Growing Young Minds

🧠 Thinking Thursday

Which one doesn't belong?
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There isn't one correct answer.

The interesting part is explaining your thinking.
Tell us which you would choose and why.

One of the things that makes Growing Young Minds special is our wonderful team.
This week we'd love you to meet Matt.

"I followed my passion for working with children starting out as an apprentice nursery nurse and eventually progressed to study for a degree in Early years education at the University of Greenwich. Shortly after that I studied a PGCE and trained to become a teacher at the University of Bedfordshire

I have taught in a range of schools in the inner-city suburbs of London. To the leafy green countryside’s of Hertfordshire and Surrey. No matter where I work there is one thing that is always constant – how much I enjoy teaching children to learn new skills.

I have a laid back and relaxed approach to learning. I’ve always believed that learning should be fun and not feel like a chore and the core of my teaching is rooted in building safe and respectful relationships with children in which they trust my judgment and teaching."

We feel incredibly lucky to have teachers who build confidence, encourage curiosity and help children enjoy learning.

🧠 Thinking Thursday

The answer is 72.
What could the question be?

There isn't just one correct answer.
Can you think of as many different questions as possible?
We'd love to read your ideas in the comments.

Learning is always happening.

Some of our favourite learning moments don't happen around a table.

Building a den.
Reading in our climbing frame tent.
Playing Snakes and Ladders.
Exploring somewhere new.
Asking lots of questions along the way.

Children learn through conversations, curiosity and experiences every day.

We hope you're enjoying making memories together this summer.

What has been your favourite family adventure so far?

Whether you are travelling, staying local, reading books, playing games, visiting family or simply enjoying a slower pace of life, we hope you have a fantastic break.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Growing Young Minds this year.

How many words can you make from:
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Set a timer for two minutes and see how many you can find.
Save this post and try it with your family over the holidays.