GCSEs are well under way now, after a half term break young people across the UK are hopefully feeling refreshed and ready for ’round two’. My daughter has seven exams left to do now, meaning she’s over half way through. She’s pleased that the remaining exams are all a bit more spaced out, in that she doesn’t have any other days with two exams in one day.
I especially love gifts for children that have an educational value to them. BrightMinds, offer the most fun and educational toys for children of all ages, and they are pioneers when it comes to development. They believe that learning can be fun and know that sometimes all it takes is the right toy and a little imagination. I love this ethos.
Do your children love to read stories or be read stories by you or other family members? Do they enjoy being transported into magical and exciting worlds? Do they enjoy reading books that make the feel as if they are right there as part of the story? If the answers to these questions are yes, why not think about introducing them to the Prince Zaaki series.
Do we need to wait until adulthood to be able to make an impact on the world? For many youngsters in this generation, the answer is certainly “no.” In truth, many kids and young adults are answering the call to become exemplary global citizens early on in their lives.
Choosing a school for your children can feel like a huge responsibility, especially if you are moving areas and don’t have much local knowledge. Processes can differ from area to area; catchment areas may or may not be a thing, depending where you are moving to; and some schools just might not be right for some children. It really is a lot to think about.
Adolescence is a stage in a person’s life that occurs between the ages of 11 and 17, as young people move towards the transition into adulthood. During this time ‘stressful’ situations increase as pressure mounts at school in the form of more tests and exams.
Sports in school curriculum is a rather contentious issue. Many people think that it only steals the valuable time that could be devoted to more important subjects. Others argue that only children with special talent and love for sports should indulge in the corresponding activities while others do not need it. However, regular physical activity has long been proven to offer loads of benefits both physical as well as mental. And for school children, it is especially important.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is distressing and concerning, and it is understandable that children and young people may have questions or be seeking reassurance. So many of us adults have our own questions and anxieties, so of course many children and young people will have too.