Social development Archives - Wendy Woo

How Little Plush Stars Are Building Better Communication and Expression: Our Journey So Far

by Wendy White | Nov 1, 2021 | Autism, Children's mental health, Educational resources

Children And Big Emotions Many parents and practitioners know how difficult it can be for some young children to express their emotions. Not being able to name or communicate their emotions, can lead to frustration, tantrums, meltdowns, tears and emotional overwhelm....

Wendy Woo: My Mood Stars

by Wendy White | Feb 5, 2020 | Children's mental health, Educational resources, My Mood Stars

Easy Ways to Talk About Emotions in Your EYFS Classroom I’m writing this blog in partnership with Nexus Education.com who share ideas, best practice and CPD that provide teachers a platform, full of videos, blogs and events, enabling a community eager to help...

Children’s Mental Health Week – what we as parents can do to help our own children

by Wendy White | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorised

Children’s Mental Health Week? In my day, such a thing simply didn’t exist! Do you remember playing outside in the streets until it got dark? Cycling on a clapped out old bike over mounds and troughs through fields without a helmet on? Climbing trees, walking on high...

My Mood Stars – Games to Play

by Wendy White | Jan 15, 2019 | Uncategorised

There are lots of games that you can play with your children using My Mood Stars. The most important thing is that your children are having fun and playing with the stars whether playing these particular games or not. The first Game that I’d like to show you is:...

My Mood Stars

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Based on 54 reviews

Lisa Taylor

2023-12-03T14:08:37+0000

I use these alongside the zones of regulation and during sensory circuit activities…. I use the bag they came in as... their ‘home’ and the children have been using my Lycra tunnel, scooter board and other means to retrieve them and bring them back to their ‘home’. I love how you can incorporate them in most activities as it is more motivating for the children and allows you to approach the topic of emotions in a way that suits them xread more

Abigail Carr

2023-05-11T08:55:12+0000

As an educator and parent coach I have found My Mood Stars to be the most perfect resource for children to process and... learn about emotions, develop language and social skills, and have fun and connect with their toys in such a meaningful way. I absolutely love the open-ended way they can be used in stories, role play, conversations, and just for snuggly bed time routines too. 100% recommend to any teachers and parents if you’re looking for a way to manage and support your child’s emotions and behaviour and if you want your child be actively involved in learning too.read more

Butterfly Childcare - Home from Home Childminding Services

2023-04-11T12:47:46+0000

Such a wonderful resource to help teach my little ones about Emotions / Feelings, we love incorporating the use of... these into our story time each day. Beautifully made, and such amazing quality.read more

Poppyfields - Teacher Led Early Years

2023-04-06T16:16:52+0000

I was a primary school teacher for 10 years and have started my own childminding business for the past year. I love the... mood stars! The children love learning about emotions using the mood stars and will use them independently. They are a great tool to teach self-regulation, engage children in a range of conversations around emotions and provide a range of learning opportunities.read more

Sameera’s little stars

2023-04-06T15:37:05+0000

I received my order today It’s so comfy and I loved it 🥰 I’m so happy with my purchase and the quality of the star... shaped cushion is amazing 🤩.It also goes well with my setting too. Thank you so much Wendy for being so helpful with the purchase too 🥰⭐️read more

Jen’s Little Owls

2023-04-06T15:17:18+0000

Thank you Wendy, the children at my setting absolutely love My Mood Stars. We use them daily, in group activities and... alongside books to match with characters feelings. The children also use them independently to express how they or a friend is feeling. We have the cushion too, which they adore and are often found giving it a big squeeze - so soft, such good quality! Must have resources, 5 happy stars from us!read more

Budding Yoga

2023-04-06T12:37:59+0000

I am so happy to sharing My Mood Stars during my social emotional trainings! Teachers, parents, and their children love... them! What a perfect visual support for communication! Connie Morris, M.Ed.read more

Sally Glossop

2023-04-06T09:05:10+0000

I love My Mood Stars they are essential to my emotional wellbeing tool kit for both children and adults and the... activities are a brilliant resource as well 😊read more

Claire Wilson Childminder

2023-04-05T21:46:18+0000

We bought some gorgeous mood stars and received a beautiful mood cushion. So beautifully made my mindee’s love them... such a prompt delivery. The cushion is so cuddly. We love talking about the expressions on the stars and comparing them to our daily feelings!!read more

Type IT

2023-04-05T21:12:25+0000

I purchased one of the large mood stars for my touch typing centre. We work with lots of children with learning... differences and often the children feel nervous or apprehensive in a new environment. The cushion is often held, squeezed or sat on by a new child. It makes them smile and feel relaxed and helps them to talk and interact with their tutor. They have been a great help in class.read more

Penny Whelan

2023-04-04T15:11:40+0000

As a SENCO, I love My Mood Stars so much that I have a set for my 4 year old at home and also a set for every class in... our school. We use them in different ways to help the children learn about and process their emotions. Some children use them as a comfort and to show the teacher how they are feeling, sometimes they are used with a 1:1 who needs to be able to show their emotions, and sometimes they are used as an intervention tool or a whole class check in. They are fantastic for all children, not just pupils with an additional need, but are particularly helpful for those with Autism or other social communication difficulties. They can also be used in other lessons, particularly English when you are discussing different characters, their emotions and emotive language. The cushions are also wonderful as they are another tactile comfort to children and are really useful in the classroom and at home.read more

Kayte's House Childcare & Early Years

2023-04-03T18:42:04+0000

I won a set of My Mood Stars in a Pacey competition, and they have been such a brilliant tangible resource for helping... my under 5’s recognise and understand their emotions. We use them to extend our learning in a variety of ways and they are always out in our play spaces, ready for when we need them.read more

Tara Copard

2023-04-03T18:38:09+0000

I have the set of Mood Stars on a board. The children love them, can't resist playing with them & regularly show me... which one that represents them that day. They're bright, inviting & fun, perfect for little hands & a great way to talk about feelings & emotions.read more

Louise Young Childminding

2023-04-03T17:01:36+0000

Having bought a star cushion for one of my daughters, I soon found that it was very much loved by all the children in... my childminding business too. I’ve recently purchased two more, they are used on the sofa, at nap times, to sit on on the floor, for the dolls to have a sleep, children use them to show how they are feeling, I’m super pleased with the quality of product and the friendly service of Wendy.read more

Samantha Lappin

2023-03-07T18:11:31+0000

What a wonderful mood board and little stars, every detail thought about - just amazing. Wendy is the nicest person... I’ve ever bought anything from, she is kind, and prompt and the quality is exceptional. Thank you so much - we will be back …. xxread more

Rebecca Cummins

2023-01-30T18:38:44+0000

The little one here is obsessed with her new stars and currently likes to hide them… but we have to find each one in a... certain order… so we had to make a ticklist today to tick off which ones are left to find in her game… (so we know who is left and who we have found) She just adores them so much and at the moment they are helping her so much with her emotions. It does mean they just might have to wait a little longer to go into the setting for now though…read more

Janine Martin

2022-10-27T13:12:45+0000

My Mood Stars, what can I say other than we love them here and I can safely say they're used every day. My own... children cuddle their cushions and fall asleep with them. My minded Children take the stars off the wall and we talk about feelings. One of my little ones has just started getting the stars and talking to the dolls about them xx As a Childminder and Parent getting My Mood Stars was without a doubt the best purchase I could make for a resource that helps the children with feelings and explaining their feelings 🙂read more

Sue Banner

2022-10-27T12:20:20+0000

These have arrived for my grandson. He’s loving them & I’m hoping they will help express his emotions & feelings. The... cushion is a lovely size & so we’ll made. Many thanks for the well packaged & swift delivery of our Mood Stars ✨ ⭐️🌟read more

Rach Louise

2022-10-24T05:29:22+0000

I tried these in the last lot and they were such a hit we kept them. They are used daily - even the puppy likes to... steal them 🤣 the smallest children love the size of them to hold and takr on and off the board and the older children have taken to telling me how themselves and others are feeling. One of my best resources 🥰read more

Hassan Zamdayu Chagwa

2022-10-02T21:29:21+0000

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Beth CoffeeTastic Wilson

2022-07-16T13:23:26+0000

When your littlest bear makes a special request to the wonderful Wendy Woo mother of My Mood Stars & she delivers 💚🥰💚... as you can see from his little face he is totally & utterly made up 🥰 he was forever pinching his sisters to have a squishy squashy hug with so now he has his very own special unique one 💚🥰💚 it gives him so much comfort 🥰 what more can you ask for 💙💚💙read more

Ellie Auger

2022-07-13T19:56:14+0000

I honestly can’t explain how special and helpful they’ve been for children to help them in expressing themselves.... They’re used daily throughout the day by all of the children and they just seem to connect with them in ways that they don’t with dolls and visuals etc.read more

Julie Cresswell

2022-05-12T13:35:23+0000

These mood stars are lovely. My 6 year old has enjoyed playing with them and they are a great tool to remind children... about the variety of emotions and feelings. I also have to comment on what great service I received from Wendy when there was a slight hiccup with my order - she pulled out all the stops and nothing was too much trouble in order to solve it. Thank you Wendy. 😀read more

Julie Derrick

2022-01-22T14:30:20+0000

The first thing that my grandson asks when he visits, is... where my set of Mood Stars is. Then, when he leaves, he... usually sneaks another one home with him, which he proudly pins to his school coat. 'My Mood Stars' are the perfect resource for children to express their emotions. I highly recommend them.read more

Becky Augustus

2021-12-07T18:07:39+0000

Oh my goodness me My Mood stars are amazing! I am a Social Emotional and Mental Health teacher so originally bought... these to use with the pupils I support in schools. WELL they arrived at the weekend and my son who is a year and a half old LOVES THEM. He was so excited to get them out of the bag and has started recognising some of them already! Thank you so much!read more

Joanne Sara

2021-11-07T11:31:43+0000

I had my inspection on Thursday and used your mood stars. The OFSTED inspector was very impressed and I got an... outstanding. So thankyou! 🌟🙌💛😘read more

Jude Beveridge

2021-10-01T05:40:11+0000

I was working in a school today with my stars and saw how powerful they are!! Thank you Wendy. ♥️

Ann Ross

2021-09-08T22:04:15+0000

The mood stars are wonderful really tactile. They appeal to all ages. Definitely give you a happy feeling I ordered... some award stars and valentine stars to give as presents to the children at their graduation party before they left to start school. The stars all came presented in lovely organza bags no plastic wrappings so refreshing. Which meant they were already beautifully "gift wrapped" ready to present to each child. Both the children and families loved them. Thank you Wendy from us all for your beautiful stars.read more

Helen Dewhurst

2021-08-26T15:28:16+0000

We absolutely love our mood stars. What a fabulous resource for children. I will be using these at home with my... daughter and grandson and in the EYFS groups I run. Lovely and soft, perfect for little hands and great for helping children express feelings and emotions. Highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐read more

Jen Lloyd

2021-04-09T12:15:27+0000

We absolutely love My Mood Stars ⭐️ They can be used in so many ways and have really helped the children (of all ages)... express and understand how they and their friends are feeling. A must have resource!read more

Amy Phillips

2020-09-23T15:15:04+0000

I ordered My Mood Stars for my 2 year old and although he’s a bit young to fully understand them all he does love... playing with them and sticking them to the board! They are lovely and so well made! Thank you.read more

Zoe Franklin

2020-08-30T07:37:20+0000

We are over the moon with our mood stars and board, my daughter is in love with her stars they come everywhere with us... and she carries one with her to tell us how she’s feeling and it comforts her at the same time as it’s soft xread more

Lee-Ann Roberts

2020-08-07T20:18:42+0000

I have just received My Mood Stars and I can honestly say they are absolutely beautiful!! As a Nursery Teacher these... stars will be the perfect resource for supporting children when we all return to school in September especially. I plan to use my stars to teach the children all about the emotions that we feel and that it’s ok to talk about them. If you haven’t already purchased these magnificent gems. I highly recommend that you do. You won’t be disappointed. The mood stars come in a lovely drawstring bag, alongside a pack that suggests some activities that you can compete with the children. What are you waiting for....read more

Cathryn Baldanza

2020-08-03T14:40:27+0000

I have just been to collect my 2 packs of stars. I was so excited to see the delivery come in I couldn't wait. The... stars are phenomenal, Wendy is amazing and I cannot wait to start using them ❤read more

Colette Adwin

2020-04-28T12:02:23+0000

I don’t know where to start. I have wanted a set of My Mood Stars for what seems like forever. Not only do I love... the product, but I love Wendy White (their creator) too. She is fun, dedicated, and genuine. My Mood Stars clearly aren’t a regular toy or resource. My husband has been skeptical, and we were on a budget, so I held back. Then, the other day, I saw Wendy had introduced a coupon to buy the stars for just £15 (plus p&p). I ordered a set right away. My husband rolled his eyes and said, “We don’t need more junk he doesn’t play with.” Doubt crept in. My husband had a point. Our son does not play with toys. He is autistic and doesn’t play typically. We have Lego, cars, magnetic tiles, a train set, dolls, animals, puzzles, and more, all doing nothing. My son is 6-years-old. Was he too old for them or would he toss them aside like everything else? The My Mood Stars arrived today and I have never seen anything like it. My son looked at each of them with joy and wonder saying, “Mummy, these can help me talk about my feelings.” All day, he played and talked with them. All day. At bedtime, for the first time ever, he wanted a teddy. He chose Happy Star. Amazing. Worth every penny and more. My son is overjoyed. And, best of all, I proved my husband wrong. 😉read more

Sarah Howson

2020-04-26T20:01:30+0000

We absolutely love your ⭐️ MOOD STARS ⭐️! My son is really struggling at the moment bless him. He misses his friends... and also misses being at school with his teacher, so absolutely perfect timing when the stars came through the mailbox. A wonderful tool to be able to talk through and discuss emotions in a ‘fun’ interactive way. I’ll be recommending you to all his school friends’ parents. Great quality too! I’m very happy. 🥰read more

Vicki Butterfield

2020-04-16T07:49:30+0000

I received a set of mood stars and the workbook yesterday. They are amazing. I can’t wait to show them to my well being... group when we return to school. That’s if my children let me have them back xxread more

Olkim Gar

2020-02-08T12:23:00+0000

It was a no brainer to introduce them into our EYFS unit . Your stars are frequently used for pshe work. We have done... planned and impromptu writing done linked to them, when we lost the shocked star. Our quieter and less emotionally resilient children are drawn to them. One eyfs boy told his brother about them in year 2 and they are a vulnerable family so now he comes and borrows them when he needs the particularly the worried and sad stars ⭐️ after he has held them for a few minutes, or had them in his pockets for a few minutes he is ready to talk about what has made him sad . Your stars have had a lot of use because the kids adore them! It was great listening to one of our children talk to our link governor about them the other day. They had a great discussion about each of the stars and what to do if you feel sad at school. Thank you!read more

Shelley Mason

2020-01-10T14:03:33+0000

What a wonderful lady and a great product. Very well made, just the right size for little fingers but equally... appealing to larger hands too. I couldn't keep my hands off them. Soft, easily washed with the soft side of velcro not too overstimulating or bright. Perfect level of contrast between the yellow stars and black features that clearly denote the different moods depicted. A wonderful learning aid or just great play things. Value - outstanding. I recommend everyone to buy a set whether you think you need them or not because they make a perfect emergency gift too. Thank you Wendy!read more

Rachel Walters

2019-10-13T18:10:40+0000

I would 100% recommended My Mood Stars. I bought them for my class last year and we love them so much that we are... getting them for the others classes across EYFS. My children absolutely love them. They were a life saver for my class last year (in particular with my EAL and ASD children)!⭐️read more

Katia Ramírez

2019-09-21T11:01:34+0000

I recently bought your amazing Mood Stars. They are a hit in my house! My 6 year old started Year 1, and she has... Selective Mutism. SM comes from a lack of confidence - so we have tried for maybe 3-4 years now to build it up but still, she just gets very nervous around people, or in certain places, etc. She decided to take the Shy star in one of the badges since Day 1. She went in wearing it. I had a chat with her teacher... and at pick up time, she wasn’t wearing it! She’s been taking it, but inside her book bag. One day, she might decide to take the silly or happy star with her and leave the shy one at home! On the other hand, my 4 year old started reception... and she does not believe in shyness! She’s all over the place! She uses the board when she’s upset, as a distraction! She throws the stars and ends up laughing at how they get stuck on the board! I’ve sat with her on the floor just throwing the stars at the board! An absolutely amazing idea Wendy! :)♥️❤️💕 Sorry I hadn’t sent you a feedback before - lack of time!!!!!!!read more

Lisa Grant

2019-06-15T01:05:10+0000

brilliant idea gives a voice to a child who would otherwise be unheard

Caroline Burr

2019-05-31T20:35:35+0000

Fantastic way to help children with their feelings. My twin boys have not stopped throwing them at the board and making... up fun games since we bought them. They immediately came up with idea of matching stars to the emotions of the characters on the TV! Whilst our boys are 7yrs, one is easily emotional and the other can struggle with larger groups of people and feel anxious, so both benefit from help expressing how they feel. Anything that makes this fun is brilliant and My Mood Stars does just that 🌟 And if you don’t know what to do with the box it arrived me.. why not do some craft?! Ours became a roman shield for a school project! See the comments for a photo 😆read more

Caron Kipping

2019-03-28T11:26:06+0000

We use these at The Dash Charity to support children struggling with feelings and emotions related to domestic abuse.... The children love them 🌟🌟🌟read more

Sam Goldsworthy

2019-01-08T14:41:53+0000

Amazing resource for my Childminding setting - great for the little ones to explore the own emotions and feelings

Yve Audaer

2018-12-08T10:50:28+0000

My beautiful son has ASD and severe learning difficulties. He is non verbal and as a result presents with challenging... behaviour when he’s upset, in pain etc. We bought him My Mood Stars and this is him exploring them today. Such a wonderful resource. ❤️read more

Donna Vittozzi

2018-11-16T13:44:35+0000

I absolutely Love My Mood Stars, i bought these for my nephew who has ASD and he finds it difficult to articulate... himself. These wonderful little stars have helped him and his family immensely. We've seen a tremendous difference in him and his moods since using these. The frustration side of things has lessened a great deal as he is able to articulate to us how he is feeling. 5 stars from me. Beautifully designed and manufactured, thank you!read more

Emma Scott

2018-09-10T13:48:21+0000

My children love playing with My Mood Stars. They are suitable for both pre-school and primary school aged children as... they are able to interact with the stars in so many different ways. Over the Summer the stars have been on many different adventures in the garden, into space in the rocket tent and on a picnic to name but a few. A lot of toys get played with and then abandoned to the toy box, but my children keep getting drawn to play with their My Mood Stars and love playing with them over and over again.read more

Nicola Mooney

2018-07-31T08:10:09+0000

i love the mood stars, only been using them a week with my son who has asd but have seen a diffrence his understanding... of moods/feeling which i found the book was a good resource to use. I will continue to use the book and stars and would recommend them to support children in understanding of feelings ��read more

Hannah Smith

2018-07-12T16:06:19+0000

Arrived today and my daughters haven’t stopped playing with them. They are fantastic quality and super cute stars and I... can’t wait for my minded children to see them !read more

2018-07-12T16:05:29+0000

Arrived today and my daughters haven’t stopped playing with them. They are fantastic quality and super cute stars and I... can’t wait for my minded children to see them ��read more

Sarah Barrett

2018-05-02T11:58:27+0000

Brilliant product. Great for getting little ones in touch with their feelings as well as vocabulary development,... whatever the language.read more

Virginia Harry

2017-12-20T18:47:30+0000

What gorgeous, dual-purpose characters! Perfect for early learning classrooms, childminders and parents - and children... will love them!read more

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