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Fun Activities for Growing Minds

Lais Lima — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:03:22 +0000

Hello there, I’m Inês. When our children are very little, it can sometimes feel like a guessing game trying to figure out what they need. But did you know that babies and toddlers first learn about themselves and the entire world through their bodies?

That is exactly why I’ve put together our Fun Activities for Growing Minds resource. It is a wonderful, free download designed to help your little ones build body awareness—knowing where their body is in space and how it moves. Research shows that secure body awareness actually supports self-regulation and resilience as they grow.
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What is it for?

Building Emotional Foundations: Early sensory-motor play lays the groundwork for brilliant emotional and social development.
Encouraging Self-Regulation: Touch, movement, and sensory experiences help them explore, understand emotions, and develop early self-regulation skills.
Strengthening Your Bond: These playful movement and touch experiences are proven to strengthen attachment and the caregiver-child bond.
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Ready-to-Use Play Ideas: It includes simple, everyday activities like ‘Teddy Belly Breathing’ , setting up an ‘Obstacle Crawl’ , or making a ‘Sensory Path’ for bare feet.
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Who is it for?

Parents & Carers: Specifically designed for those caring for little ones aged 9 months to 2 years old.
Schools & Early Years Professionals: A brilliant tool to foster trust and provide a sense of safety and confidence for the toddlers in your care.

As you play, remember to always validate a child’s emotions—acknowledge how they are showing those feelings on the outside and gently explore what they might be experiencing on the inside. Please remember this resource is provided free of charge for personal use only.

Need a little more guidance?
Parenting is absolutely a marathon, not a sprint. If you are finding things challenging and feel you need a supportive space with practical strategies, I would love to welcome you to our Parent Circle. These are warm, dedicated workshops where I hold your hand through the tricky bits, equipping you to build a happier, calmer family.

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Feelings Cube

Lais Lima — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:33:57 +0000

Hello there, I’m Inês. We all know that helping our little ones navigate their big emotions can sometimes feel like a daunting task. It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed when your child is struggling to communicate what is going on inside.

That is exactly why I’ve created The Feelings Cube – a simple, hands-on tool designed to make talking about emotions feel like playtime rather than a challenge.

What is it for?

Giving Feelings a Name: It provides a visual, interactive way for children to identify six core emotions: happy, sad, angry, excited, scared, and worried.
Making Communication Fun: By turning emotional check-ins into a game, it removes the pressure and makes children far more willing to share.
Creating a Calmer Environment: When children can show you how they feel, frustration drops, leading to much smoother days at home and in the classroom.
Ready-to-Use Play: It comes packed with brilliant, easy-to-follow activities, from ‘Mirror Play’ to ‘Story Time Feelings’, so you know exactly how to use it.

Who is it for?

Parents & Carers: If you are looking for simple, practical ways to connect with your child and make parenting just a little bit easier, this is for you.
Schools & Early Years Professionals: A fantastic, engaging resource to add to your calming corners or circle time activities to support emotional regulation in the classroom.
Children aged 2 to 5 years old: The download includes specifically tailored activities:
- For 2-3 Year Olds: Short, visual, and highly play-based activities (like matching games and action movements).
- For 4-5 Year Olds: Activities that encourage conversation, simple role-play, and early problem-solving.

To get started, you simply download the file, cut around the shape, fold along the lines, and glue the tabs to create your cube. Please note: this resource is provided free of charge for personal use only.

Need a little more guidance? If you are finding behaviour at home particularly challenging and feel you need more robust strategies, you don’t have to do it alone. I would love to invite you to join our Parent Circle. These are warm, supportive workshops where we tackle these exact parenting hurdles together, equipping you with the practical tools you need to build a happier, calmer family life.

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Visual Daily Routine Chart

Lais Lima — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:56:19 +0000

What it is: A customizable visual schedule that helps children understand their day, reducing anxiety around transitions and unknowns.

What you’ll find:
Printable routine chart with Widgit symbols;
Morning, after-school, and evening routine templates;
Guidance on creating effective visual supports;
Tips for using visual schedules with neurodivergent children.

Perfect for: Parents of autistic children or those with ADHD | Families where transitions cause meltdowns | Teachers creating predictable classroom routines

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Positive Reward List

Lais Lima — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:46:32 +0000

What it is: A comprehensive list of non-material rewards and motivators that encourage positive behaviour without relying on sweets, toys or screen time.

What you’ll find:
Close to 100 reward ideas for children;
Connection-based rewards that strengthen relationships;
Ideas for children with different interests and motivations;
Suggestions suitable for both home and school settings.

Perfect for: Parents wanting alternatives to material rewards | Teachers creating positive behaviour systems | Anyone supporting children with ADHD or low motivation

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Brain Break Cards

Lais Lima — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:34:52 +0000

What it is: Ready-to-use activity cards that help children regulate their energy, refocus attention, and calm their nervous system.

What you’ll find:

20+ quick brain break activities (2-5 minutes each);
Movement-based and calming options;
Activities suitable for home, classroom, or therapy settings;
Visual cards you can print and display.

Perfect for: Teachers supporting active or distracted learners | Parents of children with ADHD or sensory needs | Professionals working with dysregulated children.

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Emotion Coaching Pocket Guide

Lais Lima — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:55:17 +0000

What it is: A quick-reference guide to emotion coaching—the evidence-based approach that helps children understand and regulate their feelings through connection and empathy.

What you’ll find:
The 4 steps of emotion coaching at a glance;
Key phrases to use in emotional moments;
Common mistakes to avoid;
Quick tips for staying calm yourself.

Perfect for: Parents wanting a simple starting point | Teachers new to emotion coaching | Anyone who needs a reminder in the heat of the moment

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