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6 days ago

BREAKING NEWS!

The Play and Leisure Opportunity Library's brand new website is NOW LIVE!

Go check it out by clicking the link. New members can now join, you can renew your membership, browse and book sensory toys/equipment and keep up to date with everything PLOL has to offer at the click of a button.

www.plol.org.uk

A massive thank you to Kev Wheeler who has worked tirelessly and committed so much of his time over the last few months to make this possible.

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Play And Leisure Opportunity Library

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The Play And Leisure Opportunity Library are a registered charity providing specialist toys and leisure equipment through a lending library service, based in Swansea UK.

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6 days ago

Lovely to be mentioned in the Swansea Parent Carers Forum 2020 information booklet :)

Take a look guys some fantastic services listed.

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7 days ago

Member Notice-

We have sent some play dates out via email😊

Please check this hasn’t gone into your spam folders and get in touch if you need to update your email address with us

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1 week ago

Good news! AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon Shopping app on iPhones and Android phones.

AmazonSmile customers can now support The Play And Leisure Opportunity Library in the Amazon shopping app on iPhones and Android phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.

Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device

Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'

Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

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1 week ago

This might be useful for any families who have a child with dyslexia.There is just one week left to register for your chance to take part in our free webinar with Move Beyond Words and AJ and Curtis, encouraging young people with dyslexia to explore their creativity through dance. Sign up today at bit.ly/30hOcOF #dyslexia #movebeyondwords #dance #dyslexic #neurodiversity #dyslexiaawareness ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Happy Monday everyone!

We have some exciting news here at the Play and Leisure Opportunity Library.

Our brand new website is well underway and will be launching very soon. The website will allow new memberships to be completed online as well as renweing existing memberships.

The website will be kept up to date on any up and coming sessions. You will also be able to request bookings of library items as the website will work in conjunction with our current lend engine system.

But for now remember you can browze all of the items we offer by clicking the link below. If you see a item that you think would be of benefit simply email admin@plol.org.uk to discuss suitability and arrange booking.

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2 weeks ago

Hey guys...

I don't know about you, but when the weather is like this, I love cwtching up all nice and cosy and maybe playing some board games, reading a book or watching a feel-good film.

What could be more fun than building a little, comfy den to do all that stuff in?
Oh, and don't forget the snacks!

Here's a couple of links with ideas on how to create a nice cosy den!
Link one:
www.noaandnani.co.uk/den-building-ideas-for-the-best-dens-ever-i43#Indoors
Link two:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HPnf15i-Ls

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How To Make The Coziest Blanket Fort Ever

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2 weeks ago

Hey everyone! Hope you have been having a nice summer holiday so far!!
Today we're posting about sensory circuits...

As there was so much home-schooling going on recently, we realise that this post might have been better received during term time! But we agree that sensory circuits are still a good way to set children up for the day, as it helps with focus and regulation. Sensory circuits can be used with all children.

So, briefly - what is sensory circuits all about?

It's a programme which provides a sequence of activities done repeatedly to provide the child with the right type of sensory input in order to calm and organise them for the day ahead. A circuit runs in three sections (Alerting Section, Organising Section & Calming Section) based on theories of sensory processing and sensory integration.

There are links at the end of this post, which you can look at to get much more detailed information - there is also a youtube video link, which shows a good example to follow.

Using sensory circuits is a great way to both energise and settle children.
It can help children to focus and engage, which is why doing it before learning, or a task that requires concentration is good!

The circuit also encourages the development of the child’s sensory processing skills.

This link has some great information and ideas on how to do sensory circuits: www.cpft.nhs.uk/Documents/Miscellaneous/Sensory%20Motor%20Circuits.pdf

While this link explains sensory circuits and also has examples of how you can do sensory circuits at home:
www.breakthroughtherapysolutions.co.uk/sensory-circuits-how-can-i-do-them-at-home/#:~:text=For%20....

There is a youtube video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJbD2055Joo&feature=youtu.be
which shows an example of a sensory circuit. If you go onto their channel and click on 'videos' you get numerous videos of different sensory circuits you can try.

Let us know how you get on if you try these! If you have already been using sensory circuits, how do you find them?

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Sensory Circuits 1

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We'll be here every morning at 9.30am doing a sensory circuit for you to join in, or use us as a sensory break during the day!

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3 weeks ago

EXCITING NEWS!

Over the summer holidays we are trialing the branching out of our delivery and collection service to other areas.

If you are interested in our toy/equipment lending service get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate where we can.

Its important to note that this service will be run on a volenteer basis and this will reflect in how quickly we can deliver/collect.

We are doing our best to support as many families as we can.

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3 weeks ago

Hi everyone,
We are looking at ways to get our Play Sessions up and running again for our members and would love your feedback to help us deliver what you really want and need right now.
If you have some time to spare please could you click the link and tell us your thoughts

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4 weeks ago

Hello gang! 👋😃
Hope you've all had a good week. Just can't believe how fast it's gone again!!

While looking at unicorn 🦄 ideas today (which we are sharing now) I found a nice unicorn story and some play activities to go along with it on 'Story Imagin-ory'.
The story is being read out on Youtube and if you skip to 10.10 on the video, that's when the book starts to be read.
Their channel looks quite good and it maybe worth checking out their other videos too.
Here is the link to Story Imagin-ory, you just scroll down until you reach the unicorn story. It's free.
storyimaginory.co.uk/

In the photos on this post are some ideas on different unicorn-based activities.

The first is a sensory bag, made using a freezer bag, some hand gel (you can also use hair gel), some gems and unicorn toys.
You may well want to add some tape to the top of the bag to make extra sure it won't open!!

You can also see a couple of photos of activities using pink sand and glitter, combined with decorative stones or gems and word cards - to practice writing and maths skills!

The other photo is an example of a unicorn themed sensory tray, which uses rainbow rice, pompoms, ice cream sprinkles and coloured lollypop sticks.
To make coloured rice: Put uncooked rice into a freezer bag, add a few drops of food colouring then a bit of hand sanitiser gel. Shake it all up, make sure all the rice has been coloured. Then tip it out to dry. By spreading it out flat on some kitchen roll on a tray, it will dry over a few hours. Best to make sure it is thoroughly dry before playing with it, or it could stain 🤨🧐!

🦄✨🦄 Hope you have a wonderfully magical weekend! 🦄✨🦄

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1 month ago

Hello guys 👋🙂

Gosh, it's Friday already! Hope the week has gone well for you...

Today we're sharing this article which has some info. that could be useful for you about the vestibular and proprioception senses. It shares some fabulous activities you can try with your kids at home.

Children with vestibular challenges may rock, spin, or tilt their heads frequently or avoid changes in position and move slowly to keep from getting dizzy.

Children with proprioceptive challenges misjudge how much force to use when picking up objects and may play too roughly with others. Some enjoy the feeling of pressure (like being squeezed) and may prefer wearing tight clothing.

In this article:
Children with sensory processing disorder may bristle and bolt at loud noises, pick their skin, and even bump into and fall over things. They may also want to wrestle all the time. Use these sensory-friendly, OT-approved activities and sensory toys to help them manage their senses at home right now.

Hope it will be useful to some of you out there... Have a great weekend gang. 😃 #HereForSwansea

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21 Sensory Toys and SPD Exercises for Your Sensitive Child

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Children with sensory processing disorder may bristle and bolt at loud noises, pick their skin, and even bump into and fall over things. They may also want to wrestle all the time. Use these sensory-friendly, OT-approved activities and sensory toys to help them manage their senses at home right now.

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1 month ago

For those who are interested.

A webinar advertised by the British Dyslexia Assosiciation will take place tomorrow evening

Topic- Supporting dyslexic individuals utilizing Assistive Technoogy.

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Assistive Technology and the Dyslexic Learner – FREE webinar for parents - British Dyslexia Association

www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Free webinar for parents exploring the use of assistive technology and challenges of supporting your child's education at home.

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1 month ago

Morning all, here at the Play and Leisure Opportunity Library we are doing everything we can to keep our services available to you.

One of the amazing services we are able to offer is a deliver/collect service of some of the fantastic toys/equipment the library offers.

Simply click the link below and browse at
leisure the extensive list of items PLOL offers. All items are categorised for convenience.if there is a item that you think would be beneficial to you simply contact the library via the contact details provided (admin@plol.org.uk) for suitability and bookings.

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1 month ago

Hello!

Lots of kids going back to school this week, hopefully that will all run smoothly for you 🤞.

We thought we'd share some play dough ideas, because playing with play dough is always a nice, calming and comforting sensory activity...no matter how old you are, it's always fun and helps to de-stress!

To make it more sensory, why not add some different scents such as cinnamon, hot chocolate powder, ginger, vanilla or strawberry essence?👃😄

Here is a link to a good play dough recipe, so you can make your own : www.iheartnaptime.net/play-dough-recipe/

Here's a link to some nice play dough ideas: www.earlyyearscareers.com/eyc/learning-and-development/10-different-ways-use-playdough/

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1 month ago

Hi all, I came across this on another page and thought it might be useful to some of you.

This webinar will take place on July 2nd between 7.30pm-8.30pm and will discuss various ways of supporting a child with dyslexia.There will also be the opportunity for Q & A at the end

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Assistive Technology and the Dyslexic Learner – FREE webinar for parents - British Dyslexia Association

www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

Free webinar for parents exploring the use of assistive technology and challenges of supporting your child's education at home.

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1 month ago

A issue faced by many families across the country. Struggles to access services, being placed on waiting lists and sometimes being told they were on the wrong list all along and being redirected to yet another list.

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No Wrong Door: bringing services together to meet children’s needs - Children’s Commissioner for Wales

www.childcomwales.org.uk

Read the report Read the full report here Read an accessible version of the report ‘Dim Drws Anghywir’ This report ...

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1 month ago

Happy Friday everyone!

Just to give you a heads up of an event taking place on Monday morning with CanDo Hub UK.

It's a open dance fitness class aimed towards individuals who are 16 years of age and above.

Click the link below to get involved 😀On Monday we have a Zoom dance fitness class open to anyone with Additional Needs 16+. You don't need to be a member of CanDo Hub to attend this. This is a 45 min class that's FREE (donations are welcome) please send us a message if you would like to attend, for safeguarding we will not be making the password and meeting id public :-) ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Hello! 👋 Prynhawn da/ Good afternoon! 👋

So... as promised, here's a few ideas the team have come up with, which relate to proprioception (see yesterday's post for info. on proprioception). #HereForSwansea

Here's a fun one: Make a Kiddy Sandwich!! 🥪🧒

Get a big sofa cushion and put it on the floor. Tell your child it's a big piece of bread. Lie them on top of it and tell them you're making a big, tasty Kiddy Sandwich 😋🤣!

You could be silly here and add a noisy squeeze of ketchup with a tickle or something! Ask them what else they would like in their sandwich and pretend to add it in. When they are ready, put another sofa cushion on top of them (with their head poking out obviously!) and push down on it to give them a nice, big squeeze!

Next, do you have a gym ball? They do take up a lot of space, but they are good for all sorts!

You can have your child lie on it on their front and then with your hands on her upper and lower back, you can slowly rock them back and forth. You can also roll it over their body if they lie on the floor. Or sit them on it and let them have a good bounce!

How about trying a blanket roll?

Spread a blanket on the floor and let your child lie at one end and slowly roll them up into it, head poking out at the top. Nice and tight is probably good - but you will have to find out what they like. Once they're a cute little sausage, all rolled up in there, give them a squeeze all the way down their body and then roll them out again. Squeeze particularly on joints.

You could play that you're rolling up a Caterpillar into a cocoon and then a butterfly can emerge and run around the room once released!🐛🦋

And finally, here's a really fun one, which requires two adults!

Popcorn: Put a large thick blanket on the ground and get your child to lie in the middle of it. Adults take two corners each to lift the child in the blanket and (sensibly) shake them up and down to pop like popcorn 🍿!

You could also do this but swing gently like a hammock.

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1 month ago

Hi gang.

Another lovely, warm day 😎, hope you've been able to enjoy it!

Today we're sharing a little bit info on proprioception...

So, apart from being a long word that is difficult to say with a hard boiled sweet in your mouth (dare you to try it), what is proprioception?

Proprioception is our body awareness system, which unconsciously tells us where our body parts are relative to each other and how our different body parts are moving.

Proprioception enables a person to close their eyes and touch their nose with their index finger.

Other examples of proprioception include:

Knowing whether feet are on soft grass or hard cement without looking (even while wearing shoes)

Balancing on one leg

Throwing a ball without having to look at the throwing arm

Proprioceptive receptors are located in our joints and ligaments. They regulate movement and posture and also the appropriate pressure for tasks, allowing us to do something like crack an egg while not crushing the egg in our hands.

Some people on the autism spectrum may experience varying differences associated with proprioception.

Some have difficulty understanding where one's body is in relation to other objects, thus appearing clumsy, knocking things over, dropping items or misjudging personal space and thus standing too close to others.

People may have difficulty in regulating pressure, so may break items or struggle with writing (their pressure on the pen can be too light or so heavy that they may even rip the paper).

Others seek out more sensory input by banging objects, jumping about, stomping when walking, bumping into people or biting or sucking on fingers.

Deep pressure such as tight bear hugs, tight clothing or weighted items, such as heavy blankets or bags, may be enjoyed.

Check-in tomorrow as we will share some fun play ideas to help with proprioception development🙂👍.

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This post used info from:

www.autismtogether.co.uk/portfolio-items/autism-and-the-seven-senses-proprioception/

pathways.org/topics-of-development/sensory/

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1 month ago

Hey everyone...

What a beautiful day it is out there! 🕶🧢🌞⛱🏖 Phew 😅!

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1 month ago

Calling all Amazon Shoppers!

You can now support PLOL by selecting it as your chosen charity through Amazon Smile. Click the link below to select us now!

Once you have done this, do your Amazon shopping via smile.amazon.co.uk (if you do this once via your phone or desktop browser, it will remember the selected charity).

This will mean that 0.5% of all eligible purchases will be donated to PLOL at no cost to you!

Unfortunately, there is no app support for this currently (it must be done via the Amazon Smile link in a browser), but we will keep an eye out for any updates from Amazon.

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1 month ago

All of us here at the Play and Leisure Opportunity Library hope you you are keeping well. Over the last 12 weeks online shopping has increased due to Covid 19.

Just a little reminder that you can support PLOL through your normal online shopping at no cost to yourself.

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1 month ago

Hi all,

If you have some paper plates knocking about - there are tons of lovely craft activities you could use them for...

Today we're sharing some pics and links to inspire you to get creative with your paper plates 😁!

#HereForSwansea

Here are some links to show how to make the various crafts:

nontoygifts.com/paper-plate-spring-crafts-kids/

nontoygifts.com/paper-plate-spring-crafts-kids/

blissfuldomestication.com/paper-plate-animals/

www.handmadecharlotte.com/paper-plate-llamas/

www.artycraftykids.com/craft/paper-plate-goldfish-bowl-craft/

www.thriftyfun.com/Making-a-Paper-Plate-Sea-Aquarium.html

www.alittlecraftinyourday.com/2014/05/05/paper-plate-aquarium/

www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/163607398936094791/

www.thejoysharing.com/2017/04/what-time-is-it.html

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1 month ago

Big thank you to Sam over at CanDo Hub UK for helping us give more craft packs to more families. If you haven't checked them our please go take a look! ... See MoreSee Less

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