A useful reflection on the purpose and effectiveness of 'tidy-up time'. thecuriosityapproach.com/blog/tidy-up-t…

Rare opportunity to come and join our team: part-time GTC registered Nursery Teacher Stirling Council ELC in Stirling myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/stirl… via myjobscotland

Utterly mesmerising. By far the best performance I’ve ever seen #ROHswanlake live Macrobert Arts Centre 🩰 🦢🙌

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NEW: We're delighted to announce our next #CYCJwebinar (on 6/9) will feature #EdinburghStudy leads susan mcvie Lesley McAra discussing new findings from the study on how childhood and adolescent experiences can affect later life. Please RT! #ESYTC bit.ly/3K302mt

I think this is lovely. There are many people who, for various reasons in childhood, have no or little internal validation mechanism. To have someone pay you a compliment, particularly when you don’t think much of yourself, is simply wonderful ❤️

This is how we create conditions for learning - fostering the requisite trust, curiosity and growth mindset within natural environment #outdoorlearning #learningisfun #playpedagogy #outdoorclassroom #norwegian #norge #natureisourgreatestteacher #nature

Once you’ve consulted with children ensure you work with them to make it happen #playpedagogy #playinprimary #playoutside #outdoors #play #outdoorlearning #trustedrelationships #listeningpedagogy

Looking forward to it and supporting ELC in Stirling settings embed the self-evaluation framework. #improvinggenderbalance #genderbias #unconsciousbias

I'm often asked "What's developmentally appropriate provision for 2 year-olds?" One answer is found by asking a different question: "what are 2 year-olds interested in doing & chatting about?" Or better: "what is *this* 2 year-old interested in doing & chatting about?"

Need more of this ⬇️

Think like this every minute of every day. Even the most attuned teacher has no idea what’s really going on in the lives and the minds of each child

It's #WorldLymphomaAwarenessDay💛 Do you know the symptoms of the UK's fifth most common cancer? Common symptoms are: 💛 Swollen lymph nodes 💛 Fatigue 💛 Unexplained weight loss 💛 Excessive 'sweats' 💛 Itching Find out more about sarcomas and symptoms👇 nhs.uk/conditions/hod…

Love this!

Our friends at Former NatureScot account are looking for teachers to get involved with their new pilot project! This exciting new digital mapping resource will support schools to learn about local biodiversity and promote Learning for Sustainability. Find out more: nature.scot/professional-a…

🙌🏼 it’s as simple as that 🌱

One of the finest things I have learnt from #AutumnWatch The natural world truly is our greatest teacher!

High anticipation: Dr. Gabor Maté ACE-Aware Nation conference #adversechildhoodexperiences #ACEs ELC in Stirling

When you know you’re in the right room with the right people at the right time 🥰 ACE-Aware Nation Dr. Gabor Maté Alison McIntyre