It's A Rainbow Relay Race!

Pick your soundtrack. Choose a favourite upbeat tune (maybe something bubbly like the “Bluey” theme!).

Assign “teams.” Clothes become your rainbow squads: reds go in the “Fire Truck Team,” blues in the “Ocean Team,” yellows in the “Sunshine Squad,” and so on.

Race the clock. Set a 3-minute timer. When the music starts, shout out one team (e.g. “Fire Truck Team, go!”), and both you and Mum grab only red items as fast as you can. When the timer dings, switch to the next colour.

Score stickers. At the end of each round, award yourself a sticker or draw a little smiley on a chart for every item you fold or hang correctly.

Celebrate your victory. When all the colours have raced, celebrate with a silly dance or a fun high-five routine. You’ll both feel proud of your teamwork—and the laundry will be done in no time!

Adventure Companion Kit - A Case Of Helping

Decorate a small backpack
Let’s turn an ordinary bag into a treasure chest! Add bright stickers or draw little pictures of a picnic blanket, a ship, and a hot-chocolate mug on the front so Sally can spot it right away.

Pack your own treats & drinks

• Picnic goodies from ASDA: sandwiches, fruit, crisps—pack them in clear, reusable boxes so you both can see what’s inside without rustling plastic.

• Hot chocolate in a thermos: pre-make it at home and pour into a leak-proof flask. Now you can enjoy a warm drink at Tomach without queuing in the café or battling loud noises.

Add a “Quiet Kit”

• Noise-canceling headphones or ear-defenders for Sally (and extra little ones for you, too!).

• Fidget toys or a soft squeeze ball to keep hands busy if things feel noisy outside.

• Tuck them into a side pocket for quick grabs.

Create a mini picture-schedule
Draw or print small icons on index cards for each stop—🛒 ASDA, 🧺 picnic, ☕ hot-chocolate, 🚢 ship-watching, 🎁 Home Bargains outside.

• Hole-punch and clip them together so you can flip through as you go.

• Stick a little star or smiley sticker on each card when you finish that part of the adventure!

Plan a “quiet corner” in the car

• Lay a soft blanket on one side of the back seat and keep the volume low on any music or audiobook.

• Use this as your go-to spot to chill out between stops, chat with your support worker about what you’ve seen, or just relax.

Instead Of Tidying Up, I Might Do...

Helpful Ninja Tip - Lunch & Dinner

Just like Helpful Ninja in his book, instead of slacking around playing video games, you can help your parent or guardian lay the table. Try not to get too distracted and carry everything at once, take everything slowly, and remember not to break anything. If you're still learning about matching and pairs, try to get your parent or guardian to ask you things like, "Which dinner set is the same as that dinner set?" or, "Which one is different from the other's? The grown ups', or the kids'?" These kinds of activities can be enjoyed when it is time to enjoy lunch or dinner, and maybe if you're feeling lucky, you can help your parent or guardian dish up dinner, and even maybe speak French just like Bandit in the Bluey episode 'Pavlova'!