Reviewer
B. Mitchell, SENCo
Early Years SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
- National Award for SEN Coordination
- BEd Primary
- 10 years teaching ages 3–7
- Mainstream primary with early years provision
Ben has dedicated his 10-year career to ensuring every child has accessible entry points to learning. Operating out of a busy mainstream primary school in Birmingham, he collaborates with speech therapists and occupational therapists to design sensory-friendly classroom environments.
His practical resources help mainstream teachers adapt phonics and numeracy lessons for children with autism and ADHD.
Articles reviewed by B. Mitchell (6)
Reading & writing
30 letter recognition activities for preschoolers (and how to teach letters in the right order)
10 min read
Math & play
Number tracing 1 to 20 - formation rhymes, fixing reversals and a 4-week plan
10 min read
Play & quiet time
24 sensory bin ideas for toddlers, plus safe fillers and less mess
9 min read
Reading & writing
How to teach your child to write their name, step by step
9 min read
Math & play
32 easy math activities for preschoolers you can do at home
8 min read
Learning at home
Kindergarten Readiness Checklist: What Your Child Really Needs Before Day One
8 min read