Starting school can be very exciting but it is also a big step for many children that can cause worry and anxiety. There is also the concern, that after the difficult year we’ve had, losses children have experienced and the restrictions placed on children’s day-to-day lives, that starting […]
You may remember last week we reviewed a brilliant book to help children understand Autism called My Awesome Autism (read the review here). Lots of our readers were very impressed by it so I’m delighted to be able to share with you another children’s book by the same […]
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’ve been very fortunate this week trying out some of Hobbycraft’s fantastic art and stationary equipment for kids- ideal for those starting School for the first time in September or those just starting a new school year. What did we try out? Crayola Twistable Crayons (32 Pack) What […]
September is now just around the corner and for some that means starting School for the first time. You may have read our previous blog post on ways to help prepare your child for primary school– with areas you may choose to focus on with your child (if they […]
Whether your little one starts school this September or still has another year to go, we’ve discovered some fantastic products to help prepare children for their first day and make the idea of starting school fun! Here are The SEN Resources Blog’s top ten products for preparing to […]
This week I’ve been reading School Readiness and the Characteristics of Effective Learning by Tamsin Grimmer (JKP) A book that purposefully and cleverly sparks debate with it’s title. In doing so, it encourages parents and teachers to question what being ready for starting school actually means and importantly what it […]
When we asked primary school teachers which skills are useful for children to focus on in preparation for primary school, many advised teaching children how to get dressed themselves. Not only is this a useful skill for changing for PE lessons but it also helps children go to […]
We were delighted to try out two gorgeous Lottie Dolls this week. Inspired by real children, the Lottie Doll range are wonderful for empowering kids and promoting inclusivity. The children have been playing with School Days Lottie and Brownie Lottie. School Days Lottie comes complete with school shoes, […]
Starting primary school is an exciting milestone and understandably many parents will want to help prepare their children for their first day. There’s lots of ways to help prepare your little one (have a read of our top tips from primary teachers here) but there’s also fun activities […]
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