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James Hickman

Primary school teacher, copywriter, and architecture graduate — passionate about children’s education and their creative potential.

James is a Primary school teacher and copywriter with over 5 years of teaching experience. Having taught not only in the UK but also in Italy and in Spain, he enjoys travelling and (having worked in architectural practice in Cambridge) loves crafting too!

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“Children learn best through doing — whether that be moulding clay, stitching, painting, or assembling. At toucanBox, we champion such hands-on activities for their ability to combine learning with play, nurturing both the heart and mind."

- James Hickman

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