Author: Alice Sharp As a young teacher I can remember how much time and effort went into looking at the SHAP Calender. This is a calendar of festivals around the world. We had to try and ensure we celebrated anything relevant but also introduce other festivals from...
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Valentine’s day crafts for your class Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what’s a better way to celebrate love than crafting? We have teamed up with two teachers to bring you some Valentine’s Day crafts for your class. Follow these...
Ask the Expert: NEW Remote Control Animals The new remote control woodland animal range has been specially created to introduce the littlest of learners to the fascinating world of coding. We caught up with Hope new product developer, Becky Franklin, to find out more...
Openly talking about feelings can be difficult for everyone. However, most adults are encouraged to express their emotions and discuss stresses that they deal with in life. This is even more important for children as they can struggle to cope with their feelings. This...
5 steps to managing big emotions It’s stress awareness month, and a huge topic is how children can manage their emotions. Managing big emotions when you’re an adult, let alone a child can be difficult. What’s even more difficult is managing the big emotions in life....