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World Book Day 2019 celebrations were extra special at Nannas Day Nurseries in Colchester, as author Sue Gascoyne launched her latest book Messy Play in the Early Years. Children at the award-winning nursery had the chance not just to create potions and tea concoctions with parents, but also to see themselves in print, on the pages of this acclaimed book!

After selling out twice we're pleased to be offering Sue's latest book Messy Play in the Early Years - Supporting Learning through Material Engagements! Order your copy here before the end of April and receive a free pack of Gelli Play worth £4.80! Not only is that a great saving, it will mean that you're able to start putting the fab messy play ideas to good use straight away! Published just before Christmas, it's already receiving rave reviews...

"This remarkable book gives us the whys and wherefores of messy play, and ways of putting it into practice."

Another Messy Play Masterclass is in the pipeline but in the meantime, why not check our pinterest boards for Messy Play ideas without destroying the environment. We've also been busy starting to add a wealth of messy play resources, materials and recipes for you to access. Watch this space over the coming week as these sections grow. 

Sensory Play Resources, Equipment and Training 

Sensory engagement is essential to children's development, wellbeing and learning. For the last 10 years we've made it our business specialising in providing a stimulating range of sensory resources and equipment for babies, toddlers and primary age children as well as special educational needs. Our handmade, ethical and award-winning Treasure Baskets, Stacking Hoops and heuristic play resources provide early sensory stimulation and a sensory education, not to mention being unique and ethical too as many are made in the UK by adults with physical and learning disabilities.

Our resources are also suitable for children and adults with sensory processing, physical, emotional or behavioral difficulties, providing proprioceptive feedback, calming relief or acting as self-regulation and fidget tools.  See our Twitter feed for the latest news, information and ideas, or why not have a look at our Sensory Toys Catalogue here brimming with tried and tested Sensory Toys and equipment, carefully selected by author, Play Therapist and sensory engagement specialist Sue Gascoyne.

Safety is paramount which is why we go to the trouble and expense of offering EN71 and REACH certified resources. All our handmade and fabric resources are made in the UK and designed and developed by author and award winning trainer Sue Gascoyne, following extensive research and testing. We're proud to work with and support several UK-based centres for Adults with Physical or Learning Difficulties who make many of these resources. If you‘re an advocate of Best of British we think you’ll like what you’ll see!

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Fresh from speaking at an international early childhood research conference in Budapest, Sue has also just co-authored a chapter on children's rights and written a chapter on 0-3's physical movement.