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www.senresourcesource.co.uk is a place to download and print resources for teachers to help you to support children in your classroom with special educational needs. Visit us and see what's available
Worksheet in which children think about different positive and negative thoughts they might have when they are feeling angry.
Why do you need this?
To help children develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness. By reflecting on their thoughts and emotions during moments of anger, children can gain insight into their own mental processes and learn to recognise patterns in their behaviour. This can empower them to manage their emotions more effectively, identify triggers for their anger, and develop healthier coping strategies. Additionally, it provides teachers with an opportunity to open up discussions about emotions and problem-solving skills in the classroom.
How and when might you use this?
This resource could be used in a variety of ways:
· Guided group activities - you could provide prompts or examples to help children identify positive and negative thoughts associated with anger. For example, positive thoughts might include “I can calm down” or “I can talk about how I feel.” Negative thoughts could include “Nobody understands me” or “I’ll never get what I want.”
· 1:1 individual reflection - children can reflect on their own experiences with anger and fill out the worksheet independently. Encourage them to be honest and open about their thoughts and feelings.
· Group discussion - After completing the worksheet, facilitate a group discussion where children can share their responses if they feel comfortable. This can help normalize the experience of anger and provide opportunities for peer support and learning.
Daily journal to encourage children to think about the positives of each day, however small. This can support children who are suffering from depression or low self-esteem
Why do you need this?
For children experiencing depression or struggling with low self-esteem, a Daily Journal provides a structured outlet to express thoughts and emotions. By highlighting positive experiences, children may gradually shift their perspective and build resilience against negative feelings.
Recording daily achievements, no matter how small, can boost children’s self-confidence and self-esteem. Celebrating accomplishments, overcoming challenges, or expressing gratitude for supportive interactions reinforces a sense of competence and worthiness.
How and when might you use this?
This journal could be used in a variety of ways:
· As part of the morning routine to start the day on a positive note.
· During transition times to help check in with children and aid smooth transitions
· At the end of the day by way of reflection
· Daily guided journaling sessions
· During 1:1 check-ins for children suffering with depression or low self-esteem
What is included?
Included are 8 different journal pages
Help your child navigate school life with ease and confidence using our Coping at School Social Stories Bundle. This collection of 13 social stories is specifically designed to guide children through common school experiences, teaching them valuable coping strategies, emotional resilience, and how to adapt to different classroom situations.
Includes:
It’s OK to Ask for Help
It’s OK to Make Mistakes
Riding the Bus
Fire Drills
Being Flexible in My Routine
Eating My Lunch
School Assemblies
Substitute Teachers
Tidy Up Time
Transitions
Fidgets and Wriggles
Test Anxiety
Working in a Group
Social stories use a calm, patient, and reassuring tone to help children understand and process social situations. They are especially beneficial for children who may struggle with social cues or those on the autism spectrum who experience anxiety when faced with unfamiliar scenarios.
For effective learning, these stories should be reviewed regularly. Consider placing the pages in a display book or laminating and binding them to ensure they last for frequent use.
This social story helps children understand what will happen during a blood test and how to feel more calm about it. With simple language and reassuring pictures, the story walks through each step, highlighting that the test is quick and that the staff will help make them feel comfortable.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers, this story provides clear, gentle explanations and helpful tips to ease any worries and make the experience less stressful for children.
What’s included?
Along with a 19-page social story, there is also a shortened version of the story with movable pictures to attach to each page.
Why Is This Social Story Helpful?
Social stories use a gentle and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that’s easy to understand. They are particularly useful for:
• Children who struggle to grasp social concepts.
• Learning social skills, social cues, and appropriate responses.
• Providing guidance on expectations, emotions, and problem-solving.
• Supporting autistic children who may find social interactions challenging and benefit from clear, structured explanations.
How to Use This Story Effectively
• Create a focused environment – Read the story in a quiet space with minimal distractions.
• Read it regularly – Start by reading it twice, then revisit it often to reinforce learning.
• Incorporate it into daily routines – Use the story as part of a structured schedule.
• Use it when needed – If the child struggles with apologising, read the story at relevant moments (without making it feel like a punishment).
• Encourage and praise – Keep the experience positive, reinforcing good behavior with encouragement.
Durability & Reusability
For long-term use, consider laminating and binding the pages or placing them in a display book. This allows for repeated reading and reinforcement, making the lesson more effective over time.
This social story is designed to help children understand the importance of following school rules. With clear, simple language and engaging visuals, the story explains what rules are, why they exist, and how following them creates a safe and productive environment for everyone at school.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers, this story encourages respect, cooperation, and a sense of responsibility, helping children embrace the rules that make their school a positive place for all.
What’s included?
Along with a 12-page social story, there is also a shortened version of the story with movable pictures to attach to each page.
Why Is This Social Story Helpful?
Social stories use a gentle and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that’s easy to understand. They are particularly useful for:
• Children who struggle to grasp social concepts.
• Learning social skills, social cues, and appropriate responses.
• Providing guidance on expectations, emotions, and problem-solving.
• Supporting autistic children who may find social interactions challenging and benefit from clear, structured explanations.
How to Use This Story Effectively
• Create a focused environment - Read the story in a quiet space with minimal distractions.
• Read it regularly - Start by reading it twice, then revisit it often to reinforce learning.
• Incorporate it into daily routines - Use the story as part of a structured schedule.
• Use it when needed - If the child struggles with apologising, read the story at relevant moments (without making it feel like a punishment).
• Encourage and praise - Keep the experience positive, reinforcing good behavior with encouragement.
Durability & Reusability
For long-term use, consider laminating and binding the pages or placing them in a display book. This allows for repeated reading and reinforcement, making the lesson more effective over time.
This social story helps children understand the impact of their behaviour choices and the importance of taking responsibility when they make mistakes. It explains that everyone makes errors, but learning from them and accepting consequences is an important part of growing and making better choices next time. Using simple, relatable examples, this story encourages children to think about their actions, be accountable, and build positive decision-making skills for the future.
What’s included?
Along with a 18-page social story, there is also a shortened version of the story with movable pictures to attach to each page.
Why Is This Social Story Helpful?
Social stories use a gentle and reassuring tone to teach children about social situations in a way that’s easy to understand. They are particularly useful for:
• Children who struggle to grasp social concepts.
• Learning social skills, social cues, and appropriate responses.
• Providing guidance on expectations, emotions, and problem-solving.
• Supporting autistic children who may find social interactions challenging and benefit from clear, structured explanations.
How to Use This Story Effectively
• Create a focused environment – Read the story in a quiet space with minimal distractions.
• Read it regularly – Start by reading it twice, then revisit it often to reinforce learning.
• Incorporate it into daily routines – Use the story as part of a structured schedule.
• Use it when needed – If the child struggles with apologising, read the story at relevant moments (without making it feel like a punishment).
• Encourage and praise – Keep the experience positive, reinforcing good behavior with encouragement.
Durability & Reusability
For long-term use, consider laminating and binding the pages or placing them in a display book. This allows for repeated reading and reinforcement, making the lesson more effective over time.
Lesson package about anger, what makes us angry, how anger makes us feel inside and how our bodies react physically and a variety of calming strategies to use when angry.
Package includes lesson planning, powerpoint presentation, worksheet and poster.
Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator
Children can explore emotions words with our Adapted Book About Emotions, a unique resource designed for inclusive learning.
This book offers a personalized and interactive reading experience, making it accessible for individuals of diverse abilities. Through vibrant visuals, simplified text, and interactive elements, readers can engage with a spectrum of emotions in a supportive and comprehensible format.
The resource includes 2 different versions of the book - one where children have 3 options to choose from to complete a sentence and one where there is just one box to fill in. Both books are also featured in both color or black and white.
Tailored for diverse audiences, including those with special needs or on the autism spectrum, this adapted book serves as a bridge to emotional literacy.
Promoting self-awareness and effective communication about feelings, our Adapted Book About Emotions is more than a reading tool—it’s a pathway to inclusive emotional understanding and expression.
Clipart images are courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart.
Package of resources to support during circle time.
Why do you need this?
Circle time fosters a sense of belonging and community among students by providing an opportunity for them to come together as a group. It creates a supportive environment where students can connect with one another, share experiences, and develop positive relationships. During circle time, students have the opportunity to practice essential social skills such as listening, speaking, turn-taking, and respectful communication. Engaging in group discussions, sharing ideas, and collaborating on activities helps students develop interpersonal skills that are crucial for success in school and beyond.
How and when might you use this?
During whole class circle time sessions these resources will help instigate discussions and keep children engaged.
What’s included?
· Display poster with circle time rules
· 56 Question cards
· 48 Sentence starter cards
· 6 Voting cards
· 66 ideas for circle time games
Worksheet that explains how the act of smiling sends chemicals to your brain which makes you feel happier. Children can draw or write about some funny things they can think about that would make you smile.
Why do you need this?
Teaching students about the science behind smiling reinforces the concept of positive psychology. Understanding how simple actions like smiling can affect mood empowers students to take control of their emotional well-being.
Learning about the connection between smiling and happiness helps students understand how they can regulate their emotions. By practicing smiling, students can proactively boost their mood and cope with negative emotions more effectively.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways:
· During early morning work teachers can discuss with children the impact smiling can have on mood, encouraging students to share their thoughts and experiences.
· As part of PSHE lessons on emotions and well-being. Students can explore the connection between smiling and happiness as part of their learning about emotional regulation and self-awareness.
· During health and wellness lessons, teachers can discuss the physiological effects of smiling on the brain and body.
· As a positive behavior reinforcement tool.
· During relaxation and mindfulness lessons about stress relief and the power of positive thinking.
Worksheet in which children can think about things other people can do for them to help them calm down when they are in a heightened emotional state and also the things other people might do that make them feel worse.
Why do you need this?
Encouraging children to reflect on effective coping strategies empowers them to regulate their emotions constructively. By identifying supportive actions from others, children learn to seek help and utilize resources to manage their feelings effectively.
The worksheet fosters social awareness and interpersonal skills by prompting children to consider how others’ behaviours impact their emotional well-being. Recognising supportive actions versus unhelpful behaviours enhances empathy and communication skills in social interactions.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways:
· During early morning to start the day by discussing strategies for managing emotions and supporting each other.
· As part of PSHE lessons focused on emotional regulation and social skills development.
· During conflict resolution to help students identify behaviours that contribute to emotional escalation and those that promote de-escalation and resolution.
· During counselling sessions to help students reflect on their emotional triggers and coping strategies.
· For behavioural intervention plans for students who struggle with emotional regulation. Use it as a tool for identifying triggers and proactive strategies to prevent escalation, as well as supportive actions from peers and adults.
A set of 100 worksheets showing different situations with a blank face for children to draw how they would feel in that situation. Both coloured and black and white versions and boy and girl faces.
Why do you need this?
These worksheets help children develop emotional awareness by encouraging them to recognize and label their feelings in various situations. Drawing their emotions allows children to express and articulate their inner experiences, promoting self-reflection and introspection.
Drawing how they would feel in different situations provides children with a coping mechanism for managing their emotions. By visualising their feelings, children can better understand and regulate their emotional responses, leading to improved self-control and coping skills.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways:
· During early morning work where students reflect on different scenarios and draw their emotional responses.
· As part of social-emotional learning for lessons focused on emotional awareness and expression.
· During small group activities where students work together to brainstorm different situations and their associated emotions.
· During counseling sessions to help students reflect on their emotional triggers and coping strategies.
· For behavioral intervention plans for students who struggle with emotional regulation. Use it as a tool for identifying triggers and developing personalised strategies for managing emotions in specific situations.
What is included?
Included in this resource is 100 worksheets:
· 25 Boy versions with colour pictures
· 25 Boy versions with black and white pictures
· 25 Girl versions with colour pictures
· 25 Girls versions with black and white pictures
Worksheet in which children should think about what their biggest worry is and then what that worry looks like in their head. They should then think about their worst fear of how this could end and then the reality of how it would be most likely to end.
Why do you need this?
The worksheet helps children identify and articulate their worries, which is the first step in learning to manage and cope with them effectively. By acknowledging their concerns, children can begin to develop strategies for regulating their emotions and reducing anxiety.
Engaging in the exercise encourages children to recognize the thoughts and images associated with their worries, increasing their cognitive awareness of how their minds process fear-inducing scenarios. This awareness can empower them to challenge negative thinking patterns and develop more balanced perspectives.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways:
· During counselling sessions this worksheet can be used to facilitate discussions with students who may be experiencing anxiety or stress.
· Small group activities to promote peer interaction and mutual support for those suffering with anxiety or worries.
· PSHE lessons focused on emotional awareness and self-reflection.
· As part of a mental health curriculum the worksheet can be used to teach children about the nature of worries and fears, as well as strategies for managing them effectively.
· This worksheet can be used as a means for providing follow up support to monitor progress, reinforce coping strategies and address ongoing concerns.
Simple activity book for children to fill out information all about themselves.
Why do you need this?
A teacher might need a very simple activity book for children to help them become familiar with basic personal information, such as their name, address, school, and teacher’s name. This activity promotes literacy skills, reinforces memory of personal details, and encourages fine motor skills through writing and cutting and sticking pictures.
How and when might you use this?
Teachers might use a simple activity book like this at the beginning of the school year, especially with younger children or those who need extra practice with basic personal information. It can be done individually or in small groups, providing an opportunity for teachers to interact with students one-on-one and assess their understanding of personal details. The activity can also be integrated into literacy lessons, promoting handwriting skills and reinforcing memory of personal information.
What is included?
14 page booklet. Pages included are:
· Title page to draw a self-portrait
· Name writing practice
· My address
· My school
· My teacher
· My birthday
· Eye and hair color
· My family
· My favourite things
· My achievements
In this worksheet children can write their worries down in the jar to try and help alleviate some of the associated stress and anxiety.
Why do you need this?
By externalising their worries onto paper, children may feel a sense of relief and reduced anxiety, as they no longer carry the burden of their worries alone. It encourages children to identify and articulate their worries, which is the first step towards finding solutions and coping strategies to address them.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet can be used in a variety of ways:
· During counselling sessions this worksheet can be used to facilitate discussions with students who may be experiencing anxiety or stress.
· Small group activities to promote peer interaction and mutual support for those suffering with anxiety or worries.
· PSHE lessons focused on emotional expression, stress management, or coping strategies.
· As part of a mental health curriculum the worksheet can be used to teach children about the nature of worries and fears, as well as strategies for managing them effectively.
Worksheet for children to think about the consequences to not following the rules in the classroom.
Why do you need this?
The worksheet provides a structured way for the teacher to clarify and reinforce classroom rules and expectations. By outlining the potential consequences of not following these rules, students gain a clearer understanding of what is expected of them.
Encouraging students to think about the consequences of their actions fosters self-reflection.
By considering the potential outcomes of not following rules, students become more aware of their behavior and its impact on themselves and others.
How and when might you use this?
This worksheet could be used in a variety of ways:
· At the beginning of the school year to introduce and discuss classroom rules.
· As a review activity to reinforce classroom expectations.
· In partner and small group work, children can collaborate together discussing their reasoning and justifying their decisions to one another.
· As a reflection tool following a behavior incident to allow children to identify and evaluate their actions.
· As part of social-emotional learning for lessons focused on managing emotions and behaviors.
What is included?
Included is a 2 page worksheet