Halloween with speech and communication difficulties…

Last year J went trick or treating for the first time (with family). He loved knocking on doors as he was REALLY into doors at that stage. He would knock on them, then want to shut the door as soon as it was opened. His cousin did all the talking. Luckily J was 1 and…

Autumn fun: exploring the woodlands (home learning)

I am usually starting to get grumpy now as the sun disappears and the cold sets in. I refuse to turn my heating on yet as that would be me admitting that summer has truelly gone. But I will say that Autumn has its advantages. I wrote a blog with all the adventures we plan…

Understanding the World…learning about the natural world.

Children with speech and language issues, and those with sensory issues can often struggle with understanding about the world around them. In the Early Years Foundstion Stage, which is the educational framework followed from 0-5 year olds, learning about the environment around them is a specific area of learning. It might not seem important to…

There’s more to books than ‘just reading’ this Autumn…

J loves books but with a short attention span and a need for routine he doesn’t always finish a book or he gets stuck in a loop where we have to read over and over and over. So this Autumn I am planning to do more with our books. By more I mean we are…

Welcome to Autumn: ideas for fun (that won’t break the bank).

Well this summer was a bit hit and miss. Some days had beautiful sun and others full of rain. Now September is here and we prepare to welcome Autumn. I admit, I am more of sun worshipper but I do appreciate all the fun that we can have in the colder months. 1. Nature walks…