Playground Powers

Meet Ellie The Elastic Elephant.

Ellie loves playground games, but sometimes things don't go as planned. A friend might choose a different game, the rules might change or the game could change. When plans change, Ellie has to learn how to stay calm and what to do next.

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Ellie The Flexible Thinking Champion

Ellie the Elastic Elephant teaches flexible thinking, helping children cope when plans change, games shift, or things don't go their way. Through stories, videos and playful practice, Ellie helps children build the confidence to adapt to new situations and find another way forward.

Ellie the Elastic Elephant

Watch Ellie in Action

Example Situtations

Helping children practise flexible thinking through real everyday moments of play.

A friend wants to play a different game

when your plan is stuck on something different.

The rules suddenly change

when you're playing a game and someone changes the rules.

Moving on to a different game

when a game is underway and then the game changes.

Someone new joins the game

and the game needs to change to let them in.

A play preference is not available

when the equipment is in use or a friend is playing with someone else.

The plan needs to change

when the bell rings but the game isn't finished.

Ellie's Tool Kit

Playground Powers was created because many children struggle with social situations, but skills are rarely taught these skills in a clear and supportive way.

Flexible thinking cue cards

Downloadable, printable or in-library item linked to the teaching focus.

Game-ready visual reminders

Downloadable, printable or in-library item linked to the teaching focus.

Flexible thinking workbook by Ellie

Downloadable, printable or in-library item linked to the teaching focus.