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This printable page includes six cut-apart support cards to help children navigate changes in routines and activities. Children practise naming what changed, accepting reassurance, anticipating what comes next, making a choice, taking space, and reconnecting through simple caregiver language. Keep the cards on a ring or display one near a routine, and use them during transitions or moments when a child needs extra support. Afterward, record what helped and share the plan with the team.
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