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5th March 2018

5 Free Activities to Keep Young People Active in Winter

by Richard Wise

It is often thought that team building activities are best saved for the summer, however there are plenty of exciting games and challenges that are great for keeping young people active all winter long. With the cold weather still hanging around, we at WiseUp have outlined a few of our...

6th February 2018

How Important are Group Dynamics?

by Richard Wise

When planning a WiseUp Team Building event, one of the most common questions we are asked by teachers is “How should we group the students?” As the combination of learners can greatly affect the outcome of the day, it’s a great question to be asked and one we are always...

8th November 2017

The Financial Cost Of Outdoor Education

by Richard Wise

School residentials are always a memorable part of every student's education. For some, it will be the first time they have been away from home for more than one night at a time, whilst for others it's about trying exciting new activities. The financial cost of these trips can be...

25th October 2017

5 Challenging Brain Teasers

by Richard Wise

At WiseUp Team Building, we are passionate about challenging mind and body, and setting people of all ages exciting problems to solve. Here we bring you 5 of our favourite brain teasers. See if you can work out the solutions without cheating! 1. The Dark Cabin Image Source: Pixabay You...

10th October 2017

How To Encourage Quieter Young People To Participate In Group Activities

by Richard Wise

When it comes to group activities, it can often be a challenge to ensure that everyone feels comfortable to contribute and make their voice heard. Many educators struggle to ensure that more quiet students make friends and participate in activities, both in and outside of the classroom. At WiseUp, we...

15th June 2017

How much exercise do young people need?

by Richard Wise

We hear a lot about the short-term physical implications of a lack of exercise. One in three children are now obese when they leave primary school (a statistic that we’d like to change!). But, looking beyond, what impacts does exercise have on the short-term mental and long-term physical and mental...

30th May 2017

What Does Resilience Mean In Education?

by Richard Wise

Resilience is a word often used in education but what does it actually mean and how can outdoor learning have an impact? Students at every age are under enormous amounts of stress, from school work and exam learning to social situations and potentially difficult home lives. These high levels of...

19th May 2017

5 benefits of learning outside the classroom

by Richard Wise

Getting out of the school building is often an immediately popular concept for young children. However, it can also have a whole host of benefits for teachers and parents looking to reinforce classroom learning and increase their engagement and teamwork. If you are contemplating activities for learning outside the classroom...

4th May 2017

Scientifically proven ways of Engaging Young Minds

by Richard Wise

When you have a large group full of children, it can be hard as an educator to ensure that you are engaging young minds fully. At WiseUp, we know that children learn in many different ways; while one solution may work for one child it may completely daunt another. It...

27th April 2017

Team Building courses to suit Key Stage learning

by Richard Wise

The learning that students undertake from Key Stages 1 & 2 up to Key Stage 5 varies greatly, to suit their ever developing minds. In just a few years, young children go from learning the alphabet and numbers, to writing stories and solving sums. At WiseUp Team Building we offer...

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