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At Actualise Academy, we believe growth comes from exploring beyond what we already know about ourselves. One of our experienced teachers and clinical psychology trainees created a resource using art to help deepen understanding of self, identity, and emotions. While made for students, anyone can use it for self-discovery. We also share teaching tools and…

This lesson plan offers a fun and engaging way to help students understand their emotions using the idea of a “Brain House.” The brain is imagined as having an upstairs and a downstairs, each with its own group of characters: like Calming Charlotte and Bossy Ben, who represent different emotional and thinking processes. Through simple…

The Emotions Wheel is a valuable tool for enhancing students’ emotional literacy by helping them recognise, label, and express their feelings more accurately. Whether integrated into social-emotional learning lessons or used informally, the Emotions Wheel can be a simple yet powerful way to promote emotional well-being in schools. In a classroom setting, it can be…

You’ve successfully navigated another school year (no small feat!), and now it’s time to rest, reset, and focus on you. While teaching is deeply rewarding, it also takes a toll- physically, mentally, and emotionally. To support your wellbeing this summer, the Actualise Academy team has developed the ‘Summer Self-Care Workbook for Teachers’. Thoughtfully designed by…

‘The Behavioural Approaches to Anxiety Teaching Matrix’ is designed to promote a safe and positive environment for everyone. Use this great resource to remind students how to be respectful in every school setting! This resource provides examples of positive behaviours for children to follow in the classroom, hallway, playground, cafeteria, bus and the health room…

We know how busy the last month of school can get. We are here to support teachers in wrapping up the year with less stress and more ease. We’ve put together a free printable (and customisable!) End of year Checklist designed by our team of experienced teachers and psychologists.  ———— Actualise Academy offers expertly crafted…

Helping you reflect, take some time to distract, be grateful and slow down. This simple, short, guided journal supports students and teachers in noticing the good (even on difficult days). Use it as a morning check-in, a homework prompt, a closing activity, or even just as a recommendation to fellow teachers having a tough week.…

Anxious Children in a Classroom sometimes need your help as Educators to Feel Calm and Safe. This is a very effective tool and activity for their benefit. Teachers can keep a printed copy of the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise in their classroom as a practical, easy-to-use resource to support students who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed,…

Giving all students a voice through the Expressive Communication Profile: Helpful for all students with communication difficulties. A practical tool for understanding and supporting the full range of a student’s communication. The profile guides staff in developing personalised strategies to better understand and meet each student’s needs. In inclusive classrooms, communication doesn’t look the same…

Looking for simple and feel-good ways to bring calm and connection to your classroom as the year winds down? Look no further! These calming activities are perfect for those moments when classroom energy is running high, especially during the final stretch of the school year. No special supplies needed! Just a few minutes, a bit…