Embrace Education Services

04/11/2026

I recently overheard one of my own kids saying how he wished he could just concentrate and be ‘normal’.

It really stuck with me, because we've always tried to be neuroaffirming in our parenting, in the things we say and the way we approach things. We certainly don't always get it right, and we're still learning along the way too.

But it made me think about how hard he's always trying, and whether, without even realising it, we've spent so much time focusing on the things he finds difficult and how we can support him with those, that we've forgotten to remind him of all the things that make him who he is.

Of course we want our kids to learn, grow and develop new skills. But more than anything, we want them to know that they belong, exactly as they are.

These neurodivergent affirmations are for the kids who might need to hear that a little more often.

20/10/2026

✨ Resource Share: Drums ✨

Drums are one of those resources that can end up being used every which way, depending on the child, the session and the mood that day.

Sometimes we’re copying rhythms. Sometimes we’re taking turns. Sometimes we’re using them for movement, regulation or just making a lot of noise together.

And because there’s no “right” way to play, they’re also a lovely resource for following the child’s lead and building connection through shared play.

Our beautiful AHA, Jane, has a real knack for connecting with children through music and play, so there’s often a drum, shaker or some kind of instrument making its way into her sessions. Sometimes there’s a plan for it, and sometimes it just becomes part of the play.

If you have a drum at home, you don’t need to turn it into a big activity either. Try copying each other’s beats, changing between fast and slow, playing loudly and softly, or adding a simple freeze game.

And if you need ideas, Jane is always happy to talk all things music, play and drums.

13/10/2026

For many of us, learning meant sitting at a desk, listening to a teacher, completing worksheets and staying focused until the work was done.

So even though we know children can learn in many different ways, it can still be hard to look at a child who is moving, chatting, playing or doing something that looks completely unrelated and recognise that they’re actually listening and learning.

Just like our brains all work differently, learning can look different too. There isn’t one right way for a child to learn.

01/10/2026

🌿🦁 Zoo Sensory Tray 🐘🌿

We had a lot of fun putting this zoo sensory tray together!

We tried to create different areas for the animals to explore, with a range of textures in each section.

We used lots of natural resources like sticks, rocks, leaves and other materials we could find, which made this an inexpensive tray to put together and easy to pack up afterwards.

There was lots to explore, from digging and scooping to moving the animals around and creating little zoo worlds of their own.

29/09/2026

We often joke about the “ADHD tax” with our families.

The things that get lost, forgotten, replaced, left unfinished or accidentally bought twice.

Of course, there is a very real impact behind it, whether that be money, time, energy or patience. But it's okay to have a laugh about it too!

18/09/2026

❄️☃️ Snow Sensory Tray ☃️❄️

We’ve created snow sensory trays a few different ways at Embrace, but this one was definitely the easiest to set up and clean up!

This time, we used painted chickpeas, rice and seeds to create our snowy base, with just a little bit of cushion fluff added to bring in a different texture.

Our little learners enjoyed exploring the different textures, scooping, digging and creating their own little snowy stories.

16/09/2026

✨ Albury/Wodonga families! ✨

Looking for something fun and supportive for the Term 3 school holidays?

Our Term 3 Holiday Sensory Groups are now open for bookings! 🎨🌈

Each session gives school-aged children the opportunity to enjoy sensory play, explore fun themed activities, get creative and connect with other children in a small, supportive group environment.

Our sessions are run by experienced educators and are designed to be fun, engaging and welcoming, with a different theme and activities to enjoy each session.

Families can book one session or multiple sessions, depending on what works best for you.

These groups are available to private and NDIS families.

Limited spaces available. Call us on 02 6047 0305 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot now!

Or book your spot at https://embrace-education-services.splose.com/booking

Our Holiday Sensory Groups are a fun and engaging way for children to explore, create, and connect during the school holidays.

09/09/2026

There’s a big difference between being included and actually feeling like you belong.

You can be invited to the party, included in the game, or sitting in the classroom and still feel like you don’t quite fit.

Belonging means not having to hide the things that make you different.

It means feeling like you can talk a lot, need a break, play differently, or get things wrong without worrying that people will think less of you.

It means being able to show up as yourself and know that you’re still welcome.

That’s the kind of belonging we want for every child.

27/08/2026

There is no single service, practitioner or approach that will be the right fit for every child and family.

Sometimes we will be the right fit, and sometimes another local service will be able to offer something that better meets a child’s needs.

We are fortunate to work alongside and recommend a number of wonderful local services, and we believe there is far more value in collaboration than competition.

25/08/2026

🌱✨Picnic Sensory Tray ✨🧺

We’ve created garden-themed sensory trays before and they are always so much fun to explore, but this time we decided to add a little picnic twist!

Our learners enjoyed creating their own potted plants, digging and playing in the “dirt”, searching for bugs, and having toys settle down on the picnic blanket for some pretend tea and snacks.

It was another really simple tray to put together, using split peas and coloured oats as the base, with a few garden and picnic pieces added in.