‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ is a much-loved, classic children’s story by Michael Rosen. Here it is, read by the author… Have you hunted for bears in windows on a daily walk during lockdown? Journeys and adventures are a part of life for many children who have migrated. With your children, can you think …
Much can be learned in play that will afterwards be of use when the circumstances demand it Jan Amos Komenský (Comenius), Czech educator, 1592-1670 We moved to South Africa when I was 5 years old, and a lot of my memories there are around play. My sister and I spent hours in our sunny garden, …
People in many countries across Europe make special eggs with beautiful colours for Easter. You will need: Eggs Your favourite way of colouring/ painting these eggs. That might include with paint, or food colouring or something else. Activity method: Can parents/ grandparents teach about painting eggs from your culture? How do you prepare the eggs? …
In some countries across Europe, there is a tradition to fill a basket for Easter and take it to a Priest to bless. There are often lots of special foods in this basket, and it is a great time with families to celebrate together. How do you celebrate Easter? Do you have an Easter Basket? …
This activity celebrates different songs that are important to us, and helps to share more about different cultures and languages. You will need: Any old, scratched CDs that could be given to children to play with (check they are not unsafe if they are damaged). Children can explore texture, the light reflecting on them and …
This activity gives time to reflect on what is important to you. You can make a treasure souvenir which can be used to help others learn about your culture and background. Depending on the age of the children taking part you can adapt it to drawing or writing on strips of paper. You will need: One …
It has been a while since I’ve written a blog post because of everything happening with the Coronavirus pandemic. Transitions can often take time to adapt to, even when it is a transition into your own home. New routines, new work styles and a new reality to adjust to can bring unsettling emotions and difficult …
Happy International Women’s Day! The official theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Each for Equal’. We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements s://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme To broaden perceptions and to celebrate women’s achievements, we need to tell more stories. These stories need to be accurate, …
Happy World Book Day 2020! I love the laughter and excitement that comes with World Book Day! I remember it clearly from my own childhood, and now working as an Early Years Practitioner I am able to experience it again. New children’s books, and those passed down many generations, are bought to life. Similarities and …
Here is the second of my blog posts about storytelling. While I was researching for my dissertation last year, I came across this inspiring TED Talk on “The Danger of the Single Story”, by Chimamanda Adichie. Adichie talks about the dangers of stereotypes, and the dangers of seeing only a single story about people. She …
