A complete SEN summer holiday toolkit created by a special needs mum whose daughter has Down Syndrome. Gives SEN families and educators everything needed to make the summer holidays calmer and more structured for children with additional needs. WHO IT IS FOR: Children with Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, Speech and Language needs and any child who benefits from visual support and routine. Ages 3 to 11. WHAT IS INCLUDED - 31 Pages: 5 Page Social Story - prepares children for school finishing and routine change before it happens. Summer Countdown Page - colour one sun each week until school starts again. Daily Routine Board - maintains structure throughout the holidays reducing anxiety. Now and Next Board - helps children transition between activities without distress. Choice Board - supports communication and gives children control. 48 Visual Cards - 42 everyday routine cards plus 6 summer cards including swimming, beach and ice cream. Laminate for repeated use. 6 Summer Activities - I Spy, Pattern Fun, Maze, Find the Word and more. 3 Colouring Pages - calm summer themed activities. 8 Feelings Flashcards - supports children identifying and communicating emotions. Reward Chart and Certificate - celebrates summer achievements. WHY IT WORKS: Prepares children before the change happens. Maintains routine with visual boards. Accessible to all communication levels. Works alongside AAC devices. Suitable from age 3. Ideal to send home at end of term so families are prepared before holidays begin. Full resource range at LittleWinsLearningUK on Etsy. Every little step is a Little Win.

A free visual learning starter pack for children with SEN, created by a special needs mum whose daughter has Down Syndrome. Introduces whole word recognition activities that build confidence, communication and early learning skills through play. WHO IT IS FOR: Children with Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, Speech and Language needs and any child who benefits from visual support. Suitable from age 2. WHAT IS INCLUDED - 10 Pages: 2 First Word Learning Pages - clear image, bold 18pt font and four interaction prompts encouraging multi-sensory engagement at the child’s own level. Flashcard Page - six illustrated flashcards for mum, dog, ball, car, milk and red. Cut out and laminate for repeated use. Find and Point Activity - visual scanning suitable for all communication levels including pre-verbal children. Matching Activity - draw a line matching words and pictures. How to Use Guide - 5 step approach, Choose, Explore, Practise, Reward, Celebrate. Reward Chart and Certificate - celebrating every little step. WHY IT WORKS: Whole word recognition not phonics. Bold minimum 18pt font. Single image per page. Clean white backgrounds. Multi-sensory activities. Child led and flexible. Research shows children with Down Syndrome acquire literacy more effectively through whole word recognition than phonics. This pack is built from the ground up around that evidence. Full resource range at LittleWinsLearningUK on Etsy. Every little step is a Little Win.