This is a self assessment for children about their social skills. It may help you to see where they think they are at in terms of their own social skills. Good to do before and after work on social skills or friendships.

Simple activity book for children to fill out information all about themselves. Why do you need this? A teacher might need a very simple activity book for children to help them become familiar with basic personal information, such as their name, address, school, and teacher’s name. This activity promotes literacy skills, reinforces memory of personal details, and encourages fine motor skills through writing and cutting and sticking pictures. How and when might you use this? Teachers might use a simple activity book like this at the beginning of the school year, especially with younger children or those who need extra practice with basic personal information. It can be done individually or in small groups, providing an opportunity for teachers to interact with students one-on-one and assess their understanding of personal details. The activity can also be integrated into literacy lessons, promoting handwriting skills and reinforcing memory of personal information. What is included? 14 page booklet. Pages included are: · Title page to draw a self-portrait · Name writing practice · My address · My school · My teacher · My birthday · Eye and hair color · My family · My favourite things · My achievements

Alphabet Chart to support children in learning phonics and completing independent writing. Why do you need this? Learning the alphabet is important for children because it is the foundation for developing reading and writing skills. Knowing the letters and their sounds allows children to start decoding words and building their vocabulary. How and when might you use this? Teachers can make use of an alphabet chart in various ways to support literacy development and language learning in the classroom including letter recognition, phonics lessons, word building and writing practice.

Worksheet for children to think what they imagine their anger to look like. Young students may sketch angry monsters or dark storm clouds. Older children may draw more abstract manifestations with flames or jagged lines. Why do you need this? Drawing their anger allows children to visually represent their emotions, providing a concrete and tangible way to express their feelings. Creating their own visual interpretation of anger allows children to express themselves in a nonverbal manner. This can be especially beneficial for students who may struggle to articulate their emotions verbally. How and when might you use this? These worksheets could be used in a variety of ways: · At the beginning of the school day or during transitions, teachers can have students complete the worksheet to check in with their emotions. · During PSHE lessons students can draw what their anger would look like as they learn about different emotions and strategies for managing them. · After conflicts or disagreements among students, teachers can use the worksheet to facilitate discussions about anger and its expression. · Small group work where the children discuss and reflect on their anger and coping strategies they use. · During counselling sessions with children who are struggling with anger or emotional regulation. · Teachers can integrate the worksheets into art activities to combine creative expression with emotional exploration.

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

In this worksheet children can write their worries down in the jar to try and help alleviate some of the associated stress and anxiety. Why do you need this? By externalising their worries onto paper, children may feel a sense of relief and reduced anxiety, as they no longer carry the burden of their worries alone. It encourages children to identify and articulate their worries, which is the first step towards finding solutions and coping strategies to address them. How and when might you use this? This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: · During counselling sessions this worksheet can be used to facilitate discussions with students who may be experiencing anxiety or stress. · Small group activities to promote peer interaction and mutual support for those suffering with anxiety or worries. · PSHE lessons focused on emotional expression, stress management, or coping strategies. · As part of a mental health curriculum the worksheet can be used to teach children about the nature of worries and fears, as well as strategies for managing them effectively.

Number bond to 10 posters Why do you need this? Understanding number bonds is foundational to developing strong arithmetic skills. By mastering number bonds to 10, students build a solid foundation for addition and subtraction, which are essential mathematical concepts taught in early elementary grades. Number bond posters serve as a reference tool that students can use independently when solving math problems or practicing arithmetic skills. They provide a visual reminder of number combinations that add up to 10, aiding students in mental math and problem-solving activities.

Worksheet in which children think about the things that kind hands do and do not do. Why do you need this? The worksheet helps reinforce the concept of kindness and appropriate behaviour by encouraging children to reflect on actions that demonstrate kindness and respect towards others. The worksheet provides a platform for discussing and understanding the importance of treating others with care and consideration. It encourages children to think about how their behaviour affects their peers and encourages them to act with empathy and compassion. How and when might you use this? This could be used in a variety of ways: · Individual or small group work where children can discuss and brainstorm examples of kind and unkind actions towards others. · During early morning work to start the day by reflecting on kindness and respect and the importance of treating others with care. · During PSHE lessons focused on kindness. · As conflict resolution to remind children of the importance of using kind hands and resolving conflict peacefully. · As a behaviour management strategy to reinforce positive behavior. Discuss the expectations for kind hands and provide opportunities for students to practice and demonstrate these behaviors throughout the day.

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

Poster reminding children that what we say, think and feel are all connected and each affects the other. Why do you need this? The cognitive triangle helps students understand the relationship between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By visualising this connection, students can better comprehend how their thoughts can influence their feelings and actions, leading to increased self-awareness and emotional regulation. Incorporating the cognitive triangle into classroom discussions and activities supports social-emotional learning by teaching students important skills related to self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways: · During lessons on emotions, stress management, or conflict resolution, the teacher can reference the cognitive triangle poster to facilitate discussions about how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are interconnected. · In counselling sessions the cognitive triangle poster can be used as a visual aid to help students understand the relationship between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. This can support students in developing self-awareness, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills. · When addressing challenging behaviours in the classroom, the teacher can refer to the cognitive triangle poster to help students recognise the connection between their thoughts and actions. · As part of a PSHE curriculum, the teacher can integrate the cognitive triangle poster into lessons focused on self-awareness, self-management, and relationship skills.

1-10 Number lines to support children in maths. Why do you need this? Number lines offer a structured way for students to practice counting forwards and backwards. By visually following the sequence of numbers on the line, students reinforce their counting skills and learn the concept of one-to-one correspondence. Number lines support problem-solving skills by providing a visual framework for solving mathematical problems. Students can use the number line to model and solve word problems, helping them develop critical thinking and reasoning abilities. How and when might you use this? Number lines can be used to support mathematical learning during counting practice, number recognition, basic addition and subtraction, problem solving and in maths centers or games. What is included? Included in this resource is are 4 different designs of number line: · Playful numbers made to look like monsters · Numbers to trace over and practice writing · Colorful numbers · Black and white numbers

Worksheet with lots of basic 2D shapes; circles, squares, rectangles and triangles. Children can identify and find different shapes, count how many of each shape there are colour each type of shape a different colour.

Worksheets with pictures made up of basic 2D shapes; circles, squares, rectangles and triangles. Children can identify and find different shapes within the pictures and count how many of each shape there are.

2 sets of number flash cards - one with pictures and one with counting fingers. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator

Popcorn pots with numbers on them and then popcorn tops with a number to match to make number bonds to 10. Why do you need this? Number bonds are an important foundational concept in mathematics, particularly for understanding addition and subtraction relationships. The worksheet provides opportunities for students to practice decomposing numbers and recognizing the combinations that make up 10. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways: · Math lessons focused on number bonds · Numeracy centers · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations What is included? Worksheet with 9 popcorn pots and a sheet with corresponding popcorn tops. Also included is a black and white version.

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

A social story to encourage children to tidy up without fuss when their teacher instructs them to do so. 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 Clip Art

Daily calendar display. You can adjust the calendar each day for the date, season and weather. Most effective when individual pieces are cut and laminated and then velcro used to put on and take off pieces. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Display cards for parents to use at home to support children in becoming more independent when leaving the house. These cards can be set up by a parent before hand or along side the child with all the things that they need to remember that day and it can be put up near the door so that as they leave the house they can check their checklist for that day and see if they have everything they need. Why do you need this? Children often forget essential items or tasks when leaving the house. Display cards provide a visual reminder of tasks and items children need to remember before leaving the house. By actively checking and following the checklist, children learn to take responsibility for their belongings and tasks. Display cards help establish a consistent routine for leaving the house. By setting up the cards in a visible location near the door, children can develop a habit of checking the checklist before heading out, reinforcing the routine over time. How and when might you use this? Place the display cards in a visible location near the door where children can easily see them before leaving the house. Before using the display cards, talk to your child about the purpose of the checklist and why it’s important to review it before leaving. Emphasize the idea of being responsible for their belongings and tasks. I would recommend laminating this resource for durability and then using Velcro to make the pieces removable. What is included? This resource includes a display board and 24 different item cards including coat, jacket, raincoat, wellies, umbrella, gloves, scarf, woolly hat, sun hat, bag, dinner money, homework, PE kit, school books, water bottle, instrument, keys, letter for teacher, snack, inhaler, swim kit, pencil case, bus pass and phone.

Book for children to fill in all about themselves including pages for photos and achievements. This is particularly useful for children with low self-esteem or an insecure sense of self. Why do you need this? Children can express themselves creatively by decorating the book, adding photos, and writing about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This encourages self-expression and helps children develop their voice and identity. Focusing on their achievements, strengths, and positive qualities can boost children’s self-esteem and confidence. Celebrating accomplishments, big or small, reinforces a positive self-image and encourages children to value themselves. How and when might you use this? This activity can be used in a variety of ways: · At the beginning of the school year as an ice-breaker activity. · PSHE lessons focused self-awareness and self-esteem. · Counselling sessions for children who struggle with low self-esteem or insecurity. · During small group work where children can share their books with each other and celebrate each other’s achievements. What is included? 11 page booklet including a front page to draw a self-portrait, my favorite things, my home, my family, what I want to be when I grow up, my birthday, my hobbies, my handprints, photo pages and my achievements.