Practical teaching strategies and adaptable lesson ideas designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners. This category covers differentiated instruction, multisensory learning, curriculum adaptations, and behaviour support techniques to help educators create engaging, inclusive classrooms.
Whether you’re a teacher, teaching assistant, or SENCO, these resources aim to inspire confidence and creativity in everyday teaching practice.
The Circle of Life: Sensory Story and Learning Activities The themes of growth, change, and the interconnectedness of life offer profound learning opportunities for children of all skill levels. Through sensory storytelling, we can help learners with PMLD, SEN, and early years children explore these universal concepts in meaningful, accessible ways. This sensory story experience … Read more
From Caterpillar to Butterfly: Creative Learning Adventures with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Transforming Eric Carle’s beloved story into rich sensory and craft experiences that support the EYFS Every early years practitioner knows the magic that happens when you open “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” with a group of young children. Eyes light up, fingers start wiggling … Read more
Using Blocks for Maths and the Early Years Young children are natural mathematicians, constantly counting, sorting, and making sense of quantities in their world. This carefully crafted sequence of ten activities harnesses that innate curiosity, guiding children through a playful exploration of numbers up to 10. Designed with both typical early years learners and children … Read more
Digging In Deep: Unearthing the Wonders of Construction Site Sensory Play Bins The rumbling of diggers, the clatter of bricks, the satisfying squish of mud, for many children, the sights, sounds, and textures of a construction site are utterly captivating. This natural fascination provides a perfect springboard for construction site sensory play, a rich and … Read more
Roll a Story: Sparking Imagination and Inclusive Learning with Our New Storytelling Dice Tool! Ever felt that creative spark dwindle, or found yourself searching for fresh ways to ignite imagination in the classroom or at home? We get it! Sometimes, all it takes is a little nudge, a fun prompt, to send minds soaring into … Read more
Objects That Start with Y: 100+ Real-World Words for Engaging Early Years Learning Teaching the letter Y can be a unique challenge for early years learners. It’s less common than many letters, and its sound can be tricky, often confused with U or I. But that’s precisely why it offers a fantastic opportunity for focused, … Read more
The Complete Guide to Teaching the Alphabet: Objects, Activities, and Learning Resources for Every Letter A-Z Learning the alphabet is one of the most fundamental skills children develop in their educational journey. Whether you’re a teacher preparing classroom activities, a parent supporting home learning, or an educator looking for comprehensive alphabet resources, this complete guide … Read more
Objects That Start with W: 100+ Everyday Items for Learning and Play If you’re exploring the letter W with your early years learners or phonics group, you’ve come to the right place. This article offers a rich and engaging list of objects that start with the letter W, along with ideas to help children connect … Read more
Objects That Start with T: 100+ Real-Life Words for Learning, Play and Phonics Looking for a comprehensive list of objects that start with the letter T? Whether you’re teaching early phonics, preparing a show and tell activity, or creating a themed display for the letter of the week, this guide includes over 100 real-world T … Read more
Objects That Start with S: 100+ Real-World Words for Learning and Play Looking for a detailed list of objects that start with the letter S? This guide includes over 100 real-life examples of S words from everyday categories, perfect for phonics practice, show and tell, vocabulary building, classroom themes, or English language learning. Great for … Read more
How a simple greeting can change everything in your classroom Why This Matters More Than You Think The first words your students hear each morning set the tone for their entire educational experience. Research shows that positive teacher-student interactions in the first 30 seconds of class can increase student engagement by up to 40% and … Read more
100+ Objects That Start with R (For Kids, ESL Learners, and Show and Tell) Looking for a comprehensive list of objects that start with R? Whether you’re teaching young learners, preparing for show and tell, supporting ESL students, or just expanding everyday vocabulary, this guide is packed with real-life R objects organised by theme. The … Read more
The Rainbow Fish EYFS Activities and Lesson Plan Ideas “The Rainbow Fish shared his scales one by one. And at last he felt at home among the fish.” The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister is more than just a story about a glittery fish. It’s a gentle, visual introduction to big feelings and early social … Read more
Card-Based Turn Taking: Visual Systems for Games Many children and adults struggle with traditional turn-taking in games, particularly those with autism, ADHD, or social anxiety. Verbal instructions like “wait your turn” or “it’s Sarah’s go next” can create confusion and heightened anxiety, leading to meltdowns or withdrawal from group activities. Card-based turn-taking systems offer an … Read more
Why Creative Activities Matter: Inclusion Is Built Through Play Let’s face it, sitting still, silently listening, and copying from the board isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. Not for neurodivergent learners, not for neurotypical ones, and definitely not for that kid who’s just discovered the magic of clicking their pen non-stop. In 2025, classrooms … Read more
How Many Milliliters in a Litre? The Complete Conversion Guide Quick Answer: There are exactly 1,000 milliliters (ml) in 1 litre. Whether you’re cooking, doing homework, or working in a laboratory, understanding how many ml in a litre is essential knowledge. This comprehensive guide will answer all your questions about milliliter to litre conversions and … Read more
Transformers Sensory Story This multi-sensory story is a high-energy, rhyming adventure set in the world of Transformers, designed with older SEN learners in mind (Basically, I’m just writing these for me now!). Perfect for SLD or adaptable for PMLD pupils, it combines rhythm, familiar characters, and rich sensory input. Whether you’re into Bumblebee’s bravery or … Read more
Sensory Says: A Multi-Sensory Twist on Simon Says Sensory Says is a fresh, neurodiversity-affirming take on the classic game Simon Says. Designed to engage children through a full range of sensory experiences, it supports regulation, attention, body awareness, and emotional literacy, while still being playful and accessible. Whether used at home, in classrooms, or in … Read more
Games Like Simon Says: Fun, Focused, and Full of Learning If you’ve ever played Simon Says with your child, you’ll know how brilliantly simple it is. One adult gives a command “Simon says, touch your toes!” and the children follow it, but only if it begins with “Simon says.” Miss that detail, and you’re out. … Read more
Due to the fast changes happening today, students need to learn critical thinking to find their way through complicated problems. Since the old approaches to learning aren’t effective in boosting critical thinking, more teachers now choose to use innovative teaching methods. Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a potent method that not only inspires students but also … Read more
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