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How to Support Children and Young People with Sensory Needs in Mainstream Education

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Sep 2026

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Sensory processing, also known as sensory integration, is how information is processed in the brain. Take this example: if you are driving and the sun is in your eyes, the sun is the sensory informati … read more

How to Make Your Classroom More Engaging

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Jul 2025

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Besides the support of a teacher, a positive and engaging classroom environment has been found to be crucial for children’s motivation, behaviour, and overall academic success. This is true fo … read more

Edible Sensory Play Activities

Posted by EYR Team on 16th Jun 2025

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Sensory play is incredibly beneficial for babies and young children. Not only is it fun, but there is a lot of learning that takes place that you might not realise. When a child engages in sens … read more

Addressing Sensory Needs in the Classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 30th Sep 2024

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As early years educators, it is essential to create an environment that caters to the needs of all students. By addressing sensory needs in the classroom through a holistic and whole-classroom approa … read more

How to Create a Sensory Den: Budget-Friendly Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 27th Nov 2023

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For children of all ages and abilities, sensory rooms and gardens offer a variety of benefits through immersive multi-sensory environments. These specially designed therapeutic spaces are typically h … read more

How to Dye Pasta for Sensory Play

Posted by EYR Team on 13th Nov 2023

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Looking for a creative and interactive activity to engage all of your child’s senses? Look no further than DIY rainbow pasta for sensory play! This sensory play activity not only provides ente … read more

10 Coloured Rice Sensory Play Ideas

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Oct 2023

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Sensory play is one of the best ways to encourage children to get creative, use their imagination and develop their senses! One of the most popular types of sensory play is playing with coloured rice … read more

How to Dye Rice for Sensory Play

Posted by EYR Team on 18th Sep 2023

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Are you looking for an easy-to-set-up activity to engage your children in sensory play? Look no further than coloured rice! With just a few supplies and some creative thinking, you can create a vibra … read more

Messy Play Ideas for Babies

Posted by EYR Team on 4th Sep 2023

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Messy play is an open-ended way of exploration that allows babies and children to take the lead and independently explore different textures and materials through various senses.   Messy play … read more

Sensory Play Activities for Children with Special Needs

Posted by EYR Team on 29th Apr 2021

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  This blog has been written with the help of our industry expert, Georgina Durrant, a former teacher/Special Educational Needs Coordinator and founder of The SEN Resources Blog. She shares … read more

Sensory Gardens In Schools: How To Create One

Posted by EYR Team on 2nd Sep 2019

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  Here at Early Years Resources, we are firm believers in the idea that children learn more when all of their senses are fully engaged. Nicky Roeber, from Wyevale Garden Centres, discusses … read more

The Benefits Of Messy Play On Physical Development

Posted by EYR Team on 1st Apr 2019

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  Squelch… Squish… Splat…   Kids just love getting mucky and making a mess – whether that’s squishing jelly through their hands, smearing mud across … read more