Report to assess a child’s readiness for reintegration when it comes to be time to go back to class. It also has a space for the nurture group teacher to give strategies for the class teacher to support the child.

Two social stories to help explain a little about autism to a child with a sibling with ASD.  One book for a sister and one for a brother. 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

Social story for children who dislike loud noises. Autistic children often have hypersensitivity to noises. This is a social story explaining that it is okay and giving examples of things they can do to relieve some of their discomfort. 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

This social story is designed to prepare a child for getting a new baby brother or sister. There are 3 versions of the story; one for when mum is pregnant and the baby has not yet been born and then 2 for after the baby is born - one for a brother and one for a sister. These stories cover mum having to be in hospital, the baby coming to live in their house and how this might feel. It also prepares them for the fact that new babies cry and that mum and dad may need to spend a lot of time with the baby however it remains very positive and reassures the child that mum and dad still love them very much and that there will also be plenty of fun parts to having a new sibling. 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 communication mat for SEN children is a visual support tool designed to aid communication and language development for students with diverse communication needs. This mat is for children to communicate how they are feeling. It shows a grid of pictures and words for children to point to. Why do you need this? If a child has limited verbal communication skills, it can be challenging for them to express their thoughts, feelings, or needs verbally. A communication mat provides alternative means of communication, allowing the child to convey how they feel using visual symbols or pictures. Some children, particularly those with special educational needs or communication disorders, may rely on non-verbal communication methods such as gestures, facial expressions, or pointing. A communication mat offers additional support for non-verbal communication by providing a structured and visual tool for expressing themselves.

These Communication prompts are an essential visual tool designed to help nonverbal children and those with communication difficulties express their basic needs and feelings. These resource contains 20 cards with clear pictures that allow children to point to what they want to convey. Why do you need this? Communication cards provide a visual tool for students who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally. It allows them to communicate their preferences, needs, and choices effectively using pictures or symbols. It can also provide a way for the adult to communicate things to the child. What’s included? Images include: Yes No Toilet Wash hands Well done Time out Stop Snack Bag Unwell Hurt Coat Hello Goodbye Show me Drink Thank you Happy Sad Angry Also included are smaller lanyard sized cards

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

Two different home-school communication books that allow a teacher to write messages for the parent about the child’s behaviour that day as well as spaces for the parent to write messages back and even for the children to write their own reflections about their behaviour. Why do you need this? These communication books promote transparent communication between teachers and parents regarding the child’s behaviour. Parents receive firsthand information about their child’s conduct at school, fostering trust and collaboration between home and school environments. The books enable teachers to provide timely feedback to parents about the child’s behaviour on a daily basis. This allows parents to stay informed about any issues or successes promptly, enabling them to address concerns or reinforce positive behaviour effectively. What is included? 2 different versions of a home-communication book. The first one shows boxes for what went well and what was difficult and then boxes for children to reflect on their emotions. The second has boxes for what happened in the morning and afternoon and then a box for the child’s comments and a box for the parents comments.

Worksheet in which children should think about things that have made them angry in the past and what they could have done to avoid getting angry. Why do you need this? Reflecting on past anger triggers empowers children to develop strategies for emotional regulation. By identifying alternative responses to anger-inducing situations, they learn to manage their emotions more effectively and react in a calmer, more constructive manner. Engaging in self-reflection and exploring strategies for managing anger fosters personal growth and development. Children learn valuable life skills such as problem-solving, empathy, and resilience, which contribute to their overall emotional intelligence and well-being. How and when might you use this? This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: · During classroom discussions about emotions and behaviour management. · Guided group activities · Counselling sessions with students struggling with anger management to explore personalized coping strategies. · Following a conflict or behavioural incident as a tool for self-reflection. · This worksheet could be used proactively with students as a preventative measure to promote self-awareness and emotional regulation.

7 dice nets about emotions including emotion faces, words and scenarios. Why do you need this? The Emotions Dice are a versatile tool for boosting emotional intelligence and literacy in children. Children learn to articulate their own emotions and recognise feelings in others. The open-ended dice activities teach that all emotions are valid. The Emotions Dice provide a hands-on way to boost self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation. How and when might you use this? Dice can be used for whole class introductions, icebreaker activities, small group lessons, and counseling sessions. Roll the dice and have students name the emotion depicted or act it out. Scenario dice foster discussion about appropriate reactions and regulation strategies. What’s included? Included in this resource is 7 Dice nets: · Emotion faces and words · Emoji faces and words · Emotion faces · Emoji faces · Emotion words · Sentence starters and questions · Scenarios

Emotions tracker that can be printed weekly to write down your emotions each day using colour coded emotions faces. Why do you need this? A weekly emotions tracker helps students develop emotional awareness by prompting them to reflect on and identify their feelings throughout the day. This fosters self-awareness and emotional intelligence, important skills for social and emotional development. Tracking emotions allows students to recognise patterns and triggers for their emotions. With this awareness, they can develop strategies for self-regulation, such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or seeking support from a trusted adult, to manage their emotions effectively. How and when might you use this? This could be used in a variety of ways: · Teachers can incorporate these worksheets into morning work to draw the colour coded face that reflects how they are feeling at the start of the day. This activity sets a positive tone for the day and allows teachers to gauge students’ emotional well-being. It can then be used for an end of day reflection to summarise their day. · Small group work where teachers can use the information gathered from the tracker to facilitate discussions. · During counselling sessions to reflect on emotions over time. · For long term monitoring to see if there are trends and patterns and to monitor the effectiveness of interventions and support strategies.

Visual timetable display cards for parents to use at home to support children with their morning routine. Why do you need this? Before school timetables reduce anxiety for children who thrive on routine. The picture cues promote independence - kids can follow the schedule to complete activities and prepare for transitions without constant reminders. Visual schedules also build time management and organisational skills. What’s included? 2 versions of cards for both and girl. Cards included are: Get Up Breakfast Bath Shower Brush Teeth Put on Underwear Put on Socks Put Clothes On Put Shoes On Brush Hair Wash Put Coat On Pack School Bag Got to School Pack Lunch Toilet

These behaviour prompts can be used in class to easily instruct children without words. This can helpful during whole-class teaching when you do not want to interrupt the flow of teaching and can be particularly helpful for visual learners. Why do you need this? Managing classroom behaviour without constant verbal reminders is a challenge. These behaviour prompt cards offer a quiet, visual solution. These 12 colourful cards provide friendly cues that redirect students non-disruptively. How and when might you use this? Teachers can hold up cards like “Good Looking” and “Hand Up to Speak” during instruction. A simple glance conveys expectations and reminds focused learners to stay on-task. Prompts for good sitting, listening, and putting your hand up keep students engaged in lessons. What’s included? Included are 12 different cards: · Good listening · Good looking · Good sitting · Hand up · Well done · Time out · Stop · Wait · No touching · Quiet · Kind hands · Kind feet Also included are smaller versions appropriate for a lanyard.

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. Included are 2 different versions of the behaviour reflection. Why do you need this? A behaviour reflection worksheet provides students with an opportunity to reflect on their actions and behaviours. By guiding students through a structured reflection process, teachers encourage self-awareness and accountability. It also allows children to take ownership of their actions and behaviour and allows them time to think about the consequences of their actions and consider alterative choices they could have made How and when might you use this? This worksheet would most commonly be used directly following a behaviour incident or disruption as a tool for children to reflect on their actions. It can also be incorporated into restorative practices or conflict resolution. What’s included? Included are 2 different versions of the behaviour reflection. One which has questions for children to answer in blank spaces and one with pictures that does not require the child to do any writing, just to look at pictures and choose and circle or colour the appropriate one.

Worksheet in which children should think about their own emotions, times that they have felt certain emotions and the thoughts they had at that time. Why do you need this? Encouraging children to think about their emotions helps them develop emotional awareness and understanding. It enables them to recognize and label different feelings they experience, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence. The worksheet prompts children to reflect on past experiences when they felt certain emotions. This self-reflection allows them to gain insights into their emotional responses and the factors that trigger specific feelings, promoting self-awareness. How and when might you use this? This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways: · During social-emotional lessons focused on emotional awareness, regulation, and empathy. · During counselling sessions as a tool for students to express and process their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. · During morning work to start the day on a positive and reflective note. · As a behavior intervention to help students identify triggers, understand their emotions, and develop coping strategies.

Set of 18 worksheets showing pictures of children with a variety of emotions. Students to draw and write about what they think happened to make the child feel this way. Why do you need this? This activity can help children become more aware of different emotions and how they manifest in facial expressions. By reflecting on what might have caused the emotions depicted, students can develop empathy and understanding towards others’ feelings. Drawing and writing about emotions encourage students to express their thoughts and feelings in a creative way. It supports language development as students describe emotions and articulate possible scenarios that led to them. How and when might you use this? These worksheets could be used in a variety of ways: · PSHE lessons focused on emotional intelligence and empathy. · Group discussions in which students can share their interpretations of the emotions shown and brainstorm possible reasons behind them. · Writing prompts for story writing. · Counselling sessions to facilitate discussions about students’ emotions and experiences, providing valuable insights for educators and counselors. What is included? 18 worksheets – 9 in colour and 9 in black and white

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

Worksheet in which children think about what their thoughts, feelings and reactions were at a time when something went wrong. This can open up discussion to better ways to handle when things go wrong. Why do you need this? Encouraging children to reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and reactions during challenging situations promotes self-awareness. It helps them understand their emotional responses and thought patterns. By examining their reactions to difficult situations, children can learn to identify triggers for negative emotions and develop strategies for managing them effectively. How and when might you use this? These worksheets could be used in a variety of ways: · In lessons on social-emotional learning that focus on understanding and managing their emotions. · Use it as a guided activity to help children identify the common thought patterns associated with different emotions and brainstorm positive alternatives. · Following an emotional incident or conflict as a tool for self-reflection. · During counselling sessions to support students in managing their emotions and developing coping strategies. Empower children to challenge their negative thoughts with positive ones. · As a prompt for whole class discussions about emotional well-being and positive thinking. · As part of an end of the day check-in routine. Children can have time to reflect on their thoughts and feelings. What is included? Included are 2 different versions of the worksheet – one for a boy and one for a girl.

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.

Teaching life skills to children with special educational needs helps to give them knowledge and skills to handle daily tasks, become more independent and know how to take action when an adult is not around to help. The teaching of life skills should be thought of as a crucial part of the curriculum for children with special needs as it prepares them for day to day challenges and helps them become more productive members of their communities. This resource provides planning, teaching slides, vocabulary cards and data tracking sheets as well as a range of different activities perfect for use with a whole class, small group and some of them can be used as independent workstation activities. This unit covers clothes and getting dressed, and teaches children about the importance of dressing appropriately for weather, wearing different types of clothes for different occasions and about how to fasten buttons, zippers and tie shoe laces. INCLUDED: · Ideas for planning · Teaching slides · Vocabulary cards · Data tracking sheets · Social story · Bingo game · Instruction cards with real photos · Labelling activities · Picture to picture matching · Word to picture matching · Differentiated scenario question and answer · Sequencing activities · Sorting activities Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt