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Role play is a fundamental part of children’s development. Whilst they are having fun dressing up and getting into character they are learning social skills, growing in confidence, self- esteem and self-expression. Role play is so important in a child’s early year’s development that many primary schools and nurseries have a dedicated role play area…. Continue Reading 🢂
Music forms an intrinsic part of human culture. It is all around us: on the television, in theatre, cinemas and movies. It is present in worship and celebrations, military ceremonies, it keeps us company on the drive to work courtesy of the car radio or CD player and even during our holidays when our favourite… Continue Reading 🢂
The 11th November, is Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day. It marks the day World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, back in 1918. A two minute silence is held at 11am to remember the people who have died in wars. The first two minute silence in Britain… Continue Reading 🢂
A Pro-active Curriculum Physical inactivity in children is a much discussed topic currently, and the pressure on schools to provide an active curriculum has never been higher. The physical risks associated with obesity are well documented, and we all know that physical exercise increases oxygen to our heart, muscles and brain, giving us more energy… Continue Reading 🢂
November is the first month of dark nights from the clocks having gone back. Leaves still crunch underfoot, the sun hangs low in the sky and early mornings bring mist and fog. It’s a month seemingly full of constant rain, shoes are wet, umbrellas are lost, windows steam up and classrooms and nurseries house damp… Continue Reading 🢂
Each year in Great Britain on November 5th we celebrate Bonfire Night. It is seen as a fun celebration on a dark autumn night when we watch fireworks around a bonfire and have special treats with family, friends and neighbours. However, it all started in 1605 when a group of men who were dissatisfied with… Continue Reading 🢂
White Hall Academy opened its doors in September 2012. Part of the Learning Pathways Trust their main focus is to develop high academic standards and their school motto was born out of Olympic inspiration ‘Excellence, Determination, Friendship’. As an existing customer, Donna Phillips, Admin Manager of ‘Little Stars Nursery’ which is affiliated to White Hall… Continue Reading 🢂
When we think of kids dens we are invariably taken back to our own childhood. Dens assembled on the spur of the moment by a blanket pinned across the front porch or makeshift boxes and duvet covers thrown together at the bottom of the garden. Whatever the den was made from, and wherever it was,… Continue Reading 🢂
Getting an Early Start Over the course of the many blogs we’ve compiled over the past few months, we’ve talked at length about our range of classroom items and primary education learning aids. That’s why we thought we’d take this opportunity to explore our nursery supplies and early learning materials in a bit more detail…. Continue Reading 🢂
November is a time for mock exams, a time when stress levels rocket in teenagers preparing to take these trial examinations. Meant to get them prepared and focussed for the real thing next summer, they can lead to anxiety and worry. The role of teachers and parents at this time is key, spotting the signs… Continue Reading 🢂