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Basic counting to 10 worksheets. 8 different worksheets to count the pictures and write the number.
Why do you need this?
Counting objects and writing the corresponding numbers is a fundamental mathematical skill that children need to develop. These worksheets provide structured practice opportunities for students to strengthen their counting skills and reinforce number recognition. Worksheets that require students to count objects and write the corresponding numbers help reinforce the concept of one-to-one correspondence which is foundational for understanding the relationship between numbers and quantities.
How and when might you use this?
These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways:
· During maths lessons as a whole class activity to reinforce counting skills
· During small group activities focussed on counting skills
· As independent practice to complete individually
· As homework assignments
· As a warm up activity at the beginning of a maths lesson to review previously learned counting skills
What’s included?
8 different counting to 10 worksheets with different items to count on each worksheet: crayons, farm animals, vehicles, dinosaurs, insects, zoo animals, fruit and cubes.
5 worksheets in which children need to look at a picture and think about what the short vowel sound would be in the middle of that word, they then need to colour the correct letter.
Why do you need this?
Understanding short vowel sounds is fundamental to strong literacy skills, it lays the foundation for their early literacy skills and paves the way for successful reading and spelling. These worksheets give students focused practice isolating vowel sounds in simple CVC words. The ability to recognise and differentiate between short vowel sounds helps children sound out words, enabling them to read new and unfamiliar words with accuracy.
How and when might you use this?
Each page displays 6 pictures along with a choice of 3 different vowel sounds, children have to work out what CVC word the picture is representing and then colour in the correct middle vowel sound for that word. For example, seeing a picture of a pig would cue colouring the “i” as the middle vowel sound in “pig”.
These worksheets can be used in a variety of ways:
· During small group phonics sessions
· Independent work stations
· Homework practice
· Guided reading groups
· Morning work
· Reading interventions for children who need additional support
· Whole class instruction
What’s included?
5 PDF worksheets
4 worksheets in which children need to look at a picture and then write in the missing beginning sound from the word.
Why do you need this?
Recognising beginning sounds lays the groundwork for reading skills. These worksheets give students practice isolating and identifying initial phonemes through interactive activities.
Connecting sounds to letters and pictures reinforces phonetic awareness. With pictures of things like food, animals, and vehicles, children apply knowledge to familiar vocabulary.
How and when might you use this?
Each worksheet contains 10 pictures with the corresponding word next to it however each word has the beginning sound missing. Students must decipher the beginning sound by saying the word out loud and then write the missing sound on the line.
What’s Included?
4 PDF worksheets
5 worksheets in which children need to look at a picture and then work out what the beginning sound in the word would be, they then find and color that letter.
Why do you need this?
Recognising beginning sounds lays the groundwork for reading skills. These worksheets give students practice isolating and identifying initial phonemes through interactive activities.
Connecting sounds to letters and pictures reinforces phonetic awareness. With pictures of things like food, animals, and vehicles, children apply knowledge to familiar vocabulary.
How and when might you use this?
Students will look at each picture, identify what the object is, and determine the first letter that makes the beginning sound of the word. They will then locate that letter among the letters listed and color it in. These worksheets can be used individually or in small groups as a fun way to practice phonics skills. The PDF worksheets work well for whole class instruction, independent practice, homework, or morning work. This resource provides a multisensory approach to build phonics skills using visual, auditory, and fine motor practice tracing and coloring the beginning letter.
What’s included?
5 PDF worksheets
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
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
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.
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
Choice board to support a child in choosing which reward they would like.
Why do you need this?
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. Choice boards provide children with autonomy, engagement and personalised learning.
How and when might you use this?
Choice boards allow children to select from a range of options. This empowers children to choose the options that align with their interests and preferences.
By giving them agency over their choices, the choice board promotes independence, self-regulation, and decision-making skills.
Although there are 8 spaces for choices on the boards 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.
What’s included?
5 different choice boards each with 12 cards to choose from:
Break Time Choice Board
Resources Choice Board
Free Time Choice Board
Rewards Choice Board
Calming Down Choice Board
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
Booklet to practice writing numbers 0-9 and counting.
Why do you need this?
This booklet provides a structured format for children to practice writing numbers, helping them develop fine motor skills and reinforce number formation by tracing and writing single digits.
How and when might you use this?
This booklet could be used in a variety of ways:
· Hands on math practice
· During morning work, children can spend a few minutes at the beginning of the day practicing writing numbers and counting, setting a positive tone for math learning for the day.
· Small group work to provide targeted support for those who need additional practice.
· Homework
· Math interventions for those struggling with writing numbers or counting
What is included?
Included in this resource is:
· Number formation booklet with numbers 0-9. Each page includes numbers to trace over, counting fingers to count and a box to draw the correct number of circles
· A worksheet in which each number 0-10 can be traced over.
Basic reading comprehensions based on pictures. Children have to read and follow instructions to both add things to the picture and color them correctly.
Why do you need this?
Picture-based reading comprehensions provide an alternative approach to traditional text-based activities, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities.
Pictures capture students’ interest and make the learning experience more engaging and enjoyable. By incorporating visuals into reading activities, teachers can create a more dynamic and interactive learning environment.
How and when might you use this?
These activities can be used in a variety of ways:
· Whole class instruction
· Homework and independent practice
· Assessment activities
· Reading interventions
What is included?
Included are 13 different comprehensions with different levels of difficulty.
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.
This worksheet allows children to draw a picture of a place that makes them feel happy that they can imagine themselves in when they feel anxious.
Why do you need this?
Drawing a picture of a happy place serves as a coping strategy for children experiencing anxiety. It provides them with a tangible tool to manage their emotions and redirect their focus to a positive and comforting mental space.
Visualising and imagining themselves in a happy place can help children regulate their emotions during moments of anxiety. The act of drawing and picturing themselves in a calming environment promotes relaxation and reduces stress levels.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways:
· During social-emotional lessons focused on managing emotions, regulation, and anxiety. Students can draw their happy place and share their drawings with classmates, fostering a sense of community and empathy.
· During counselling sessions with students who experience anxiety. It provides a structured activity for children to explore their emotions and coping mechanisms in a safe and supportive environment.
· During mindfulness or relaxation practices.
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
Matching cards for numbers 1-10. 6 different formats for each number including dice, cubes, counting fingers and numicon.
Why do you need this?
Matching cards with different representations of numbers provide a multisensory approach to learning. With multiple formats for each number, teachers can differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in the classroom. Some students may benefit more from visual representations like dots on dice or images of objects, while others may prefer tactile representations such as counting fingers or manipulatives like numicon.
Matching cards help students develop a deeper conceptual understanding of numbers. By exploring numbers in various contexts and representations, students can grasp the abstract concept of number more concretely, leading to better mathematical comprehension.
How and when might you use this?
This activity can be used in a variety of ways:
· Small group instruction
· Whole class activities
· Early morning work
· Assessment activities
· Homework or independent practice
· Math games
What is included?
There are 6 cards for each number 1-10. For each number there is a card showing:
· A number
· The written word for the number
· Numicon
· Counting fingers
· Dice
· Cubes
A referral form for teachers to flag up children they have SEN concerns about.
Why do you need this?
A referral form for teachers to flag up children internally can be beneficial as it allows teachers to identify students who may require additional support or intervention for special educational needs (SEN) at an early stage. It facilitates collaboration between teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators), and other relevant staff members to discuss and address the needs of identified students. Also it provides a formal and systematic process for documenting concerns about students’ SEN, ensuring that important information is recorded and shared appropriately.
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
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.
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