I Wonder Transition Tuff Tray Pack
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I Wonder Transition Tuff Tray Pack
Support children through one of the biggest milestones of the school year with our engaging ‘I Wonder’ Transition Tuff Tray Pack.
Designed for Reception and KS1 transition, this thoughtful tuff tray encourages children to explore their questions, feelings and excitement about moving into a new class.
Using personalised photographs and discussion prompts, children can learn about their new teacher, classroom, daily activities and key adults who will support them.
Alongside this, they are encouraged to identify and discuss their feelings about transition and think about what they are most looking forward to in their new learning environment.
This highly adaptable resource allows schools and teachers to personalise the experience using their own photographs, helping children feel more confident, prepared and excited about the move.
What’s Included:
Teacher guidance notes
Large “I Wonder…” thinking bubble
Transition prompt cards
Editable photo frames
“How am I Feeling?” display cards
Emotion photo cards
“What am I Excited About?” display cards
Excitement photo cards
Feelings sentence template
Excitement sentence template
Links to Development Matters (Reception)
This resource provides opportunities for children to:
- See themselves as a valuable individual.
- Build constructive and respectful relationships.
- Express their feelings and consider the feelings of others.
- Identify and moderate their own feelings socially and emotionally.
- Manage their own needs.
- Show resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge.
- Talk about members of their immediate community and familiar environments.
- Develop confidence when facing new experiences and changes.
Perfect For:
• Reception to Year 1 transition
• Nursery to Reception transition
• KS1 class moves
• Transition days
• Tuff trays
• Small group discussion activities
• Wellbeing and emotional literacy sessions
Children will have opportunities to discuss:
• What their new classroom might look like.
• Who will help them.
• Who their new teacher is.
• What activities they might enjoy.
• How they are feeling about the transition.
• What they are excited about in their new class.
Why Teachers Love This Resource
Easily personalised using real classroom photographs.
Encourages meaningful conversations about transition.
Supports emotional wellbeing and confidence.
Helps reduce worries about change.
Promotes excitement and curiosity about the new class.
Simple to prepare and highly engaging for children.
Simply print, add your own photographs and create a personalised transition tuff tray that helps children feel informed, reassured and excited about their next learning adventure.
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