To the children, families, schools, professionals and Jogo team, thank you for all the care, curiosity and playfulness you bring each day. Here’s to a year of connection, gentle growth, shared laughter and moments of joy, even in the hard bits. We are glad to be walking alongside you.

As we wish you a Merry Christmas, we thank the families, school staff and professionals who show care to children every day. Your patience and steady presence make a lasting difference. Wishing you warmth, safety and calm this festive season. #JogoBehaviourSupport

Adults give many invisible gifts—patience, advocacy and calm presence—that shape children’s lives. Write down three gifts you’ve given this year. Reflecting in this way supports self-compassion and reminds you that your efforts matter, even when progress feels slow. #JogoCalendar2025 #families

Adults sometimes react more strongly than intended. Repairing with simple words like “My voice was louder than I wanted. You matter” shows accountability without shame. Repair teaches children that relationships stay safe, building trust and emotional resilience. #JogoCalendar2025 #families

Reflective practice supports therapeutic integrity. Taking a few minutes to notice where you offered playfulness, presence and permission helps maintain intention in child-centred play therapy. Regular reflection supports growth and keeps therapists grounded. #JogoCalendar2025 #playtherapists

Family stories help children understand who they are and where they belong. Sharing simple everyday memories builds warmth, connection and identity. When families tell stories together, children learn their experiences and perspectives matter. #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoCalendar2025 #families

Pausing isn’t a luxury, it supports regulation. A one-minute break to breathe, stretch or drink water can reset the nervous system and improve clarity. Encourage staff to pause today; it boosts wellbeing and models healthy regulation for pupils. #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoCalendar2025 #schools

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Children’s progress is often quiet and easy to miss. Notice one small step today, a calmer transition or a gentler response. Recognising these moments builds confidence and supports long-term growth.  #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoCalendar2025 #schools #parents

Invite children to share one wish for how they would like school to feel next term. Their ideas offer valuable guidance for planning routines and support. Listening shows their voice matters and strengthens trust between pupils and staff. #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoCalendar2025 #schools

A small regulation tray with dough or soft tactile items can help children settle after busy transitions. Adding feeling flags or cards supports emotional literacy and helps children name their experiences. Over time, the tray becomes a trusted regulation tool. #JogoCalendar2025 #schools

School staff work hard and may miss their own strengths. Taking a moment to acknowledge a colleague can lift morale and deepen connection. A short note or kind word helps create a culture of appreciation that supports staff wellbeing.  #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoCalendar2025 #schools

Bedtime can feel unsettled in December. A simple three-step ritual something that went well, a feeling word and a hope for tomorrow helps children process their day and feel understood. This small routine creates warmth and steadiness.  #JogoCalendar2025 #families #parents #jogobehavioursupport

A quick grounding game, touching wall, floor, chair and self helps children reconnect with their bodies and reduce tension. These playful resets support group regulation, prevent dysregulation and create a shared sense of calm.  #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoCalendar2025 #schools

Kindness can quietly transform a school day. A Kindness Tree helps pupils notice and celebrate small caring acts. As the leaves fill, it reminds everyone that kindness is present, even in a busy term, and encourages more of it.  #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoCalendar2025 #schools

A 10-minute “special play time” at home lets the child lead while the adult follows, without teaching or correcting. These small, attuned moments build trust, connection and support the child’s therapeutic journey. #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoCalendar2025 #Playtherapy #parents

December brings many demands. Today, choose one task or expectation to release. Protecting your energy helps you stay present and models healthy boundaries for children. Small adjustments can create calm in a busy term. #jogobehavioursupport #jogoadventcalendar2025 #teachers #parents

Emotion check-ins help adults understand how children start the day. Invite pupils to make a personal emotion symbol or pebble to place on the board each morning. This encourages reflection, normalises emotional awareness, and highlights who may need extra support.  #jogoadventcalendar2025

December can stretch families thin. Even five minutes of shared play—a guessing game, silly walk, or made-up sound—builds connection, lowers stress, and creates warm memories that support emotional resilience.  #Jogobehavioursupport #jogoadventcalendar2025 #families #playfulness

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As the Christmas break nears, some children feel excited, others anxious. A simple pausing activity, like icing biscuits, offers calm, structure and connection. Letting children decorate and naming feelings helps them feel safe, in control and ready for the break. #jogoadventcalendar2025

Children thrive when their strengths are noticed by peers. In group sessions, invite each child to name a strength they’ve seen in someone else. This builds kindness, trust and self-esteem, and encourages more cooperative, supportive groups. #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoAdventCalendar2025

The end of term can feel intense. A brief staff check-in gives space to breathe and reconnect. Ask one question like “What helped today feel settled?” These small pauses build team support and create a calmer climate for pupils. #jogobehavioursupport #jogoadventcalendar2025

Jogo recently received the most fabulous testimonial and it truly made our day. Hearing how the work we do together makes a difference is such an honour and a beautiful reminder of why we love this work so much. #jogobehavioursupport #behavioursupport #schools #teachers #SENCO #educators

One of my favourite playroom “toys” is FOAM! Messy play lets children create, change, squash, and even destroy and that can beautifully reflect how they are feeling inside. It gives them a safe, sensory way to express big emotions without needing words.  #jogobehavioursupport  #JogoTeam #Toys

A Sensory Calm Box is a powerful support for overwhelmed children. December is a good time to refresh worn or missing items. Soft textures, quiet fidgets and breathing cards offer grounding and show children their needs matter, helping staff respond early.   #jogoadventcalendar2025

I didn’t have one favourite toy growing up, I preferred creating whole make-believe worlds. Sometimes with friends, inventing endless stories, or on my own teaching my toys or running a “shop” with my mum’s kitchen equipment.  #jogobehavioursupport #JogoTeam #Toys

Children listen best when they feel understood. Starting with connection, not correction, reduces shame and calms big feelings. Phrases like “Something feels hard, I’m here” build trust while keeping boundaries clear. Empathy helps children hear guidance and regulate.  #jogoadventcalendar2025

My favourite toy in my Play Therapy kit is a small mouse that is on a wedge of cheese! It can be placed in the playroom door to slow down any potential intruders to our space! The children love and trust mousey, so do I.  #jogobehavioursupport  #JogoTeam #Toys

Morning greetings set the emotional tone for the day. A smile, eye contact or using a child’s name helps them feel safe and welcome. Notice which pupils may need extra connection. Consistent routines reduce anxiety and help children settle, learn and engage.   #JogoAdventCalendar2025

The 5–4–3–2–1 technique helps settle busy minds by using the senses. Children can make a small “calm card” with symbols for each sense, giving them a simple regulation tool and supporting calmer, more confident learners.  #jogobehavioursupport #Jogoadventcalendar2025 #children #families #schools

December is busy and emotional. Pause and name one thing that went well today—however small. These moments send our nervous system safety and hope, and show children that progress happens even on challenging days. #JogoBehaviourSupport #jogoadventcalendar2025 #children #families #schools

My favourite childhood toy was the game ‘Guess Who’ because it meant fun calm one to one time with a parent or friend. #JogoBehaviourSupport #Jogoteam #Toys

My favourite toys are my puppet snake and dinosaur.  They are played with in therapy to express and process the feelings , behaviours, actions and thoughts of the client and others. #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoTeam #Toys

My favourite toy is slime.  It has powerful therapeutic value.  Its sensory nature helps children regulate, express emotions, and feel in control.   #jogobehavioursupport #Jogoteam #toys

My favourite toy are squeeze toys. They offer a simple, non-verbal outlet for stress and big feelings and they can be surprisingly powerful. #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoTeam #Toys

Suspend by Melissa & Doug. This game is a brilliant mix of strategy and motor skills. Balance your rods on the stand and be the first to use them all, but if any fall, you have to take them back!  It's a great way to explore persistence and managing setbacks. #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoTeam #Toys

My favourite toy was my Cindy Dolls as you could create a whole new world for them, dressing them up in their different outfits, creating personalities for them and play out new scenarios.  #JogoBehaviourSupport #JogoTeam #Toys

My favourite toy wasn’t a toy it was a football shirt specifically a George Best Man United shirt with the iconic number 7 on it.  I wore it for days refusing to take it off and my Mum had to wash it when I was in bed and she had it ready for me the next day.  #jogobehavioursupport #JogoTeam #Toys

My favourite toy was the board game Stay Alive, it worked well for my logical brain and I enjoyed the exciting feeling of jeopardy that came with it!   I have it in my tool-kit where it remains a favourite with lots of children!   #jogobehavioursupport #JogoTeam #toys

We asked each Jogo Team Member to share their favourite toy, we can't wait to share them with you over the next few posts.  #jogobehavioursupport #JogoTeam #PlayTherapists #BehaviourSupport #FamilySupport #Toys

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Creative play is like a spring bubbling up from deep within a child, a natural flow of imagination and emotion. When we make space for it, we nurture their joy, confidence and growth. #jogobehavioursupport #playmatters #families #schools

It’s through play that children explore, express and make sense of their world. Play is essential for healthy emotional, social and cognitive development. When we protect time for play, we are giving children the space they need to grow, heal and thrive. #jogobehavioursupport #playmatters

When we play a game together, something powerful happens we are building bonds, trust and co-operation.  These moments of play strengthen our social relationships and remind us that connection grows best through joy and shared experience. #jogobehavioursupport #playing #bonds #socialrelationships

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