What is a schema? A schema is a pattern of repeated behaviour which is demonstrated through play and exploration. It helps children make sense of things and is part of a developmental process. In this series of spotlight blogs on schemas, Whoosh Learning will help you to identify the different …
Whoosh explores ELMER the Elephant
The story of Elmer the Elephant is a well loved tale found in lots of homes that explores friendship and celebrates being different. Children love this bright and colourful story as they follow the journey that Elmer the elephant makes to realise that standing out, standing tall, being and proud …
Whoosh shines a light on… The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a classic story for little ones and you will find most homes have a copy of this on their book shelves. In this blog Whoosh Learning is taking the time to shine a little spotlight on this amazing story and suggest some wonderful ways to explore this story in greater …
Collecting Treasures
Children and adults love to collect things ranging from stamp collections, stickers, lego, dinosaurs to sticks. We all collect for different reasons. Maybe its the challenge, for a hobby, creating a decorative space in the home or maybe for the excitement of finding something unusual, pretty or …
Whoosh- It’s Christmas time. A time to celebrate!
Whoosh - it's Christmas! I love this time of year for SO many reasons, including: decorating my tree. My tree is full of memories from over the years with handmade decorations, photos of loved ones and decorations from past pupils.making wreaths (see photo) and painting my own …