Sandscape

Twist the circular frame in it’s stand and watch mesmerising, everchanging and intricate patterns appear within the frame.

The forces of gravity create completely unique and amazing landscapes.

Shake the frame to create a mobile barrier of bubbles.

Twist the circular frame in it’s stand and watch mesmerising, everchanging and intricate patterns appear within the frame – you’ll never see the same Sandscape twice!

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School Based Occupational Therapy Project Update

Over the past year, and with thanks to the Late Late Toy Show Grant from The Community Foundation of Ireland,  Sensational Kids have been providing a free Occupational Therapy Service to children in two schools. We are so grateful to read the project outcome report which highlights that by the end of the School Based Occupational Therapy project, 149 primary school students across 2 schools in West Cork, were able to access direct therapy support services from our paediatric school based occupational therapist on a regular basis in their school environment at zero cost to the families or school. This included class screening, implementation of strategies to support sensory and emotional regulation, strategies to support fine motor and gross motor skill development and direct group therapy supporting gross motor and fine motor skill development, sensory and emotional regulation and preparation for secondary school. 45 children also received additional therapy supports […]

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Tangle Jr. Glow in the Dark

Glow in the Dark Tangles radiate light!

This Tangle is so fun to twist and turn that many find it hard to put down!

Twist and turn it, you’ll be amazed at how fun fidgeting with glowing Tangles can be!

Charge these tangles under the lights, then turn off the lights to see them glow.

Beware, your imagination will come alive while playing with this Tangle!

 

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Sensational Kids is one of over 70 charities to receive funding as part of the 2023 AIB Community €1 Million Fund

4th September 2023: Sensational Kids today announced that it has received an award of €4000, from the second annual AIB Community Fund helping it to provide ongoing support to those who need it most across (local) communities. “By investing the funds into our subsidised therapy services, which include speech & language therapy and occupational therapy for children at our four provincial child development centres, we can ensure that vulnerable children with additional needs throughout Ireland receive the care they need to reach their educational potential”, Karen Leigh, CEO & Founder, Sensational Kids.  Earlier this year, AIB asked its customers, the wider public, and colleagues to nominate charities which connect with causes that matter most to them and their communities, for the AIB Community €1 Million Fund. Over 16,000 nominations were received highlighting the immediate support needed for charities across Ireland. Following the inaugural launch in 2022, the AIB Community €1 […]

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Pin a Shape

A favourite across generations of children, Pin-a-Shape boards never go out of fashion.

The brightly coloured wooden shapes can be combined and pinned to the board with shiny pins to create an endless array of different pictures and scenes.

A fantastic arts and crafts for kids game!

 

 

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Abacus DIY Kit

Want to help your class or children with their basic maths skills?

A homemade abacus is a great way for visual learners to see their calculations.

There are so many ways for kids to play with an abacus:

  • count the beads moving them to the right as they count them one by one.
  • count by tens by moving an entire row across. This helps to visualize and then internalize the concept of place value.

As children skills progress they can use the DIY abacus for adding and subtracting and skip counting too.

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Yuck-E Medicine Ball

A medicine ball can be used for many different sports exercises.

The Yuck-E version is super flexible thanks to the content of gel and balls.

As a result, the ball molds to your body and provides extra comfort.

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Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders

This professional resource offers practical teaching advice geared towards the needs of young people on the autism spectrum.

Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require specialised teaching strategies when learning about puberty, sexuality and relationships. This professional resource offers practical teaching advice geared towards the needs of young people on the autism spectrum.

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