Author Archives
Director of 'Skills with Frills Education' and all-round wellbeing geek.
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5 Awesome Resources to support Children’s Mental Health
With so many resources now available on the subject of anxiety and mindfulness, sometimes it’s hard to ‘see the wood for the trees.’ Here are 5 recommendations from me, including some beautifully made and genuinely effective resources to support children’s mental health both at home or at school.
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Help your students to find their inner ‘Wellbeing Warrior’
Introducing our brand new wellness workshop, ‘Wellbeing Warriors,’ aimed at giving children the tools needed to live happy, fulfilling lives.
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Teaching students with an ‘XBox imagination?’ Bring the game to them!
When teaching students whose imagination is locked within the confines of their games console, learn how a ‘can’t beat ’em, join ’em’ approach can actually produce some brilliant creative writing.
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Top 10 Tips for Supply Teachers, Trainee Teachers and NQTs
Think that a supply teacher has no means of making a difference? Think again. Read my top tips to find just out how supply teachers can ensure that their students learn and enjoy, just as they do themselves.
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Top 10 Tips: How get the best out of students as a supply teacher, while enjoying yourself along the way!
Think that a supply teacher has no means of making a difference? Think again. Read my top tips to find just out how supply teachers can ensure that their students learn and enjoy, just as they do themselves.
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What if we set goal systems instead of goals?
As the new year approaches, consider this alternative approach to goal setting.
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QUICK PICS: You can’t pour from an empty cup.
A reminder to take some time for yourself as the year draws to a close, preferably involving Indian Head Massage if at all possible.
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‘Ice Cool’ Creative Writing: Mindfulness-based Literacy
One of my favourite lesson ideas for primary teachers/parents/anyone wanting to encourage creative thought and awesome winter poetry.
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Lesson Idea: ‘Ice Balloons’ and Winter poetry
One of my favourite lesson ideas for primary teachers/parents/anyone wanting to encourage creative thought and awesome winter poetry.
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QUICK PIC: A lovely, thoughtful DIY Christmas gift!
A quick flashback to a beautiful, thoughtful and easy to put-together Christmas gift.
