Two weeks can seem like a long time for children. Their attention spans are generally shorter than adults, therefore it can sometimes seem like a difficult task to keep them entertained. Especially over the Easter Holidays when they could also be hyped up on easter egg chocolate which doesn’t really help matters. However, fear not. Tagtiv8 have come up with …
Tagtiv8 Active Learning – for Young and Old Alike
At Tagtiv8, we are used to playing in classrooms, in PE halls, in MUGAs and of course in the playground. In theory, a library is not a location that we would usually consider appropriate for our active learning games. Running and jumping around does not mix well with old and sometimes delicate books and shushing librarians generally. So it’s a …
Winter Olympic Medalist But Not Old Enough To Buy Scissors – Encourage Children To Follow Their Dreams
Even if you’re not into winter sports, it’s kind of hard not to get caught up in the Winter Olympics this year. Whether that’s down to the sensational athletes or the tension of the political side note, you, like us, can’t help but be enthralled as this year’s Winter Olympics unravels. So we’re jumping on the bobsleigh with everyone else …
On the Road – A to Z, But Mostly B
Tagtiv8 spend a lot of time on the road – not with an A to Z these days, but with Google Maps. This week was somewhat bizarre – it turned out that we were only invited to visit places beginning with B. A happy coincidence? Maybe. However, definitely a good excuse to share what we have been doing… Tagtiv8’s Travels …
Malton Community Primary School – January School of The Month
We know that January can often be a dull and dark month. Christmas festivities in the rearview mirror and dark nights and mornings feel like they’re here to stay forever. No wonder many succumb to the January Blues. However, our January has been quite different this year. We really feel like we have hit the ground running in 2018. January …
Super Movers – Playing With The Big Boys AND Girls
It is now 6 years since we left the world of teaching full time in order to devote ourselves to supporting schools with active learning approaches. We miss the day-to-day work and friendships within our own schools, but we know that Tagtiv8 now impacts across even more schools – with more children, more active, more often. It is great that …
Tagtiv8’s New Years Resolution – Healthier Lifestyle After School
Last week, we continued with our New Year’s Resolution theme and focused on promoting a healthier lifestyle at school. This week, in our final blog on the topic, we will be focusing on how you can live a healthier lifestyle after school. In the winter months, it is too easy to come home in the dark, eat stodgy comfort food …
Tagtiv8’s New Years Resolution – Healthier Lifestyle At School
In last week’s blog, Tagtiv8 tackled the popular New Year resolutions of beginning a healthier lifestyle. We discussed – and gave tips – about how you could lead a healthier lifestyle at home. In this week’s blog, we will be discussing how to lead a healthier lifestyle at school and within school hours. Healthier Lifestyle At School It goes without …
Tagtiv8’s New Years Resolution – Healthier Lifestyle At Home
New Year, New You With the start of the new year, many people will have set goals to achieve a healthier lifestyle. You may have started a new diet, a new exercise routine or given up smoking. All of these lifestyle choices are a step in the right direction towards a healthier and better You. We have been particularly impressed …
Queensway Primary School – December School of The Month
We know we’re a little early with December’s School of the Month. However, we really wanted to show our appreciation to one school in particular before we all break up for the Christmas holidays! This school are the ultimate pioneers of active learning and we couldn’t be prouder to signpost others to just some of their many achievements. Queensway Primary …