Wellbeing

There is so much entertainment value in a packet of balloons; no matter the player’s age, everyone can have fun. Try the following balloon games for kids to get started

Learning to write is a long and complicated process. When you break it down into all the different stages, it’s a miracle that any of us learn to write. Here are some drawing games for kids:

Outdoor games for toddlers will reap the benefits of the simple joys of being outdoors in nature, relaxing, and having fun. 

Outdoor learning is more important than ever after the past two years. The pandemic has meant that many children are re-entering our schools with higher levels of sedentary behavior. Childhood obesity is still increasing at an alarming rate across the Western world. Getting outdoors and working together to learn through physical activity is a great …

There are endless pen-ended play ideas. Here we explore set-ups and ideas!

Have you got a toddler that tips and dumps toys everywhere they go?

We all know social times can be a bit tense in preschool, especially during start of the school year! I’ve taught this age group for more than a decade, and I know that children, especially younger students need lots of opportunities to relax and get to know those around them. That’s where icebreaker games come …

Have you ever heard the term stimming before? Does your baby flap their hands a lot? Or maybe rock back and forth all the time? These are examples of stimming. Many people associate stimming with Autism or the traits related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. It certainly can be the case that children with Autism do have …

Mandalas are beautiful geometric patterns. In my many years of teaching, I have found them to be a fantastic tool to inspire artistic exploration and children. They are also a fantastic mindful tool, and many people use them as an aid to meditation. For kids, they are a great way to experiment with form, color, …

We all need to have a laugh, and funny Zoom games are not only possible but really beneficial in so many ways. I have been a teacher for the last decade, and the following Zoom games have all come about through trying out a range of different activities to add life and enjoyment to online …