Virtual workshops being hosted by Welsh Mountain Zoo to help with home learning
A SERIES of virtual workshops exploring a range of animal species and subjects are being hosted for children by a zoo.
The Welsh Mountain Zoo, which is currently closed in line with government restrictions, said the 30-minute workshops are designed to be “fun, educational and engaging”.
They are being led by Margaret Warren, the zoo’s education manager.
The qualified science teacher, who has a background working in zoos and other conservation organisations, is trained in safeguarding, child care, behavior, special educational needs (SEN) child yoga, mindfulness, anxiety and confidence.
Margaret said: “We are running these sessions to help support home education during the lockdown period.
"We recognise that learning for many children is a lot different to what they are used to at the moment and this can not only be stressful for the children, but also their parents.
"As a result of this, we have designed fun, informal sessions that are suitable for a wide range of ages, from six upwards.
"Older children, from 13 upwards, can also join for revision.”
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