Anyone who comes to one of our Whoosh messy play sessions will know that I love creating many different kinds of dough. Children love handling, smelling and playing with dough… mind you, so do the adults! And… using playdough with young children offers so many benefits! Benefits …
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Whoosh Messy Play is returning!
Hello everyone... exciting WHOOSHIE news! We are absolutely delighted to let you all know that from the 12th April, all being well, Whoosh Messy Play will be reopening! As I am sure you can imagine this news has made our year and hopefully it will bring you great joy also. We have …
Whoosh… It’s Autumn time!
Whoosh - it's Autumn! I love Autumn for so many reasons - the smells, the colours on the trees, the surprise of finding a conker or two, the misty mornings, vibrant coloured toadstools, a log fire in the evenings, crunchy leaves and the excuse to start to hibernate and slow down a little. Below …
Whoosh… We’re back!
Whoosh messy play is back! I am not sure that I can express how amazing it has been to reopen after 6 months! But... boy I'm going to try! I want to start by saying a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone for all your kind words, shares, likes and support during this challenging time. It has meant …
Spotlight on: The Rotation Schema
This is the third in a series of spotlight blogs on schemas. Schemas are repeated patterns and actions that are observed in children’s play which change and develop over time. These help children to practise, make connections with their learning and make sense of the world around them. In this …
Spotlight on: The Transporting Schema
This is the second in a series of spotlight blogs on schemas. Schemas are repeated patterns and actions that are observed in children's play which change and develop over time. These help children to practise, make connections with their learning and make sense of the world around them. In this …