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Dinosaur ‘Fossil’ Hunting Sensory Activity

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Know anyone celebrating Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat) in your school, nursery, pre school etc for Jan 25th? Here’s a really easy, fun and lovely craft. Link in bio or google The SEN Resources Blog https://senresourcesblog.com/2020/01/16/chinese-new-year-kids-craft-make-a-paper-rat/ #senresourcesblog #chinesenewyear #yearoftherat #eyfs #eyfsinspiration #homeschool #homeed #childminders #send #pblogger #sendblogger #specialeducation #creativekids #kidscraft #toddler #toddlerlife #toddlerart #kidart #craft #teachersofinstagram

I’ve seen coloured rice pop up on Instagram and Pinterest and if I’m honest I thought… “How on earth do people have the time to make that?!” But I was COMPLETELY mistaken in thinking it was hard work. It has to be the easiest thing to make! And unbelievably quick! I made six bags, with two kids in under 10 mins. Before I explain how, please please please be aware that this is NOT edible! It’s just for playing with. Supervise kids when they are playing with this and definitely don’t let children who are likely to put things in their mouths play with it please. And I take no responsibility for it being eaten. Also it won’t last forever and if it gets damp or dirty- throw it out. ....continue reading on The SEN Resources Blog https://senresourcesblog.com/2018/10/23/how-to-make-coloured-rice-for-sensory-play-in-3-minutes/ #senresourcesblog #sensoryplay #playmatters #fun #homeschool #playathome #importanceofplay #send #sendblogger #eyfs #eyfsinspiration #teachers #childminders #parenting #toddler #kids #craft

We’ve had a couple of readers asking for advice on how to get their child to wear their glasses and keep wearing them. I’m a firm believer in not pretending to be an expert in areas that we are not, and I’ll be honest I have little experience in encouraging little ones to wear glasses. Therefore, I put out the question on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) to ask experienced parents and professionals for their top tips and here they are. (Please note, we take no responsibility for the advice given, as always please consult a professional with any problems relating to your child’s health) How can you encourage your child to wear their glasses? Check They are Comfortable. Comfort is incredibly important and as mum Helena explains “First tip would be making sure they are well fitting and comfy. Our son has only used Tomato glasses so far- but they are designed to be light and comfortable- I have never seen any red marks anywhere and he’s happy to wear them”. It’s also important to keep checking they are comfortable over time, one of our followers on twitter advised that you “review fit and ensure comfort”. Give Them Ownership Over Their Glasses– Everyone needs to feel that they have some sort of control over new situations and as mum, Helen explains, letting her son “choose a character for his glasses gave him control and ownership”. It also helps if they like the glasses they are wearing, so by letting them choose them they can get some that they feel happy in. Wear Your Own Glasses Yourself! As parents it’s so important to set a good example. Often children learn more from what we do that what we say. If we have a positive view of wearing glasses, it’s likely they will too. As Helena explains “I used to be very reluctant to wear my glasses…so made an effort to wear mine more around our son to make wearing glasses seem more normal and a positive thing” Consistency. As with most things with children, consistency is incredibly important and wearing glasses is certainly no exception. It’s key to make sure that everyone who looks after your...continue on The SEN Resources Blog #linkinbio #senresourcesblog #send #pblogger #sendblog

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