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PSHE & SEL
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PSHE & SEL — 104 free resources
Feelings and Emotions — Vocabulary Mat
Twenty emotion words grouped by intensity. Helps children name and talk about feelings.
Friendship Rules
Eight friendship rules that build a kind, inclusive classroom culture.
Growth Mindset — Fixed vs Growth
Compare fixed-mindset and growth-mindset thinking. Rewrite negative self-talk.
Anti-Bullying Class Pledge
A class pledge poster — every child signs and it goes on the wall. Includes definitions of bullying types.
Mindfulness Breathing Techniques
Four kid-friendly breathing techniques to help students calm down or refocus.
Conflict Resolution — Using I-Statements
Turn finger-pointing into clear communication with the I-statement formula.
Self-Esteem Builder — All About Me
Reflective template that helps children notice their strengths, kindnesses and goals.
Kindness Bingo
16 kind acts on a 4×4 bingo card. Tick them off through the week — first row done wins.
Calm-Down Corner Toolkit
Five posters to set up a classroom calm-down corner — feelings check, breathing, choices, return-to-class steps.
Empathy — Seeing Things from Another View
Six story scenarios ask students to consider how each character feels and why.
Classroom Responsibilities Chart
Editable chart for assigning weekly classroom jobs. Includes 12 standard jobs with explanations.
Active Listening Skills
Five active-listening behaviors plus a self-check. Helps children become better friends and learners.
Gratitude Journal Template
Daily gratitude pages with prompts. Builds positive self-talk and emotional resilience.
Teacher's Weekly Planner Template
A clean one-page weekly planning grid for teachers — Monday to Friday with five subject slots per day.
Parent–Teacher Conference Notes Template
Structured conference notes form — strengths, areas to develop, agreed actions, parent comments.
Behavior Tracker (Positive Reinforcement)
Strengths-based daily behavior tracker. Records what went well — designed to build, not punish.
IEP Goal Progress Tracker
Lightweight monthly tracker for individualized education plan (IEP) goals. SMART format with progress notes.
Classroom Rules — Class-Built Template
Build classroom rules WITH the children, not for them. Five-rule poster with class-signing space.
Exit Ticket Templates — 6 Quick Formats
Six tiny exit-ticket formats to assess understanding in 60 seconds at the end of every lesson.
Lesson Plan Template (one page)
A one-page lesson plan template — objective, success criteria, hook, main task, assessment, plenary.
Substitute Teacher Info Pack
Leave this for the sub when you're out — class info, routines, who's-who, and emergency procedures.
Quick Data Collection Sheet
A simple class-roster template for collecting any quick data — assessment scores, behavior tallies, completion.
Leadership Traits Poster
Eight traits of great leaders — useful for student council elections and team-building.
Decision-Making Framework for Kids
A simple 4-question framework children can use to make better choices when they're not sure what to do.
Courage and Confidence
What real courage looks like for kids — and why it's not the same as fearlessness.
Managing Anger — A Toolkit
Healthy strategies for handling anger. The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, body cues, and what to do.
Boundaries and Consent
What boundaries are, why they matter, and how to ask for and respect consent in everyday situations.
Compliments, Not Comparisons
How to give and receive compliments well — and why comparisons hurt even when they sound nice.
Growth vs Fixed Mindset Cards
16 phrases — sort into 'fixed mindset' vs 'growth mindset' — and rephrase the fixed ones.
Color the Mood — Feelings Coloring Pack
Children color faces and abstract shapes to match different feelings, then talk about how each feeling feels in their own body. Combines coloring with emotional literacy. Useful for SEL lessons, calm-down corners, and morning check-ins.
Color Yourself Calm — Mindfulness Coloring Pack
Six pages of mandala-style and pattern-based coloring designs for use during quiet time, calm-down sessions, or wet-break. Pairs each pattern with a one-line mindfulness prompt to focus attention while coloring.
Y6 SATs Anxiety Toolkit — for Children, Parents, and Teachers
Practical strategies for managing SATs anxiety. For the children who genuinely worry. For the parents who can see it. For the teachers who want to help without making it worse. Includes specific scripts, breathing exercises, and the conversations worth having before May.
Friendship Changes in Year 6/7 — Article and Activity
An honest pack about friendship changes during transition. Some primary friendships continue; some don't. New friendships form. The pack helps children process this without shame, and helps adults talk about it without minimising. Includes a class activity, parent guide, and self-reflection prompts.
Picture Books That Teach Big Feelings
Picture books that handle emotions, friendship, fear, anger, sadness, change, and difference well. For SEL teaching, classroom calm corners, and home reading. Carefully chosen so the books do the emotional work, not the adult.
Calm Corner Essentials — What Goes In It
What to put in a primary classroom calm corner — soft seating, regulation tools, visual aids, calming books, quiet activities. With honest notes on what genuinely helps children self-regulate and what's just decorative.
Wellbeing Daily Check-In — Routines & Visuals
Three classroom routines for daily wellbeing check-ins — Zones of Regulation poster, How am I arriving today wheel, and a class wellbeing tracker. Print, mount, use every morning.
Wellbeing Calming Strategies — Strategy Cards
12 calming strategy cards for children — finger breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, slow drink of water, hand-press, bubble breathing, animal walks, and more. Print, laminate, give one to a child who needs to regulate.
Feelings Vocabulary Poster
Beyond happy and sad — 50+ feelings words organised by intensity. Builds emotional vocabulary across KS1 and KS2.
Teacher Weekly Planner — 2-Page A4
Two-page A4 weekly planner with timetable grid, Monday–Friday columns, notes section, reminders strip, and a wellbeing check-in. Print weekly or laminate for reuse.
Teacher Term Overview Planner
One-page at-a-glance term planner with week columns, space for topics, key dates, assessment points, and parent communication reminders. Covers a full 6- or 7-week half term.
Unit Planning Booklet — 6-Lesson Template
A printable 4-page planning booklet for a 6-lesson unit — unit overview, lesson-by-lesson planning grid, key vocabulary list, and end-of-unit assessment notes. Subject-neutral.
Year at a Glance — Annual Planner
Full academic year overview planner — 12 monthly columns with space for topics, key dates, assessments, and events. One page landscape A3 or two-page A4. Perfect for long-range planning.
Growth Mindset in Practice Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on growth mindset — what Carol Dweck's research shows, fixed vs growth language, the power of yet, and how to develop growth mindset in practice.
Emotions & Self-Regulation Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on emotions — naming and identifying feelings, understanding physical signals, regulation strategies, and the brain science behind big emotions.
Relationships & Belonging Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on healthy relationships — features of healthy and unhealthy friendships, conflict resolution, empathy, active listening, and the importance of belonging.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on mental health — the spectrum from wellbeing to mental health difficulties, factors that support good mental health, warning signs, stigma, and where to get help.
Digital Citizenship & Online Safety Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on being a safe, responsible digital citizen — online safety, digital footprints, managing screen time, cyberbullying, and responsible use of social media.
Anti-Bullying & Bystander Skills Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on bullying — what it is and isn't, types of bullying including cyberbullying, the bystander role, how to report, and how to support someone being bullied.
Resilience & Coping Strategies Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on resilience — what it is and what it isn't, coping strategies for difficult emotions, the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping, and specific evidence-based strategies children can use.
Online Safety & Healthy Screen Use Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on online safety and healthy relationships with technology — SMART rules, what to do if something goes wrong online, screen time and sleep, social media risks, and when and how to ask for help.
Citizenship, Rights & Democracy Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PSHE/citizenship knowledge organiser on democracy, human rights, rules and laws, how Parliament works, voting, and how citizens can make a difference in their communities and country.
Curriculum for Excellence: A Guide for Teachers & Parents
A clear, jargon-free guide to Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence — the five levels, eight curriculum areas, CfE Experiences & Outcomes, SNSA assessments, and how it differs from the English National Curriculum.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on mental health and emotional wellbeing — what mental health means, the spectrum from wellbeing to illness, protective factors, when to seek help, and reducing stigma.
Financial Education Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on financial education — income and expenditure, saving, budgeting, wants vs needs, advertising and consumer choices, and charitable giving.
Northern Ireland Curriculum — A Teacher's Guide (P1–P7)
A clear guide to the Northern Ireland Curriculum for primary teachers — the 6 Areas of Learning, key differences from England/Scotland/Wales, the 11+ transfer test, Shared Education, and ETI inspections.
Shared Education in Northern Ireland — PDMU & Community Relations
A P4–P7 resource on Shared Education in NI — the formal partnerships between schools from different traditions, what activities they involve, the evidence for their impact, and how PDMU supports mutual understanding.
The NI 11+ Transfer Test — A Guide for P7 Teachers and Parents
A factual guide to the 11+ transfer test in Northern Ireland — what it tests, the two providers (AQE and GL Assessment), how to prepare pupils fairly, and the pastoral considerations for P7 teachers.
Estyn Inspections: A Guide for Welsh Primary Teachers
Estyn is Wales's school inspection body — different from Ofsted in important ways. Here's what Welsh primary teachers need to know about how Estyn inspections work under the Curriculum for Wales.
Bullying, Relationships & Conflict Resolution Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on bullying and healthy relationships — what bullying is (and what it isn't), online bullying, how to respond, bystander responsibility, and conflict resolution strategies.
PDMU Activity Pack — Foundation Stage & KS1 (P1–P4)
A P1–P4 PDMU activity pack with age-appropriate activities for Personal Development and Mutual Understanding — feelings, friendships, looking after ourselves, my community, and early mutual understanding activities.
Online Safety & Digital Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on online safety and digital wellbeing — cyberbullying, screen time, social media and mental health, age restrictions, CEOP, and how to stay safe online.
PDMU — Equality, Diversity & Rights Activity Pack (P4–P7)
A P4–P7 PDMU activity pack on equality, diversity, and rights — what equality means, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, protected characteristics, and activities that build respect across Northern Ireland's communities.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on equality, diversity, and inclusion — protected characteristics, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, British values, and celebrating difference.
Growing Up & Puberty Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
An age-appropriate KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on growing up and puberty — physical and emotional changes, personal hygiene, what to expect, and where to get help and support.
Media Literacy & Critical Thinking Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE/computing knowledge organiser on media literacy — fake news, advertising techniques, bias in media, how to evaluate sources, and developing critical thinking as a digital citizen.
Democracy & Citizenship Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE/citizenship knowledge organiser on democracy — how democracy works, voting, Parliament, local government, rights and responsibilities, and how children can participate in democratic processes.
Wellbeing in Irish Primary Schools — NCCA Curriculum Guide
A practical guide to the Wellbeing curriculum area in the NCCA Primary Framework — what it covers (PE + SPHE), key principles, Active School Flag, and how wellbeing integrates across all curriculum areas.
Healthy Relationships Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on healthy relationships — what makes a good friendship, recognising unhealthy relationships, consent, respect, and when to seek help.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement — PSHE Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on grief and loss — the range of losses children experience, how grief feels, the stages of grief, how to support a grieving friend, and when to seek help.
Sleep, Rest & Wellbeing Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on sleep — why we need it, what happens during sleep, the effects of sleep deprivation, screen time and sleep, and practical sleep hygiene for children.
Curriculum for Excellence — A Guide for Scottish Primary Teachers
A practical guide to Scotland's Curriculum for Excellence — the four capacities, the eight curriculum areas, Experiences and Outcomes (Es&Os), Benchmarks, and how CfE differs from curriculum frameworks elsewhere in the UK.
Self-Regulation Knowledge Organiser — KS1/KS2 PSHE
A KS1/KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on self-regulation — what it is, the zone of regulation model, co-regulation, strategies for calming, and how the brain's stress response affects behaviour.
Empathy & Perspective-Taking Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on empathy and perspective-taking — what empathy is, the difference between cognitive and affective empathy, theory of mind, and how to develop empathy in the classroom.
Mindfulness in Schools Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on mindfulness — what it is, the evidence for its impact on children's wellbeing, age-appropriate practices, and the .b and Paws.b curricula.
Children's Rights & the UNCRC Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE/Citizenship knowledge organiser on children's rights — the UNCRC, key articles, rights holders vs duty bearers, what rights look like in practice, and how children can advocate for rights.
Money & Financial Capability Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on money and financial capability — earning, spending, saving, budgeting, credit, advertising, and the basics of making good financial decisions.
Community & Citizenship Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on community and citizenship — what a community is, rights and responsibilities, democracy, local government, volunteering, and how children can make a difference.
Diversity & Inclusion Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on diversity and inclusion — protected characteristics, stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, allyship, and how to create an inclusive environment.
Conflict Resolution Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on conflict resolution — why conflict happens, the difference between conflict and bullying, resolution strategies, and how to be a peacemaker.
Resilience, Grit & Growth Mindset Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on resilience, grit, and growth mindset — what they are, the research (Dweck, Duckworth), how challenges build resilience, and how to develop these qualities at primary age.
PDMU — Mutual Understanding in the Local & Wider Community
A P3–P6 PDMU knowledge organiser on Mutual Understanding — a core strand of the NI Curriculum. Cultural and religious diversity in NI, building shared understanding, and respecting difference.
Emotions Vocabulary Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on emotional vocabulary — beyond happy/sad/angry. Building a richer emotional vocabulary helps children identify, express, and regulate feelings.
What Is Mental Health? Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on mental health — what it means, the difference between mental health and mental illness, what helps wellbeing, and where to get help.
Online Safety & Personal Boundaries Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on online safety and personal boundaries — body autonomy, consent, online communication, sharing personal information, and what to do when something feels wrong.
Coping with Change & Transitions Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on change and transitions — understanding that change is normal, moving year groups and schools, coping strategies, and what makes transitions harder or easier.
Citizenship & Democracy Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE/citizenship knowledge organiser on democracy — how the UK government works, voting, rights and responsibilities, and how children can participate in democracy.
Peer Relationships & Friendships Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on peer relationships — what makes a good friend, managing disagreements, recognising unhealthy relationships, peer pressure, and building positive friendships.
Growing Up & Puberty Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2 PSHE
An upper KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on puberty — physical and emotional changes, why puberty happens, how to manage it, and where to get information.
Managing Difficult Emotions — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on anger, anxiety, sadness, jealousy — what they are, why we have them, and healthy strategies.
Community & Volunteering — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on community — what makes a community, belonging, volunteering, environmental action, and how children can contribute.
Identity & Diversity Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on identity and diversity — what makes us who we are, protected characteristics, stereotypes, discrimination, and celebrating difference.
Resilience & Learning from Failure — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on resilience — what it is, how it is built, the relationship between failure and growth, and specific strategies for bouncing back.
Online Wellbeing & Digital Life Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on wellbeing and digital life — social media pressure, comparison culture, managing screen time, seeking help online, and keeping a healthy relationship with technology.
Peer Pressure & Assertiveness Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on peer pressure — what it is, direct and indirect forms, why it works, and assertiveness strategies to resist it.
Mental Health Awareness Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on mental health awareness — what mental health is, common mental health conditions, reducing stigma, when to seek help, and how to support others.
Financial Literacy Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on financial literacy — needs vs wants, saving, budgeting, income, debt, and making good financial decisions.
Goal Setting & Motivation Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on goal setting — intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, SMART goals, the role of habits, obstacles and how to manage them.
Critical Thinking Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE/Philosophy
A KS2 PSHE/Philosophy knowledge organiser on critical thinking — what it is, logical fallacies, evaluating evidence, separating fact from opinion, and philosophical thinking skills.
Emotions & Regulation Worksheet — Year 4 PSHE
A Year 4 PSHE worksheet on identifying emotions, understanding triggers, and applying self-regulation strategies.
Bullying & Being a Bystander — Year 5 PSHE
A Year 5 PSHE worksheet on types of bullying, the bystander effect, and strategies for being an upstander.
Prejudice, Discrimination & Equality Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on prejudice, discrimination, and equality — definitions, the protected characteristics, how to challenge prejudice, and allyship.
Volunteering & Community Contribution — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on volunteering and community contribution — what volunteering is, why people do it, the benefits, types of community action, and how children can get involved.
Leadership & Team Roles Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on leadership and teamwork — leadership styles, team roles, effective collaboration, and how to lead and follow well.
Managing Change & Transition Knowledge Organiser — KS2 PSHE
A KS2 PSHE knowledge organiser on managing change — types of change, the change cycle, strategies for dealing with uncertainty, and specific transitions (moving to secondary).
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