Plant Pot Shot

A game that is sure to test skill and accuracy!

Players must take it in turns to flip a coloured ball in to its corresponding hole on the board.

The player who manages to pot all four coloured balls into the holes first wins!

 

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Erupting Volcano Visual Liquid Timer

This engaging Volcano Liquid Timer gives you all the fun of a lava lamp but without the heat or the mess.

Simply turn it over to watch the lava explode up and out of the volcano.

Once the “ash” has settled, simply turn 180 degrees and watch it all over again.

 

This sensory play tool is a mesmerising anti stress visual tool and a fantastic way to capture focus and imagination!

 

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Tips for Transitioning Back to School for Children with Additional Needs

The start of a new school year can be a challenging time for any child, but for children with additional needs, such as those who are neurodiverse, the transition can be particularly daunting. However, with thoughtful preparation and support, this transition can be made smoother and more manageable. Here are some practical tips to help ease the return to school for children with additional needs. Create Social Stories and Visual Schedules Social stories are short narratives that explain social situations in a simple, clear way. They can help children understand what to expect in certain scenarios, such as the first day of school, meeting a new teacher, or navigating the playground. Writing or illustrating a social story tailored to your child’s specific concerns can provide reassurance and clarity. Visual schedules are another powerful tool. Many neurodiverse children respond well to visual aids, and a visual schedule can outline the school […]

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Racing Llamas Game

Get ready for some whimsical fun with Clockwork Llama Racing!

Simply wind up these charming little llamas, set them on the included racetrack, and watch them zoom across any flat surface.

It’s a delightful way to add a bit of playful excitement to your day.

 

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Bubble Tube

Bubble tubs are a fun and engaging tool for children’s therapy.

Designed to stimulate the senses and encourage play, these tubs are perfect for developing fine motor skills, enhancing hand-eye coordination, and promoting relaxation.

The simple joy of blowing bubbles can help children focus, reduce stress, and improve their emotional well-being.

 

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Wikki Stix Rainbow Pak

Easy take-along size at an affordable price. Includes sheets of ideas and activities. Ideal party prize, stocking stuffer, or just a fun take-home surprise for creative play. Perfect for beginning crafters…mistake-free creativity!

 

Wikki Stix are ideal for early learning activities from letter formation to shapes and colors and interactive story time.

More fun than a toy…more creative than a craft…and the perfect learning tool.

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Finance Trustee

The Organisation Sensational Kids is a social enterprise and charity dedicated to making vital therapy services accessible and affordable for children with additional needs across Ireland. Our mission is to ensure that no child is left waiting for life-changing therapeutic support. We believe every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of financial or geographical barriers. Sensational Kids supports children with additional needs, including those children who are autistic, dyslexic, dyspraxic or have Downs syndrome, ADHD, sensory processing differences or developmental delays that might require additional support or accommodations at home or at school. We identify and support developmental differences at a young age allowing a child to truly realise their potential in all environments. Sensational Kids operates four provincial child development centres across Ireland, offering subsidised occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, psychological assessments and play therapy in counties Kildare, Mayo, Cork and Monaghan. Sensational […]

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Chairperson

The Organisation Sensational Kids is a social enterprise with charitable status that provides reduced cost therapeutic supports to children and adolescents with additional needs from our four regional Child Development Centres, which are strategically located in every province in Ireland: Kildare (HQ)Town, Clonakilty, Claremorris & Clones. Celebrating our 16th year in operation this year, Sensational Kids has already positively impacted the lives of over 10,000 children, saving their families over €3 million in therapy fees. Each week 300+ children avail of therapeutic supports at Sensational Kids. In addition to training workshops and a newly launched online learning platform, for educators and parents, Sensational Kids also operates a Child Development & Learning Store, which is Ireland’s only child development and learning store that is run as a social enterprise to help fund its therapy services. Sensational Kids is currently embarking on its most ambitious project to date, to build a 17,000 square […]

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