{"product_id":"good-manners-cushions-pack-of-5","title":"Good Manners Cushions – Pack of 5","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGood Manners Cushions – Pack of 5\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Good Manners Cushions as a starting point for everyday conversations about considerate behaviour. This pack of five printed cushions combines soft fibre filling with a practical group resource for reading areas, circle time and early years discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeas for early years activities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvite children to describe a familiar moment, such as borrowing a classroom resource or joining a game. Ask what they could say or do to help the interaction go smoothly. An adult can model respectful language and encourage children to consider different ways of communicating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn to the cushions during a short role-play or after reading a story. Children can suggest how a character might respond, listen to another idea and try a different approach. Keep the emphasis on useful everyday choices rather than expecting a single response from every child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUsing the resource in your setting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan a short, manageable activity around the group's interests. Introduce one prompt at a time and give children space to respond in their own way. The resource can act as a familiar focus, while an adult provides the language, questions and support that make the activity meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a suitable location within your room and allow enough space for the planned activity. Keep the resource separate from accessories used to demonstrate an idea, and check the supplied items when planning your set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsiderate communication and shared routines:\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a theme for adult-led discussion and child-led ideas. Use it to begin a conversation and follow the interests that children bring to the activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible group use:\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable as a focus for a planned small-group session or a familiar classroom routine. Vary the length and style of the activity to suit those taking part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpportunities to listen and respond:\u003c\/strong\u003e shared activities can include asking questions, describing an idea and hearing another viewpoint. Adults can model turn-taking and leave time for different responses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections with books and play:\u003c\/strong\u003e separately supplied stories and appropriate resources can extend the theme. They are optional additions to your activity and are not included with this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA reusable activity focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e return to the theme with a new prompt, story or classroom situation. Repetition can offer a familiar starting point while leaving room for new ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 5 printed cushions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach cushion measures 40 × 40 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft fibre filling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier describes the cushions as durable and lightweight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sport and Playbase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55272068907345,"sku":"SP.CUSH019","price":151.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5267\/3361\/files\/Generatedimage1_64.webp?v=1791871685","url":"https:\/\/www.sensoryeducation.co.uk\/products\/good-manners-cushions-pack-of-5","provider":"Sensory Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}