Improving Fluency in Maths in a Post Lockdown Primary Classroom Posted on 3 December 2020 by James Higgins in Resources Lockdown has impacted all of us, but as teachers we have seen that lockdown had a greater impact on some children. We all know that good, rapid mental recall provides the foundations to all areas of the maths curriculum. Here are 4 useful maths games and tools to support children with learning and internalising their maths facts. Read More...
How to Use Snip and Sketch in Lesson Planning Posted on 16 November 2020 by Arthur Dunne, School Network Manager in EdTech | Resources Welcome to our new series of “How to Guides” with technical tips and IT support for teachers. Our guides will help you make the most of the technology available to you and help make your lesson planning easier. Our first guide explores how to use Snip and Sketch. Read More...
Educational Halloween Activities for 2020 Posted on 13 October 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Resources The spookiest day of the year is nearly upon us! Halloween is a great opportunity to get hands-on in the classroom with some scarily seasonal activities. Combining fun, creativity and learning, here are 3 Halloween activities to try! Read More...
Black History Month 2020: 7 Classroom Resources Posted on 1 October 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Resources For schools, Black History Month is an important opportunity to teach children about significant and influential black men and women throughout history. We have created a list of classroom resources and lesson activity ideas to share with your class this Black History Month. Read More...
5 Top Tips to Support Children with Their Transition to Secondary School Posted on 8 July 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Schools When moving to secondary school, children can be worried about a variety of things including getting lost, losing old friends, a larger school and the list goes on. It is important to get children excited about the transition as it is a stage in life which builds resilience and strength of character. Read More...
National Writing Day 2020 Posted on 24 June 2020 by Michelle McCartney - Kent-Teach in Resources National Writing Day is an annual and nationwide celebration of creative writing, designed to inspir Read More...
5 Free Educational Resources For Teachers and Students Posted on 20 April 2020 by Guest Blogger - Laura May in Resources As teachers, it’s more important than ever to find fresh and exciting resources to inspire classes and motivate kids — particularly when those kids are working from home by themselves or with guidance from mum and dad. With that in mind, here are five great and free educational resources for teachers and students at home. Read More...
Online Resources to Use at Home Posted on 20 March 2020 by Michelle McCartney - Kent-Teach in EdTech | Resources Following the UK government’s decision to close schools, colleges and nurseries from Friday 20th March 2020, with the exception of those looking after vulnerable children and those of key workers, you may find yourself in the situation where you are working remotely at home, wondering what activities you can conjure up to keep the kids engaged and learning. Read More...
Why Are Fewer Girls and Women Interested in Working in STEM? Posted on 11 February 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Career | Resources Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day celebrated by 68 countries who support and promote women and girls in science. According to recent UCAS data, 35% of STEM students in higher education in the UK are women. For years women have been underrepresented in STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) university courses and in the workforce. Read More...
3 Activities To Positively Impact Your Mental Wellbeing Posted on 5 February 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Wellbeing If we have more conversations with each other we can break down the barriers and associations with loneliness, shame and worthlessness that many of us feel day to day. This specific day provides an opportunity for your organisation to encourage wider conversations surrounding this topic and introduce new activities within the workplace. Read More...