Why You Should Have A Picnic This July - National Picnic Month 2021 Posted on 5 July 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General Did you know July is National Picnic Month!? In the UK, July is a glorious month, aside from the odd rain shower, and marks the start of the 6 week summer holidays. In July, across the UK, we tend to experience an average daily temperature of 21 degree Celsius. With the arrival of the summer holidays, some parents may feel a little overwhelmed and unsure how to keep the little ones entertained. A picnic is a perfect, easy and fuss-free activity to add some excitement and change to the long summer days. Read More...
5 Unique Places in Kent to Inspire a Love of Art Posted on 29 June 2021 by Contributed by Freelance Writer Ali Allen in General Art is a popular and thoroughly enjoyable subject and a firm favourite among young people as a potential career! Kent is home to many beautiful places which can provide artistic inspiration and get those creative juices flowing! We have selected our top 5 places to visit in Kent to inspire a love of art. Read More...
The Many Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Children Posted on 28 June 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General In this blog, we explore the many benefits art can have for childhood development. There are many ways to ensure art is a key part of the school day. Art should be a central part of education due to the many benefits and positive effect it can have. Read More...
Managing the Menopause: A First Hand Account Posted on 20 May 2021 by Katrina Cooper in General | Wellbeing Katrina Cooper discusses her reasons for choosing to do a training course and write a guide on the menopause. This highly personal blog provides a first hand account of the menopause and details why more awareness and support is needed. Read More...
How Can Teachers Teach Environmental Awareness in Fun and Creative Ways? Posted on 28 April 2021 by Amber Gravenell in General Environmental awareness is growing. With young eco-warriors, such as Greta Thunberg, inspiring even the youngest of generations to take responsibility for the planet, it is crucial for the National Curriculum to make room for environmental awareness. In this blog, you will find ideas for eco-friendly arts and crafts activities. Read More...
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...