Skills with Frills

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…
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…
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…
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 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…
What if we set goal systems instead of goals?

As the new year approaches, consider this alternative approach to goal setting.
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…
‘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…
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…
QUICK PIC: A lovely, thoughtful DIY Christmas gift!

A quick flashback to a beautiful, thoughtful and easy to put-together Christmas gift.