Product of the Week - Hama Beads

The massive range of Hama Beads products provide craft ideas for all kids from 3+


It's very simple - you take a template (priced from 99p!) and a selection of coloured beads, choose your colours and make your patterns, and then iron over the top to make a permanent work of art!


For younger children, the Maxi Beads are a great choice. Suitable from three years, they are a good chunky size for little fingers, but work in exactly the same way as the version for older children. You can choose from starter kits, like this one, or individual peg boards and beads. 


Just look at the sort of things your child could be making: 

When your child hits 5, or thereabouts, they'll be ready to move on to Hama Midi Beads. 


These are a smaller size, so more detail can be achieved in the art work. From fabulous gift sets like this farm, priced at only £14.99, to individual pegboards and beads, there is something to suit every budget and taste!  There are even beads that glow in the dark!


Why not come into the shop on a Saturday - this month we are running special Hama Bead sessions between 11 and 3 every Saturday. You can have a go and see the range! 

New Catalogue Launch - Dyslexia

Imagine, if you will, that you have a task to complete. You must write out a list that you were told to memorise. You must do this in a noisy environment, with the wrong hand, while a large, loud person gives you additional instructions.You must also do it while wearing the wrong glasses, so the words are blurry and unclear. 

You are imagining in some small way how it might feel to have Dyslexia, and study in the average classroom.

Diagnoses of dyslexia are on the increase - the Open University reports a 169% increase in the number of students with the condition in the last ten years. Some statistics estimate as many as 8% of the population are working and studying with dyslexia. It affects people from all ethnic groups and of all abilities - it most certainly does not mean a child is "lazy," or "stupid," or any of the other pejorative labels that may have been attached! 

Have a look here for some examples of how text looks to people with Dyslexia. 

Diagnosis and support for Dyslexia has moved forward rapidly over the last few years. There is now a huge amount of equipment available to support learning.

Here at Learning SPACE, we have selected products specifically designed to support children with Dyslexia and collected them into our new catalogue. 

Here's a couple of links to some of the exciting new products we have available.

Nessy is a piece of software developed by experts in Dyslexia, suitable for children in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 - it's attractive, motivating and exciting for children, while improving confidence in their own ability.

Yoropen is a super comfortable, ergonomic pen that encourages the correct grip, which helps with handwriting skills. 

Coloured overlays have been shown to reduce visual stress and increase reading speed - here is some research that has been carried out. 

The entire Dyslexia catalogue is available by calling into our shop, in our  online store, emailing, phoning or contacting us on Facebook.