PODS Play Blogs

There are many benefits of adding a sensory room to your household for your children to relax, play and develop key skills. Sensory rooms can particularly help children with sensory needs such as autism or cerebral palsy. The sensory experience can help a child to feel more relaxed and focus for a longer period of time. It is a fun, unique, indoor experience that doesn’t involve sitting in front of a TV screen all night!   Finding play activities in the winter period It can be particularly challenging to find activities for your children during the autumn and winter periods,...

A guide to setting up your very own sensory play tent   With 7 different themes to choose from, there are numerous ways that you can set-up and style your POD tent!    Using props and toys inside the POD tent   It is important to add variation during playtime for your children as this is how they can develop fundamental skills and develop. Using props and toys to support learning - particularly in the toddler period - is a simple way to encourage cognitive development.   Sensory toys are great - focusing on activating a child’s senses is important...

As the nights become darker at earlier times of day, many of us become conscious that our children are unable to enjoy their usual outdoor play activities. Of course we don't want them running about in the dark on their own or with their friends as this is not safe! How do children play in the winter season? Children still require enough playtime when they get home from school, which is important because the children must have that time at the end of the day to wind down before they go to sleep. After a long exhausting day of school,...

Why are sensory lights actually beneficial? We always hear that sensory lights are great for children - particularly children with additional needs. But do we actually understand why sensory lighting is beneficial? They are great for independent play... Many parents will build a play den or have a play space at home for their child. This might be made from a play tent with lights and it is a great way to give your child the opportunity to have independent play and space to themselves. You might also fit your child’s sensory play space with relevant props and educational toys...