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There are 48 Friends cards in this pack. Each showing a positive aspect of friendship. These are great for reading through with older pupils to discuss and work on. They print 8 to an A4 page. Help your pupils to make more friends by using these bright and colourful cards often.

This is an odd socks design activity for anti bullying. A lovely ELSA activity. Can your pupil design their own unique pair of odd socks?

Our Building Resilience pupil leaflet is designed to help children develop the skills and habits needed to bounce back from challenges. Perfect for pupils in primary school, this engaging tri-fold leaflet explains what resilience is, why it matters, and offers practical tips they can try each day to build their confidence and strength.  Ideal for classroom use, social-emotional learning support, or for parents looking to encourage resilience at home! Inside the Building Resilience Pupil Leaflet: What is Resilience? This section introduces resilience as the ability to “bounce back” from tough situations. It explains resilience in simple, relatable language, helping children understand that being resilient means staying strong and positive when things get challenging. Why is it Important? Here, pupils learn why resilience matters in everyday life. Building Resilience This section provides practical tips and strategies children can use to start building resilience. Positive Habits This section introduces a list of positive habits that can make resilience part of a pupil’s daily routine. Reflecting on Resilience The final section encourages pupils to think back and reflect on previous challenges. There is an editable part for you to put your contact details or just your name. Simply type in the blue box. Don’t worry the blue box doesn’t show when you print. You can of course just print it and handwrite your details. There is a leaflet holder included in the pack which you can use to display your leaflets on the wall. There is also a BLACK AND WHITE version of the leaflet included in the pack. Some children might like to colour in the black and white version as you chat. Important information This  Building Resilience pupil leaflet is meant to be used as part of ELSA Sessions or some other therapeutic session and shouldn’t just be given out to children without some input. Please DO NOT just give these out without that important input. They are purely reminders for the pupil to take away and for parents to get involved. It is your responsibility to decide whether the information in this leaflet will be helpful to your pupils. Under our terms and conditions these leaflets must not be put onto school websites. They are for printing and giving to pupils at the end of a session or you could use them as a basis for your session. Work through each part with the pupil.

Here you have a PowerPoint file of editable names. You can click on the name and change it. It will go to two lines if you want to add a surname too. The box is set to stay the same but your writing will be smaller or bigger depending on how many letters you put in. There are 15 hand drawn backgrounds included in this pack all great for mindful colouring. Some are more complex than others so choose one that you think the pupil will like. The font is embedded into the file. Once you have chosen from the 15 backgrounds, click on the name and change it. Click ‘Save as’ and save the PowerPoint first. Click ‘Save as’ again and choose PDF from the drop down list. You can then print that page from your PDF. You can duplicate one design if you want to by right clicking on the slide on the left hand side of your screen and choosing duplicate. This pack is great for an opening session or just to catch up with the child after the long holiday. They can take it away with them and finish it at home if they want to.

This is our Know Yourself, Grow Yourself Tab Booklet for Children’s Mental Health week 2025 This is a resource to support that week for our ELSA community but also great for teachers, teaching assistants and whole school work. Our Know yourself, grow yourself Tab Booklet is designed to help children explore self-awareness. Each letter of the word ‘GROWTH’ represents an essential aspect of their journey toward knowing themselves and growing into their full potential. G is for Goals: This section encourages children to set meaningful personal goals. They can break them down into small, achievable steps to inspire motivation and celebrate progress. R is for Resilience: Pupils learn about bouncing back from challenges and develop tools to keep going even when things feel tough. O is for Own Your Emotions: Understanding and naming emotions is key to self-awareness. This section helps children explore their feelings and to create their very own feelings wheel. W is for Wellbeing: This section focuses on self-care. This teaches pupils simple ways to nurture their mental and physical health for a balanced life. Pupils will create their own wellbeing menu. T is for True Self: It’s all about discovering what makes each child unique, celebrating their individuality, and building confidence in who they are. Pupils will create an all about me page. H is for Highlight My Growth: Reflecting on progress is an essential part of growth. This section helps children recognise how far they’ve come and feel proud of their achievements. With interactive activities, reflection prompts, and creative exercises, the GROWTH Tab Booklet offers a practical and fun way for children to understand themselves better and embrace their personal development journey. Perfect for classrooms, wellbeing sessions, or home use, it’s a valuable resource to support mental health and resilience.

This is a ‘Know Yourself Grow Yourself pupil leaflet’. This leaflet is to support ‘Children’s Mental Health Week’ 2025 It is written in a child friendly way, so pupils will understand. This is a special leaflet for children’s mental health week. Focus on self awareness and growth. We have lots of other Pupil Leaflets on the website and you can find them all here Our leaflet comes with its own holder for displaying on the wall. Included in the ‘Know Yourself pupil leaflet’: Know Yourself – What does it mean to know yourself? big Feelings – Why do big feelings matter? Growing takes time – Growth mindset information Connections- The power of connections Celebrate your growth- Reflecting on things they weren’t good at but are now There is an editable part for you to put your contact details or just your name. Simply type in the blue box. Don’t worry the blue box doesn’t show when you print. You can of course just print it and handwrite your details. There is also a BLACK AND WHITE version included in the pack.

Our Honesty Matters pupil leaflet is designed to help pupils understand the importance of being honest and truthful. This colourful, engaging six-page leaflet is designed for primary school pupils. This resource explores what honesty really means, why it matters in friendships and everyday life, and how being truthful helps build trust and respect. Inside, pupils will find: Clear explanations of honesty with real-life examples The impact of lies on relationships and self-esteem Everyday situations where honesty makes a difference An honesty promise and reflective activity to encourage self-awareness Perfect for ELSA Sessions, PSHE lessons, group discussions, or one-to-one sessions, this leaflet helps children reflect on their own experiences with honesty while learning how to be truthful in a kind and responsible way. Inside the Honesty Matters Pupil Leaflet: What is Honesty? Pupils will learn that ghnesty means telling the truth, being real with your words and actions, and owning up to your mistakes even when it’s difficult. Why is it Important? Pupils will learn that being honest helps people trust and respect you, makes friendships stronger, and helps you feel confident in yourself. How lies can cause problems Here pupils will see how lies can hurt feelings, damage friendships, and lead to bigger problems, while honesty keeps relationships strong. Practise honesty Here pupils can learn that they can show honesty every day by admitting mistakes, being truthful with kindness, and standing up for what’s right. Honesty challenge Pupils can make an honesty promise and there is an activity to reflect on being honest There is an editable part for you to put your contact details or just your name. Simply type in the blue box. Don’t worry the blue box doesn’t show when you print. You can of course just print it and handwrite your details. There is a leaflet holder included in the pack which you can use to display your leaflets on the wall. There is also a BLACK AND WHITE version of the leaflet included in the pack. Some children might like to colour in the black and white version as you chat. Important information This Building Resilience pupil leaflet is meant to be used as part of ELSA Sessions or some other therapeutic session and shouldn’t just be given out to children without some input. Please DO NOT just give these out without that important input. They are purely reminders for the pupil to take away and for parents to get involved. It is your responsibility to decide whether the information in this leaflet will be helpful to your pupils. Under our terms and conditions these leaflets must not be put onto school websites. They are for printing and giving to pupils at the end of a session or you could use them as a basis for your session. Work through each part with the pupil.

The Anxiety Adventure Game is an engaging and supportive game designed to help children aged 7–11 (also perhaps for older pupils) explore, understand, and manage their worries in a fun and interactive way. Through a beautifully illustrated map and a journey filled with thoughtful questions and activities, children learn to navigate their emotions, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and discover calming techniques that build resilience and confidence. What is included? A game board – please print on A3 paper or card Worry Woods questions Feelings Field questions Heartbeat Mountain questions Thought Challenge Bridge questions Freedom Falls questions Calming Cove activities What is Anxiety Adventure? Anxiety Adventure takes children on a journey through six unique areas: Worry Woods: A safe space to identify and talk about their worries Feelings Field: A colourful meadow for recognising and labeling emotions. Heartbeat Mountain: A climb to explore physical sensations linked to anxiety. Thought Challenge Bridge: A crossing to practise turning negative thoughts into more positive and constructive ones. Freedom Falls: A peaceful waterfall to symbolically let go of worries. Calming Cove: A serene pond where children practise calming strategies. Children also visit the Strength Spot, a glowing centre where they reflect on their inner strengths and celebrate small victories. Benefits of Playing The Anxiety Adventure Game Emotional Awareness: Helps children identify their worries and recognise how anxiety affects their emotions and body. Thought Resilience: Encourages positive thinking by challenging unhelpful thoughts. Calming Skills: Provides tools to manage anxiety with practical, child-friendly techniques. Confidence Building: Boosts self-esteem and resilience by focusing on strengths and achievements. Safe Exploration: Offers a non-threatening way for children to explore their feelings and experiences with anxiety.

This is our feedback sandwich which is to help children with constructive criticism and to help their growth mindset. How the Feedback Sandwich works The first layer (bread slice), represents positive feedback. This is where the child acknowledges something they did well. Starting with a strength helps them feel seen and appreciated. For instance, a child might say, “I did a good job concentrating during maths.” This positive start lays the groundwork for receiving feedback more openly. The cheese slice is where the constructive criticism comes in. This layer is about identifying something that needs improvement in a gentle, clear way. For example, the child might write, “My teacher said I need to work on my handwriting.” This step helps them focus on a specific area for growth, seeing it as a part of learning. Next is the pepper slice for feelings about the criticism, which encourages the child to reflect on their emotional response. This is key to helping children process their initial reaction to criticism, whether it’s feeling disappointed, frustrated, or confused. This reflection step validates their feelings and teaches emotional regulation, allowing them to handle criticism with more resilience. The next bread slice layer brings encouragement. This is where the child recognises their potential and abilities to improve. It’s about giving them the motivation and self-confidence to act on the feedback. They might say, “I know I can improve my handwriting if I practise, and I’m good at practising.” This layer helps reinforce a growth mindset, reminding the child they are capable of change. The plate at the base of the sandwich represents reflection, tying everything together. It encourages the child to think about the entire process—what they’ve learned, how they’ve grown, and how they can continue to improve. They might answer questions like, “What have I learned from this feedback, and how can I use it next time?” Included in the Feedback Sandwich pack: Booklet in black and white Booklet in colour A simple sheet to continue work on feedback without having to do the sandwich each time. This is in colour and black and white. We suggest you do the sandwich first and then print a few copies of the single sheet to go through quickly on other occasions.

This pack is designed to help pupils understand and navigate the complex world of peer relationships. This comprehensive resource includes peer pressure scenarios, positive peer influence scenarios, supporting worksheets, and discussion question cards. This provides a well-rounded approach to this important topic. Please see our images to understand what is included. The pack features a variety of realistic peer pressure scenarios that pupils may encounter in their daily lives. These scenarios encourage pupils to reflect on how they might respond when faced with difficult choices. This fosters critical thinking and decision-making skills. Alongside these, our positive peer influence scenarios highlight the importance of encouraging and supporting friends to make good choices. This demonstrates how peer influence can be a force for positivity and growth. Supporting resources within the pack include worksheets that allow pupils to explore their own experiences with peer pressure. Activities such as writing or drawing their feelings, considering how they responded, and reflecting on what they might do differently next time help build self-awareness and resilience. Our question cards stimulate meaningful discussions about peer relationships, prompting pupils to consider their own behaviours and the impact they have on others. Questions explore topics such as recognising peer pressure, standing up for oneself, and being a positive influence, encouraging pupils to think critically and share their perspectives. This support pack provides ELSAs, teachers, parents, and caregivers with practical tools to guide pupils in developing the confidence to make independent choices while fostering positive peer relationships. Included in the Peer Pressure Support Pack: 16 Peer pressure scenarios 16 Peer influence scenarios 16 Question cards Responses to peer pressure How would you respond? Peer pressure positive responses Peer pressure negative responses Peer Pressure positive responses worksheet How would you respond? – Writing activity for the peer pressure cards How would you respond? – Comic strip activity for those that don’t like writing. Advice to a friend How would you respond? Writing activity for the peer influence cards How would you respond? Comic strip activity for those that don’t like writing. Design a poster Peer pressure reflection Peer influence reflection Chain reaction peer pressure

This leaflet gives a general idea of what an ELSA works on with children. It shows how a lesson may be run which includes and emotional check in, main activity, relaxation and a review. It looks at the aims of the ELSA programme such as building your child’s emotional development and to help them cope with life’s challenges. Also helping children to find solutions to any problems they may have. It covers the areas an ELSA may help with such as loss and bereavement, emotional literacy, self esteem, social skills, friendship issues, relationships, managing strong feelings, anxiety, bullying, conflict, emotional regulation, growth mindset and social stories. It is helpful to give one of these leaflets out to parents when you first start working with them.

The wrist bands or bracelets are a lovely reminder to pupils to be kind. They can use mindful colouring to colour in their wrist bands. I would recommend printing them on card so they are a bit sturdier. Benefits of Mindful colouring with our Kindness wrist bands. Colouring promotes relaxation and helps children unwind after a busy day, reducing stress and anxiety levels. Engaging in mindful colouring requires concentration, which can help improve attention span and focus in children. Colouring allows children to express themselves creatively, experiment with colours, and explore their imagination. Colouring involves precise movements and coordination, which can help develop fine motor skills in children, including hand-eye coordination and pencil grip. Mindful colouring encourages children to focus on the present moment, promoting mindfulness and awareness of their thoughts and feelings. Completing a wrist band gives children a sense of accomplishment, boosting their self-esteem and confidence. Engaging in a relaxing activity like colouring can uplift children’s mood and provide a sense of happiness and satisfaction. Colouring allows children to express themselves freely, conveying their emotions and thoughts through art. A paper wristband focusing on kindness serves as a visual reminder for children to practise compassion and empathy daily. It promotes positive behaviour, and cultivates empathy. Empowering children to make a difference, it sparks conversations, serves as an educational tool, and encourages self-reflection. By wearing the wristband, children become ambassadors of kindness, spreading positivity and uplifting others.

This is our Unmasking me pupil leaflet. This gentle, child-friendly leaflet is designed to help pupils explore and understand the experience of masking. This is the act of hiding or changing parts of yourself to fit in, stay safe, or avoid judgement. Created with neurodivergent children in mind (including those with autism, ADHD, or school-based anxiety), the leaflet uses kind, accessible language and affirming visuals to help children feel seen and supported. Perfect for use in: Elsa sessions 1:1 pastoral or SEN support Mental health or wellbeing lessons At home with parents or carers Inside the leaflet What is masking? Why do people mask? What does masking feel like? What helps with masking? Being kind to yourself This resource is especially helpful for children who struggle to express how they’re really feeling, and for starting conversations around identity, inclusion, and emotional safety.

These are our “I Feel, I Need” Emotional Expression & Communication Cards They will Support children to express their emotions and communicate their needs clearly and confidently. This set of 30 printable “I Feel, I Need” cards is designed to help children particularly those who are neurodivergent identify how they feel and ask for the support they need. Each card combines a clear “I feel…” statement with a matching “I need…” response, promoting both emotional understanding and everyday communication. We also include an editable set where you can change the ‘I need’ statement to give full flexibility with this resource. Many children struggle to find the words to describe what’s going on inside. These cards offer a visual and language-based way to bridge that gap reducing frustration, supporting co-regulation, and giving children a stronger voice. What’s Included in the ‘I feel I need emotional expression cards? 30 printable cards (6 cards on each page) 30 partially editable cards. You need PowerPoint to edit the ‘I need’ part. A mix of emotional, sensory, and physical states Clear “I feel…” and “I need…” phrasing to support expressive communication Neuroaffirming, validating language that respects all experiences