Social story to support children who are holding their poo in, also known as stool withholding. There are different reasons that children may do this including previous experiences of pain or trauma. This social story reassures them that it is OK to feel scared but that they do not need to and that holding their poo inside or having accidents in their underwear can be equally uncomfortable. It also explains ways to make it more comfortable when they poo. 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 Clip Art

Social story for children who are touching others inappropriately It covers what our private parts are and the fact that we must not touch other people’s. It also suggests some touches that are appropriate. 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

These planning sheets contain a basis for planning in a nurture group.  They show afternoon planning assuming that mornings will be for core subjects.  There are links back to boxall targets and activity suggestions from beyond the boxall profile.  There are also independent activities that link back to this.

32 mindfulness colouring pages with positive quotes

Social story for children who act dangerously when in a heightened state of emotion. The story covers walking sensibly in corridors, remaining calm, not leaving the classroom without asking, not climbing, following teacher instructions and asking for help when it is needed. 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 Clip Art

Strength cards showing different positive attributes. They can be used in a variety of ways to help children to recognise that we all have strengths and to acknowledge their own strengths. Why do you need this? Strength cards can help children recognise and acknowledge their own strengths, fostering a positive self-image and boosting self-esteem. By identifying their unique qualities and abilities, students can develop a greater sense of confidence and self-worth. Encouraging students to focus on their strengths can build resilience and help them cope with challenges and setbacks. By recognising their abilities and positive attributes, children can develop a more optimistic outlook and feel better equipped to overcome obstacles. Strength cards can highlight the diversity of strengths and talents among individuals. By showcasing a range of positive attributes, teachers can emphasise the value of differences and promote acceptance and appreciation of others’ strengths. How and when might you use this? These cards can be used in a variety of ways: · Circle time - children encourage each student to choose a card that resonates with them and share why they selected that particular strength. · Individual reflection - Encourage them to reflect on times when they have demonstrated that strength and how it has positively impacted them or others. · Group discussions - Pose questions such as, “Which strength do you admire in someone else?” or “How can we use our strengths to support each other?” · Peer recognition - Encourage students to recognize and celebrate each other’s strengths. · Goal setting - They can choose a Strength card that represents a quality they want to develop further or a goal they want to work towards. What is included? 48 cards showing the words: graceful, sporty, brave, funny, caring, clever, helpful, playful, friendly, musical, intelligent, happy, loving, creative, artistic, strong, honest, respectful, adventurous, patient, joyful, sensible, cheerful, gentle, calm, protective, resilient, reliable, responsible, curious, persistent, forgiving, enthusiastic, hopeful, assertive, courageous, energetic, fair, organised, imaginative, proud, active, ambitious, careful, co-operative, hard working, loyal, kind

This social story is designed to help explain a little about Dyslexia to a child with a friend with Dyslexia. 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 are playing with and touching their own faeces and even smearing it on the walls or floor. 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 Clip Art, Hidesy’s Clipart and Jay’s Sketchbook

A social story to encourage children to make good choices with their behavior but also explaining that if they make poor choices for whatever reason then they must accept the consequence of that. 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 Clip Art

Social story for children who are leaving the classroom without permission. 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 Clip Art

A social story for children who have been hurting others. It explains ways that our hands can be kind and do good things and ways that our hands can be unkind and hurt others. It explains the consequences of using unkind hands and encourages children to not hurt others. 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 to support girls who are going through puberty and beginning their period. 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 Clip Art, Rossy’s Jungle and TchrBrowne

A social story to encourage a child who has been telling lies to tell the truth. 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 Clip Art

Social story about using the bathrooms at school and the importance of privacy whilst doing so. It covers not pulling trousers and underwear down until after you are in the cubicle, not watching other children go to the toilet, not looking under the doors or stalls and not trying to follow friends into their cubicle. 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 Clip Art

A social story for children who have been hurting others’ feelings with their words. It explains ways that our words can be kind and ways that our words can be unkind and hurt others. It explains the consequences of using unkind words and encourages children to not say unkind things and to think before they speak. 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 Clip Art

Picture cards to encourage a discussion about who should or should not be touching children and how. Why do you need this? Discussing inappropriate touch can help empower children to recognise and report instances of abuse. By raising awareness and providing guidance on boundaries, teachers can help protect children from potential harm. The picture cards provide a visual prompt for teachers to facilitate discussions about personal boundaries and consent. Teachers can engage students in conversations about who should or should not be touching them and under what circumstances. How and when might you use this? This activity can be used in a variety of ways: · Lessons about personal safety focussing on boundaries and body safety. · Health and well-being lessons about personal space, consent and respect. · During circle time discussion · During small group work · Role-play activities to practice boundary-setting skills. What is included? Included in this resource are 10 person cards: · Mum or Dad · Doctor · Teacher · Stranger · Brother or Sister · Grandparents · Best Friend · Classmate · Aunt or Uncle · Family Friend And 10 types of touch cards: · High five · Pat on the back · Hand shake · Arm on shoulders · Kiss · Hug · Tickle · Whisper in ear · Hold hands · Sit on lap

This social story is designed to help explain a little about cancer to a child who has a parent who has been diagnosed with it. 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 Clip Art

This is a self assessment for children about their social skills. It may help you to see where they think they are at in terms of their own social skills. Good to do before and after work on social skills or friendships.

Popcorn pots with numbers on them and then popcorn tops with a number to match to make number bonds to 10. Why do you need this? Number bonds are an important foundational concept in mathematics, particularly for understanding addition and subtraction relationships. The worksheet provides opportunities for students to practice decomposing numbers and recognizing the combinations that make up 10. How and when might you use this? This activity could be used in a variety of ways: · Math lessons focused on number bonds · Numeracy centers · Small group instruction to provide targeted support · Independent work stations What is included? Worksheet with 9 popcorn pots and a sheet with corresponding popcorn tops. Also included is a black and white version.

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