Hi, my name is Kirstie.
I’m a primary teacher and qualified childminder creating day trips and tutoring sessions that promote resilience, independence and a passion for learning.
My blog gives an insight to my approach and explores my thoughts on education, children and life.
A Celebration Of My Tutor Family. One Year On!
Amazingly, it has been a year since I started tutoring from my mobile classroom! In celebration, I felt it was high time we celebrated some of our memorable moments and achievements! We’ve had summer days with the boot wide open, using the desk to write one minute and jumping out to play games … Continue reading A Celebration Of My Tutor Family. One Year On!
The Travelling Tutor
Recently my tutoring services became even more mobile. I can now say I am the proud owner of my very own mobile classroom. Over lockdown I used my daily walk to tutor and exercise at the same time. I took children out for their daily walk whilst also supporting their academic and emotional well-being. My … Continue reading The Travelling Tutor
Tutoring finds it feet in lockdown!
So 2021 didn’t start quite as planned. My childminding career came to an abrupt end after twelve years. In the beginning, back in 2009, I had three childminded children under 3 years, plus my own 2 children under 4 years, and my Mum and Dad as assistants. We watched these children grow, welcoming a new … Continue reading Tutoring finds it feet in lockdown!
I am an educator
Some days I wear the hat of a childminder, some days a tutor, parent, step-parent, friend. Some days I wear all the hats No matter which hat I wear I believe that education should be exciting and fun. I believe all children should go into the world excited by its possibilities, their curiosity bubbling, eyes … Continue reading I am an educator
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