Let’s celebrate friends and friendship with these 5 activities including writing an acrostic poem and listing 5 things that make a good friend. There is an example of an acrostic poem included, with writing frames for each activity.

Here are 3 templates that counsellors working with children and young people could use as a more visual aid and way of communicating the counselling contract. There is a blank one where you could fill in your own information or questions. There is one with key questions included. The third has key questions but added pictures / symbols. There is a black and white version and colour version of each of the 3 templates. Play therapists may also adapt the templates for their work with children and young people.

This pack (Set 3) of five engaging story resources is perfect for sparking creativity and imagination in your KS1 children. Each title has a message for children: “The Clever Little Mouse” teaches children about quick thinking and friendship. “Dad Gets a Big Surprise” is a heartwarming story of family love and the joy of giving. “The Strawberry Hamster”, kids will learn about problem-solving and resourcefulness. “The Kiwi That Lost His Mother” offers lessons of resilience, identity, and the strength of familial bonds. “When Bertha Took a Tumble” encourages a positive mindset, showing how challenges can be overcome with courage and imagination. These tales can be the foundation for various creative writing exercises, encouraging children to expand the narratives, explore different endings, or even create their own stories inspired by the themes and characters.

3 pages of ideas to inspire children to make their own well-being posters. Link to your work on Body and Mind, emotions, friends, Mental Health awareness, Anti - Bullying and ourselves. Each page shows colour ideas with phrases or words that relate to well - being. There is a black and white template included for children to use to create some of their own ideas on.

A useful end of year assembly or / and class resource about Transition. This is a good discussion to find out about any anxieties your children may have about Transition, Moving On or Change such as moving to a new class / year group or school. The slides can be used with small groups or the whole class and focus on positive things as well as those that may be a little worrying for children. The last slide is an activity sheet, that can be printed off, for children to express their individual thoughts and feelings around Change and Transition. You can change the headings as appropriate for individual needs or your class. The PPT can be used with Primary children of all ages and those with SEN. You can add in extras in this PPT format such as photos of old classes, fond memories etc.

3 worksheets to use with children preparing them for change and helping them to think about the experiences they have had this year and consider things to look forward to when moving on. Questions for children to think about include: What I am most proud of this year The subject I have enjoyed the most What things will stay the same next year Something I am looking forward to As an extension, make a class display by cutting out the boxes, once the children have filled them in, and making a large poster. Children could add their own illustrations.

5 ways for children to think about and write about goals, dreams, wishes or New Year resolutions.

Set 2 in this caricature Quiz. A colourful quiz where pupils work out where the 14 characters are from and then match the countries to the flags. The background to the picture characters give some clues and the pupils could carry out some research to help them if necessary. An answer grid is included for the pupils to record on. The answer sheet is also included. This activity is fun in small groups and against the clock. Pupils can also cut and match the people and the flags. A great start to learning about other countries, landmarks and cultures.

4 Designs of these weekly charts Star Chart Reward Chart Record Sheet Log Use with stickers or mark with marker pens. Laminate for a reusable resource. These have multiple uses from Behaviour Management to logging when the class plants are watered each day. There is a blank template included for you to add your own title/ child’s name etc.

7 pages of animations on the theme of Oceans to enjoy, talk about and write about. After the first introductory slide there are 6 slides with 6 animated pictures on them including: Sea animals Boats Divers A lovely visual PPT to share.

24 cards to cut out, share, talk about and write about. Children are asked to think what the images mean to them and express this in a word, phrase or sentence. Images include things like wealth, pollution, fears, virus, Police, law breaking and meat eating. Works well in pairs or small groups. There is a template worksheet included where children can draw and write about what is on their minds. Links to Citizenship, PSHE, Feelings, Ourselves and Well Being.

Here are 5 activity card sets for children to use when thinking about kindness on World Kindness Day or anytime -link with your PSHE lessons. There are 4 cards on each page to fill in. Activities: Write about 4 acts of kindness you have seen or heard Write about 4 ways you can spread a little happiness today and then do it! Draw 4 ways you can spread a little happiness today and then do it! Write or draw 4 things that make you happy Work with a partner and write 4 ways in which we could all make the World a happier place When all the cards are completed, collect them all together, cut them out and make them into a book or a display.

An activity linked to wellbeing, PSHE and body and mind. 8 worksheets with 2 activities per sheet. Children consider the questions, talk with a friend or small group and then write their answers. Questions: What makes a healthy and unhealthy diet? How can I look after my teeth? How do I keep clean and fresh? What exercise can I do inside and outside? How do I keep safe on the computer and on my phone? How can I stay safe out and about? What do I do if I see someone being bullied? What if I am the one being bullied? If I am unhappy what should I do? Why should I look after my property and other peoples? How do I keep my hair healthy and clean? How do I take care of my clothes?

10 pages with 2 ‘flags’ to a page make up this classroom display bunting banner. Each ‘flag’ contains a message or phrase such as inspire, be brave, dream big and wake up and be awesome. Children will be inspired by this to create their own bunting and positive messages.

A lesson linked with Feelings, Emotions, Mindfulness, Mental Health and Well Being and Self-Esteem. This is a great lesson on its own, or accompanied by a jar(empty sweet jar will do) filled with positive sayings, pictures or quotations. Great lesson to start the New Year or Term in a positive way. Children can use the* Postits* on page 3 to write some notes and plan what they will put into their own jar. They can work in pairs or groups for this or on their own. This resource compliments the 72 Thinking Positively Cards available on my shop also.

12 pages with 72 cards to encourage discussion about Mental Health, Well Being and the power of Positive Thinking. Links to PSHE and Citizenship. Can be used in connection with the Positivity Jar on my shop, or as a stand alone game or activity. Get the New Year off to a great start with these discussion cards. Pupils may like to make their own sets too.

4 worksheets which are writing frames for KS1. Each sheet shows 4 pictures related to Recycling, Climate Change or looking after the Earth. Children write a sentence to say what the pictures indicate or what they understand by them. Examples are : a carbon footprint, batteries and an electric car.

Children will enjoy discussing this poster as part of their Recycling project. They can also use it as a stimulus for making their own posters.

This resource supports KS1 children in thinking about Earth, the challenges faced and things we may be able to do to help. Sheet 1 shows the planet with some images added such as endangered animals and tree felling. Children can talk about these. They then write about some of the challenges and suggestions for how they can help. Younger children could write key words. The second sheet shows the planet with no images so that children can draw their own, paste into or write key words and phrases in the outline Earth. Again there is space for them to write about the challenges and how they can help.