It’s all over the news this week about the negative impact of lockdowns on children’s speech and language skills. And as a result, I’ve had a few enquiries about strategies to help children at home with their speech, language and communication development from parents and the press. First […]
In my experience, raising, caring for and teaching children is absolutely wonderful but it is also incredibly hard work. Whilst children are navigating their understanding of the world, their own ability to communicate, their emotions and even hormones it takes a lot of patience as adults to stay […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about this recently, due to kids picking up various viruses and us having to stay in a bit more than normal, is it OK for them to be a bit bored? And I’ve come to the conclusion, that despite my ‘mum guilt’ whispering […]
If you’re stuck for ideas for a free activity with the children over the summer holidays, why not try going on a minibeast hunt? Not only does it provide a purpose to a walk (and escape from screen time!) but there are many skills that can be developed […]
Gross motor skills are important skills needed for every day tasks such as standing and walking. What’s the difference between gross and fine motor skills? Unlike Fine Motor Skill Activitie which require the small muscles in the hands and fingers, Gross Motor skill activities use the larger, core stabilising […]
I was honoured to be asked to write an article for the children’s book publisher- Imagine That. Here’s a sample of what I wrote: I’m Georgina, mum of two, qualified teacher/SENCo and I run The SEN Resources Blog (www.senresourcesblog.com). It will come as no surprise therefore, that I […]
Children often get bad press, with stories of teasing and bullying in schools and phrases such as ‘kids can be cruel’ regularly used. However, I wanted to shine a light on the fact that, in my opinion (as a qualified teacher and parent) the majority of children can […]
We asked some reception teachers their advice for how to prepare children for starting primary school. Here are some of the things they said! If you’d like a PDF copy of this please click here to download for FREE! All I ask is you share our blog with […]
I wrote a Guest Post for Learning Resources UK this week, read a sample of it here: ‘How Toys Can Help Children With Special Educational Needs Play is so important for all children and not just because it’s enjoyable, but it’s how children of all abilities and ages […]
Here’s ten (very easy to make!) presents for Father’s Day presents. Perfect to do at home with children or for nurseries, playgroups, preschools and primary schools* 1.Personalised Socks: Instead of buying some socks, why not buy some plain socks and some fabric paint and get the kids to […]
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