The Pop-Up Tunnel: Nurturing Regulation and Social Interaction in Preschoolers
The pop-up tunnel: a seemingly straightforward yet remarkably adaptable tool for nurturing the sensory and social development of preschoolers.
In this blog post, we'll explore five ways to leverage the potential of a pop-up tunnel in play, fostering children's curiosity about their surroundings, physical abilities, and the sheer delight of communal play with their peers.
Too loud, too bright, too fast, too busy!
As children, families and educators begin to adjust to their new learning environments, new classroom, and new relationships it feels timely to introduce the concept of sensory overload and how this can be supported across all environments.
The Magic of Glimmers: Finding Joy in Life's Little Moments
As we practice noticing and appreciating our glimmers, we begin to experience greater well-being…
Sensory Thresholds
Everyone has sensory thresholds. But what does this mean and why does it matter?
Sensory (or neurological) threshold describes how much sensory information a persons brain needs before he or she reacts. Knowing our sensory thresholds provides ‘aha’ insights, helping you to understand why you do what you do!
The Regulating Properties of Food
Have you ever thought about why eating a packet of chips is more appealing than greek yoghurt when you are stressed and irritated?
Our preferences for taste and texture play a role in the choices we make around food. But what if I told you the EFFORT involved in eating or drinking also helps to change the way we feel by either calming or alerting our nervous system?
Record To Reflect: A Look At Video Interaction Guidance by Angela Tieman.
Record To Reflect: A Look At Video Interaction Guidance by Angela Tieman.
