Kent-Teach’s Top Dog Walks in Kent Posted on 24 April 2024 by Becky, Kent-Teach in Wellbeing April is Stress Awareness Month and let’s face it we all know that a career in education can have its stressful moments. A healthy coping mechanism for stress is exercise, and what better to way to relax than a walk in one of Kent’s most scenic spots with your furry friend. Here are our top 3 dog walks in Kent! Read More...
5 Ways to Support Children on the Autistic Spectrum at School. Posted on 2 April 2024 by Ashleigh Kent-Teach in General | Resources | Schools | Wellbeing Join us in raising awareness this Autism Awareness Day! 💙 Read on for valuable insights on supporting autistic children in the classroom. Read More...
International Happiness Day 2024 | Happier Together Posted on 20 March 2024 by Danyelle Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Today we celebrate International Day of Happiness with the theme "Happier Together." Read More...
3 Ways to Teach Social and Emotional Skills in the Classroom Posted on 24 February 2024 by Alison Waterhouse, Circles for Learning in Wellbeing As an increasing number of children and young people are struggling to manage emotions, self-regulation, relationships and an understanding of themselves, weaving social and emotional skills at a classroom level is becoming more important. Here are 3 ways to teach social and emotional skills at school to support your students manage their mental health. Read More...
Self-Esteem and Its Importance to Children’s Wellbeing and Learning Posted on 15 January 2024 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychologist in Wellbeing Educational Psychologist, Alison Waterhouse, explores self-esteem and it's impact on children's wellbeing and development. Read More...
Beating the January Blues: 5 Ways to Keep Children Upbeat in School Posted on 8 January 2024 by Kent-Teach in Wellbeing The return to school after a break can be challenging, but it's essential to maintain a positive and upbeat atmosphere for children and school staff. In this blog post, we'll explore five effective ways to keep children motivated and uplifted during the winter months. Read More...
Emotions and Their Impact on Learning Posted on 20 November 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychotherapist with Circles for Learning Project in Wellbeing The learning process is completely interwoven with emotions and the ability to work with others. Therefore, emotional literacy is a vital skills for young learners to develop to ensure they maximise their learning in school. Here is how educators can support the development of emotional literacy in school. Read More...
Books to Support Emotional Literacy Posted on 7 November 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychotherapist for Kent-Teach in Career | Wellbeing The next instalment in our Children's Book Week celebration - Educational Psychotherapist shares her top books to support emotional literacy. Read More...
Developing Emotional Literacy Through Children's Literature Posted on 6 November 2023 by Alison Waterhouse, Educational Psychotherapist for Kent-Teach in Career | Wellbeing "As a teacher working with traumatised children I first started to understand the power of books and stories in helping children understand feelings and emotions." Read on for more insight into Educational Psychotherapist, Alison Waterhouse, and her experiences working with children and how the power of reading can change lives. This article was written to celebrate Children's Book Week and is the first article released on our week of celebrations. Read More...
6 Benefits of Forest School and Outdoor Learning Posted on 23 October 2023 by Manor House Forest School for Kent-Teach in Wellbeing Forest School is based on a Scandinavian concept of embracing the outdoors, giving children and adults a wonderful opportunity to enjoy being outdoors in nature, all year round in a safe, secure woodland environment. Forest School not only helps children to reconnect with nature but it has many other benefits. Here are 6 benefits of forest school and outdoor learning. Read More...