Can-Do Child

Helping nurture children’s can-do mindset and skills for life through everyday screen-free play. No longer posting (5/24)

[Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 @beindemand]

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)

[Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 @beindemand]

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! https://t.co/Ib7uoajY81
https://t.co/SlxSnheUVV

[Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 @beindemand]

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 https://t.co/HoGXmyPhI3

[Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 @beindemand]

Hop into a fun, sustainable Easter with these top tips 🐰🌷 https://t.co/7oP6VoZQLj

[Can-Do Child @TheCanDoChild]

Nadolig Llawen / Merry Christmas

[Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 @beindemand]

A peaceful Christmas to you all 🕊️. I hope this time is everything you need it to be #icelanterns #nature #beauty #peace

[Can-Do Child @TheCanDoChild]

@VBurston_Yates @stjulianspost16 @HM_Passport @ewc_cga @MoJGovUK @CareersWales A real pleasure to talk with Year 13 students today - quick fire questions kept me on my toes! #futureworkforce #careers #education #business #GEW2023

[Can-Do Child @TheCanDoChild]

@NooPuddles Add directions (left, right, forwards, diagonal etc plus stand on the spot and look around you). Take it in turns to throw the ‘dice’ then follow the instructions on a walk (around the playground/in nature etc. Have fun!

[Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 @beindemand]

Thinking of everyone finding out their #GCSEResults tomorrow. Whatever they are, remember… ⤵️

[Can-Do Child @TheCanDoChild]

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

[Cressida Cowell @CressidaCowell]

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
https://t.co/XQRUt1Y1Eb

[Can-Do Child @TheCanDoChild]

This (the whole thread) ⤵️ #parentalengagement

[Arbee Smith @ArbeeSmith]

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:

[Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 @beindemand]

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.

[Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 @beindemand]

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 https://t.co/AdKjljFp2J

[Lorraine Allman AISEP AIES #sbswinner 💚 @beindemand]

“Multiplication tables and spellings will still be there when the snow melts… “ let children play #uksnow #powerofplay

[Can-Do Child @TheCanDoChild]

4 great ideas for rainy-day play to encourage healthy eating habits > https://t.co/2xVE4z0unp via @TheToyAssoc #geniusofplay

[Can-Do Child @TheCanDoChild]

The emotional benefits of play - let's talk jigsaw puzzles!
https://t.co/XuxA56iSB8 via @TheToyAssoc #geniusofplay

[Lucy Gill @LucyGill24]

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.

[Can-Do Child @TheCanDoChild]

Great to be working with ⁦@TheGapClubLtd⁩ in Athens ⁦@BrightStart_Con⁩ come and say hello! #brightstartconference

[Can-Do Child @TheCanDoChild]

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 https://t.co/bg2UCdB4lw #costoflivingcrisis #families #Christmasonabudget #screenfreeplay #candochild