Are you interested in joining our PEEP online group on Tuesdays from 1pm – 1.40pm along with your little Peep?
A copy of the the plan and a list of resources you might like to bring along can be found by clicking on the link. Links to the group have been sent out by text. If you have not received the link but would like to join us, please do not hesitate to get in contact.
Look forward to seeing you then!
Yvonne, Diane and Gill
Preparing for Christmas!
Looking for Present Ideas? Not sure whether or not it’s worth put up the Christmas Tree? Christmas Themed Sensory Activities? Fancy a bit of a Christmas ‘Sign-a-Long, Sing-a-Long?
Join in with our preparing for Christmas online sessions starting 19.11.20 at 11am.
If you are interested, give us a little text or phone with you email details and we will send you a link.
We look forward to seeing you then!
Yvonne, Diane and Gill
If you are interested in joining us online for our little PEEP group, We would love to see you!
Click on the link for more information. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Yvonne, Diane and Gill
Click on the link below for some Autumn suggestions to keep you and your little pumpkin busy during the Autumn Season!
Yvonne, Gill and Diane
Hope everyone is keeping well and your summer is off to a good start!
For those of you who have little ones that are due to start ELC/Nursery after the holidays, the SWAY above has some simple video examples of enhanced transition activities you can do at home over the next few weeks to help your little one prepare. The sensory story used can be accessed here: Starting ELC Sensory Story
The activities are suitable for any child but are aimed specifically at little ones who would benfit from lots of sensory experiences being used along with simplified language to help them to make connections in their world and develop their understanding.
As always the key to reinforcing the learning is to: Keep language simple, use lot’s and lot’s of repetition, aim to ‘play’ when your child is most likely to engage (i.e. Not too tired, hungry etc), Most of all – Have Fun!
Summer has arrived!!! If you are looking for some low cost activities to keep the little ones busy this summer, take a look at our EY Summer Fun Activities (1) for some ideas and suggestions.
We hope you all have an amazing fun filled summer!!! Look forward to seeing you all in August Take Care, Stay safe, Have Fun!
Yvonne, Diane and Gill
In response to a request following our recent questionnaire, here are a few ideas of key words and strategies you can use to develop early communication at home.
Building Knowledge of Key Words in the Early Years
There is also a bit of information on Objects of Reference and a few tips on how to choose objects. objects_of_reference_docx_ald_version
At the back of the booklet, there is a number of Speech and Language Therapy Links.
Just a little reminder, that your Speech and Language Therapist is still available to offer support and advice over the phone if you require it. If you are unable to reach you Speech and Language Therapist for any reason the NHS ‘Lets Talk’ Advice Phone Line is available on:
07866219181
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am – 5pm and Wednesdays 9am – 11.30am
We have begun to explore how Sensory Processing needs can often be been seen through some of the repetitive behaviours you see in your child’s everyday behaviours. Most often, we tend to notice these behaviours because they can be challenging to manage e.g pushing, pulling, throwing, climbing, bouncing, running etc. If you need a few more tips to know what sort of things you are looking for, click here: sensory-checklist
Sensory Diets can provide regular sensory input to begin to address you child’s sensory needs. Doing this can help to ‘feed the need’ in your child, freeing them up to offer increased attention and focus to other things throughout the day – to help them in other areas of their learning!
This SWAY offers some introductory information and short video clips that begin to explain Sensory Diets and identify some things to try at home. There is a number of videos: some short, some long, some from parents, some professionals; so you can ‘tap in and out’ to find out as much or little as you like.
As always however, if you find this is an issue for your child, please seek professional advice from your child’s Occupational Therapist who will be able to professionally assess and offer advice specific to your child’s needs.
If your child does not have an Occupational Therapist, please speak to your GP, Health Visitor, Child Develop Clinic or Pre-School Home Teaching Key-Worker who will be able to offer some advice on possible next steps.
Have fun feeding those Sensory Needs and watching your child grow!
The thought of visiting the Hairdressers with a little one can be a daunting prospect at the best of times.
If you are dreading the prospect of the first haircut following lockdown, with a child who is hypersensitive here are a few hints and tips to help you… plan ahead!
Planning for Successful Transitions for little ones starting an Early Learning Centre (ELC) for the first time can cause mixed emotions for all parents – this can be particularly the case for families with a child who has a disability, additional support need or a delay in their development. Many parents like to be organised well in advance and feel they have done everything they can to prepare their child . Given the circumstances this year, it can be difficult at this time to predict what the new school /ELC year will look . This however does not stop you as a parent, starting to think about what you can do at home to begin to prepare both you and your child for their time at ELC. The PSHTS Transition Booklet will offer a few suggestions to get you started. Your Key Worker is also on the end of the phone if they can be of any help and if you have any ideas that other parents could benefit from, we would love to share them!
