Communication Cards - Pack 1

Every need, every feeling, every voice. 💛

Sometimes the words are hard to find, especially when feelings are big, the room is loud or the day has changed. These 110 bright, friendly communication cards give children a simple way to show what they need, how they feel and what they’d like to do, with a clear picture and a short, first-person phrase on every card.

The same friendly character appears on every card, so children quickly feel familiar with them, and each card uses a simple “I” sentence they can point to, hand over or say out loud.

WHAT’S INSIDE (110 cards across 11 themed sets):
🙋 Needs – I need a break, help, quiet, space, time, the toilet, a drink, to move
😊 Feelings – happy, sad, worried, angry, calm, excited, tired, overwhelmed, frustrated, OK
💖 More Feelings – loved, proud, shy, nervous, lonely, jealous, embarrassed, confused, bored, hopeful
👫 Feelings with Others – included, left out, shy, confident, overwhelmed in a group, I care about my friends
🎧 Sensory – too loud, too bright, too hot, too cold, block out noise, something soft, something to fidget with, a calm space
✅ Choices – yes, no, maybe, I don’t know, I choose this, I prefer this, I need more time, I have an idea
🔄 Change – what are we doing now and next, when will it happen, I need a moment, I’m OK to change now
🏫 Classroom – I want to answer, I don’t understand, can you explain again, I’ve finished, I’m ready
👋 Social – hello, goodbye, thank you, I’m sorry, please listen, please wait, can I ask a question
🎨 Activities – read a book, art, build, tablet, music, play a game, play outside, puzzle, relax
🗓️ Time & Place – now, next, later, today, tomorrow, this week, after lunch, at home, at school, bedtime

HOW IT HELPS:
✔ Gives children a calm, clear way to communicate, with or without words
✔ First-person “I” phrases build confidence and self-advocacy
✔ One consistent, friendly character throughout
✔ Covers sensory needs and changes to the day
✔ Supports choice-making and independence
✔ Bright, simple pictures that are quick to understand

PERFECT FOR:

• Autistic children and children with ADHD, speech and language needs or SEND

• Nonverbal, minimally verbal and situationally mute children

• Classrooms, calm corners, nurture rooms and home

• SENCos, teachers, teaching assistants and ELSAs

• Speech and language therapists, OTs and parents

IDEAS FOR USING THEM:

• Cut out, laminate and keep on a keyring or lanyard

• Stick favourite cards on a desk or board with Velcro

• Use the Time & Place cards to build a visual timetable

• Pair the Choices cards with activity cards for simple decision-making

WHAT YOU GET:

• 11 digital PNG sheets, 10 cards per sheet (110 cards in total)

• Print at home or at a local print shop

• Instant digital download, so no physical item will be posted

PLEASE NOTE
These cards are for information and support and work alongside advice from your school, SENCo or a speech and language therapist.
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