Helping nurture children’s can-do mindset and skills for life through everyday screen-free play. linktr.ee/candochild No longer posting (5/24)
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Can-Do Child retweeted
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)
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Can-Do Child retweeted
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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Can-Do Child retweeted
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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Can-Do Child retweeted
Hop into a fun, sustainable Easter with these top tips 🐰🌷 partywithoutplastic.com/sust…
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25 Dec 2023
Nadolig Llawen / Merry Christmas
A peaceful Christmas to you all 🕊️. I hope this time is everything you need it to be #icelanterns #nature #beauty #peace
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Can-Do Child retweeted
Thinking of everyone finding out their #GCSEResults tomorrow. Whatever they are, remember… ⤵️
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30 Jul 2023
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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Can-Do Child retweeted
29 Jun 2023
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…
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24 Jun 2023
This (the whole thread) ⤵️ #parentalengagement
23 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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Can-Do Child retweeted
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.
17 Apr 2023
‘Anti-maths mindset’ costs UK a huge sum, Rishi Sunak claims theguardian.com/education/20…
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Can-Do Child retweeted
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…
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Can-Do Child retweeted
“Multiplication tables and spellings will still be there when the snow melts… “ let children play #uksnow #powerofplay
8 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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7 Feb 2023
4 great ideas for rainy-day play to encourage healthy eating habits > thegeniusofplay.org/genius/e… via @TheToyAssoc #geniusofplay
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6 Feb 2023
The emotional benefits of play - let's talk jigsaw puzzles!
thegeniusofplay.org/genius/e… via @TheToyAssoc #geniusofplay
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Can-Do Child retweeted
24 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.
24 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
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9 Dec 2022
Great to be working with @TheGapClubLtd in Athens @BrightStart_Con come and say hello! #brightstartconference
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25 Nov 2022
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
24 Nov 2022
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
23 Nov 2022
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