I’ve been asked my advice this week on what to do if a child is having difficulties with their emotions and or behaviour when they get home from school. In my experience, this is incredibly common. And it can happen for a number of reasons such a hunger […]
This week we’ve had SO much fun making dinosaur bones from salt dough. A wonderful activity for young children either at home, school or nursery. * *please please remember salt dough is NOT for eating, it’s just for making. As with all our crafts and activities we do […]
What are the best play dough/ modelling resources for young children? One of our favourite ways to practise fine motor skills is by squishing, squeezing and shaping. But with so many types of play dough and similar resources available it can be tricky to know which ones to […]
Starting school or back to school next week? Here’s a lovely activity/craft to try at home to help with the impending morning routines! Routines are important for so many families and having a set routine can help make parts of the day, such as getting ready for school […]
We are extremely excited to be teaming up with Special Direct (TTS Group) to GIVE AWAY a Calming Weighted Blanket (worth over £70!) to one lucky winner on twitter. If the children in the school you work in or your own child for example could benefit from one […]
We’ve been trying out Imagine That Publisher’s brand new Squishy Squashy Books this week The Squishy Squashy Books with their fun short story, bright illustrations, cute characters and squishy ‘toy like’ animal are ideal for young children. In my opinion, they are also great for some older children […]
We’ve been on the look out for the best sensory books for young children, in particular tactile books that children can touch and feel. Skip to our Amazon Shop to find them all here Why are sensory books important? Young children learn through their senses- Tactile books are […]
If your own children, or the children you teach, would benefit from a Pop-Up Sensory Space including Sensory Den Activity Cards– head over to our Twitter Account to find out how to enter our GIVEAWAY* to stand a chance of winning this fantastic prize** worth around £99. (Terms […]
Wanting to get your child practising forming the letters of the alphabet in a fun, sensory way? We love practising forming the letters using sand… …but when the weathers cold- using flour in a tray can be a great indoor alternative. What do you need? A Tray/plate/shallow box […]
Looking for a fun dinosaur activity/craft to do with the kids? Either at home with your toddler or as part of an activity in a preschool/nursery/school? Have a look at this really simple and fun activity, making dinosaur ‘fossils’ (imprints) using toy dinosaurs and salt dough. What do […]
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