Here are some additional resources to support pupils with SEN, and their parents and carers, during the school closure.
Social stories explaining the Coronavirus, written for children
Understanding social distancing/contact
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Social-contact-story.pdf
Routines and visual timetables
Sensory activities you can do at home
Photo-collage of sensory activities to do at home
Speech and Language activities
Everyday activities to develop communication
Attention and listening activities
Creating a communication friendly environment
EYFS and KS1 vocabulary activities
KS2 word games for supporting vocabulary
Calming activities
Calm Zone
https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
Colouring in
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Sunshine.pdf
‘Star’ breathing technique
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Star-breathing.pdf
‘I can calm myself down’ prompt cards
Activities on emotions and talking about feelings
Sharing worries
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-c-7036-new-doodle-your-worries-away
‘Recognising our feelings’ workbook
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/feelings-tab-booklet-free-for-newsletter-subscribers/
Growth Mindset
The Big Life Journal website gives free resources every week including these activities https://biglifejournal-uk.co.uk/pages/freebies
