National Share a Story Month Posted on 22 May 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in General | Resources Storytelling is a fun, highly interactive and creative activity which helps to support children’s learning, raise their attainment and bring literacy to life. National Share a Story month during May is an annual celebration that aims to bring children and stories together. The theme this year is ‘A Place for Stories’ which encourages children to read a story in a range of unusual places, providing they are safe and comfortable areas. Here are some resources... Read More...
Online Mental Health Resources for Families Posted on 20 May 2016 by Dr Pooky Knightsmith - Mental Health Specialist in Resources | Wellbeing **This is a press release from MindEd who have launched an online training portal for families to help promote understanding of and positive response to mental health and wellbeing issues in children and young people. I am sharing this because I think it will be of interest to many in my network. I was a MindEd author on the original project and a keen supporter of this incredible mine of information and support** Read More...
Mental Health Awareness Week – Resources Posted on 16 May 2016 by Rebecca - Kent-Teach in Resources | Wellbeing “Depression isn’t always obvious... Everybody is fighting their own battles”. Mental Health Awareness week (16th-22nd May) this year focusses on relationships and aims to increase recognition on the importance of strong and healthy relationships with family, friends and/or partners. Can you spend more time being present with and listening to friends, family, partners and colleagues? Read More...
Resources for Teaching the Works of William Shakespeare Posted on 19 April 2016 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Resources Shakespeare Week is a fantastic celebration of the renowned literary pioneer William Shakespeare. Moreover Shakespeare Day, celebrated on the 23rd of April each year, is another perfect opportunity to place Shakespeare at the centre of your teaching. There are plenty of resources out there for teachers and parents to plan some fun and informative lessons; here is a list of our top resources to make lesson planning easy. Read More...
5 Minute Lesson Review Template Posted on 18 July 2015 by Graham Chisnell Kent-Teach in Resources After an interesting discussion during our staff meeting about the role of subject leadership in critiquing the quality of teaching and learning and reflecting on the recent OFSTED inspection where feedback was devoid of judgment grades; we asked the question of the teaching staff, “Would you prefer to have feedback without grades?” Read More...