Discovery Packs

Discovery Packs – used for

Interviewing new staff, developing parental engagement, developing children’s language, creativity, mathematical skills and more

Recycled, upcycled and handmade. A treasure trove of goodies jam-packed into colourful little boxes, made for little hands with big curious minds…….

Planned with ‘intent’ for children to

  • develop their early reading skills,
  • increase their vocabulary
  • explore nature
  • develop characteristics of effective learning
  • explore first-hand everyday resources superseded by tech
  • explore early philosophical thinking,
  • explore mathematical language, number, simple data handling skills
  • make up their own stories, draw and develop their creativity.
A pink box with some pencils and other items
A group of people sitting around a table with many items.

“a fabulous resource to find out what children know and are interested in, I was surprised to see G talk so knowledgeably about the piece of map in his box…my Reception children love them and I was able to use them in so many ways”  

“my children love making up stories with the Guatemalan worry dolls and jewels” Reception teacher

£13 a pack or £11 for orders over 50

“ I’ve used them as a tool to interview teachers and teaching assistants – they reveal a person curious about the world and able to engage children in meaningful conversations” Primary HT

“I used ours for the Reception baseline activity – I was really surprised when one of my ‘quiet’ boys started talking about the piece of map – his dad  was a delivery driver and the box revealed so much about him” EYFS Lead

“Sarah was very dynamic and enthusiastic and clearly cares about the subject. She communicates ideas really clearly.”

"I wish I could bottle Sarah's knowledge and enthusiasm."

“Sarah, what is different about your boxes is you. You are beyond a professional, more into EYFS guru status and honestly, you are locally known as so. You have SO much to offer both children and families. What you have to offer is based on decades of research, experience and is in line with the early years educational goals and curriculum. Basically, your boxes are teaching your families how to interact with their children, how to ask questions, how to listen, how to let the child lead. It's not a box of things to devour and be finished with. Each piece can lead to probably hours of play and discovery if the adults can successfully steer the children without taking charge.”

“Sarah is so passionate and knowledgeable about the Early Years – I wish I had her next to me when I was teaching to feed me all those amazing ideas.”

“Inspiring training with a wonderful tool to empower children to love to read and learn, the emotional approach has made a deep impact on my general view of teaching in the Early Years.”

“I want to thank you for your INSET-on Tuesday, the Early Years Team and KS1 teachers were truly inspired and have already there is ‘physi/gym’ going on first thing in the morning. We look forward to implementing many strategies you have given us to motivate reluctant writers. We have all gained enormously from your experience and expertise on the subject, thank you.”

“Sarah was very dynamic and enthusiastic and clearly cares about the subject. She communicates ideas really clearly.”

"I wish I could bottle Sarah's knowledge and enthusiasm."