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Can-Do Child

@TheCanDoChild

Helping nurture children’s can-do mindset and skills for life through everyday screen-free play. https://teapaw.org/t.co/FbT1EV8MGV No longer posting (5/24)

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Wishing all my followers a very Merry Christmas; and for those who find this a difficult time, I hope you find peace and comfort ✨ #christmas (photo is of ice lanterns D and I made earlier from foraged items in the garden)
Image from Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 (@beindemand)
Image from Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 (@beindemand)
Image from Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 (@beindemand)
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Delighted to have been commissioned to write these free resources for @CareersWales supporting 12-16 yr olds bring their business idea to reality, plus accompanying resource for adults. Great idea for Summer hols! businesswales.gov.wales/bigi… businesswales.gov.wales/bigi…
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The party supplies market is a multi billion $ industry growing year on year. This reflects our love to party, but plastic and food waste grows along with it. The good news is that celebrations don't have to (literally) cost the Earth. Find out more at partywithoutplastic.com/
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Hop into a fun, sustainable Easter with these top tips 🐰🌷 partywithoutplastic.com/sust…

Hop in to a fun, sustainable Easter!

As Easter approaches, let’s think beyond traditional egg hunts and sweet-filled baskets to embrace a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach to celebrating. With a little creativity and thoughtful...

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Nadolig Llawen / Merry Christmas
Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 (@beindemand) profile pictureLorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚@beindemand24 Dec 2023
A peaceful Christmas to you all 🕊️. I hope this time is everything you need it to be #icelanterns #nature #beauty #peace
Image from Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 (@beindemand)
Image from Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 (@beindemand)
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Thinking of everyone finding out their #GCSEResults tomorrow. Whatever they are, remember… ⤵️
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We’ve been a little quiet here of late, but something exciting is happening behind the scenes - all will be revealed in just under 8wks time! Meantime, if you’re on Summer break, have fun, and here’s our one top tip ⤵️ #keeplistening #summer #family
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MASSIVE study by Cambridge University of over 10,000 adolescents showing children #readingforpleasure at an early age have better mental health, improved attention and less behavioural problems when they enter adolescence... #lovelibraries @Literacy_Trust cam.ac.uk/research/news/read…

Reading for pleasure early in childhood linked to better cognitive performance and mental wellbeing...

In a study published today in Psychological Medicine, researchers in the UK and China found that 12 hours a week was the optimal amount of reading, and that this was linked to improved brain struct...

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This (the whole thread) ⤵️ #parentalengagement
Arbee Smith (@ArbeeSmith) profile pictureArbee Smith@ArbeeSmith23 Jun 2023
How my school’s Sports Day looked: AM - ‘Traditional’ Running Races - NO PARENTS - including: Flat Sprint Egg & Spoon Sack Race Relay Race PM - Rotation of Multi-Sport & Team Activities - WITH PARENTS (encouraged to participate and not just watch) including:
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and there’s the problem… this isn’t about bringing in more maths teachers imo, it’s about delivering a curriculum that’s embedded in the real world - budgets, timetables, diy projects, recognising maths in nature etc.
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@guardian17 Apr 2023
‘Anti-maths mindset’ costs UK a huge sum, Rishi Sunak claims theguardian.com/education/20…

‘Anti-maths mindset’ costs UK a huge sum, Rishi Sunak claims

PM urges Britain to prize numeracy, but critics say such talk counts for nothing without a funded plan

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Teaching maths that is embedded in the real world, e.g. budgeting, would be a good start, as would be learning through play. >> UK must end 'anti-maths mindset' to boost economic growth, Sunak says, as he launches review into teaching plan - LBC apple.news/Ao3P69E6oQMSeG2om…

End the 'anti-maths mindset' to grow UK's economy Rishi Sunak says

The UK needs to bring an end to its “anti-maths mindset” to help young people in their careers and grow the economy, Rishi Sunak will say.

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“Multiplication tables and spellings will still be there when the snow melts… “ let children play #uksnow #powerofplay
Carys (@Carys99632007) profile pictureCarys@Carys996320078 Mar 2023
Can we just appreciate how incredible this part of an email from my daughters school was this morning?! @YsgolPanteg @BBCWales @WalesOnline brought a tear to mine & many others eyes on this beautiful, snowy morning. Lets just let them be children ❤❄⛄ diolch Ysgol Panteg 🌟
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4 great ideas for rainy-day play to encourage healthy eating habits > thegeniusofplay.org/genius/e… via @TheToyAssoc #geniusofplay

The Genius of Play | Rainy Day Fun to Encourage Healthy Eating

Just in time for National Nutrition Month, Daniel W. Hatcher, Director of Community Partnerships at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, shares creative activities and tips to inspire your picky...

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The emotional benefits of play - let's talk jigsaw puzzles! thegeniusofplay.org/genius/e… via @TheToyAssoc #geniusofplay
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Lucy Gill@LucyGill2424 Jan 2023
So exciting to be launching our do you :bit challenge resources on #InternationalDayofEducation - do take a look, there is so much in there to inspire young learners.
Micro:bit Educational Foundation (@microbit_edu) profile pictureMicro:bit Educational Foundation@microbit_edu24 Jan 2023
⚡️BREAKING⚡️ 🆕 do your :bit resources launched for UN #InternationalDayofEducation 🎉 👉We’re launching a new set of resources to support you to run the do your :bit challenge & teach your students about the @UN's #GlobalGoals. microbit.org/news/2023-01-24… #InternationalEducationDay
New do your :bit resources launched for UN International Day of Education

New do your :bit resources launched for UN International Day of Education

Here at the Micro:bit Educational Foundation we are marking the 5th UN International Day of Education by helping you change your world!

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Great to be working with ⁦@TheGapClubLtd⁩ in Athens ⁦@BrightStart_Con⁩ come and say hello! #brightstartconference
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If you know families worried about how to make #Christmas special this year, do share this great article with top tips on how to make magical memories on an (almost) zero budget ow.ly/i5v750LMTVg #costoflivingcrisis #families #Christmasonabudget #screenfreeplay #candochild
How to have a magical Christmas... on a budget

How to have a magical Christmas... on a budget

With the ever-increasing cost of living, and many families struggling financially, celebrating Christmas may feel like a luxury, but these top tips from Lorraine Allman, author of bestselling book “A...

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We're excited to be exhibiting & presenting at this year's @BrightStart_Con in Athens. If you can't make it in person, join online & have access to the whole amazing conference for 3 months after > ow.ly/i3SZ50LMU0P use code BRIGHT for a huge discount! #earlyyears
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How to have a magical Christmas... on a budget linkedin.com/pulse/how-have-… 8 super top tips to create memories that last a lifetime #christmasonabudget #costoflivingcrisis #screenfreeplay #christmasgifts #candochild #parents
How to have a magical Christmas... on a budget

How to have a magical Christmas... on a budget

With the ever-increasing cost of living, and many families struggling financially, celebrating Christmas may feel like a luxury, but these top tips from Lorraine Allman, author of bestselling book “A...

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