Small group support
Many children find playtimes and unstructured times in school difficult. For many this can be a minefield of falling in and out of friendships, misunderstandings about social cues and is not always the 'fun time' that we want for our children. Schools are often finding that groups of children require more support with their emotions, feelings and social, emotional development.
Nurture Space uses a range of activities to support groups of children in being able to interact with others and build positive relationships. We use a variety of creative activities along side different games to support the following skill development:
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Emotional literacy
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Planning and thinking skills
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Sharing resources
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Taking turns
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Recovering if things don't go your way
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How to play fair
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Negotiating
The use of 'play'.
We should never underestimate the role of 'play' in supporting a child's learning and development. Teaching children the fundamental skills of being able to play alongside others helps them gain valuable life skills in helping them navigate the world around them. These skills also transfer back into the classroom allowing children to develop their focus, concentration, problem solving skills and most importantly, their resilience.
Nurture Space can provide a range of small group interventions where children can practice a range of skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Strategy games
Using a range of different games, adults support children's problem solving and reasoning skills alongside understanding the difference between games that require strategy and skill and those that are pure chance. By learning about how games work children can practice a range of skills including patience, empathy and resilience.
Team work construction
Working as a team to construct or make something can be challenging. With careful adult support, children can learn to work alongside others to construct something together. Through this activity important skills are developed such as negotiation, patience, resilience and empathy for others.
Creative crew
Exploring a range of creative activities can provide children with new sensory experiences and allow them freedom to experiment. It can also develop a child's sense of self, likes and dislikes and allow them to express themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Creative activities can be calming and therapeutic to many as well as develop self esteem, confidence and resilience.
