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This sensory overload social story helps children with Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) understand their triggers and develop calming strategies. Using clear language and relatable scenarios, it supports emotional regulation and self-advocacy in overwhelming environments. Perfect for teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and parents, this resource teaches children how to manage loud noises, bright lights, strong smells, and crowded spaces with confidence. What’s Included? ✔ Sensory Overload Explained – Simple, reassuring explanation. ✔ Recognising Triggers – Identifying sensory challenges. ✔ Self-Regulation Strategies: • Finding a quiet space • Using sensory tools (e.g., noise-cancelling headphones, weighted items) • Using comfort items (e.g., soft toys, familiar objects) • Deep breathing techniques • Communicating needs ✔ Real-Life Scenario – Relatable experience for practical learning. ✔ Helping Others – Encourages awareness and empathy. ✔ 2 Interactive Worksheets: • Personal Sensory Plan – Identifying triggers & coping strategies. • Reflection & Discussion Sheet – Reinforces learning through guided questions. Who Is This For? ✔ Teachers & SENCOs – Classroom-friendly resource. ✔ Therapists & Counsellors – Supports emotional regulation. ✔ Parents & Caregivers – Home learning tool. ✔ For EYFS, KS1, KS2, and older SEND learners. Format & Printing ✔ Printable PDF – Ready to use. ✔ Print as single pages or booklet. ✔ Laminate key pages for reusability. Why Use This Social Story? • Child-Friendly & Relatable – Simple language, beautifully illustrated with real-world examples. • Supports Emotional & Sensory Needs – Designed for Autism, ADHD, and SPD learners. • Encourages Independence & Self-Advocacy – Helps children recognise and express their needs. Download now to help children manage sensory overload with confidence.

This social story helps children with Autism, ADHD, and social communication challenges understand jokes, sarcasm, and hidden meanings in everyday conversations. Using clear language and relatable examples, this resource teaches how to interpret tone, facial expressions, and context to improve social interactions. Perfect for teachers, SENCOs, speech & language therapists, and parents, this resource supports pragmatic language development and builds confidence in understanding humour and sarcasm. What’s Included? ✔ Understanding Jokes – Explains wordplay and different types of humour. ✔ Recognising Sarcasm – Teaches how tone, facial expressions, and context change meaning. ✔ Social Cues & Context Clues – Helps children understand indirect language. ✔ Real-Life Scenarios – Follows Max as he learns to interpret jokes and sarcasm. ✔ Discussion Questions – Reinforces learning and encourages social reflection. ✔ Interactive Activity – Includes role-playing exercises to practise real conversations. Who Is This For? ✔ Teachers & SENCOs – Classroom-friendly for social communication lessons. ✔ Speech & Language Therapists – Supports pragmatic language development. ✔ Parents & Caregivers – Helps children understand social interactions at home. ✔ Suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2, and SEND learners. Format & Printing ✔ Printable PDF – Ready to use. ✔ Print as single pages or a full booklet. ✔ Laminate key pages for reusability. Why Use This Social Story? • Child-Friendly & Relatable – Uses simple language and engaging illustrations of everyday situations. • Supports Autism & Social Communication Needs – Helps children understand indirect language. • Encourages Confidence – Builds skills for better peer interactions. Download now to help children navigate jokes and sarcasm with ease!

''Max Manages Anxiety" is a heartwarming social story that guides children through understanding and coping with anxiety. Max experiences worry and fear in various situations, from attending a new school to trying something unfamiliar. With the help of trusted adults and self-regulation strategies, Max learns how to calm his anxious mind and approach challenges with confidence. This story provides a comforting resource for children who struggle with anxiety, offering them practical tools to manage their emotions. Ideal for: Children ages 5-12, particularly those who experience anxiety in daily situations. Themes:Anxiety management, coping strategies, emotional resilience. Includes: Engaging illustrations, anxiety-reducing techniques, and supportive guidance.

Max Learns to Manage His Anger – A Social Story By Yasmine Cameron – Experienced Teacher & SENCO This social-emotional learning (SEL) resource is designed to help children recognise and manage big emotions like anger in a positive way. Through the relatable journey of Max, children will learn self-regulation techniques they can use in everyday situations. What’s Included? • A structured social story following Max as he learns to manage his anger in different situations. • Practical anger-management strategies, including: • Deep breathing • Counting to ten • Positive self-talk • Taking a break or walking away • Using a fidget tool • Physical activity to release energy • Talking to a trusted adult • Imagining a calm place • Reflection questions and activity pages to help children apply the strategies in their own lives. Who Is This For? • Teachers, SENCOs, and support staff looking for structured anger management resources. • Parents and caregivers helping children develop emotional regulation skills. • Suitable for EYFS, KS1, KS2, and SEND classrooms. Format: • Printable PDF, ideal for classroom use, 1:1 interventions, or at-home support. • Can be read independently or with an adult to encourage discussion. Why Use This Social Story? Social stories are an effective tool for helping children understand emotions, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. By following Max’s experiences, children learn how to handle frustration, disappointment, and anger in a calm and constructive way. Download now to support children in developing essential self-regulation skills.

Back to School Social Story | Emotional Wellbeing | SEN Support This illustrated social story follows Max as he navigates his first day back at school. Designed to support emotional wellbeing, it models key strategies like deep breathing, asking for help, and using positive self-talk. Ideal for: • SEN / SEMH learners • Transition and back-to-school support • PSHE & wellbeing lessons • Autism-friendly classrooms Includes: • Visual social story • Built-in coping strategies • Reflection prompts & follow-up activities Created by a SENCO and teacher with experience in emotional regulation and autism support. Perfect for reducing anxiety and building confidence.

Enhance your students’ understanding of the ‘ll’ digraph with this superhero-themed Phase 2 worksheet. Ideal for Reception, Year 1 pupils, and older SEND learners, the activity includes sound spotting, word building, and sentence-level tasks. The narrative-driven approach engages children by capturing their interests through immersive storytelling, as educators read the short narrative and instructions, making phonics lessons both captivating and effective. Looking for more? This worksheet is part of the Superhero Phonics: Phase 2 Learning Adventure! Find the full pack in my TES shop.

Superhero Phonics Worksheet – ‘ff’ Sound | Phase 2 Resource Description: Support your learners in mastering the ‘ff’ sound with this engaging superhero-themed worksheet. Suitable for Reception, Year 1 students, and older SEND learners, the activities focus on sound recognition, blending, and writing. The narrative-driven approach captivates children’s interests, as educators read the short, immersive story and instructions, making phonics learning both enjoyable and effective. For a complete set of resources, check out the Superhero Phonics: Phase 2 Learning Adventure! available in my TES shop.

Phase 2 Superhero themed phonics workbook. Make phonics fun, systematic, and memorable! Each Phase 2 grapheme is introduced by a superhero with matching sound-linked power, making phonics memorable and engaging. This storytelling approach turns learning into an adventure, helping children build confidence with blending, segmenting, decoding, and handwriting. This systematic synthetic phonics resource is ideal for Receeption and Year 1, covering all Letters and Sounds Phase 2 graphemes and tricky words. Perfect for phonics interventions, SEND, EAL, and catch-up support. Includes: • 26 Phase 2 worksheets (s a t p i n and more)• Superhero missions – blending, segmenting & reading tasks• Letter formation rhymes (Little Wandle style)• Printable flashcards for revision and games• Sentence building (cut-and-stick or writing)• Progress tracker with next step suggestions• Multisensory phonics activities (reading, writing, oral work, cutting)• Clear instructions for teachers, TAs, parents and tutors Perfect for:• Reception / phonics• Year 1 phonics consolidation• SEN / SEND and EAL support• Intervention groups or 1:1 tutoring• Teachers following Little Wandle, Letters and Sounds or any SSP Instant download, no prep needed. Ideal for phonics lessons, home learning or targeted intervention.

Tackle the ck digraph with this fun, superhero-themed Phase 2 phonics worksheet. Ideal for Reception, Year 1, or SEND learners, this no-prep activity builds sound recognition, blending, segmenting, and sentence construction through a narrative-led mission format. Perfect for: • Reception phonics lessons • Phonics intervention & catch-up • SEND & EAL support • Little Wandle or Letters and Sounds schemes This worksheet is part of the full Superhero Phonics: Phase 2 Learning Adventure! – a complete pack with 26 worksheets, flashcards, progress tracker & certificate.

Phase 2 Superhero themed phonics workbook. Make phonics fun, systematic, and memorable! Each Phase 2 grapheme is introduced by a superhero with matching sound-linked power, making phonics memorable and engaging. This storytelling approach turns learning into an adventure, helping children build confidence with blending, segmenting, decoding, and handwriting. This systematic synthetic phonics resource is ideal for Receeption and Year 1, covering all Letters and Sounds Phase 2 graphemes and tricky words. Perfect for phonics interventions older SEND learners, EAL, and catch-up support. Includes: • 26 Phase 2 worksheets (s a t p i n and more)• Superhero missions – blending, segmenting & reading tasks• Letter formation rhymes (Little Wandle style)• Printable flashcards for revision and games• Sentence building (cut-and-stick or writing)• Progress tracker with next step suggestions• , certificate of completion , Multisensory phonics activities (reading, writing, oral work, cutting)• Clear instructions for teachers, TAs, parents and tutors Perfect for:• Reception / phonics• Year 1 phonics consolidation• Older SEN / SEND and EAL support• Intervention groups or 1:1 tutoring• Teachers following Little Wandle, Letters and Sounds or any SSP Instant download, no prep needed. Ideal for phonics lessons, home learning or targeted intervention.

Superhero Emotions Workbook | SEL, Emotional Regulation & Coping Skills (Ages 5–11) Help children become emotion-managing superheroes! This printable workbook includes over 40 engaging activities designed to develop emotional awareness, self-regulation, and coping strategies — all through fun, superhero-themed tasks. Created by an experienced teacher and SENDCo, this resource is ideal for PSHE, emotional literacy, nurture groups, SEND support, or classroom calm corners. Includes: • Anger Thermometer & Calm-Down Toolbox • Daily Emotion Journal & Writing Prompts • Activities for Anxiety, Sadness, Worry & Excitement • Social Skills & Conflict Resolution Scenarios • Superhero-Themed Story Starters & Creative Writing • Emotion Word Search & Vocabulary Building • Colouring Pages & Certificate Perfect for: • PSHE & Wellbeing Lessons • Emotional Regulation & Behaviour Support • SEND, Autism, EAL & SEMH Interventions • Nurture Provision, Calm Spaces or Home Learning Supports emotional intelligence, resilience, empathy and literacy in an engaging, child-friendly way. Introductory Price – Download now before it increases!

A child-friendly, first-person social story designed to help pupils understand and manage feelings of worry and anxiety. This resource supports emotional regulation by using relatable language and visuals to guide children through common anxiety triggers and calming strategies. Written from the child’s perspective, it encourages self-awareness and independence in a calm, reassuring way. ⸻ What’s included: • First-person social story (ages 5–11) • 2 files: full colour & black and white version • Teaches simple calming strategies: deep breathing, asking for help, using a calm object • Includes bonus reflection page and “My Calm Plan” worksheet ⸻ Ideal for: • KS1 and KS2 classrooms • Pupils with SEND, SEMH, or anxiety-related needs • Use in calm corners, wellbeing sessions, or small group interventions ⸻ This resource is perfect for supporting neurodivergent learners, building emotional vocabulary, and promoting positive mental health in primary settings.

Sensory Overload Social Story | 1st Person | Emotional Regulation & Coping Strategies Help children understand and manage sensory overload with this supportive, first-person social story. Written by a teacher and SENCO, this resource helps learners identify triggers, communicate needs, and use calming strategies. Perfect for students with autism, sensory processing differences, or anxiety, it’s ideal for use in special education, calm corners, or school counselling. What’s included: Printable social story in colour and black & white Covers common triggers (noise, lights, textures, etc.) Teaches coping tools like deep breathing and safe spaces Includes reflection prompts & discussion questions Use for: Self-regulation, emotional literacy, and daily check-ins Autism support, sensory circuits, and SEND interventions

A first-person social story designed to help children understand jokes, sarcasm, and tone of voice. This resource supports social communication by using clear, relatable language to explore how jokes and sarcasm are different, why they can be confusing, and how to respond. Written from the child’s perspective, it’s ideal for learners who struggle with literal language or interpreting social cues — including autistic pupils. ⸻ What’s Included: • First-person social story (ages 7–11) • Full colour and black & white versions • Simple explanation of sarcasm vs. joking • Follow-up discussion questions • Drawing and writing reflection activity • Sorting task: “Sarcasm or Not?” • Suitable for KS2, SEND, autistic learners, SLCN, and social skills groups ⸻ Perfect for use in PSHE, 1:1 support, or small group interventions to build understanding of humour and intent.

How I Manage My Anger – First-Person Social Story (KS1–KS2, Colour & B&W) This printable anger social story helps children recognise and manage their feelings using simple strategies and real-life scenarios. Written in the first person with child-friendly language, it supports self-regulation, emotional literacy, and positive behaviour in both mainstream and SEND settings. Designed by an experienced teacher and SENDCO, the story includes situations children relate to — like losing a football match or feeling overwhelmed in class — and encourages them to identify physical signs of anger and try calming techniques. What’s Included: • 14-page illustrated social story • Two versions: Full colour and black & white • Clear calming strategies: deep breaths, counting, asking for help • Pupil reflection sheet + “My Anger Management Strategies” summary Ideal For: • KS1 & KS2 pupils (ages 5–11) • SEMH, SEND, and neurodivergent learners • Calm corners, PSHE lessons, behaviour interventions, and 1:1 support This resource can be used as part of a behaviour support plan, social-emotional learning (SEL) provision, or whole-class discussion on managing big emotions.

Introduce your learners to the ‘ss’ sound with this engaging superhero-themed Phase 2 worksheet. Designed for Reception, Year 1 students, and older SEND learners, this activity focuses on sound recognition, blending, and sentence construction. The narrative-driven approach captivates children’s interests, as educators read the short, immersive story and instructions, making phonics learning both enjoyable and effective. This free worksheet is a sample from the comprehensive Superhero Phonics: Phase 2 Learning Adventure! available in my TES shop.

Free Calming Strategies Card (Printable Visual for Kids) This one-page calming strategies card supports children in recognising early signs of overwhelm and choosing simple steps to feel calm. It uses emoji visuals and child-friendly language, making it ideal for KS1–KS2 pupils. What’s included: • Visual: “When Everything Feels Too Much…” • Signs of stress (e.g. fast heart, tummy ache) • Calming steps (deep breaths, calm object, space, etc.) Ideal for: • Calm corners, desks, or portable kits • SEL, behaviour support, SEN pupils (autism, ADHD, anxiety) Print full size or shrink for pockets. Laminate for long-term use.