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Category: Sensory Play

Phonics – Phase 2 – Introducing S and other Sounds

13th January 2020 Lisa Leave a comment

Phase 2 Beginning phase 2 (find out more about phases here) phonics is always an exciting time for little ones…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Learn a Language, Learning Through Play, Phonics, Sensory Play
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Handcrafted Autumn Small World Woodland Play

15th October 2019 Lisa Leave a comment

Small World Play Scene Aren’t Autumn colours just magical? If you’re looking for ideas to make your own sensory, small…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Sensory Play, Small World, Waldorf Inspired

Man on the Moon – Story Sack

13th September 2019 Lisa Leave a comment

This post will give you some space play inspiration and space book recommendations. Man on the Moon Here’s a little…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Learning Through Play, Sensory Play, Small World
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Toy Shelfie – Traditional Tales & Loose Parts

2nd August 2019 Lisa Leave a comment

Toy Shelfie Update It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the blog about our toy rotation and organisation in…

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Posted in: Learning Through Play, Sensory Play, Small World, Waldorf Inspired
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Nexus Link and Lace Boards – Maths Play

8th June 2019 Lisa Leave a comment

Nexus for Kids If you haven’t already I’d love you to check out my previous review post for Nexus and…

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Posted in: Sensory Play Filed under: fine motor skills
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Nexus Arts and Crafts Review – Chalky Pastels

31st May 2019 Lisa Leave a comment

Discovering Nexus Discovering Nexus learning resources happened several years back when I was working as a reception teacher. They hadn’t…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Neurodivergent, Sensory Play Filed under: fine motor skills
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Waldorf Style Candle Holder Making

27th February 2019 Lisa 1 Comment

Filling Your Cup I’ve always found sanctuary in being creative. It gives me real pleasure and helps to calm my…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Sensory Play, Waldorf Inspired
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Play Matters – How to Learn Through Play

12th January 2019 Lisa Leave a comment

Food for the soul Play is food for the soul. Whatever childhood/ educational philosophy you follow, one thing they nearly…

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Mini Playscapes – Small World – Space Explorer

11th October 2018 Lisa 3 Comments

Playscape Children make sense of the world around them through play. Their world is replayed through taking part in everyday…

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Posted in: Sensory Play, Small World
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Meet the Mum Behind the Maker – Valery from Artblocks

24th September 2018 Lisa 4 Comments

I love Instagram; you never know what you’ll discover in those little blocks of pictures. Well recently, I spotted some…

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