A thread on common misconceptions about phonics & reading fluency, how they are spreading and the issues being caused for schools and, ultimately, the children within them: 🧵

What are Gifts & Occupations? Froebel, inventor of #Kindergarten, introduced a series of educational activities which enable young children to be creative, to communicate, to develop physical & problem-solving skills. froebel.org.uk/training-and-r… #Froebel #play #earlyeducation

Great reminder from Douglas Fisher & McGraw Hill PreK-12 that scaffolds are meant to be temporary for our learners. We raise them to support, but remove them for learning. Otherwise, we obstruct the learning, much like the view of the Statue of Liberty, if we leave scaffolds up.

A thought for the weekend ☂️

You are no longer where you were yesterday because someone believed in you. You will do great things tomorrow because someone believes in you. So today, make sure you believe in someone else. That's how it's supposed to work.

Have you heard the Growing Storytellers Podcast. 'I listened to these back 2 back on a car journey yesterday, they are PURE GOLD! I absolutely love the pace + content + you are both super slick + knowledgeable. I love the mix of practical tips, research, theory +personal stories”

This is a really inspiring look at what principled leadership can look like. Well done froebelianfutures. I just hope the ripples move into England!

This film illustrates some of the very best Scottish early years leadership. The Froebelian approach, supports leaders with the 'why,' 'what,' and 'how' of pedagogical practices, fostering connection within a like-minded community. Can we learn from this? froebel.ed.ac.uk/audio-video/fr…

Suicidal people deserve a safe place to talk about their suicidal feelings. Without thinking they could be put in a mental hospital. That fear is so real and so many can’t speak up due to the fear of what might happen. #suicideawareness

This is utterly fabulous....

Thought for the day…

Saturday Special Message #Peanuts

I heard recently "we need to be able to promote play versus traditional education." I think really we need to change the popular narrative so people recognise that play isn't revolutionary. Play actually is evolutionary- it is traditional education. Upstart Scotland Suzanne Zeedyk

Jenny Jones from the Green Party knocking the top off the rice pudding here. Whatever your political views are she just nailed the state of this country and what’s wrong with it in 5 minutes.

A recent review of research confirms multiple benefits of "looping" - that is, having a teacher stay with a class of students for more than one year: edworkingpapers.com/ai22-590

Thread on the beauty of wildlife 🧵 1. When it’s cold enough to see the melody