A choice board is a visual support that can be used to communicate what choice a child, who finds it otherwise difficult to communicate, would like to make.  The use of choice boards can increase a child’s motivation to participate in school giving them a sense of control.  This particular choice board is to support a child in choosing what resources they need to complete their work. Although there are 8 spaces for choices on the board you can use it to put in as little as two options depending on the child and their needs.  There are 12 different choice cards so that again you can tailor which you put on the board according to the child. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

A choice board is a visual support that can be used to communicate what choice a child, who finds it otherwise difficult to communicate, would like to make.  The use of choice boards can increase a child’s motivation to participate in school giving them a sense of control.  This particular choice board is to support a child in choosing how best they can calm down when in a state of high emotion. Although there are 8 spaces for choices on the board you can use it to put in as little as two options depending on the child and their needs.  There are 12 different choice cards so that again you can tailor which you put on the board according to the child. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

A choice board is a visual support that can be used to communicate what choice a child, who finds it otherwise difficult to communicate, would like to make.  The use of choice boards can increase a child’s motivation to participate in school giving them a sense of control.  This particular choice board is to support a child in choosing what they would like to do during break time. Although there are 8 spaces for choices on the board you can use it to put in as little as two options depending on the child and their needs.  There are 12 different choice cards so that again you can tailor which you put on the board according to the child. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

A form to track progress towards reintegration halfway through time spent in a nurture group.

A form for recording observations when considering a child for nurture group

A choice board is a visual support that can be used to communicate what choice a child, who finds it otherwise difficult to communicate, would like to make.  The use of choice boards can increase a child’s motivation to participate in school giving them a sense of control.  This particular choice board is to support a child in choosing what they would like to do during free time or choosing time. Although there are 8 spaces for choices on the board you can use it to put in as little as two options depending on the child and their needs.  There are 12 different choice cards so that again you can tailor which you put on the board according to the child. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

When children are non-verbal or have trouble communicating it can be frustrating and difficult for them. These visual aids for basic communication can help children to express their needs and can help to prevent problematic behavior that may arise as a result of communication barriers. Pack includes 13 pieces to an individual communication fan with words and pictures: Thank you I need the toilet I feel unwell I don’t understand Yes No I do not know I am hungry I am thirsty I feel happy I feel sad I feel angry I feel tired Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator.

Questionnaires for parent and child following the child’s experience in nurture group

A form to fill out when a child in nurture group appears to ready for reintegration

Worksheet for children to complete following an incident in which they can reflect on their emotions prior to the incident, what they did, what they will try to do next time and their emotions now.   The worksheet does not require the child to write, just to look at pictures and choose and circle or colour the appropriate one. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

When children are non-verbal or have trouble communicating it can be frustrating and difficult for them. These visual aids for basic communication can help children to express their needs and can help to prevent problematic behavior that may arise as a result of communication barriers. Pack includes 12 communication cards with words and pictures: Thank you I need the toilet I feel unwell I don’t understand Yes No I do not know I am hungry I am thirsty I feel happy I feel sad I feel angry Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

A choice board is a visual support that can be used to communicate what choice a child, who finds it otherwise difficult to communicate, would like to make.  The use of choice boards can increase a child’s motivation to participate in school giving them a sense of control. This board is for children to choose which reward they want. Although there are 8 spaces for choices on the board you can use it to put in as little as two options depending on the child and their needs.  There are 12 different choice cards so that again you can tailor which you put on the board according to the child.

A classroom display to show children visually the appropriate noise level in class. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Number boards for 1-10 with images to sort and match onto the correct boards, including numicon, counting fingers, cubes and dice. Clipart images courtesy of Arty Clips Graphics

Reward charts in which children earn stars for positive behavior that will then earn them a chosen reward. Pack contains 4 different charts to be used dependent on the ability of the child, each chart requires them to earn a different number of stars to earn their reward. There are also 20 reward cards for children to choose from as well as stars. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Count the pictures and then join the jigsaw piece showing the correct number writing in words.  Perfect for an independent workstation activity. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

Matching cards for numbers 1-10. 6 different formats for each number including dice, cubes, counting fingers and numicon. Clipart images courtesy of Arty Clips Graphics

If children learn to understand and recognise emotions both in themselves and others, learning to to identify and label them then this can ensure they will be better equipped to manage and regulate themselves when they experience strong emotions. If children are able to notice how they are feeling and then use strategies to calm themselves down then they are more likely to have successful friendships and to be able to manage set backs. This is nets to make dice that can be used either for whole class introduction activities or in small groups. The dice show emotions faces and emotion words as well as scenarios. Included are 6 different dice nets. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt.

12 mindfulness colouring pages with positive quotes

Collection of worksheets in which children can sort pictures into categories. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art