The Learning Box

Absolutely LOVED exploring Wangari’s Tree of Peace last week during our writing workshops.

This powerful story follows Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, as she plants trees across Kenya to restore the environment and rebuild her community. Made even more special by the fact I climbed Mt Kenya at the end of last year! 🌞💛

Walking the same land Wangari worked so hard to protect made this story feel even more real and inspiring & made it that much more exciting to teach 🙏🏼

We explored how emotional ups and downs shape a narrative and how authors use structure to move readers emotionally through a story, ahead of playing around with our own writing opportunities.

Swipe for picture proof of 4995m summit 👀

📖 What makes Star Club special?

✔️ Weekly, small-group tutoring
✔️ A deep dive into one text each half term
✔️ A ‘toolkit’ approach—helping children master key literacy devices for writing, comprehension, and language development

Our sessions focus on:
✅ High-quality discussions
✅ Varied writing opportunities
✅ Small, explicit ‘tools’ to build skills
✅ Structure, repetition, and—most importantly—FUN! 🎉

💡 If you’re looking for a confidence-boosting, engaging way to support your child’s English learning, Star Club is the place to be!

📩 DM us to learn more! 🚀

Easter Holiday Writing Workshops

Our writing workshops are all about sparking creativity 🌈 and nurturing essential skills in a fun, supportive environment. Through picture books and interactive activities, your child will explore:

🖋️ How to craft captivating stories.
🗒️ Experimenting with different types of writing (from poetry to adventure tales!).
💡 Building confidence as a writer.

Whether they’re in Years 3 & 4 or Years 5 & 6, every child will leave feeling inspired and ready to tackle their next big idea.

📅 Week 1: Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th, Friday 11th April (Year 3 & 4)
📅 Week 2: Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th April (Year 5 & 6)
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Rutherford House School, Balham
💰 Cost: £180.00

https://www.thelearningboxedu.com/book-now

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