Activity Hub
SEND-friendly activities for sensory, emotional, social, learning and life-skill support. Every activity is flexible — there is no "perfect" way to do them.
Small steps matter.
Use the filters below to narrow by age, support need, type, environment, time and cost — or just search for what you need.
Sensory Calm Box
Children and young people who become overwhelmed, anxious, dysregulated or need a safe way to calm down.
Worry Box
Children who ask repeated questions, worry at bedtime, struggle with anxiety or need help expressing fears.
First/Then Board
Children who struggle with transitions, demands, routines or understanding what is happening next.
Sensory Bottle
Calming, visual focus, waiting times, anxiety, transitions and quiet play.
Heavy Work Helper Jobs
Children who seek movement, crash, push, pull, chew, fidget or struggle to regulate their body.
Emotion Thermometer
Helping children understand and communicate emotional intensity.
Calm Breathing Bubbles
Children who need a simple, playful breathing activity.
Texture Treasure Tray
Exploring touch safely and building sensory tolerance through choice.
Sound Detective Walk
Listening skills, sensory awareness and outdoor regulation.
Movement Dice
Children who need movement breaks, body awareness or fun physical regulation.
Feelings Charades
Recognising emotions, body language and social communication.
Lego Listening Challenge
Following instructions, communication, patience and sequencing.
Visual Recipe Cooking
Life skills, sequencing, confidence, sensory food exposure and independence.
Safe Food Explorer
Children with restricted eating, food anxiety or sensory food difficulties.
Story Stones
Language, imagination, sequencing and storytelling.
Calm Colour Hunt
Grounding, anxiety, visual attention and calm focus.
Body Check-In Card
Interoception, emotional regulation and recognising body signals.
Obstacle Course
Movement, body awareness, planning and regulation.
Interest Project
Building confidence, communication, learning and motivation through special interests.
Sensory Walk
Regulation, mindfulness, communication and outdoor calm.
Feelings Comic Strip
Understanding social situations, emotions, conflict and communication.
Fine Motor Busy Box
Hand strength, coordination, focus and dyspraxia support.
Big Feelings Volcano
Helping children understand how emotions build before a meltdown.
Choice Board Activity
Reducing anxiety, supporting communication and increasing autonomy.
Social Story Creation
Preparing for new situations, transitions, appointments or changes.
Friendship Recipe
Understanding friendship skills in a simple, visual way.
My Strengths Shield
Confidence building and self-esteem.
Traffic Light Communication Cards
Helping children show when they are okay, unsure or overwhelmed.
Calming Animal Walks
Movement, body awareness, regulation and fun.
Calm Down Menu
Helping children choose regulation strategies.
Life Skills: Make a Drink
Building independence, sequencing and confidence.
Life Skills: Pack My Bag
Organisation, independence and school routines.
Dyslexia-Friendly Audio Story
Enjoying stories without reading pressure.
Maths in Real Life: Snack Shop
Practical maths, money skills and role play.
Teen Reset Plan
Teenagers who become overwhelmed and need a personal regulation plan.
Puberty Hygiene Routine Chart
Supporting puberty, hygiene, independence and confidence.
Sibling Kindness Jar
Supporting siblings, family connection and positive moments.
Grandparent Understanding Sheet
Helping extended family understand SEND needs.
Safe Space Design
Creating a calm area at home or school.
Transition Countdown Chain
Preparing for change, holidays, school transitions or appointments.
Focus Timer Challenge
Building attention in short, achievable bursts.
My Communication Passport
Helping adults understand how a child communicates and what support they need.
Kind Hands Sensory Play
Children who hit, grab, push or struggle with safe touch.
Weather Feelings Chart
Helping children describe emotions using visual metaphors.
Sensory-Friendly Art
Creative expression without pressure.
Safe Online Choices Game
Teenagers and older children learning online safety.
My Safe People Map
Safeguarding, confidence and knowing who to ask for help.
Regulation Playlist
Using music to support emotions, focus and calming.
Step-by-Step Toothbrushing Support
Children who struggle with hygiene, sensory needs or sequencing.
Feelings and Food Tracker
Understanding links between anxiety, sensory needs and eating.
Confidence Interview
Helping children and teens recognise strengths and achievements.
Body Sock Alternative: Blanket Burrito
Deep pressure, calming and proprioceptive input.
Transition Object
Children who struggle moving between places or activities.
Family Feelings Check-In
Family communication and emotional awareness.
Community Trip Planner
Preparing for outings and reducing public-place anxiety.
Teen Life Skills: Simple Budget
Money awareness and transition to adulthood.
My Perfect Day Plan
Understanding preferences, needs and communication.
My No List and Yes List
Understanding preferences, boundaries and sensory needs.
Safe Touch and Consent Cards
Teaching body boundaries and safeguarding.
Calm Morning Routine
Reducing morning stress and school anxiety.