Rachel Harris Professional Tutoring

We’re having a lovely time at today. There is so much for the kiddos to explore we have been here all day.

What are you getting up to this half term?

Well, it’s been a while! 🙈

The last few months have been absolutely hectic - I took on a long-term supply job, was a Team Leader for A-Level examining and continued tutoring. I even managed to complete another Level 2 qualification in that time, as well as continuing all the normal life / parenting / admin stuff. But something had to give and it was insta!

However, now September has come around life is getting back to normal. My big kid has started school, my small kid is at the childminders a couple of days a week and I’ve finally got some time to myself.

I’ve been thinking about my goals for the coming months and there’s a few. I want to continue to expand my business, explore coaching and (just for a bit of fun) take my Maths A Level. I expect anyone who knows me might think that last one is a bit weird, but I’ve just found myself increasingly drawn to the idea recently.

What are you goals for the next academic year?

We had such a lovely day at today. There was so much for the 1 year old and the 4 year old to explore. They fed animals, watched pigs race, stroked chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs and spent ages playing in the soft play and the park. Top marks!

Where should I take them next?

It’s Friday and I’ve just begun another course. This one is on behaviour that challenges.

Here are the headlines from the first bit of learning.

The courses isn’t just about children, but can definitely be applied to educational settings.

I’ve heard it so many times, but I always think it’s so worth remembering that all behaviour is communication. I try to remember this in my professional life, but also as a mother to two little children! Sometimes, I need to remind myself to take a step back and work out what’s really going on.

What’s everyone else up to today?

I’ve had a few weeks away from social media, but now the New Year has well and truly begun it’s time to get back to it a bit.

We’ve been reading Doodle Bites by Polly Dunbar quite a lot over the last few weeks. Doodle feels bitey, gets her comeuppance and learns to say sorry. A valuable lesson if ever there was one!

What’s your preschooler reading right now?

What do you think of when you think of a child learning?

I think it’s easy to forget that learning doesn’t only take place in classrooms or when a child is sitting down and completing their homework. Children learn all the time, through play and through their other experiences. Here are a few fun ideas to help your child keep learning when they’re not in school.

What would you add to my list?

Oh my goodness, how cute is this toy?!

The eldest got given this for her birthday and she loves it. The soil, the fairy and the mouse, the washing line and - most importantly- the fact that the grass has already grown.

What is your preschooler enjoying playing with at the moment?

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted on here. The usual things have been getting in the way - kids illnesses (them and me), kids birthday parties and just the day to day grind.

However, behind the scenes I’ve been working away to set up a class offering small group 11 Plus tuition. Classes start in January and I’m really excited!

It’s spooked season, and we were tempted by Winnie’s Midnight Dragon by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.

Winnie goes to bed with Wilbur the cat at midnight only to be woken by a lost baby dragon. Trouble ensues, but she gets the dragon back to his mother in the end. It is beautiful illustrated - there is so much detail and so much to talk about.

The little one loved it so much, she wanted to read it twice.

What do your kids like to read for Halloween?

How do we encourage reading in young children?

Swipe for some tips 👀👀👀

Good morning,

It’s Monday!

I’ve had a fantastic weekend, but today I’m back to reality and am going to spend the day sorting the house and doing some admin.

I just found this lovely rangoli sand art that we made in last week to celebrate Diwali so I’m going to pop it on the fridge.

What are you up to today?