Downtime Activity
A downtime activity sounds like a contradiction in terms. However, how do you persuade the active body and mind of a child with high learning potential [...]
Are You an Oulipian?
“Oulipians are rats who build the labyrinth from which they try to escape” - Raymond Queneau, OuLiPo founder Have you ever done any slow writing? Did [...]
Labyrinths For All Learners
Bring calm and focus to every learning area with a labyrinth. Use 'lateral thinking' skills to tailor a journey for a High Learning Potential (HLP) child. [...]
Incredible Insects
Now that Spring is warming up, and flowers are appearing, insects are more numerous as well. Introducing children to minibeasts not only teaches them about how [...]
Challenge 20: Origami Challenge
The next challenge in our 50 Challenges for 50 Years Anniversary Challenge Book series is on a much-loved favourite of many of our members - Origami! Did [...]
Challenge 19: Keeping Secrets!
Natasha Riley and Thomas Briggs of the Bletchley Park Trust kindly provided next challenge in our 50 Challenges for 50 Years Anniversary Challenge Book series. They work [...]
Challenge 18: Around the World in 50 Days
The next challenge in our 50 Challenges for 50 Years Anniversary Challenge Book series was devised by Zuleika Gilby, Potential Plus UK's Events Coordinator. She says, "There [...]
Challenge 17: Prisoners in the Sand
Adrian Harbour offers two traditional puzzles for our 50 Challenges for 50 Years Anniversary Challenge Book series. Adrian was a child with high learning potential and would [...]
50th Birthday Writing Competition
What do you think of when you hear the word Fifty? To celebrate Potential Plus UK's 50th Birthday we're holding a writing competition on the theme [...]
Challenges 15 & 16: Mythical Mazes and Ruling the World
The next challenges in our 50 Challenges for 50 Years Anniversary Challenge Book are A-maze-ing! The first one comes from Christopher Berg of Amazeing Art, a website [...]