by Julie Watson | Aug 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Practise deep breathing with your children to create a calm environment for the week ahead. This mindfulness exercise enables children to relax by concentrating on their breathing and connecting their mind with their body.
by Julie Watson | Aug 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Make a sensory hopscotch using chalk with Junior Volunteers Hannah and Alice. This is a simple and fun activity to improve your child’s sensory awareness. Just grab some chalk and let your imagination and creativity juices flow! watch here...
by Julie Watson | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are back with the science experiment series. Junior Volunteer Alice shows us how to create the skittles diffusion experiment at home. Engaging in science experiments nurtures curiosity and a desire to understand the world around us! watch here ...
by Julie Watson | Aug 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Mini Volunteers Ollie and Alfie show us how to make homemade Tortilla Chips! We all deserve a treat so why not make this delicious snack for someone who has made you smile this week and let them know why they have made you smile. It is important to be kind to...
by Julie Watson | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Our new Youth Club for 14-19yrs JIGSAW @ Krunch South West starts this Wednesday 5 August 7-8.30pm via Zoom. Please book in advance here Book...
by Julie Watson | Aug 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Make an outdoor sensory assault course with Junior Volunteer Hannah. This sensory play activity is a great way to stimulate your child’s tactile system, proprioception and as a therapeutic tool to relax anxious or frustrated minds. A simple way to meet your...
by Julie Watson | Jul 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
We have plenty of fun, FREE virtual events lined up for children over the holidays. Give them a try….we’ve had some great feedback from a parent taking part this week! Book on for yoga, music, baking, science or musical theatre through the events section...
by Julie Watson | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
On Friday 3 July JIGSAW hosted a special live webinar offering legal guidance for families on securing education and social care during coronavirus. During the webinar Steven Baylis, specialist education solicitor from Irwin Mitchell, looked at what has changed; what...
by Julie Watson | Jul 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Mini-Volunteers Ollie and Alfie show us how to make homemade bread & butter. Cooking is a simple and fun way to meet your child’s sensory diet. This particular recipe stimulates vestibular input and proprioception. Why not make this delicious treat for...
by Julie Watson | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Rosie shows us how to paint mindfulness rocks. This activity enables children to focus on one thing, reducing worry and promoting a state of complete relaxation. Write positive words on your rocks to read when you are feeling low. They can also be used by parents to...
