Tips to Become an Outstanding Teacher Posted on 13 August 2018 by Sam H Arnold - Deputy Head and Trainer working with Alternative Curriculum in KS3 & 4 in Career When planning a lesson you need to consider what the students are learning, not what they are doing. Are they acquiring new knowledge? You need to help the students make links between previous learning and new learning. To gain that outstanding grade you need to show the progress of learning and how you track this. Read More...
10 Top Enid Blyton Quotes Posted on 11 August 2018 by Elliot Masters and Becky Duncan - Kent-Teach in General Having written over 2000 novels, character books and short stories, Enid Blyton is one of the most successful children's writers England has ever produced. Here are some of our favourite quotes from one of our favourite children's authors. Read More...
Benefits of Gardening and Outdoor Living Posted on 6 August 2018 by Kirsten at Kettler GB in Wellbeing With the summer holidays well and truly in swing, lots of children and families are spending more time together, doing the things they enjoy. Research has shown that by spending time outside and undertaking simple gardening activities, people can reduce their stress levels, and even improve their mood and self-esteem. Read More...
10 Magical Harry Potter Quotes Posted on 30 July 2018 by Becky and Jack - Kent-Teach in General To celebrate J.K. Rowling’s birthday, we have compiled some of the most popular quotes from the Harry Potter books. Which quote is your favourite? Read More...
Why Teachers Should Head Out to The Golfing Greens? Posted on 26 July 2018 by Freelance Writer Ali Allen in Wellbeing Golf has always been regarded as a luxurious sport but in fact, there are many ways to enjoy the sport ‘on the cheap’. Although traditionally played by the older generation it certainly is a sport worthy of consideration for teachers, owing to its calorie burning and stress-busting effects. In this post, we explore how golf can improve your wellbeing and battle many of the issues you might be facing at work. Read More...
8 Things to do with the Kids in Kent This Summer Posted on 20 July 2018 by Becky - Kent-Teach in General If you need some inspiration for days out with your family this summer, then check out these 8 fun activities in Kent. Read More...
Friday 13th...Unlucky for Some? Posted on 12 July 2018 by Lisa - Kent-Teach in General If you’re like most people, you probably participate in superstitious thinking or behaviour without even realising you are doing it. Just think; when was the last time you knocked on wood or crossed your fingers? We have created a list of 13 of the most common superstitions and their origins. Read More...
Don't Step on a Bee Day Posted on 9 July 2018 by Jack - Student, Maidstone Grammar School for Boys in General "Bees make an invaluable contribution to ecosystems around the world... making them guardians of the food chain and the biodiversity of our species." Check these 4 things you can do to help save our bees... Read More...
10 Techniques to Reduce Your Plastic Usage Posted on 3 July 2018 by Jack - Student, Maidstone Grammar School for Boys in General “Our planet is being poisoned by plastic..." What can we do about it? Here are 10 simple techniques to reduce the amount of plastic you dispose of to help save our Planet... Read More...
12 Tea-riffic Places in Kent for Afternoon Tea Posted on 28 June 2018 by Lisa - Kent-Teach in Wellbeing There’s nothing more quintessentially British than a good cup of tea and so, to celebrate ’National Cream Tea’ Day we have compiled a list of some of the popular afternoon tea locations that you can visit across Kent. Read More...