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Myth Makers: Summer Quests Are Calling!

​With our current block wrapping up tomorrow, we are looking ahead to our next big adventure!
​To protect the "flow" of our quests and ensure our Myth Makers have plenty of breathing space during a busy time of year, we are taking a short break. Between the May Bank Holiday and SATs week (beginning 11th May), we want to make sure the children have a chance to regulate and rest before we dive back into our Norse-inspired world.

​We will be returning to St Werburghs Community Centre in June for more epic battles, folklore, and creative world-building! 🛡️✨

​June Block Details:
​Dates: Monday 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th June
​Where: Room 10, St Werburghs Community Centre
​For: Young adventurers aged 8–13
​The Vibe: Low-demand, high-engagement, and 100% neurodiverse-friendly.
​📅 Booking Deadline: Monday 25th May

​As we keep our squads small (maximum 6 learners) to ensure a calm and supportive space, places are limited.
​Bookings are officially OPEN now!

https://www.wholeandwildlearning.uk/shop/p/myth-makers-the-sen-adventure-squad

​We can't wait to see you all in June for more magic, runes, and legends.

It was a truly creative Myth Makers session today! 🌿
​We dived into the legend of Idunn and her Apples of Immortality, exploring what "life force" really means to us. It led to some brilliant debates about the motivations and choices of the Norse gods—these kids really know their mythology!

​The imagination was well and truly flowing as we crafted Cloaks of Transformation using treasures from the Children's Scrapstore Bristol. One young person even designed a genius "Ear M**f Hat" (which I’m very proudly modelling here!). Even Ratatoskr didn’t miss out—he’s sporting a brand-new cape. 🐿️

​To finish, we painted hazelnuts to represent the moment Loki helped Idunn escape. A perfect blend of lore, craft, and deep thinking.

⚔️ ATTENTION ALL ASPIRING VIKINGS AND LORE MASTERS! ⚔️

Our legendary Myth Makers Guild is almost complete, but we have ONE FINAL SPOT for a brave adventurer to join our quest!

Are you ready to explore the epic sagas of Norse Mythology, create your own legends, and craft incredible soundscapes?

This is more than just a club – it's an immersive, low-demand, high-engagement adventure designed especially for neurodiverse children aged 8-13.

Join our guild and experience:
🎧 Crafting incredible Foley sound effects for our stories
🎲 D&D-style role-playing games and creative Norse crafts
🛡️ A truly neurodiverse-friendly, safe space where every voice is heard, led by a specialist teacher with 13 years' experience.

Our quests begin on Monday 9th March at 4pm at St Werburghs Community Centre.

Link to book in comments 👇

Reading isn’t just a mental task—it’s a whole-body experience. 🧠✨
As an SEN teacher for 13+ years, I know that for many children, sitting still is the biggest barrier to learning. When we force the body to be still, the brain stops focusing on the phonics and starts focusing on not moving.
The solution? Regulation First. 🧱🏃‍♂️
In this video, we’re using the Wall Push. This provides deep proprioceptive input (heavy work) to the muscles and joints. It "maps" the body and grounds the nervous system, creating the perfect foundation for a sound to actually stick.
I’ve combined this science with Set 1 Phonics and the beautiful landmarks of Bristol to create a toolkit that works with your child’s nature, not against it.

My Wild Bristol Reading and Regulation Cards are for sale now on my website: www.wholeandwildlearning.uk/shop/p/wildbristoldeck

If you fancy winning a deck get over to my Instagram: Nicki_nature_educator

Wild Bristol Phonics Cards | Multisensory SEN & Regulation Tool — Nicki Ryszka : SEND Specialist Tutoring & Creative Home Education SEN phonics resources. Embodied phonics cards designed by an SEN teacher. Combine Set 1 sounds with regulation movements (vestibular/proprioceptive) to help dyslexic & neurodiverse kids.

Hey Bristol Parents! I've created a safe and inclusive space for high energy and neurodiverse children who need a confidence boost in reading. We regulate and connect first, then we move our bodies to learn. We need four more friends to join us St Werburghs Community Centre next term.

I have 13 + years experience working with a wide range of young people. PDA, ASC, ADHD Specialist teaching. Enhanced DBS check. Insured. First Aid Trained. Community focused, we offer scholarship spots to local schools and a solidarity pricing structure.

The booking deadline is Sunday 22nd February. Secure your spot here:

www.wholeandwildlearning.uk/shop

Specialist Neuro-Affirming Clubs with Community at Heart.

The Expertise:
I’m Nicki, a local SEN teacher with 13 years of experience. I created Whole and Wild to be a specialist haven—where neurodivergence is the starting point, not an afterthought.

Our Community Mission:
I believe every child deserves a space that fits them. Last term, your bookings helped provide scholarship spots to pupils at Cabot and Glenfrome Primary. I have offered more fully-funded spots to these schools for March—choosing a 'Solidarity' rate directly helps keep these spaces open for local families.

The Clubs:
🛡️ Myth Makers (Ages 8–13)
A quiet, low-demand hub for the 'gamer' generation.

The Experience: Norse legends, weekly audio stories, Foley sound effect recording, and self-directed prop making.

The Vibe: Calm, creative, and immersive.

🐛 Wiggly Phonics (Ages 5–8)
A high-energy home for active learners.

The Experience: Embodied literacy, ADHD-friendly sensory regulation, and active reading games.

The Vibe: Bouncy, musical, and loud!

The Deadline:
To confirm our hall booking at St Werburghs Community Centre, I need to reach minimum numbers by Sunday 22nd Feb.

✨ Join our community & book here: www.wholeandwildlearning.uk/shop
Choose from Solidarity or Standard rates.

Chasing away the winter blues with a splash of summer! 🏖️🦀

​Yesterday’s session was Beach Themed, but it wasn't just for fun. We used the theme to regulate our nervous systems so we were ready to learn:

​🌊 Deep Pressure: We started with giant beach ball squishes to calm the sensory system.
🦀 Grounding: We moved into animal poses (Crab walks!) to connect with our bodies.
🏃 Activation: We played high-energy letter recognition games involving running and throwing to wake up the brain.
🔤 Application: We built words using our trusty foam discs from Children's Scrapstore Bristol

​We finished calm and cozy with a story from Grandpa.

​Want to join the next wave? 🌊
Our current block is finishing, but the NEW block is open for booking now! Link in comments.

We're getting very excited about our ocean themed window!

We will be sharing a special Ocean themed Norse Myth for the neighbourhood to enjoy!

If you are a current member of the Myth Makers club St Werburghs Community Centre make sure you drop by and check it out because you might just hear some of the sound effects you have created!

Pop along to the event and check out the creativity of the residents of St Werburghs!

Does your child have big ideas, but hate holding a pen?

Myth Makers returns to St Werburghs Community Centre! A creative literacy club designed for learners aged 7–13 who think differently.

​Created by a specialist teacher (13 years exp. Autism, ADHD, PDA), we strip away handwriting pressure to focus on imagination and communication.

​✨ How we build Literacy skills (Without the battle):

​🗣️ Oral Composition: We build stories out loud—no writing required.

​🎧 Immersive Learning: We use audio stories, maps, and runes to boost comprehension.

​The Details:
🗓️ Starts: Mon, March 9th (4-Week Block)
📍 Where: St Werburghs Community Centre, Bristol
💷 Cost: £40 to £55 (Solidarity Pricing Structure, Pay what you can)

☕ Parents: Drop-off session (enjoy the café!)

​👇 Secure your spot here: [Link in comments]