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With the right school supplies, the sky is the limit for young minds

December 1, 2016 by admin

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These days, running a school is not too dissimilar from running a business. Your assets are the children in your care, there is a reputation to exceed or uphold and a Board of Governors to whom the school is responsible, and if that wasn’t enough there is a budget spreadsheet to balance.

In and amongst the myriad of activities that happen within the school environment each and every day, it is worth remembering the small cogs that turn the big wheel.  The ordering of school supplies is vital in order to keep the school a fully functioning, vibrant and engaging environment in which children can learn and flourish.

Allowing children to reach for the sky

School supplies covers a plethora of equipment including furniture, play equipment, classroom resources, classroom storage, cloakroom storage, nursery rugs and classroom carpets. Yet there are also a wide range of other ancillary products such as sensory toys, soft play equipment, art & craft supplies and curricular based supplies which allow you to turn any room into a safe, productive and fun learning environment.

Keeping a watchful eye on the budgets however is of no concern to the children. Children of nursery or primary school age are far more likely to be concerned about what they can create in the sandpit or rifling through the dressing up box to find someone they can be for the day. Whilst their priorities for the day are likely to be far removed from those of the adults, by providing such play activities we are fuelling a child’s imagination, allowing them to explore their creativity and setting them on the path to reaching their full potential.

From maths, science or literacy resources to support the core curriculum to craft kits, easels or art drying racks, preserving the little Picassos works of art, there is a huge range of school supplies which need to be catered for. Even musical instruments provide the freedom for young children to experiment with sound and become creative with the different tunes and noises they can make. Play-centred learning provides exciting and stimulating opportunities for children, and the more inspiring the educational resource are, the more they stimulate their senses and the better they learn.

Balancing the Books

Edusentials is a well-established supplier of school supplies and equipment across the UK.  We have a reputation within the industry for offering a first class service with a personal touch. Everyone at Edusentials strives to provide the right product for your needs at a price to suit your budget. With over 25 years’ experience working within this sector we have developed a reputable supply chain so we can offer you very competitive prices, allowing you to save money on your orders.

We are only too aware of the financial pressure schools are under.  It becomes increasingly difficult to maximise the budget available whilst ensuring the continued smooth running of the school. We are both sympathetic and understanding of your situation and genuinely work with you to ensure value for money on the purchase of the products you want and need.

Filed Under: Children, Education Tagged With: children, creative, education, learning

Age-Appropriate Youth Training For Your Kids’ Well Being

November 15, 2016 by admin

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Parents should encourage their kids to perform different youth training activities. According to a systematic review, it is recommended that youths have an average of no less than 60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each day. More vigorous intensity activities like muscle and bone strengthening activities should be included 3 or more times per week. They also added that majority of the physical activity should be aerobic activities.

Age-Appropriate Activities

Studies showed multiple evidences that the youth should perform 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. Youth training activities must be developmentally appropriate, enjoyable and varied. The best way for your kids to engage in exercise is to incorporate it in their daily activities and make it a fun opportunity rather than a chore to finish. Different activities work for different age groups so it is important to determine which activities are appropriate for your kid’s age and capabilities.

School-age

Commitment and interest go with ability. Traditional sports and playing outdoors are both great opportunities for exercise. What’s most important in school-age youth is the kind of activity they truly enjoy. When kids enjoy what they do, they are more likely to excel at it and get motivated to do more of it. Communities and schools often have aerobic activities like soccer and T-ball which are great opportunities for your kid to get some aerobic exercise while meeting new friends and having fun.

Teenagers

School sports and after-school activities like skating or yoga are great exercise for teens. Because of the numerous choices teens have it is important to ensure that their chosen physical activity are planned to accommodate commitments and responsibilities at home, in school and in the community.

Benefits of Youth Training

Exercise is not only important to adults but also in the youth. Growing numbers of research point to great benefits of youth training on kids’ well-being. Kids who regularly exercise are known to have stronger bones and muscles, have leaner bodies with less fat, have improved mood, good academic performance, better outlook on life, improved sleep and wake cycles, and have lower risk of developing diseases. Below are the benefits of youth training:

Academic performance improves with appropriate youth training. Various studies from 2009, 2011 and 2015 found that a 20 minute walk improved scores in arithmetic, reading and spelling. A 2015 study showed that 4 sessions a week of high intensity PE for 4 months led to better cognitive ability score and higher grades at school

Endurance develops when kids get aerobic exercise. Basketball, bicycling, skating, soccer, swimming, and running are great examples of aerobic activity. Their hearts beat faster and their breaths are deeper during aerobic activity and when done regularly for a long time, it strengthens the heart and improves circulation.

Flexibility improves with exercises like stretching by allowing joints and muscles to move easily with their full range of motion. Practicing a split or doing a cartwheel are great activities that can improve their flexibility. Teaching them proper stretching exercises and the correct form also help.

Strength can be enhanced with properly supervised weight training. When done properly, it is a safe and helpful preparatory activity for sports. Climbing, wrestling and head stands work great for muscle toning and enjoyable as well. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology supports resistance training in the youth as a relatively safe exercise to improve overall health when done with proper training methods. A resistance training program that is within a youth’s capacity with gradual progression under supervision can lead to health and functional benefits like endurance, flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and power.

Filed Under: Children, Education Tagged With: children, education

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