My Learning Toolbox

My Circle of Control poster is an inspiring visual tool designed to cultivate resilience, kindness, and confidence in children. It distinguishes between things within our control—like our actions, attitudes, and efforts—and those outside it, such as others' opinions and unforeseen events. This powerful distinction helps children develop a growth mindset, empowering them to focus on their personal strengths and capabilities, fostering a sense of self-efficacy and emotional intelligence from a you

Our Whole Body Learners poster illustrates various physical expressions of learning, emphasising that every movement, whether it's using hands to think and process or repetitive motions for calming and concentration, plays a crucial role in how children absorb and interact with information. This resource is an eye-opener for educators, parents, and therapists alike, showcasing that actions often perceived as mere fidgeting or restlessness are, in fact, integral to the learning process for many.

Always Ask Before You Touch is a simple and engaging online story for children aged 3-5. The story is about a boy named Andy who learns about asking for permission before touching others. The story uses simple language and colourful pictures to teach children about personal space and respecting others. At the end of the story, there are some reflection questions to help children think about what they have learned. This makes it a great tool for parents, teachers, and therapists to talk to childr

Our Body Scan Board is designed to help children identify and map their emotions. Begin with the provided body illustration as a foundation. Cut out the feeling circles and physical sensation indicators from the following pages. As children engage with this resource, prompt them to consider where they typically experience each feeling within their body and to place the indicators in those areas. This exercise promotes reflection on the relationship between feelings and bodily sensations. It's i

Our Auslan Affirmation Cards feature empowering affirmations paired with their corresponding signs, allowing young people to express themselves using their hands and deepen their understanding of language and self-expression. This resource fosters emotional intelligence and a sense of belonging, encouraging young people to embrace their strengths and celebrate diversity. Each card showcases carefully crafted affirmations designed to enhance self-confidence, promote a growth mindset, and support

The ABCs of Consent Flash Cards empower children with foundational knowledge about boundaries and consent. This set includes age-appropriate concepts that aid children in understanding the essential notion of consent. Each card in the series showcases a letter from the alphabet, paired with a meaningful illustration and a relevant word or phrase. These elements combine to create a robust framework for understanding and respecting personal boundaries. With examples that resonate with young minds

Our Auslan Affirmations poster features empowering affirmations paired with their corresponding signs, allowing young people to express themselves using their hands and deepen their understanding of language and self-expression. This captivating poster promotes emotional intelligence and a sense of belonging, encouraging young people to embrace their strengths and celebrate diversity. The poster showcases carefully crafted affirmations designed to enhance self-confidence, promote a growth minds

The ABCs of Consent Poster is designed to empower children with a deep understanding of boundaries and consent. The poster features a comprehensive collection of age-appropriate concepts that help children navigate and comprehend the important topic of consent. Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by an insightful illustration and a corresponding word or phrase, carefully chosen to instil a strong foundation of understanding and respect for personal boundaries. By using relatable examples

Our Consent: My Body Safety Rules poster is designed to empower children with important knowledge around personal safety. This poster encourages children to understand and assert their boundaries, emphasising the message that they are in charge of their bodies. It covers topics including safety networks, early warning signs, secrets, and respecting private parts - fostering crucial conversations around consent. Through equipping children with this knowledge, the poster empowers them to protect

Self-advocacy is important for children because it helps them develop the skills and confidence they need to communicate their own needs, wants, and views. This is especially important for children with disabilities, as it can help them navigate the challenges and barriers that they may face. Our Self-Advocacy Statement Cards consist of 48 statements that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children. These cards help children identify and address issues that are significan

Teaching children about their feelings is crucial in promoting emotional intelligence and overall wellbeing. Understanding and managing emotions can lead to improved mental health and social skills, allowing children to communicate effectively, form healthy relationships, and make sound decisions. Additionally, having a grasp on their emotions can assist children in coping with stress and difficult situations, building resilience. Our Feelings Cards are designed to aid in this process, by provi

The hand model of the brain, developed by Daniel Siegel, is a way to visualise the different parts of the brain and how they interact with each other. The upstairs brain refers to the thinking part of the brain, responsible for decision-making and rational thinking. The downstairs brain refers to the more primitive and reactive part of the brain, responsible for our emotional responses and automatic functions, such as breathing and heart rate. Our Hand Model of Your Brain poster is designed t

Teaching children about their feelings is crucial in promoting emotional intelligence and overall wellbeing. Understanding and managing emotions can lead to improved mental health and social skills, allowing children to communicate effectively, form healthy relationships, and make sound decisions. Additionally, having a grasp on their emotions can assist children in coping with stress and difficult situations, building resilience. Our My Feelings poster is designed to aid in this process, by pr

Self-advocacy is important for children because it helps them develop the skills and confidence they need to communicate their own needs, wants, and views. This is especially important for children with disabilities, as it can help them navigate the challenges and barriers that they may face. Our My Self-Advocacy Statements poster is designed to help children to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by providing statements that enable them to learn to identify and address issues

This resource is based on The Zones of Regulation developed by Leah Kuypers. The My Zones of Feelings flash cards are divided into four coloured zones: blue, green, yellow and red. The zones are designed to help students to identify how they are feeling, and categorise their feelings based on colour. The first step in talking to your students about their feelings is to teach them the four zones and the feelings that fall into each of them. You can do this by having discussions and practising t

This resource is based on The Feelings Wheel developed by Dr. Gloria Wilcox. Helping our young people to understand and label their feelings can sometimes be a confusing, overwhelming, and challenging process. The My Wheel of Feelings poster is designed to help children to recognise, understand, and talk about how they feel in different contexts and environments. The poster features six primary categories (each focusing on different emotional states), and secondary subcategories related to the

'What makes a good friend?' worksheet. A Good Friend: Is... friendly, kind, positive... Says.. "thank you", "please", "you can do this"... Does... share, nice things, treats others with respect Doesn't... bully, lie, make fun of people...

Teaching young people about diversity helps them to grow up to respect and celebrate the differences in all people. Learning about diversity offers new experiences for children, while also helping them to realise that we are all human beings, despite differences in how we may look, dress, communicate, eat, or celebrate. The You are Welcome Here poster is designed to promote diversity as a positive difference. This poster can help prompt important discussions around what diversity means, what i

The Body Scan: Mapping my Feelings poster is designed to help children to understand and recognise the different physical sensations that can arise in their body when they experience various feelings. This poster is a great resource to help prompt discussions around what physical sensations are, and what they can look like across different parts of the body.

The Sensory Choice Board is a visual resource designed to help children to learn what sensory tools and activities can help them to self-regulate. Featuring 32 sensory options, this board is a great way to develop independence in children, while empowering them to have voice and choice in how they manage themselves.