A lot of the children and I adults I support like to bake. The process of baking is so sensory (and tasty) that it is accessible for all and the outcomes are pretty quick to arrive. With this in mind I often have a couple of packs of cookie mix or cake mix in the cupboard for activities at home. Normally I wouldn’t buy these boxes but when you’re supporting people with additional needs sometimes all the weighing and measuring is too much to maintain their engagement so these boxes are great. They require a small amount of weighing/measuring but lots is already done. Last week I made chocolate chip cookies for a welcome home gift with one child and then M&M cookies as a treat with another.

So, I suppose all I’m saying is……..have a box or two in the cupboard for those moments where you need to create an activity with no notice. You know when it suddenly tips down with rain, or you’re self-isolating, or your plans have suddenly changed and you need an alternative.

Give them a go and happy baking (and eating!).