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Adult-to-Adult Behaviour Crisis Communication Lanyard Prompts 'I Need Help' (Widgit Symbols Resources - Communication Collection)

Adult-to-Adult Behaviour Communication Symbols for Crisis Times Communication Lanyard Tab Prompt Cards by Exciting Teacher 2025

The Adult-to-Adult Behaviour Crisis Communication Lanyard Prompts for ‘I Need Help’ can be used to communicate between adults during times of crisis in the classroom or home.

These non-verbal communication symbols allow adults to communicate in a situation where talking is not appropriate, such as when a child is in crisis or struggling with emotional regulation for behaviour.

This communication lanyard prompts helps adults to ask for help from other adults to support a dysregulated child to help keep everyone in the class or home safe from escalating danger or risk.

This resource is part of our Widgit Symbols collection.

This resource is designed to be made into Lanyard Card prompts.

Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

How could this resource be used?

  • To support children to identify and discuss what they need help with.
  • To build emotional literacy and emotional regulation skills through visual communication strategies.
  • To support SEND children with communicating their physical and emotional needs effectively and accurately.

Relevant Curriculum Links

England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:

KS1:

  • H11. about different feelings that humans can experience.
  • H12. how to recognise and name different feelings.
  • H13. how feelings can affect people’s bodies and how they behave.
  • H15. to recognise that not everyone feels the same at the same time, or feels the same about the same things.
  • H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
  • H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
  • H19. to recognise when they need help with feelings; that it is important to ask for help with feelings; and how to ask for it.

KS2:

  • H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
  • H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings.
  • H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
  • H21. to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others.
  • H22. to recognise that anyone can experience mental ill health; that most difficulties can be resolved with help and support; and that it is important to discuss feelings with a trusted adult.

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):

  • I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them. HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a / HWB 2-01a / HWB 3-01a / HWB 4-01a.
  • I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
  • I understand that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances. HWB 0-03a / HWB 1-03a / HWB 2-03a / HWB 3-03a / HWB 4-03a.
  • I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to understand my own behaviour and the way others behave. HWB 0-04a / HWB 1-04a / HWB 2-04a / HWB 3-04a / HWB 4-04a.
  • I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.

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