Tell Me More About… Emily Brontë Posted on 30 July 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General The second youngest of the Brontë children, Emily Jane Brontë was an English novelist and poet. Her only novel and best-known work, ‘Wuthering Heights’, would go on to become one of the most studied and revered books in English Literature. Read on to learn more! Read More...
What’s On in Kent: Summer Holidays 2019 Posted on 19 July 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General Ah, the summer holidays. Longer days, warmer weather and…boredom? If you’re stuck for things to do to keep the kids entertained for 6 weeks, we’ve rounded up 14 events taking place in Kent this summer. From castles trails to outdoor theatre and arts and crafts, there’s plenty going on in the Garden of England! Read More...
The Science-Backed Benefits of Free Play Posted on 15 July 2019 by Arthur Grant, Muddy Smiles in General Children love to tackle new challenges. Downtime where children can choose their own play activities, use their imaginations and learn through exploration is vital and there is plenty of science to back this up. Read on for 43 Science-backed benefits of free play time! Read More...
Digging up Kent’s Past: 7 Ways to Get Involved in the Festival of Archaeology Posted on 10 July 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General The Festival of Archaeology is designed to showcase the very best of archaeology to the British public and encourages you to explore history in your local area. Read on for a roundup of the best events taking place in Kent! Read More...
Tell Me More About... George Orwell Posted on 25 June 2019 by Elliot - Kent-Teach in General Eric Arthur Blair, most commonly known by his pen name George Orwell, was born on the 25th June 1903 in Bengal, India. A world-renowned writer, essayist, novelist and journalist to name but a few, he was known for novels such as ‘Animal Farm’ and ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four’ Read More...
9 of the Best Picnic Spots in Kent Posted on 20 June 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach Team in General It's time to grab your comfiest picnic blanket, fill a wicker basket with yummy food and head out of the door to one of these delightful picnic spots in Kent! Read More...
Kent’s Local History Posted on 28 May 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General May is Local and Community History Month, so here at Kent-Teach we are taking a step back in time and delving into Kent’s historic past! Read on to discover the fascinating history right on your doorstep... Read More...
May Half Term 2019 #KTGiveaway – Congratulations to Our Winner! Posted on 25 May 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General We ran a Facebook giveaway just in time for the May Half Term! Read on to find out who the winner is... Read More...
Family Friendly Things To Do in Kent During May Half Term 2019 Posted on 24 May 2019 by Michelle - Kent-Teach in General With the May bank holiday and half term just around the corner, are you wondering what fun activities are going on in Kent? There are so many things to see and experience throughout Kent, with a number of family friendly activities and attractions right on your doorstep. Read on to see our top picks! Read More...
3 Fantastic Free Museums in Kent Posted on 17 May 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in General We’ve rounded up a selection of the best museums in Kent for you to enjoy all year round. From local Kentish history to interesting artefacts brought back from around the world, there’s so much history to discover in Kent’s museums. Best of all, admission to these historical and educational archives is completely free of charge! Read More...