Weighted toys can be very calming for distressed or overstimulated children.
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Taming the Monster Within
When things get out of control it feels like a monster within is taking over.
Talking Chemo
Art and craft therapy can be a valuable creative escape in difficult circumstances
Exploring Family Change
When families change, giving children an opportunity for expression can be healing for them.
Paper Cup Chicks and Building Rapport
This is a great activity with lots of cutting and pasting to promote fine motor skills.
The Silhouettes in Life
A great art activity to look at contrasts. This activity could be used to explain to children about ‘dark’ or sad times in our lives.
Magazine Stripes and Talking Emotions
This would be a great activity for helping children to feel relaxed and to build rapport over a chat.
Memory Chair Cover
An alternative Christmas craft activity for young people to remember and honour their special person this Christmas.
Christmas Gift Box
A quick and easy activity for all kids to achieve success, for that special little gift!
Sea Aquarium
Learning about sea creatures with little people can be hands on and lots of fun.
Expanding Pictures
Young children enjoy this activity using animals, motorbikes, or an action sporting figure. Middle School students have used a celebrity icon, favorite band or artist in black and white, which looks really effective.
Name Poster
It’s great when little ones come to school and know how to spell their name.
Our name is closely linked to our identity and how we see ourselves. Each one of us is unique and different. This can be pointed out to children using this activity.
Everyone has value, and children of all ages enjoy this activity.
Blue Skies Craft 