A SHINFIELD resident is helping children settle into their new classes by creating personalised school items.
With the start of the academic year fast approaching, Jen Keens wanted to use her passion for arts and crafts to support students heading back to school.
She explained: “I enjoy making craft things, always have, and treat myself to a cricut machine during the Black Friday sales. I upgraded to a bigger one in January.
“I have since been making new things and getting more and more practice. I try to think of things that are a bit different.”
This inspired Ms Keens to produce customised items that also encourage children to explore their creative sides.
Tailor-made pencil cases come with two fabric pens, which can be used by young people to add their own details.
The Shinfield parent is also offering a first day board, which will help young students familiarise themselves with writing the date and other literacy skills.
The board was a creation Ms Keens made for her own child, but now wants to offer it to other parents and carers too.
Both items are available at affordable prices, with the pencil case and first day board costing £5 and £10 respectively.
Ms Keens will look to produce festive creations to celebrate Hallowe’en and Christmas later in the year.
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