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Bella learning seeks to give you relevant and accessible articles that will help you navigate primary school as a parent and support your child. We get our ideas from talking to parents, kids, forums and by seeing what you google the most! Articles will cover information about the curriculum and learning, what happens in the classroom, how to interact with school and teachers and also more difficult and personal issues such as learning needs, bullying and relationships.
5 ways to prepare for the school return… in uncertain times
Let's face it, September is creeping closer and closer and it doesn't seem to matter if you are a pupil, parent, teacher or government minister, no-one is clear about what this new term will bring. What is vital however, is that our children feel supported and...
5 Lessons Lockdown Has Taught Us About Home Learning
National lockdown has seen children out of school for months on end. What the full impact of this will be on well-being and educational outcomes is yet to be seen - but there are many lessons that schools and parents have learnt about home learning (the hard way)....
How Do Kids Learn Best? Not Through Screens and Worksheets
One of the hardest things about being a teacher during lock-down is that you know you can't do your best for the children in your class. Sure, you can send out 'learning packs' and recommend apps but the truth is this: you wouldn't be caught dead using either of these...
Worried About ‘Homeschooling?’ The Two Huge Advantages You Parents Have Over Us Teachers
As 'school' returns tomorrow, parents are wondering how to best support their kids' education in these strange times. With most parents having to simultaneously work from home as well, it seems an impossible ask. But here's the thing... you parents have two huge...
Challenge 8 – 01-04-2020 – Interview A Relative
Welcome to the eighth challenge of the day for primary school children. These challenges are open-ended, purposeful tasks, differentiated for different abilities, that your child can enjoy every day. Please share your outcomes with the group to...
Challenge 7 – 31/03/2020 – Window/Walk Tally
Welcome to the third challenge of the day for primary school children. These challenges are open-ended, purposeful tasks, differentiated for different abilities, that your child can enjoy every day. Please share your outcomes with the group to receive both teacher and...
Challenge 6 – 30/03/20 – Sunshine Hands
Welcome to the second week of the daily challenges for primary school children. These challenges are open-ended, purposeful tasks, differentiated for different abilities, that your child can enjoy every day. Please share your outcomes...
Challenge 5 – 27-03-20 – Family Tree
IF YOU ARE ENJOYING THE CHALLENGES PLEASE LET US KNOW! Welcome to the fifth challenge of the day for primary school children. These challenges are open-ended, purposeful tasks, differentiated for different abilities, that your child can enjoy every day. Please share...
Challenge 4 – 26/03/2020 – Celebrate a story!
Welcome to the fourth challenge of the day for primary school children. These challenges are open-ended, purposeful tasks, differentiated for different abilities, that your child can enjoy every day. Please share your outcomes with the group to receive both teacher...
Challenge 3 – 25th March 2020 – Toy Audit!
Welcome to the third challenge of the day for primary school children. These challenges are open-ended, purposeful tasks, differentiated for different abilities, that your child can enjoy every day. Please share your outcomes with the group to receive both teacher and...