Discover a wide range of fun, inclusive teaching activities designed to engage all learners, including those with SEND. From sensory play and communication games to hands-on learning and visual supports, these activities help build skills, confidence, and connection in every classroom.
Whether you’re planning quick warm-ups, differentiated group work, or multi-sensory lessons, you’ll find practical ideas that celebrate diversity and promote meaningful participation.
Using Cardboard Boxes in Pretend Play & Learning Cardboard boxes are one of the easiest play resources to acquire for free. As the Founder and Lead Researcher of the Inclusiveteach Project, one of my core focus areas is studying how we can empower creativity and development in children. Pretend play has long been recognised by … Read more
If you are a fan of finger painting then Splatter painting is a fun and creative way to make abstract art by flicking, dripping, or throwing paint onto a surface. It can also be a messy activity, so here are some tips on how to choose the right paint, prepare the workspace, and clean up … Read more
The holidays present a magical time of year for classrooms to engage students with joyful learning activities. An Elf on the Shelf is the perfect way to add festive excitement and pranks while creatively reinforcing academic skills and concepts. Having an elf appear overnight to leave behind math games, science experiments, reading activities, and everything … Read more
22 Engaging Ice Play Activities for Kindergarten/EYFS Ice play is a fun and engaging way for kindergarten children to learn and explore their surroundings. It can help them develop their creativity, problem-solving skills, and fine motor skills. In this post, we will discuss some creative ice play activities for kindergarten children that teachers can use … Read more
5 Simple Halloween Craft Activities (18m-3yrs) Are you ready to dive into the spooky and creative world of Halloween crafts with your little one? In this article, we have compiled five fantastic Halloween craft activities that are not only guaranteed to ignite your toddler’s imagination but are also perfect for nursery or kindergarten classes. From … Read more
Playing the Game of Marbles: A Fun and Educational Activity for Children Marbles are small, round, and colourful balls that have been around for centuries. They are not only fun to play with but also offer many educational benefits for children of all ages. In this article, we will explore some of the ways that … Read more
Autumn is a beautiful and fascinating season that can ignite wonder in early years children. As the colours change from green to amber, orange and red, young minds start to notice the changes of the seasons. This season offers endless opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. In this article, we have compiled 100 autumn-themed activity ideas … Read more
What is an Anchor Chart? A classroom anchor chart is a visual teaching tool that is used to support learning in the classroom. It is a large piece of paper or chart that is displayed in the classroom and used to record and display important information about a lesson or topic. We have written before … Read more
15 Halloween Play Dough Activity Ideas for 2023 Fall is here and that means Halloween is just around the corner. It’s the perfect time to engage the little ones in exciting and spooky crafts. One of the most versatile and child-friendly materials you can use for these activities is play dough. Not only does it … Read more
What is Attention Autism? Attention Autism is an intervention approach designed by speech-language pathologist Gina Davies to support the development of communication, social, and cognitive skills in children with autism (ASD). The program uses a progression of visually based and highly motivating activities to teach children how to pay attention, imitate, and engage socially. The … Read more
Jingle All the Way to a Christmas Word Wall List The holiday season provides a fun opportunity for young learners to build their vocabulary through exposure to a festive new words list. There are so many joyful activities centring around the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of Christmas time. Why not capitalise on this natural … Read more
What to do on a Windy Day Activities For EYFS and SEN Don’t let the wind keep your children inside. If you are wondering what to do on a windy day turn it into an opportunity for outdoor learning fun with these 19 windy day activities. These projects will have all your students laughing and … Read more
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