on the puzzle pieces provides children with valuable counting practice. They learn to accurately count objects and match the counted quantity to the appropriate numeral. The presence of numerals and numbers in words helps children reinforce their ability to recognise numbers in various forms. They learn to associate the numeral symbol with its corresponding written word, enhancing their overall number recognition skills. 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 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 10 two piece jigsaws with images to count and numbers in words and numerals.

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.

Stick colourful pictures onto sorting boards labelled with 6 different colours. Perfect as an independent workstation activity. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator