The power of play

12/04/2026

💚Emotional regulation-understanding our emotions, how our body feels and what we do- is a key part of young children’s development.

💙Before children can do this independently they need support from co-regulators, the safe adults around them.

🧡Co-regulation supports children to identify those emotions as they happen and talk through how it feels, what made them feel that way and use strategies together.

💜Messy play sessions provide a perfect opportunity to start conversations about emotions, in it’s safe non-threatening environment.

💛Come and join for some fun and learning together 😊

11/04/2026

You may think… but my child doesn’t need therapy:
they just lack confidence;
they just worry a lot;
they like to be on their own;
It’s just a phase.

Therapeutic play takes the ‘I’ and ‘me’ out of experiences and events, enabling children to explore and understanding feelings, anxieties and stresses in a safe place.

Therapeutic play develops self-confidence, resilience and breaks anxieties down into smaller chunks, without the child feeling overwhelmed, different or like their failing.

DM Esther for more information on how she could support your child.

07/04/2026

Join me at for a messy good time while exploring our feelings.

01/04/2026

Head over to Longridge Canteen to check out their events..

✨ Let’s get messy, creative & explore emotions together!

I’m so excited to invite your little ones to a special session with The Power of Play at Longridge Canteen💛

🎨 Exploring Emotions Through Messy Play with The Colour Monster
A fun, hands-on experience designed to help children understand and express their feelings through play!

🧸 Perfect for ages 3–4 years
💦 Includes water play, painting, playdoh & more (yes… it might get messy, so dress for it!)

📅 Friday 17th April
⏰ 1:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 At Longridge Canteen

This is a beautiful opportunity for your child to explore emotions in a safe, creative and playful environment 🌈

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
👉 Book your spot: www.longridgecanteen.co.uk

☕️ You are welcome to stay for refreshments and home made food after

01/04/2026

Come and join me Longridge Canteen on 17th April, safely exploring emotions with messy play.

Head over to Longridge Canteen to check out their events..

✨ Let’s get messy, creative & explore emotions together!

We’re so excited to invite your little ones to a special session with The Power of Play 💛

🎨 Exploring Emotions Through Messy Play with The Colour Monster
A fun, hands-on experience designed to help children understand and express their feelings through play!

🧸 Perfect for ages 3–4 years
💦 Includes water play, painting, playdoh & more (yes… it might get messy, so dress for it!)

📅 Friday 17th April
⏰ 1:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 At Longridge Canteen

This is a beautiful opportunity for your child to explore emotions in a safe, creative and playful environment 🌈

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
👉 Book your spot: www.longridgecanteen.co.uk

☕️ You are welcome to stay for refreshments and home made food after

25/03/2026

11/03/2026

02/03/2026

Who am I??
Esther
Mum of 3
Preschool manager with 20+ years experience of working with 0-5year olds.
Early Years Teacher Status
Training and experience of working with children with Special educational needs and behavioural challenges.
Safeguarding, including trauma informed care training and experience.
Paediatric first aid
Enhanced DBS certificate
L5 in Therapeutic Play

I want to empower children to be happy, independent and resilient enabling them to take on each stage of life.

I want to empower families, building confidence in supporting their small people to achieve their full potential no matter their circumstances.

15/02/2026

Want to know more dm me or email thepowerofplay25@gmail.com