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Welcome to Head of the Hive
Head of the Hive is a blog by an ex -teacher, and mother to a four and three-year-old.
Sharing a variety of ideas from activities and crafting to experiences for the family, in the hope that it will be helpful to other families.
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The Blog
Jul 15, 2024
TRANSITION TO YEAR 1 - INTERVIEW WITH JEN, FROM JEN TEACHES READING
We at Head of the Hive have had the pleasure of taking part in a ‘Ready for Year 1’ masterclass offered by Jen, from Jen Teaches Reading....
Feb 16, 2024
POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Research suggests that saying positive statements about yourself causes the reward centres in our brains to light up. Affirmations are...
Aug 22, 2023
IDEAS TO HELP THE NURSERY TO PRIMARY SCHOOL TRANSITION
For those of you who also have a little one starting primary school in September you may have already got their school uniform and...
Mar 3, 2023
ACTIVITIES TO ENCOURAGE LETTER RECOGNITION AND LOWERCASE SOUNDS AT HOME FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS
When our eldest started showing an interest in letters we seized the opportunity to gently encourage letter recognition and lowercase...
Nov 1, 2022
THE BEST WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL - INTERVIEW WITH TEACHER, LUCY OLDMAN
Lucy has kindly agreed to an interview with Head of the Hive, and answer our questions relating to preparations for your pre-schooler's...
Oct 18, 2022
TOP TIPS ON VISITING PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOR YOUR PRE-SCHOOLER
It's that time of year for many families with 3-4 year olds in the UK...the primary school decision. If you are in an area where there...
Sep 13, 2022
TOP TIPS ON PREPARING TO TAKE YOUR CHILD TO A WEDDING
Weddings are a wonderful celebration for those that you care about, and it's an honour to be invited as a guest. Although fun and a...
Aug 30, 2022
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S TEETH - INTERVIEW WITH DENTIST, DR. J ROUND
Dr. Jessica Round has kindly agreed to be our first interviewee for Head of the Hive, and answer questions relating to your baby, toddler...
Aug 9, 2022
TOP TIPS ON HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CHILDREN FOR THE DENTIST
Preparing your child for a visit to the dentist can be instrumental in helping to build a healthy relationship and association with the...
May 9, 2022
PREPARING FOR YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
Planning a children's party is notoriously stressful! If you're stepping into new waters and throwing a large(ish) party with friends and...
Apr 25, 2022
A GUIDE TO TACKLING LOO/POTTY TRAINING FOR TODDLERS
For anyone wanting some reassurance and tips and tricks when it comes to training the toddlers in the loo/potty department. Writing has...
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