3 Christmas Classroom Activities Posted on 9 December 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Resources It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With the promise of the Christmas holidays arriving soon, excitement and festive cheer is spreading throughout Kent’s schools. If you’re looking for some festive activities for your class over the last few weeks of term, here are 3 ideas your students are bound to enjoy! Read More...
3 No Bake Christmas Recipes for Kids Posted on 4 December 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah - Kent-Teach in Resources | Wellbeing If life seems stressful or dreary, we must remember that Christmas is a time for family and friends. Take the time to embrace the Christmas break and remember to make memories that everyone will be able to look back on with joy. Read More...
3 Handmade Christmas Chocolate Gifts Posted on 27 November 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah - Kent-Teach in Resources It’s the time of year to indulge in mouth-watering treats and celebrate giving. Why not collaborate the two and make some edible chocolatey Christmas gifts at home? There is no need to go shopping when you can add a little bit of Christmas spirit and love into your own scrumptious goodies. Read More...
3 Creative Autumn Classroom Activities Posted on 12 November 2019 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Resources There is plenty of creative inspiration outside at this time of year, from the leaves changing colour to a blanket of frost appearing on the grass in the mornings. Why not bring the magic inside the classroom with these 3 creative autumn activities ideas? Read More...
The Science Behind Fireworks Posted on 31 October 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah - Kent-Teach in Resources Bonfire night is fast approaching…children and grownups wait patiently to observe the bursts of magical colour explosions. Metal elements react with metal compounds creating magnificent reactions, leaving behind their trails of glistening sparkle glow. Did you know the deep orange shimmer is formed from calcium salts? Read More...
3 Halloween Classroom Activities Posted on 24 October 2019 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 Classroom Activities to try next week! Read More...
6 Building Activities to Introduce Engineering Basics Posted on 8 October 2019 by Amanda Tallent in Resources Construction activities are the ultimate learn-by-doing experiment and they can teach children about maths, design and science. Here are 6 classroom building activities that come with free printable resources! Read More...
3 Free Lesson Ideas for Teaching the Periodic Table Posted on 4 October 2019 by Nikita Ponnappah in Resources | Schools Why is the periodic table one of the most important tools in the history of chemistry? Read on for 3 lesson ideas and a free downloadable periodic table resource! Read More...
"See" the Alphabet with Your Body! Posted on 2 July 2019 by Education.com in Resources The alphabet may seem like easy pickings to us adults, but for kids, learning the alphabet in preschool or nursery can be daunting. If your child struggles with this, take heart—you're not alone! If flashcards and other visual practices seem to be wearing thin, try something new through "kinesthetic", or whole body, learning. Read More...
Let's Talk Apprenticeships! Posted on 1 March 2019 by Michelle - Kent-Teach in Resources Are you thinking about apprenticeships as part of your strategic workforce planning? If you're not, then you should be! Here's our guide to apprenticeships in schools. Read More...