With the promise of summer around the corner we’ve been searching for the best outdoor toys and resources for pre-school and primary aged children to enjoy! With the current Covid-19 restrictions meaning children can only play with others outside of school, outdoors at the moment..these resources will hopefully […]
Looking for some poetry books for children? We’ve compiled our current favourites below! (If there’s a book we’re missing- let us know so we can try it out and possibly add it to our list of best poetry books for children too.) But firstly, why is it important […]
I’m not exaggerating at all when I tell you that this week I have discovered my new, absolute favourite resource, The Yoto Player and I’m also not exaggerating when I tell you, that for us, this has completely transformed the children’s bedtimes by not only making them quicker […]
Christmas may just be around the corner, but if you’re like me and haven’t quite (…actually no where near) finished the Christmas gift shopping then have a read of this as I think we’ve found our favourite Imaginative play Toy of 2019! We’ve been trying out the stylish […]
Divorce can be a difficult process for families and an unsettling time for children. There’s countless books available for couples going through divorce, but in my opinion it’s important to remember that any children in the family will also need support. We were therefore thrilled to discover this […]
What are your thoughts on letting young children watch YouTube videos? Do you let your own children watch YouTube? Or maybe use YouTube clips when teaching? Are there benefits to watching Youtube Videos?* Love it or hate it, young children appear to be drawn to watching YouTube videos. […]
Sensory For many children, including some children with Special Educational Needs. Sensory toys can be a fantastic gift for Christmas. They can provide relaxation and calm and/or stimulate the senses. Here’s some of our favourites for 2019.* Mermaid Sequin Cushion Covers ‘Magic’ sequin cushions are a lovely sensory experience […]
Spelling can be a real area of difficulty for many children, including those with Special Educational Needs. Trying to encourage their children to practise weekly spelling lists for school can also be a challenging issue for parents. I was therefore very pleased to discover Spell Wizards* this week, […]
There’s a whole host of brilliant children’s TV for pre-school aged children available at the moment- many of which manage to strike the balance of being exciting for kids whilst ticking the educational box for us, their parents! But what about teaching children about special educational needs and […]
There’s a lot of fantastic resources for helping children to learn to read and to help support them when they are reading. (Look at our tips of how to teach your child to read here) For learning to read with Phonics, (the way that most primary schools currently […]
