Emotional regulation

Coping with transitions: 10 practical strategies to support kids who struggle with transition

“He absolutely LOVES transitions” – not something I hear very often or ever! Transitions are those times throughout the day when kids need to shift from one activity to another — whether it’s leaving the playground for lunch, moving from playtime to bedtime, or a big life transition like starting …

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Five social and emotional learning activities for Halloween

This blog post is all about blending social and emotional learning (SEL) activities with some Halloween fun. It features 5 engaging activities that you can adapt to use with a wide age range of primary school children. Why merge Halloween and social and emotional learning?  At its core, Halloween is …

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Social stories: What they are, how to make them and why use them

What are social stories Have you come across social stories? They are like custom-made books or scripts that help kids navigate new experiences or activities. They explain the details of the activity – e.g. what is involved, where it is happening, who will be there and why they are doing …

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