Twilight Session with Sophie Fox (Magic Acorns)

Creating Conditions for Connection: Play, Presence & Possibility

How do we create spaces where babies and very young children feel seen, heard and ready to connect?

This interactive online session invites artists, musicians and early years educators to explore how we can create the conditions for connection, through presence, play, attunement and creativity. Together, we will reflect using video examples, sharing practice-based experiences, and experiment with mirroring and responsive interaction.

Through discussion, observation and experiential exercises, we’ll consider how relational approaches can nurture expression and deepen engagement for all children but especially those that might be labelled with SEND. Whether you work through music, visual art, movement or early childhood education practice, this session will offer perspectives on creating connection with the people you work with through presence.

About Sophie Fox

Sophie is one of the Directors of Magic Acorns, an early years arts community company based in Great Yarmouth. She has worked for over 15 years as a specialist in early years arts, engaging with very young children and families through playful co-creation. Blending exploratory creative play with music, performance, and visual arts, she creates immersive experiences where children are active collaborators and contributors. Sophie holds a research master’s in early childhood music and arts education, combining academic insight with hands-on practice. Through Magic Acorns, Sophie brings together artists, educators, and communities to deliver innovative, research-informed early years arts projects rooted in joy, curiosity, and connection.