CVC word bingo with 2 different versions – one with words and one with pictures. Why do you need this? Bingo games provide an engaging and interactive way to reinforce phonics skills, including decoding and blending CVC words. Playing bingo helps students practice recognising common letter-sound correspondences and blending them into words. CVC word bingo introduces students to a variety of simple, high-frequency words that are essential for early reading development. By playing the game, students expand their sight word vocabulary and become more proficient readers. How and when might you use this? This game can be used in a variety of ways: · Whole class instructions as a fun and interactive way to reinforce phonic skills · Small group activities for targeted practice of decoding CVC words · Children can play independently or in pairs · Homework to reinforce learning of CVC words What’s included? Included in this resource is: · 7 bingo game boards with pictures on · 7 bingo game boards with words on · 56 picture cards · 56 word cards · 14 colour cards

Children can explore emotions words with our Adapted Book About Emotions, a unique resource designed for inclusive learning. This book offers a personalized and interactive reading experience, making it accessible for individuals of diverse abilities. Through vibrant visuals, simplified text, and interactive elements, readers can engage with a spectrum of emotions in a supportive and comprehensible format. The resource includes 2 different versions of the book - one where children have 3 options to choose from to complete a sentence and one where there is just one box to fill in. Both books are also featured in both color or black and white. Tailored for diverse audiences, including those with special needs or on the autism spectrum, this adapted book serves as a bridge to emotional literacy. Promoting self-awareness and effective communication about feelings, our Adapted Book About Emotions is more than a reading tool—it’s a pathway to inclusive emotional understanding and expression. Clipart images are courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart.

Lesson package about anger, what makes us angry, how anger makes us feel inside and how our bodies react physically and a variety of calming strategies to use when angry. Why do you need this? Teaching children about anger helps them develop self-awareness and emotional regulation skills. By understanding their emotions better, students can learn to recognise when they are becoming angry and employ appropriate strategies to manage their feelings. Providing a structured lesson on anger helps create a safe and supportive classroom environment where students feel comfortable discussing and expressing their emotions. This openness encourages students to seek help when needed and reduces the likelihood of disruptive behaviour stemming from unaddressed anger. How and when might you use this? Due to the content of this lesson package it can be quite flexible in the range of ages it can be used with. A teacher might use a lesson about anger at various points throughout the school year, depending on the needs of their students and the classroom dynamics. What’s included? · Lesson planning · Teaching slides that include how anger feels in the body, the rules of anger and calming strategies · Worksheet about the phases of anger · Calming strategies display posters

Colourful Semantics is a structured language intervention designed to support the development of language and communication skills, particularly in children with speech and language difficulties. This resource includes cards to help children build sentences, it includes cards that describe ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘where’ and ‘what doing’. Why do you need this? Colourful Semantics uses colour coded cards to help children to learn the important elements of a sentence and how to join them together in the correct order. By visually representing each part of the sentence with a specific colour, learners can better understand the structure and meaning of sentences, as well as the relationships between words. How and when might you use this? This approach is often implemented through a variety of interactive and hands-on activities, such as sentence building games, storytelling, and picture-based exercises. It can be tailored to the individual needs and abilities of learners, making it suitable for use in both classroom settings and speech and language clinics. What’s included? · 94 Who Cards · 161 What Cards · 52 Where Cards · 86 What Doing Cards These cards can be used in conjunction with what like, who to, who with, how and when cards

36 Fine motor skills activity cards for improving hand strength, pencil grip and handwriting. Printable support resources for fine motor skills activities. Including: Gingerbread men to tweezer buttons onto Large numbers to place sequins on Hole punch activity Jellybean jars Geoboard number templates Gumball machines Muffin tray templates Tags for padlocks and keys Pompom ice creams Pompom pictures Numbers for threading Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art and Krista Wallden Creative Clips

Lesson package about anger, what makes us angry, how anger makes us feel inside and how our bodies react physically and a variety of calming strategies to use when angry. Package includes lesson planning, powerpoint presentation, worksheet and poster. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator

Lesson package encouraging children to use kind hands and giving ideas of how to do this. Why do you need this? This lesson package can help teachers establish clear expectations for respectful behavior in the classroom, emphasizing the importance of treating others with kindness and empathy. By focusing on the concept of “kind hands,” teachers can support students’ social-emotional development, helping them understand the impact of their actions on others and develop empathy and compassion. Teaching students about kind hands can contribute to creating a positive and inclusive classroom culture, reducing incidents of bullying and conflict by promoting empathy and respect for others. How and when might you use this? Due to the content of this lesson package it can be quite flexible in the range of ages it can be used with. A teacher might use a lesson about kind hands at various points throughout the school year, depending on the needs of their students and the classroom dynamics. What is included? · Lesson planning · Teaching slides · Worksheet · Kind Hands Social story

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

86 visual timetable cards for classroom display representing different sessions in the day. These provide children with routine and structure for their day so they know what to expect next. Why do you need this? Visual timetables provide a clear and structured visual representation of the daily schedule, which helps students, especially those with special educational needs or language barriers, understand and anticipate the activities throughout the day. Timetables help establish routines and predictability in the classroom, which can reduce anxiety and promote a sense of security among students. Knowing what to expect next can contribute to a positive learning environment. Timetables assist in smooth transitions between activities by providing clear signals for when one activity ends and another begins. This can help minimize disruptions and behavioral issues during transition periods. How and when might you use this? Place the visual timetable cards in a visible and accessible area of the classroom where all students can see them easily. Consider using a bulletin board, whiteboard, or dedicated wall space. At the beginning of the day or week, review the visual timetable cards with the students. Discuss the activities planned for the day and the order in which they will occur. Consistently refer to the visual timetable cards throughout the day to guide students through the schedule. Point to the relevant card before transitioning to a new activity to prepare students for what comes next. For continued use I would recommend laminating this resource. What is included? Included are 86 cards which include days of the week, lessons, part of the day such as lunch and recess and special events. If you require any specific cards which you cannot find you can email me directly and I will be happy to add them.

Colourful Semantics is a Speech and Language therapy technique which uses colour coded cards to help children to learn the important elements of a sentence,and how to join them together in the correct order. This resource is 4 sets of colour coded cards for who, what, where and what doing. There are 395 cards in total. Children can use these cards to plan sentences either to then speak aloud or to write down. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art

With this purchase I will make you a personalised social story to your specifications and email it directly to you. 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.

Colourful Semantics is a structured language intervention designed to support the development of language and communication skills, particularly in children with speech and language difficulties. This resource includes cards to help children build sentences, it includes cards that describe ‘who to’, ‘who with’, ‘how’, ‘what like’, and ‘when’. Why do you need this? Colourful Semantics uses colour coded cards to help children to learn the important elements of a sentence and how to join them together in the correct order. By visually representing each part of the sentence with a specific colour, learners can better understand the structure and meaning of sentences, as well as the relationships between words. How and when might you use this? This approach is often implemented through a variety of interactive and hands-on activities, such as sentence building games, storytelling, and picture-based exercises. It can be tailored to the individual needs and abilities of learners, making it suitable for use in both classroom settings and speech and language clinics. What’s included? There are 5 sets of cards included in this set: · 94 Who to Cards · 94 Who with Cards · 36 What Like · 46 How Cards · 54 When Cards These cards are best used in conjunction with Who, What, Where, what doing Cards (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12234006)

Behaviour charts that combine the visual of a now and next board with behaviour targets personalised to the child and their needs. Why do you need this? Teachers might use behaviour charts like these to provide individualised support for students with behavioural challenges. By combining the visual aid of a now and next board with specific behaviour targets tailored to each child, teachers can offer clear and structured guidance on desired behaviours. This approach helps students understand expectations and provides a visual reminder of their progress, promoting positive behaviour and self-regulation skills. Additionally, personalised behaviour targets allow teachers to address specific needs and goals for each student, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. How and when might you use this? Teachers might use these behaviour charts during various parts of the school day, such as transitions between activities or throughout the day to monitor behaviour. They can be especially useful for students who benefit from visual cues and personalised support. Teachers may introduce the charts during one-on-one sessions with students to discuss behaviour goals and strategies. The charts serve as a visual aid for students to track their progress and understand what behaviour is expected of them. Teachers can review and update the charts regularly to reflect the student’s progress and adjust behaviour targets as needed. Overall, these charts promote positive behaviour, self-regulation, and goal-setting skills in students with diverse needs. What is included? · Target chart with 2 lessons and a reward · Target chart with 1 lesson and a reward · 47 lesson cards · 18 Reward cards · Personal target review

Now and next board with lesson and activity cards and reward cards so it can be used as a visual timetable but also gives the option to use as a reward chart. Why do you need this? This visual aid supports students, particularly those with autism or other learning differences, in transitioning between tasks and managing their time effectively. By displaying lesson cards in the now and next board, teachers reinforce daily routines and expectations. Consistent use of the board helps establish a predictable structure in the classroom, which can reduce anxiety and improve overall classroom behavior. How and when might you use this? Adults can refer to the now and next board at the beginning of the day and then in advance of each transition to help the child’s day go more smoothly. This board can either be used to show 2 lessons, what they are doing now and what will be coming up next or it can be used as an incentive with one lesson and one reward – if you complete the current activity then next you will receive a reward. What is included? Included in this resource is: · Now and next board · 84 lesson/activity cards · 20 reward cards

Colourful Semantics is a structured language intervention designed to support the development of language and communication skills, particularly in children with speech and language difficulties. This resource includes sentence making boards for children to plan and write sentences using the cards. It also includes all 4 sets of colour coded cards for who, what doing, what and where. There are 354 cards in total. Why do you need this? Colourful Semantics uses colour coded cards to help children to learn the important elements of a sentence and how to join them together in the correct order. By visually representing each part of the sentence with a specific colour, learners can better understand the structure and meaning of sentences, as well as the relationships between words. How and when might you use this? This approach is often implemented through a variety of interactive and hands-on activities, such as sentence building games, storytelling, and picture-based exercises. It can be tailored to the individual needs and abilities of learners, making it suitable for use in both classroom settings and speech and language clinics. What’s included? · 354 Cards for ‘Who’, ‘What’, ‘Where’ and ‘What doing’ · 4 different versions of sentence support cards with lines to write sentences · 4 different versions of sentence support cards with handwriting lines

Package of resources to support during circle time. Why do you need this? Circle time fosters a sense of belonging and community among students by providing an opportunity for them to come together as a group. It creates a supportive environment where students can connect with one another, share experiences, and develop positive relationships. During circle time, students have the opportunity to practice essential social skills such as listening, speaking, turn-taking, and respectful communication. Engaging in group discussions, sharing ideas, and collaborating on activities helps students develop interpersonal skills that are crucial for success in school and beyond. How and when might you use this? During whole class circle time sessions these resources will help instigate discussions and keep children engaged. What’s included? · Display poster with circle time rules · 56 Question cards · 48 Sentence starter cards · 6 Voting cards · 66 ideas for circle time games

Colourful Semantics is a structured language intervention designed to support the development of language and communication skills, particularly in children with speech and language difficulties. This resource includes boards with pictures on and spaces for children to build sentences using the relevant ‘who’, ‘what’, ‘where’, ‘what doing’ cards. Why do you need this? Colourful Semantics uses colour coded cards to help children to learn the important elements of a sentence and how to join them together in the correct order. By visually representing each part of the sentence with a specific colour, learners can better understand the structure and meaning of sentences, as well as the relationships between words. How and when might you use this? This approach is often implemented through a variety of interactive and hands-on activities, such as sentence building games, storytelling, and picture-based exercises. It can be tailored to the individual needs and abilities of learners, making it suitable for use in both classroom settings and speech and language clinics. What’s included? 34 Sentence building boards and 96 corresponding who, what, where and what doing cards to build sentences.

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 getting ready for school in the morning, and teaches children about the getting washed and dressed and the importance of eating a healthy breakfast. 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 Clipart

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 the 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 personal hygiene, and teaches children about the importance of keeping a clean body, teeth and hair. 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