With her natural curiosity and enthusiasm, Lynn relishes working with children. Due to her passion for equality, diversity and mental health, her work is underpinned by key principles in healthy development and attachment. She has a particular interest in working with and supporting children with additional support needs and creates resources and training for adults on this.
As a part-time playworker, Lynn uses creativity to support children in communication and self-expression which unlocks powerful ways for them to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. By fostering a creative environment, Lynn gives children the freedom to develop their own voices, connect with others, and build essential communication skills that will support them throughout their lives.
Much of her work with children also translates into her work with adults, including boundaries, safeguarding, making adjustments, speaking clear English and embodying a sense of fun.
Below showcases just a taste of this work, and most of these activities were very low cost showing creativity on a budget!
Lynn engaging two children in an Easter activity.
A horror house made from junk modelling for Halloween.
Scrap paper castle competition - recycling, educational and great fun!
Rocket made from recycled cardboard for a space themed-fair competition.
Tissue-paper aquarium with a sensory tealight. inside.
Co-drawing the Frozen ice palace.
Art Attack 'vicious fish' project which brought together children to work as a team.
Handmade unicorn headband for kids party.
Encouraging expression through line drawing and paint.
Creating animals from outdoor resources.
Board game designed with child to explore oceans.
Drawing our dream ice-creams.
Children collaborated on this and decided to add a dog, pond, princess and monster.
Wizards and cloaks - each child has their own unique expression.
Scrap paper sea pictures and rockets.