ANTS Labelling Lawrence Pupil Leaflet – Item 759

This printable ANTS Labelling Lawrence pupil leaflet is specially designed for children aged 7 to 11, offering gentle, neuroaffirming guidance on understanding labelling thoughts, noticing when they call themselves or others names, and learning kinder, more accurate ways to think.

For many children, especially those who are neurodivergent or experience anxiety, frustration, or low confidence, labelling can feel automatic. These thoughts can feel very real and convincing, often making situations feel bigger and harder than they really are. This resource breaks it down in a calm, child-friendly way, helping children understand what labelling is, why it happens, and how to respond in a more balanced and supportive way.

What’s inside the ANTS Labelling Lawrence pupil leaflet:

• Clear explanations of labelling thoughts and why they happen
• Support to notice when “I’m useless” or “They’re horrible” thoughts appear
• Gentle strategies to pause and reframe thoughts
• Guidance on describing behaviour rather than labelling a person
• The Kind-Words Backpack activity to practise coping tools
• Visual cues and relatable examples to support understanding and engagement

Perfect for:

• PSHE lessons
• ELSA and wellbeing interventions
• School counselling
• Nurture groups
• Home conversations
• SEN support

Designed with inclusivity in mind:
This leaflet uses affirming, supportive language and avoids shame-based messaging. It reassures children that labelling thoughts are common and encourages them to think more accurately about themselves and others, building confidence, kindness, and flexible thinking skills.

Helping children understand:

• One behaviour doesn’t define a person.
• Thoughts are guesses, not facts.
• Everyone makes mistakes and can choose differently.
• Small, kinder words can make big differences.

Design details of the ANTs Labelling Lawrence pupil leaflet:

• A4 printable trifold in colour and black and white
• Clean design with visual cues and calm illustrations
• Clear layout to reduce visual overwhelm

Important information:
The Labelling Lawrence leaflet is designed to be used as part of ELSA sessions, PSHE teaching, or another supportive session. It should not simply be handed to children without guidance. These leaflets are intended as reminders for pupils to take away and to support adults working through the content with them.

It is your responsibility to decide whether the information in this leaflet is appropriate and helpful for your pupils.

Under our terms and conditions, these leaflets must not be uploaded to school websites. They are for printing and using within sessions or as a structured basis for teaching and discussion.