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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thank you for sharing, lift spirits and opening minds. Has been a privilege to watch your family of kiddies grow up to become young people. Have loved the asides and giggles almost as much as the singing! Please keep it up!

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Mar 29

Aw - thanks! Illustrating holistic learning (particularly akin to Froebelian principles) is one strategy I employ to help spread understanding of play pedagogy, hopefully giving others confidence to recognise & do it!

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thank you a compliment & new vocabulary in a oner!! Holistic learning! Loose seasonal planning serves us well. The children lead as they play, explore & discover & we can extend the learning meaningfully as we have fun.We are ‘recording’ the trees thro art as the seasons change.

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Mar 28

Spring has sprung! Buds outdoors &wound yarn buds on our seasons wall…spring cleaning our resources. Looking after our environment:life skills. @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social @danwuori.bsky.social @fiplayscotland.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Mar 26

Wester Coates had the privilege & pleasure of introducing MSc students to the joy & benefits of storytelling. Emergent reading & writing in context @morayhouse.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social @danwuori.bsky.social @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @sachapowell.bsky.social @suecowley.bsky.social

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Mar 25

We were visiting Edinburgh Castle - and the next day the children, in various ways recreated the experience!

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Mar 24

Guess where we visited last week! 1st hand experience led to expressing learning in different ways…and yes you ‘heard’ the boom of the one o’clock gun! @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @lintonlass.bsky.social @darrellwakelam.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social @creativestar.bsky.social

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Kathryn Solly @roddi33.bsky.social · Mar 9

This is my first popular book. After a very long wait, due to illnesses, the pandemic and other major issues, my second ‘Leading Learning Outdoors from Birth to Seven’ will be published shortly.

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Mar 4

Replanting our apple tree involved digging a BIG hole, planting filling & treading down the soil & sweeping up. Understanding how nature works. Holistic learning #beingme @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @sachapowell.bsky.social @lintonlass.bsky.social @marcellatowler.bsky.social @roddi33.bsky.social

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Mar 4

And happily, in 'good' kindergartens the opportunities to do exactly that are there - for up to school age - power, magnetism, forces, physics, mathematical concepts all explored through play. All play provides learning :)

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Feb 27

Woodwork for a purpose…two 4 year olds using palm drills to make holes to create new outdoor pegs: concentration, enjoyment, sense of pride. Froebelian occupation 😀@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @roddi33.bsky.social @lintonlass.bsky.social

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Feb 12

awe and wonder - beautiful. He has his blankie for security, mum's voice in the background...and then he gives his opinion on it. First hand experience learning 🥰

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Feb 3

Not Glasgow based but I wish you a profitable networking get-together. Supportive groups are invaluable.

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Feb 3

"a learning" love that phrase. First hand experiences - so meaningful.

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Jan 28

Ch should experience nature in all its aspects: form energy substance sound & colour. Froebel in Lilley 1967:148 @givetimescot.bsky.social @fiplayscotland.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @sachapowell.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social @marcellatowler.bsky.social @morayhouse.bsky.social

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Jan 27

Community spirit to t fore as families staff& children sorted our garden areas after t storm. Team work & sense of purpose. “Ch & adults shd go out tog & feel in their hearts t spirit & life of nature” Froebel @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @esteamelc.bsky.social @givetimescot.bsky.social

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · Dec 20

My favourite children's book of the year: SAFIYYAH'S WAR by Hiba Noor Khan. Absolutely beautiful & brilliant; every school & library should have a copy. To which end, I am giving away FREE COPIES TO SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES! Repost & follow to enter; closes 25th Jan 2025!
#BooksOfTheYear #books #giveaway

Cover of Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan, showing two children running through the Paris night, over the roof of a moque

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Jan 16

Literacy=listen talk reading (&markmaking). All enhanced by fun experiences today.Thks to Waterstones for making us welcome. Snack &play in park &2bus rides- awesome! @esteamelc.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @suecowley.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Jan 15

These delightfully decorated cakes were for sale! Card payment only. Play involved dexterity, imagination, collaboration, much talking &use of mathematical language. The sale was followed by a (real) campfire& a day in the sunshine (vitamin D!) @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @lintonlass.bsky.social

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Jan 15

Great stuff - you are a star! Please add me (if not already on!) Thanks

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Jan 14

When Tesco don’t deliver your milk you problem solve and go TO Tesco instead! Ch risk assessed ‘take money, bag & phone! Use the green man crossing’. Independent &competent Real life experiences
@suecowley.bsky.social @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @roddi33.bsky.social @fiplayscotland.bsky.social

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International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social · Jan 7

Do you know the Froebel Trust's amazing pamphlet series? It offers loads of sound and practical input for work with young children - and it's all available for free. Spread the word!
www.froebel.org.uk/training-and...
#earlychildhood #froebel #earlylearning #earlyyears #eyfs #edusky

Pamphlets and guides

www.froebel.org.uk

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · Jan 10

I'm doing a free giveaway to celebrate the publication of my latest book! Like and repost to enter (UK only). Winner announced on Sunday. See the link below to find out more about the book. #freebie #giveaway

The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation in the Classroom, book by Sue Cowley

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Alison J Hawkins @alisonjhawkins.bsky.social · Jan 11

1st wk back. Snow & ice did not restrict some ch- outdoor, meaningful mark-making. “T bus stop will move tomorrow”. Indoors - “the helicopter saw the magic window”. Time to play & imagine - the basis of learning.
@sallycave.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @givetimescot.bsky.social

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