🧩 EYFS Neurodivergent · Brilliant Brains, Little Steps
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Brilliant Brains, Little Steps

EYFS Neurodivergent Support Β· Ages 3–5

Every brain works differently β€” and that's wonderful! Let's practise routines, senses, feelings and little steps. πŸ’™

1

My Visual Schedule (First… Then…)

🦜 Rosie: "Pictures help our brains feel safe." Write or draw your day.
Morning β€”
School/Nursery β€”
Home time β€”
Bedtime β€”
First I will . Then I will .
2

Sensory-Friendly Play Choices

πŸ¦” Gary: "Your senses help you learn." Tap what feels just right today.
🀫 quiet corner
🎡 music
πŸ’§ water play
🟒 playdough
πŸ–οΈ sand
πŸŒ€ swinging
πŸ€— hugs
🚫 no hugs
Draw your favourite calming play:
3

Big Feelings Are OK

🦎 Elvis: "Big feelings are messages, not mistakes." Tap your feeling.
Happy 😊
Sad 😒
Angry 😠
Worried 😰
Tired 😴
Excited πŸ˜†
My helper grown-up is
4

Follow the Picture Steps βœ…

🦜 Rosie: "One step at a time." Choose a routine and draw 3 picture-steps.
Routine:
getting dressed
washing hands
tidy up
bedtime
Step 1 Β· Step 2 Β· Step 3
I did it!
by myself
with help
5

Celebrating Differences

πŸ¦” Gary: "Different is wonderful." Draw yourself, then add 3 things you're great at.
I'm great at: 1) 2) 3)
One thing that helps my brain feel calm:
You are brilliantly you! 🌟
πŸ…

Brilliant Brain Certificate

Congratulations, !

You practised routines, sensory play, feelings, simple steps and celebrating differences. πŸ’™

Signed by Rosie 🦜, Gary πŸ¦” and Elvis 🦎 Β· Date:

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