Running a Theory of Mind Intervention
Wondering together about what other people might think and feel, with photos, short clips, cards and five ready-made lessons.
- 57-minute training
- Theory of Mind Clips tool
- 8 printable resources
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What it is
A gentle, practical way to help children wonder about other people’s thoughts and feelings, using photos, short clips, cards and five ready-made lessons. For parents, carers and professionals who support children.
- Five lessons, each in three parts
- Watch in your own time, with certificated CPD
- One to one, a small group, a whole class or at home
How it helps
Wondering what someone else might be thinking or feeling helps with friendships, sharing, sorting out disagreements and feeling part of a group. It keeps growing, and it grows best when the child feels safe and understood.
Helps withWhat the training covers
Guesses, not answers. Difference, not deficit. Offer, don’t insist.
- 1What theory of mind is, and how it grows
- 2Why understanding goes both ways
- 3How to run the five BOUNCE lessons
- 4How to wonder with a child without testing them
Before you start
Read the adult guide first. It is in the printable pack.
Start here
What is in the pack, how to be alongside the child, and what to check before you print.
What’s inside
Watch the training, use the clips on screen, and print what you need.
The training video
57 minutes, with interactive activities and downloadable notes along the way.
Theory of Mind Clips tool
28 Name the feeling clips and 8 Scenario clips. Nothing is stored: no names, no choices, no history.
Eight printable resources
Lesson plans, 41 picture cards, 55 question cards, 36 feeling word cards, two guides and a noticing checklist.
What you can print and keepEight files in the pack See all filesHide files
- BOUNCE Theory of Mind: Start hereRead first: the pack, how to be alongside, and what to check before you print (PDF, 158 KB)
- Lesson PlansFive lessons, social stories, body clue sheets, social guidelines and 19 scenario cards (PDF, 284 KB)
- Picture Cards41 photo cards with wondering questions (PDF, 6.3 MB)
- Question Cards55 wondering questions in four groups, with pass and stop cards (PDF, 355 KB)
- Feeling Word Cards36 feeling words in six groups, with blank cards (PDF, 245 KB)
- Video Clips guideA still of every clip, so you can choose before the child sees the screen (PDF, 1.8 MB)
- Theory of Mind Clips quick guideHow to run the Clips tool, step by step (PDF, 281 KB)
- Noticing ChecklistWhat you notice over time, in words, with no scores (PDF, 82 KB)
What learners say
I learnt a lot from this course. I particularly liked how accessible it was and the quality of resources.
Detailed resources that were ready to use with my students. Highly recommend.