Such a brilliant article
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“I believe love is an infinite resource and the power of it is greater than that of greed or hate. If it weren’t, we wouldn’t be here.”
What a backdrop! Pleased to speak at today’s launch of Time Odyssey at the British Museum. The project fully funds school visits to museums including travel. @northeastmuseums.bsky.social have been part of the pilot working with over the 2,500 young people thanks to funds from charity Art Explora.
If you’d like to explore learning strategies to support development of oracy, communication & literacy skills then look no further. Articulate: Primary Programme explores how visual literacy & philosophical enquiry techniques can encourage conversation, debate & more.
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Would you like your children to explore local history more and have a lot of fun doing so?
Local history - Where do you think you are? Is the perfect workshop to get you started on a local study project with your class using the North East Museums archive
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To learn more, be sure to check out our latest report, releasing this Friday!
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Did you know children from the most affluent backgrounds are three times more likely to sing in a choir or play in a band/orchestra 🎻 than children living in deprived areas.
Check out our Creativity & Culture report, coming this Friday, for more eye-opening stats like this!
Boxes of Delight. Regular hands-on-history boxes delivered to your school.
Unbox inspiring objects in your classroom that support learning in a fun way.
From Egyptians to Evolution. Whatever you’re covering in history, Boxes of Delight membership adds a fun addition!
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Art and Literacy
A free workshop for KS1-4 where children will use the images in the art gallery as a starting point for creative writing. They will create calligrams in which they draw a picture using words connected to the imagery. They will also create group poems.
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Science, history, art, archaeology, engineering and more
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What do you want your school to explore first at North East Museums?
10 museums, 1000s of learning opportunities
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The George Stephenson Story
Interactive storytelling and a hands-on introduction to engineering for KS1 and KS2. Talk to us about the needs of your class and we can tailor the workshop for you.
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Absolutely there with you
"Middle-class women of a certain age to the south-west, Sir. A handful of 'em."
Woohoo that’s such great news and brilliant well deserved award for Julie Milne
This is what we’re asking for this Christmas. Who’s with us?
Hello BlueSky! If you would like to find out more about us and help us support refugees in the North East you can donate here: www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/supporting...
As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! 😁📚
🚨 This is your reminder that your local food bank urgently needs donations. If you can, please donate food at Tesco stores this week. 💚
So many talented people like Sadia banned from using their skills - it's time to #lifttheban and allow people seeking sanctuary here the right to work. Oh & go see the exhibition at the Baltic if you can! 🧡https://baltic.art/what-to-expect-we-all-came-here-from-somewhere/
