Young children need play experiences at the same time as language stimulation in order to understand and use the concepts. Box Clever aims to do just this. It provides a method of language stimulation within the classroom that incorporates:
Play that is fun
Daily repetition of activities
Adults talking to children at the right level as they play
Opportunities for children to experiment while playing with their friends The aim is to improve the vocabulary and the storytelling skills of every child in the class. This resource has the Colourful semantics cards added to this to support non verbal students to be able to construct sentences and communicate their stories.

social story to support students with neuro diverse needs in preparation for fire drills.

Sometimes, it can be hard to talk about epilepsy. There is fear and misunderstanding about epilepsy and seizures. Not everybody can recognise if they are about to have a seizure, especially very young children. Talking about epilepsy can help staff and students realize that children with the condition are just like other children and can lead full, active lives. Talking honestly and openly about epilepsy will also help teachers and the students. This social story will raise awareness and immediate support for the individual child at a time of epileptic episode either during play time or lunch time in the playgrounds and away from class teacher.

Roll and read: To support students with learning difficulties to recognise sounds and decode words using the sounds.

Identify replacement behaviours for the disruptive ones Understanding the why behind student behaviours

Social

Visual timetable to support student in class and during tranisitions. Foldover to show finished steps.

The goal of LEGO® therapy is to improve Social Competence (SC), which has three components: motivation to initiate social contact with peers; ability to sustain interaction with peers for a period of time; overcoming symptoms of aloofness and rigidity (seen often in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Asperger Syndrome.) This is on of the resource pack that can be used in sessions.

Using colourful semantics to support students with language difficulties. This resource will support their sentence building and develop their understanding of sentence structure. A whole week plan included with all resources.

Transitional communication and emotional regulation fans for students neurodiverse

Social emotional communication using Zones of regulation. Can be used at home or edited for school.

Fire drill to support neurodiverse students become desensitised to the procedures of fire drills.

Social story for students who struggle with communicating their needs or are using hitting and biting when they are frustrated.

Social story to prepare students with neurodivergent needs to prepare the student for air journey.

Using colourful semantics to aid understanding of text and support students to build up meaningfull and well structured sentences.

Complete visual instructions for Lego therapy to support language development, social skills, turn taking and fine motor skills development.

At the dentist is a social story to help prepare children with Autism feel less anxious about a visit to the dentist. A social story is a narrative made to illustrate certain situations and problems and how people deal with them. They help children with autism understand social norms and learn how to communicate with others appropriately.

Brilliant resource to support SEN students. Builds on social skills difficulties, turn taking, language for communication. Use with AAC for lego therapy. Available in my resource store.

To praise or not to praise, that is the question. Everyone values being praised and recognised for their hard work. This plays a huge part of nurturing student’s self-esteem and confidence. Praise has its place in any lesson; to reject it would be to encourage a clinical and cold environment. When well employed, it can motivate students and help build a positive and optimistic classroom culture. But people can spot disingenuous praise a mile off, and students are no different; they know what constitutes their best efforts and if they are really striving to achieve it.