Contain Yourself: Kent Refill Store Paving the Way for a Less Wasteful Life Posted on 26 April 2021 by Elly Obeney - Owner of Contain Yourself, Tunbridge Wells for Kent-Teach in General Elly Obeney, owner of Kent refill business Contain Yourself, discusses the importance of reducing our plastic consumption as well as her inspiration for starting her planet-saving business. Read More...
5 Timeless Children's Books Posted on 22 April 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent Teach in General In the digital age it has never been easier for children to access literature. There are millions of books to discover. But, despite vast amounts of choice, some children's books remain timeless. See our top 5 picks for children's books which will never go out of fashion. Read More...
J.K. Rowling and a Magical Impact on Education Posted on 22 March 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General The phenomenal J.K. Rowling is undeniably one of the greatest writers of the 21st Century who has had a profoundly positive impact on education in numerous ways. This blog explores the reasons why. Read More...
6 Ways to Encourage Children to Read This World Book Day Posted on 4 March 2021 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General Over the last few decades, reading has faced growing competition from TV, gaming, tablets, and smartphones for children’s leisure time. So how can you encourage children and teenagers to choose reading over screen time? Here are 6 ways to help your family spend more time reading and reaping the benefits that reading can bring. Read More...
The Wonderful World of Books Posted on 1 March 2021 by Lucy French-Pounce for Kent-Teach in General Kent-Teach are celebrating the wonderful world of books and all the places they can take you and your little ones. After all there is only so much TV you can binge watch and rainy walks you can do! Here are the books one Cantium employee couldn’t put down in lockdown. Read More...
7 Virtual Adventures to Entertain Children During Lockdown Posted on 4 February 2021 by Natasha Godden in General Lockdown may bring on feelings of anxiety or concerns about how you will keep your children entertained, but it does present the opportunity to try out some new virtual adventures. Here are 7 ways you can keep your children entertained in lockdown and make half term memorable for all the right reasons. Read More...
Maximising ‘Forest School’ Outdoor Learning Posted on 28 January 2021 by James Higgins in General The ‘Forest School’ approach gives children the opportunity to drive their own learning forward by being encouraged to take more risks, thinking outside of the norm and being provided with the real life experiences. In this blog, one teacher shares how they maximise outdoor learning with a variety of hands on activities. Read More...
8 Tips to Save Energy When Working from Home Posted on 14 January 2021 by Compare the Market for Kent-Teach in General If you are one of the many educators working from home either due to self-isolation, school closures or a change in your organisation’s business model then you may have noticed that your energy bills have crept up. Find out how to save money on your energy bills with these top energy-saving tips. Read More...
Easy Christmas Recipe for Kids - Snowman Balls Posted on 14 December 2020 by Ligia Lugo, The Daring Kitchen in General The most wonderful time of the year is here! This recipe is guaranteed to spread some Christmas cheer to even the most downhearted family this Christmas time. This Christmas baking recipe for snowman balls are a healthier version of the chocolate truffles and are very tasty and easy to make, perfect for your little ones this Christmas. Read More...
4 Tips to Hold an Awesome Virtual Christmas Party Posted on 30 November 2020 by Becky, Kent-Teach in General I think we can all agree Christmas sadly won’t be the same this year, but you can still have some festive fun with your work colleagues by holding a virtual Christmas party. Here are our tips to make your Christmas party or family get together just as fabulous. Read More...