First Day Back After Winter Holidays

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Ease your pupils back into school with this structured “First Day Back” writing activity.

The first day back after the winter holidays can be overwhelming. This Real Photo resource is designed to help children with Special Educational Needs (SEND), Autism, or Early Years (EYFS) share their news without the pressure of open-ended writing.

Using clear, real-life photographs, pupils can communicate “Where they went”, “What they did”, and “What they ate” during their break.

3 DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS INCLUDED: This pack meets the diverse needs of your classroom with three distinct levels:

1. Level 1: Circle the Answer (No Prep)

For: Non-writers or pupils with limited fine motor skills.

Task: Pupils simply look at the choices (e.g., Shop, Grandma’s House, Park) and circle what they did. No writing required.

1. Level 2: Cut & Stick (Visual Choice)

For: Pupils working on fine motor skills (cutting and sticking).

Task: Pupils cut out the picture strip, choose their answer, and stick it into the box.

1. Level 3: Cut, Stick & Write

For: Pupils ready to copy words or write simple sentences.

Task: Pupils stick the picture choice and then write the corresponding vocabulary word on the primary lines.

WHY REAL PHOTOS? Unlike cartoon clip art, real photos help autistic children and visual learners connect the activity to real-life experiences, making it easier to generalise language and recall memories.

100% UK BRITISH ENGLISH:

All text has been localised for UK schools.

Includes British terminology: “Biscuits”, “Hot Chocolate”, “Shop”, “Stick”, “Pupils”.

Generic “Winter Holidays” theme (suitable for all students).

Ideal for:

First week back activities (Soft Start).

Carpet Time / Circle Time discussions.

PSED and Communication & Language targets.

Speech and Language Therapy sessions.

No Prep Required for Level 1 - Just print and go!

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For personal classroom or home use only. Please do not share, resell, or redistribute this resource digitally or in print.