Posts tagged sand play

Games for Playing on Holiday

Games are great for developing early social interaction, communication and attention skills. When we play a quick game, I feel that we have been able to have a bit of quality time together, even when doing something mundane like waiting to board the plane.

EducationSarah BillinghamAugust 14, 2019special needs, early years, outdoorplay, sand play, learning through play, language development, speech and language, maths, mathematical development, social interaction, social skills, holiday games, word games, busy bags, turn taking Comment

Building Learning into Sand Play

Building in a bit of learning whilst having fun doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes spending 5 minutes of focused time with a child, engaging in their play, can be enough to give them a little boost with their learning and confidence.

EducationSarah BillinghamAugust 8, 2019special needs, early years, outdoorplay, outdoor learning, sand play, learning through play, language development, speech and language, maths, mathematical development, small world, social interaction, social skills, imaginative play, daily living skillsComment