Today marks the start of the National Walk To School week organised by UK charity Living Streets. This 5-day challenge has been running for over 20 years as part of May's National Walking Month and encourages children (and parents) to walk, cycle, scoot or 'park and stride' to school. The number of children who walk… Continue reading 7 Reasons Your Kids Should Walk To School
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AD | 5 Reasons To Study GCSE’s At A College
**This is a pre written sponsored post** AD | Choosing to Study GCSE’s at a college rather than in a traditional school setting, may seem like an unorthodox and potentially risky path to take. Staying where you are and completing your GCSE’s just seems like the most sensible and safe route for many.However, as we… Continue reading AD | 5 Reasons To Study GCSE’s At A College
Non Fiction Book Recommendations For Inquisitive Kids
Items marked with** were gifted by Little Tiger Publishing, however all thoughts and opinions are our own From an early age all three of our children have had a real thirst for knowledge, asking questions about the world around them with no amount of information sating them for very long. That love of learning has… Continue reading Non Fiction Book Recommendations For Inquisitive Kids
Review: Mysteries In Time Kids History Subscription
**We were gifted the items featured in this post, however all thoughts and options are our own** To say our little man is inquisitive would be an understatement. He is an information sponge and at that age where his thirst for knowledge constantly needs to be quenched. I love that he enjoys learning and discovering… Continue reading Review: Mysteries In Time Kids History Subscription
Education: Drama- More Than Just A Performance
AD | The importance of drama and how it influences the whole curriculum is widely recognised. At many schools, children enjoy a weekly drama lesson. This allows children to see drama as an educational process and an opportunity to develop and build upon new skills rather than just rehearsing a script and ‘doing a play’.… Continue reading Education: Drama- More Than Just A Performance
The Benefits Of School Trips
School trips are a great way to enjoy a unique learning experience outside of the classroom. Schools organise trips to support all kinds of subjects, such as geography, history and science, as well as languages. Parsons Green Prep School believes that school trips are an important part of children’s education. They have helped to put… Continue reading The Benefits Of School Trips
Helping Make STEM Learning Fun With Carlton Books
Children countrywide are heading back to school this week after 6 weeks of fun, with only the prospect of the colder, darker days and plenty of school work on the horizon. However, education needn't be a chore and certainly not something that should be confined to the classroom as there are plenty of learning opportunities… Continue reading Helping Make STEM Learning Fun With Carlton Books
How To Help Your Child Make The Most Of Their Education
AD | By taking an interest in school and class work, parents can help their children to make the most of their education and enhance their abilities. It is important to show that you care about your child’s school life and encourage a love of learning at home. The more supported a child feels at… Continue reading How To Help Your Child Make The Most Of Their Education
Parenting: Should My Child Learn An Instrument?
AD | Lots of parents are torn when it comes to their kids having music lessons. While we all love the idea of having a child prodigy – the next Beethoven - it’s often more expensive than we first expected and doesn’t always come naturally to every child. For those of you who are on… Continue reading Parenting: Should My Child Learn An Instrument?
Parenting: 3 Signs Your Child Is Attending A Good School
AD | Picking a school for your child is a big deal and many parents worry about whether or not they have made the right decision. While we all want the best for our kids, especially when it comes to their education, it’s not always clear as to whether or not they are actually at… Continue reading Parenting: 3 Signs Your Child Is Attending A Good School