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SHARING MY TOYS SOCIAL STORY - A 10 page, colour social story. - Discusses the meaning of sharing, why sharing is important, how sharing can help us be kind and good friends, and the impact of not sharing with others. - Can act as a printable or be displayed as a digital file. Supports: - Social skills - Friendship - Kindness - Being a good friend - Social competence - Social emotional skills Appropriate for special education, early intervention, speech therapy and occupational therapy.

BUCKET FILLERS AND DIPPERS SORTING: Cut out the 12 examples and identify them as either 'bucket fillers' or 'bucket dippers'Accompanies the Have You Filled a Bucket Today? book by Carol McCloudConsoloditate learning and provide clear examples of kindness and empathetic behaviours

PERSPECTIVE TAKING SOCIAL SKILLS ACTIVITY PACKContains: 18x 'Walk in Their Shoes' Scenarios6x 'Perspective Detective' Mini Worksheets6x 'Complete the Thought' Mini WorksheetsIncludes colour AND black and white versions of all activitiesDevelop empathy, perspective taking, social thinking and general social skills with this series of activities. Appropriate for social emotional learning, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and counselling subjects.

GROSS MOTOR MOVEMENT DICE - ROLL AN EXERCISEA printable dice template featuring six exercises. Simply print, cut, and assemble. Movements target the following gross motor skills: BalanceCore strengthUpper limb strengthLower limb strengthBilateral co-ordinationMotor planningSuitable as an interactive movement break during class time, or for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Physical Education classes.

WHEN I'M ANGRY COLORING PAGE A FREE printable colouring resourceIncludes 7 black-and-white anger regulation strategies for students to colour inSupports discussion of these tools and can also be displayed as a visual reminder of emotional regulation strategiesAppropriate for Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Emotional Learning, Counseling, and more

EMOTIONS TRIGGER SORTING A printable resource to work on emotional awareness and emotional regulation skills. 48 trigger scenario cards aimed at younger learners (Combination of installment #1 and #2 totalling 48 cards)Can be sorted according to the Zones of Regulation or by feeling name (Happy/sad/angry/excited/scared)Great for social emotional learning, counselling, or for Occupational Therapy sessions.

Help children understand and manage their self-talk with this engaging, interactive booklet! This 10-page, colour printable resource introduces the concepts of the Inner Coach and Inner Critic in a simple, child-friendly way. Through a mix of reflection, drawing, and practical strategies, students will learn how to recognise unhelpful thoughts and build a more supportive inner voice. Recommended for approx age 7-12 years but can be adapted for younger or older learners. INCLUDES: Explanation of

Help children understand their ADHD in a positive, factual, and supportive way with this engaging psychoeducation worksheet created by a paediatric Occupational Therapist. This resource combines clear, child-friendly information about ADHD with interactive reflection activities, helping students learn about how their brain works, recognise their strengths, and identify the supports that help them succeed. 3 page printable PDF - colour and black & white versions included. Perfect for individual

Help children understand their autism diagnosis in a positive, factual, and supportive way with this engaging psychoeducation worksheet created by a paediatric Occupational Therapist. This resource combines clear, child-friendly information about autism with interactive reflection activities, helping students learn about how their brain works, recognise their strengths, and identify the supports that help them succeed. 3 page printable PDF - colour and black & white versions included. Perfect fo

Perfect back-to-school activity to be completed in the first days of school. This template supports students to write a letter to their new/future teacher, introducing themselves and practicing self-advocacy skills. Prompts include: InterestsStrengths and skillsSubjects or areas where more support may be neededTools to support engagement and learningIndividual warning signs for dysregulation or confusion at schoolTools to support regulation at school

WHEN I'M FEELING HAPPY WORKSHEETSupporting children to identify triggers for happiness and how this looks and feels in their body. Developing emotional awareness and emotional regulation skills. This freebie is part of a pack of five worksheets addressing a wider range of emotions. Purchase the full resource via the following link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/When-Im-Feeling-Worksheets-8702918

I AM AMAZING - POSITIVE SELF TALK WORKSHEET Printable black and white worksheetRespond to four prompts designed to promote positive self talk, confidence, and reflection on individual strengthsCan be read aloud as positive affirmations

Make learning letters fun, active, and meaningful with this Alphabet Memory Match Card Pack! This printable resource gives you multiple ways to teach and practise letter recognition and beginning sounds using engaging memory games. Created by a paediatric OT, this resource is designed to support early literacy, visual memory, attention, and matching skills in a playful, low-prep way. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, prep, intervention groups, and home learning. What’s Included:Colour printab

THE PERFECT RESOURCE FOR BACK TO SCHOOL! This letter template is a wonderful first day of school activity. Students can complete the template to write a letter to their new/future teacher, practicing self-advocacy skills and sharing information about themselves. Prompts include: Interests Skills and talentsSubjects or skills where support is neededTools to support learning and engagementWarning signs for dysregulation or confusion in the classroom Tools to support regulation

EMOTIONS TRIGGER SORTING A printable resource to work on emotional awareness and emotional regulation skills. 24 trigger scenario cards aimed at younger learnersCan be sorted according to the Zones of Regulation or by feeling name (Happy/sad/angry/excited/scared)Great for social emotional learning, counselling, or for Occupational Therapy sessions. Purchase the second installment of 'Emotions Trigger Sorting' with a new set of 24 scenario cards here; https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product

8x printable black and white strips to practice hole-punching. Support the development of fine motor strength and endurance for little hands. Created by a Paediatric Occupational Therapist.

ASKING FOR HELP SOCIAL STORY - A 13 page, colour social story. - Discusses that asking for help is OK and normal, and explains how to ask for help in different scenarios - Can act as a printable or be displayed as a digital file. Supports: - Learning skills - School participation - School readiness - Resilience and growth mindset - Self confidence - Social skills - Friendship - Kindness - Being a good friend - Social competence - Social emotional skills Appropriate for special education, early i

Make handwriting fun - Use this pack of 7 themed roll-and-write dice games to roll a silly sentence and then practice writing it on the lines. Black and white printer friendlyPractice illustrating the silly sentences for additional fun practice of fine motor skills. Themes include: Jungle, circus, space, ocean, dinosaur, enchanted, and superhero

WHEN I'M FEELING WORKSHEETSA set of five worksheets targeting 5 basic emotions: HappyExcitedSadAngryScaredSupporting children to identify triggers for these emotions, how this looks and feels in their body, ways of responding to these emotions and strategies that can be used to feel better. Developing emotional awareness and regulation skills.

Kick off the new school year or new year with this "Letter to Future Self" template, designed to encourage students to capture their goals and strengths at the start of the year, and revisit them at the end of year to celebrate their progress. The template also provides a space for children to express any worries about the upcoming year. Benefits: Encourages self-expression and emotional awarenessTeaches goal-setting and self-reflectionPromotes resilience, self-confidence, and growth-mindsetPer