As your little one grows, so does the demands of school and ofcourse if he/she is approaching any one of the dreaded ages of 7, 8, 11 or 13, exam pressure, depending on whether or not he/she is sitting exams for secondary school, is monumental. Here are a few fun camps that have devised ways […]
In an age when children seem to be born bi-lingual or even tri-lingual, learning new languages is a norm in this part of the country. Most often children are enrolled in language groups that teach through song and puppetry before the age of 2. There are many theories that support the idea that learning many
This is an area in which a lot of children progress at very different levels. There are a number of activities that you can engage the child in when they are younger like stringing buttons or beads, playing Kim’s games etc. Many people think that such training is mainly when the children are younger but
CREATIVE MOVEMENT WORKSHOPS – ST JOHN’S WOOD, PRIMROSE HILL http://creativemovements.co.uk/hampsteadprimrose-hill-workshops/ Age 2-8 PERFORM – SWISS COTTAGE, ST. JOHN’S WOOD, PRIMROSE HILL http://www.perform.org.uk/classes-courses/holiday-courses/about Age 4-8 STAGE COACH – PRIMROSE HILL, KENSAL RISE https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/classes-and-workshops/holiday-workshops Age 4+ THEATRE TRIBE – SWISS COTTAGE http://theatretribe.co.uk/ Age 7 – 15 SPENCER STAGE SCHOOL – WEST HAMPSTEAD http://www.spencerstageschool.com/timetable-workshops/workshops/ COMEDY SCHOOL – CAMDEN http://www.thecomedyschool.com/comedy-courses.shtml
Social development is one of the most important areas to focus on even before a child starts school. Whether your little one has lots of siblings or is an only child, it is important that they learn to integrate and play well with their peers. The child who shoves and hits and constantly wants his own
CREATIVE WIZ KIDS – BELSIZE PARK http://creativewizkids.com/ Age 3- 9 CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE – HAMPSTEAD http://www.camdenartscentre.org/whats-on/courses Age 5 – 11 LITTLE HANDS DESIGN – BELSIZE PARK http://www.littlehandsdesign.com/ Age 6 -18 Private tuition also available
NORTH LONDON MUSIC ACADEMY – CAMDEN http://www.northlondonmusicacademy.com/ Age 7+ THE STRINGS CLUB – HAMPSTEAD http://www.thestringsclub.org/Holiday-Camps/ No age restrictions. MINI MOZART – ST JOHNS WOOD, HAMPSTEAD http://www.minimozart.com/classes/holiday-classes.html Age 6+ ROUNDHOUSE – CHALK FARM http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/young-creatives/ Age 11- 25
YOUNG FILM ACADEMY -ST. JOHN’S WOOD http://www.youngfilmacademy.co.uk/courses/course-guide Age 8 – 18
Sport is a very important part of a child’s development and most schools advise that children play at least one sport. While on the one hand it encourages healthy competition, on the other hand, it helps build team spirit and camaraderie. It also serves another purpose. It helps children understand winning and losing which is
Below is a table which links to a summary of nurseries in and around St John’s Wood, NW8. When choosing a nursery school there are many things you may need to think about. Whether you want an academic nursery or you prefer one that has a play and learn policy is key. Whether you prefer
Before the beginning…a summary of nurseries in and around NW8 Read More »
Learning a second or third language at an early age is said to improve the mind of a child especially when they are still young. Their minds, like sponges absorb languages much faster at a younger age than when they are taught later on. Most studies show that both cognitively and academically children who are
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It is a well known fact that children need at least half an hour of outdoor physical daily activity. Living in London where the sun does not necessarily make this an easy task, some of the activities listed below may help in some measure. If any one knows of any other schools or clubs other than those
