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3rd January 2022

30 Day Challenge Ideas

by Richard Wise

At the start of 2021, I’m sure we have all heard the phrase “New Year, New Me” at least once already! Many people use January as a great time to wipe the slate clean from the previous year and start fresh with good intentions. The mindset of starting again at...

1st December 2021

Joy to the world: 5 ways to spread festive cheer

by Richard Wise

The festive season is here, bringing family fun times, jolly jingles and food forever. Not everyone finds this time of year quite so joyful however. Previously, we have looked at the issue of loneliness, especially around Christmas. There are also many other reasons why people may not feel full of...

24th November 2021

What a year 2021 has been for WiseUp Team Building!

by Richard Wise

After the relative quiet of 2020, WiseUp Team Building knew 2021 was going to be busier, but even we had no idea just how busy! WiseUp has just has our busiest season ever, with multiple teams going out to run our educational and fun challenge days at Primary and Secondary...

12th March 2021

Celebrating Female Teachers as UK Children go Back to School

by Richard Wise

This week has been a big one! Not only did UK schools start to re-open fully on 8 March, but we also celebrated International Women’s Day 2021. WiseUp wanted to explore the vital role women play in the education of children in the UK. Not only that but also find...

4th March 2021

7 Children’s Books that feature Team Work

by Richard Wise

Here at WiseUp Team Building, we love World Book Day! Children's books that feature team work are a fantastic way to show children the different ways of working together. Reading also helps children relax and lets their imagination take over, which is something that transfers across to Outdoor Play. These...

22nd February 2021

5 Free School Team Building Activities Ideas for Online Classes

by Richard Wise

February Half Term is over, and it is back to the virtual classroom for almost all children and teachers. After a week away from daily digital lessons, pupils may be struggling to get their brains back into school mode. We have put together a list of 5 school team building...

12th February 2021

Self Love in the Month of Love

by Richard Wise

Ah February, the month of love! Usually, we think of this love as being directed at others. It’s important to let those we care about know how much we appreciate them. It has the added bonus of making us feel good to make others happy. Instead of just thinking about...

20th July 2020

Coronavirus: The Effect on Young People’s Mental Health

by Richard Wise

COVID-19 has rather taken over everything lately. School closures, work furloughs and lockdowns on a local and nation level - Coronavirus has affected every part of our lives. With the recent easing of government restrictions, it may seem like we are starting to get some semblance of normality back. We...

1st June 2020

5 Quick Brain Activities to Energise our Minds!

by Richard Wise

With what should be exam season here, many of us would normally be spending our time revising in front of our text books or computers. Studying and memorising are quite stressful brain activities. This is especially true if we haven;t been in an educational setting for a couple of months....

11th May 2020

Social Distance in Primary & Secondary Schools with Outdoor Learning

by Richard Wise

Learning outside the Classroom With the recent government update mentioning the gradual re-opening of schools, teachers and staff will be trying to find ways of maintaining social distancing while getting students back into their learning. As the first ones to potentially re-open, primary schools will essentially be the testing ground...

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