Low-Pressure Communication. Helping Children Express Emotions, Needs and Choices Without Feeling Put on the Spot

Bee Ready Series - Behaviour

Low-Pressure Communication. Helping Children Express Emotions, Needs and Choices Without Feeling Put on the Spot

Webinar Description

This webinar explores gentle, low-pressure ways SNAs and teachers can support children to communicate how they feel, what they need, and what they find difficult. Using tools such as animal check-ins, numbers, choices, visuals, movement and indirect language, participants will learn how to reduce pressure, build trust and create safer communication moments throughout the school day.

Learning Objectives

By the end, participants will be able to:

1. Understand why some children struggle to talk directly about emotions.
2. Use low-pressure check-ins such as numbers, animals, visuals and choices.
3. Support emotional communication without forcing eye contact or verbal answers.
4. Apply practical strategies during transitions, behaviour support and daily routines.

Facilitator: Magdalena Landziak

Magdalena is an advocate for special and inclusive education and an experienced SNA, with over 10 years of experience supporting children with additional needs in primary school settings. She works as a tutor delivering QQI Level 6 SNA courses and provides CPD training for various Education Centres across Ireland. Recognising the need for ongoing, tailored support for SNAs, Magdalena founded SNA Academy to deliver practical, research-informed training and resources. She is also the Editor of AMYGDALA - the First National Magazine for SNAs, sharing insights, strategies, and inspiration to enhance inclusive practice in schools. Recently, she launched her own podcast, From the Bottom of My Heart, creating a space for meaningful conversations, inspiring stories and diverse perspectives on education, inclusion, wellbeing and life experiences. Magdalena holds a Master’s degree in Inclusive Education and SEN, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate (level 9) in 21st Century Teaching and Learning from Trinity College Dublin. She is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and equally dedicated to sharing her knowledge, experience and practical strategies with SNAs and educators to promote meaningful inclusion and strengthen everyday practice. Through her social media platform, @sna_zone, she shares practical strategies, educational resources, professional insights and inspiration to support SNAs and educators in their everyday practice.