Beach Day Activities for Kids Posted on 25 July 2022 by Ashley R. Cottrell for Kent-Teach in General The summer holidays are finally here making it the perfect time to hit the beach for some fun in the sun! Splashing about in the sea is exciting but you will certainly need some relaxation time away from the waves. Luckily, we’ve got some great activities your little ones can enjoy both in the sand or even at home for a garden beach day to give you some much needed peace and quiet! Read More...
Climate Change and Education Posted on 11 July 2022 by Maria del Campo Donovan for Kent-Teach in General The Earth’s climate is always changing, and throughout history we’ve had periods of tropical heat and intense ice ages, but in the last 200 years, the rise in temperature has increased so dramatically that it's impacting both humans and the environment alike. It is therefore, vital that we educate young people to be aware of our impact on the earth and how we can reduce this to protect our planet in the future. Read More...
Top 5 Farms in Kent to Visit this Summer Posted on 4 July 2022 by Megan Waters, Kent-Teach in General The summer holidays will soon be upon us and we’re going to need plenty of activities to keep us occupied over the coming months. If you’re looking to explore the countryside, soak up nature and even better – spend time with adorable animals, then you’ll want to visit these five fantastic farms in Kent! Just don’t forget to bring sun cream, sun hats, rain macs and wellies because well, we are still in England after all! Read More...
8 Reasons Why Art is Important for Children’s Development Posted on 27 June 2022 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General In this article we explore the benefits that getting creative has for young people to celebrate Children's Art Week. Read More...
Inspiration Sparkers Has Launched! Posted on 9 June 2022 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Career | General | Schools We have launched our new competition – Inspiration Sparkers – to celebrate just some of the great teaching talent we have in Kent and to inspire the next generation of STEM Talent. Enter our fantastic competition to be in with a chance of designing your own fireworks display to be held at your school! Read More...
Do You Want To Blog For Kent-Teach? Posted on 2 May 2022 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in General The Kent-Teach blog is a resourceful hub of information, insightful articles, personal reflections and ideas that inspire the teaching and education community. We are now looking for more bloggers to join our talented pool of writers – are you interested? Read More...
Top Picnic Spots For 2022 Posted on 21 April 2022 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in General | Resources | Wellbeing Lullingstone Country Park is home to hundreds of ancient trees, some of which are thought to be 800 years old! With beautiful grassland speckled with wild flowers throughout the summer months, this picture-perfect country park is the ideal spot if you’re looking for stunning Kentish countryside. Read More...
Events and Activities To Do This Easter Posted on 7 April 2022 by Louis Boreham Kent-Teach in General | Resources If you are looking for something a little different this Easter, check out Canoe Wild's annual aquatic Easter egg hunt in Canterbury. As you paddle down the River Stour, try and spot as many eggs as you can to win a chocolatey prize. How often do you get to do an Easter egg hunt in water? Read More...
Neurodiversity: Difference not Deficit Posted on 28 March 2022 by Guest Blogger Lauren McGuinness in General | Wellbeing The term ‘neurodiversity’ refers to the huge variation in cognitive functioning that occurs across all humans, including our ability to learn, pay attention, remember information, make decisions, and engage with others socially. As a result of neurodiversity, each person possesses their own unique set of skills, talents, needs, and difficulties. Read More...
British Science Week: Encouraging Children to Get Involved in Research Posted on 14 March 2022 by Lauren McGuinness - Guest Blogger in General | Schools Developmental psychologists are interested in growth throughout the lifespan, including changes in how people think, feel, and behave at various stages in their life. As such, differences in biological, social, emotional, and cognitive processes are investigated from birth, through infancy, during childhood and adolescence, and into adulthood Read More...