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These specially designed workshops offer a safe, welcoming space where children with additional needs can explore and express themselves through creative play.<\/p>\n<p>Each session includes a variety of <strong>stimulating, mess-free activities<\/strong>&nbsp;tailored to individual sensory preferences \u2014 from tactile art-making, gentle music, and interactive storytelling, to movement-based games like obstacle courses and animal walks. Children can also enjoy <strong>auditory experiences,<\/strong>&nbsp;such as making simple instruments and exploring different sounds and rhythms.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to provide <strong>controlled, engaging sensory input<\/strong>&nbsp;that supports comfort, curiosity, and creativity. With a focus on each child\u2019s unique sensitivities, the workshops encourage imaginative thinking, problem-solving, and joyful exploration \u2014 all in a calm, supportive environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tactile stations with textured materials<\/li>\n<li>Movement-based play to support motor skills and regulation<\/li>\n<li>Sound and rhythm activities using simple instruments<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities for imaginative expression and social connection<\/li>\n<li>Experienced facilitators who understand sensory needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These workshops are part of <a href=\"https:\/\/popup-ai-art.shorthandstories.com\/FingalAdditionalNeeds\/index.html?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacLaYow51SRdItpFLY_KLvM-yhOYTiIglo3P3uxhyMikXFGNQw5FCeUfg5Wsg_aem_gBb-MBqcVMjB7ocVTkP1lQ\"><strong>Fingal Additional Needs Respite\u2019s<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;commitment to supporting local families and creating inclusive, community-based experiences for children of all abilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information please contact Balbriggan Library on (01) 8704401 or email <a href=\"mailto:balbrigganlibrary@fingal.ie\">balbrigganlibrary@fingal.ie<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":39145,"template":"","class_list":["post-39144","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Creative Sensory Play Workshops with Fingal Additional Needs Respite - Creative Ireland Programme<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Step into a world of imagination, movement, and sensory discovery!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativeireland.gov.ie\/en\/event\/creative-sensory-play-workshops-with-fingal-additional-needs-respite\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Creative Sensory Play Workshops with Fingal Additional Needs Respite - Creative Ireland Programme\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Step into a world of imagination, movement, and sensory discovery! 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