{"product_id":"ark-bubble-blowing-straws-10-pack-oral-motor-blowing-straws","title":"ARK Bubble Blowing Straws - 10 Pack Oral Motor Blowing Straws","description":"\u003ch2\u003eARK Bubble Blowing Straws\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eARK Bubble Blowing Straws are special straws that let you blow bubbles into a drink without being able to drink through them. Each straw has a unique valve that stops liquid coming up the straw while still letting air pass out in the other direction. They are designed for oral motor activities with children and young people who are learning to blow, and they remove the worry of a child accidentally sucking up a mouthful of liquid. This pack contains 10 disposable straws.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlowing bubbles through a straw is a fun, visual way to practise breath control and lip rounding. Many children find it hard to tell the difference between blowing out and sucking in. With an ordinary straw, a mix-up means a mouthful of water. The one-way valve in these straws means air can go out but liquid cannot come up, so adults can set up bubble games with more confidence and children can focus on blowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor schools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a playful blowing activity to oral motor or speech and language sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisposable straws suit group work where each pupil needs their own straw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in EYFS and KS1 settings where children are developing blowing skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy for teaching assistants to set up with a cup of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor parents and home use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurns practice at home into a simple bubble game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces mess and splutters, as liquid cannot be drawn up the straw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 10 pack gives plenty of straws for regular short sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways use with an adult supervising directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupporting SEND and learning differences\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren with special educational needs and disabilities often benefit from oral motor activities that are motivating and easy to repeat. Bubble blowing gives instant visual feedback, which helps children see the result of their effort and can encourage them to keep trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy blowing activities are used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlowing activities are widely used to build awareness of airflow, lip closure and lip rounding. They are often included in play-based oral motor routines because children enjoy them, and the bubbles show clearly when the child is blowing out rather than sucking in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would like help choosing oral motor tools for a child or classroom, our team is always happy to advise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58220331958654,"sku":"TA2632","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/ark-bubble-blowing-straws__09368.1786129523.jpg?v=1792053458","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/ark-bubble-blowing-straws-10-pack-oral-motor-blowing-straws","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}