Ready Set Change Slides
Life Skills Journeys
Ready, Set, Grow!
Ready, Set, Change!
My guide to a great school day, friendly helpers, and daily changes.
Let's start!
Our School Helpers
Meet the Team
Teachers & Aides
They help me learn, find my classrooms, and stay safe. I can ask them for help anytime!
🙋♂️ "Can you help me, please?"
My Therapists
They help my body grow strong and practice speaking and communicating with everyone.
💪 "Ready to learn and play!"
Step 1 of 4: My School Community
Meeting Our Friends
Friends & Greetings
Our Classmates
Other students are here learning too! We can share materials, play at recess, and sit together.
🤝 "Let's work together!"
How to Say Hello
I choose how to greet new people. I choose what feels safe and happy for me!
👋 Wave Hello 😊 Give a Smile 🗣️ Say "Hi!"
Step 1 of 4: My School Community
My Daily Map
One Step at a Time
Our schedule tells us what activity comes next. Following our daily map keeps us safe and on track!
1
Arrival Bus or Car
2
Learning Morning Meeting
3
Lunch Eat & Refuel
4
Therapies Movement & Play
When we finish one activity, we check our schedule for the next!
Step 2 of 4: My Routines
Ready, Set, Move!
Moving Safely
1
Clean Up
Put away toys, books, and work in their special bins.
🧺 All Clean!
2
Line Up Safely
Walk calmly to the door. Keep hands and feet to yourself.
🧍 Friendly Space
3
Quiet Walk
Walk with quiet feet and soft voices in the hallways.
🤫 Shhh... Soft Voices
Step 2 of 4: My Routines
My Quiet & Calm Guide
Sensory Check-In
Sometimes school gets...
🔊 Too Loud!
💡 Too Bright!
🏃♂️ Too Busy or Crowded!
I can use my Calming Tools:
🎧
Wear Headphones
Helps block out noisy rooms.
🧸
Fidget or Squeeze Toy
Keeps my hands busy and my body relaxed.
🛋️
Visit the Safe Space
A quiet corner to take a 2-minute break.
Step 3 of 4: Sensory & Spaces
The Unexpected Oops!
Coping with Sudden Change
Sometimes schedules change suddenly. A teacher is out, or there is an unexpected school event.
Fire Drill
It is very loud. It is just practice to keep us safe.
💡 Cover ears & line up
Assemblies
Moving to the gym to watch a fun school show together.
💡 Walk to the gym
Substitute Teacher
A friendly new face helping in our classroom today.
💡 Say hello and help them
✨ Remember: "Change is okay. My school is safe. Helpers are always near!"
Step 4 of 4: Handling Changes
My Calm Down Plan
3 Simple Steps
1
Stop & Notice
Put my hands in my lap. Notice if I feel worried, fast, or heavy.
Freeze & Check
2
Deep Breaths
Breathe in slowly like smelling a flower. Blow out like blowing a candle.
3 Slow Breaths
3
Ask for a Helper
Show my calm card or use words to tell a teacher I need a sensory tool.
Talk or Point
Step 4 of 4: Handling Changes
I Am Ready!
My Daily Checklist
I can do this! Let's read our daily goals together:
I can check my schedule to see what is next.
I can greet teachers and peers with a wave or a smile.
I can use my calm tools when things get noisy.
I can ask for help when the schedule changes.
Awesome job! Ready to shine.