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#Chances4Children: Putting sparkle into homeschooling

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Lisa Marchioli, a trainee teacher at the University of Sunderland, has been unable to go on her primary school placement or run her children’s entertainment business because of coronavirus restrictions.
Lisa Marchioli makes learning magic by getting into costume for her video lessons
Lisa Marchioli makes learning magic by getting into costume for her video lessons

The 24-year-old is now combining her two passions – teaching and performing – and creating free online educational videos dressed as a princess to help make life easier for those homeschooling during lockdown.

Marchioli said: “I just wanted to create something fun that parents can get involved in too.

“I’ve had lots of positive feedback and parents saying their kids were glued to the screen, so it’s a really rewarding feeling.

“Working with children has always been in me, I absolutely love it.”

The videos, which went live on social media in late January, show Marchioli dressing up as different princesses for different subjects.

Nursery, Reception and year 1 children can join The Snow Queen for “Melting Maths” and The Snow Sister for Friendship and Phonics. Other lessons include French with Princess Beauty, phonics and handwriting with Princess Snow, art with Tink the fairy and science with the Sleeping princess.

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