Elsa support

#elsafreefriday This week I took inspiration from the ELSA Secret group. I asked for suggestions for resources. A couple of people wanted more warm up/ice breaker games. One person wanted a resource for a selective mute. I hope the differentiated sheet included will be helpful for that person. There are two versions of this warm […]

The ‘Three Houses’ technique was created by Nicki Weld and Maggie Greening in New Zealand. It is a simple and effective way of discussing strengths, risks and hopes. Although it is used by social workers as a child protection tool it is also very effective for communicating with the child in an ELSA setting. Adapt your questions […]

This is an end of term transition resource pack. This is suitable for those end of term activities where you want to address transition

#elsafreefriday resource There is a poster coloured in and one for the children to do. One is for the child strengths and the other is for a friend’s strengths. Great opportunity to discuss strengths and talents and also look at friendship qualities. Download: I am strengths

Transition changes resource pack for helping pupils with transitioning to a new school, college or class. How does change make them feel?

Tree of connections for children's mental health week. Pupils will make their own tree with all the people they connect with on leaves.

I made this resources some time back and it has become very popular. What do I want to talk about It made me think about all the ways in which children learn and all the things they enjoy doing. Perhaps we should ask them what they like doing and then incorporate that into our planning. […]

Forecast on feelings resource pack for pupils to see how feelings can change constantly just like the weather.

The Heart Feelings A6 Notepad is all about emotional awareness. Are you aware of your feelings each day? Is there a mixture of feelings?