Marcella Towler
@marcellatowler.bsky.social
Lecturer, Early Years and Childhood Studies, UCC School of Education. Co-Researcher Nurture through Nature. Froebel,Nature STEAM,Aistear,Action Lesotho.
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“It's really important to mention that it’s not at all necessary to be a good singer, all the words are not needed to be known, children just love a song.” – Paula Lester
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, Singing with Young Children! 🎶
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, Singing with Young Children! 🎶
December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“It's really important to mention that it’s not at all necessary to be a good singer, all the words are not needed to be known, children just love a song.” – Paula Lester
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, Singing with Young Children! 🎶
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, Singing with Young Children! 🎶
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This powerful new book introduces an innovative, evidence-based approach to the development of Early Childhood Education—rooted in Froebelian pedagogy and designed to promote ethical practice.
Essential reading for anyone passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.
Essential reading for anyone passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This powerful new book introduces an innovative, evidence-based approach to the development of Early Childhood Education—rooted in Froebelian pedagogy and designed to promote ethical practice.
Essential reading for anyone passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.
Essential reading for anyone passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education.
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Time is running out to book onto our FREE webinar, Singing with Young Children, featuring guests, Paula Lester, Rachna Joshi and Dr Jane Read! 🎉
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
(1/3)
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
(1/3)
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Time is running out to book onto our FREE webinar, Singing with Young Children, featuring guests, Paula Lester, Rachna Joshi and Dr Jane Read! 🎉
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
(1/3)
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
(1/3)
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Can you help demonstrate the value of woodwork in early years settings by sharing your experience? 💡
The Big Bang Research Project is in its final phase of a seven-year study, evaluating the value of woodwork provision for young children, and there is still time for you to contribute.
The Big Bang Research Project is in its final phase of a seven-year study, evaluating the value of woodwork provision for young children, and there is still time for you to contribute.
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Can you help demonstrate the value of woodwork in early years settings by sharing your experience? 💡
The Big Bang Research Project is in its final phase of a seven-year study, evaluating the value of woodwork provision for young children, and there is still time for you to contribute.
The Big Bang Research Project is in its final phase of a seven-year study, evaluating the value of woodwork provision for young children, and there is still time for you to contribute.
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Hello all. I know there are lots of important needs out there in the world, but if you are interested in supporting autism services in Cork, we are raising funds for the Rainbow Club and I can speak from experience that they are excellent.
www.gofundme.com/f/running-in...
www.gofundme.com/f/running-in...
Donate to Running in Red for the Rainbow Club – CUBS EMBA Santa Dash, organized by Cork University Business School
We are the EMBA class at Cork University Business School, and… Cork University Business School needs your support for Running in Red for the Rainbow Club – CUBS EMBA Santa Dash
www.gofundme.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Hello all. I know there are lots of important needs out there in the world, but if you are interested in supporting autism services in Cork, we are raising funds for the Rainbow Club and I can speak from experience that they are excellent.
www.gofundme.com/f/running-in...
www.gofundme.com/f/running-in...
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🔗 bit.ly/46Zzv58
It explores the power of play in early childhood learning and development, featuring real-life examples from Early Years practice.
#Froebel #FroebelianPedagogy #PowerofPlay #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsSetting #EmpoweringLearning #FreeResource #FroebelianResource
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It explores the power of play in early childhood learning and development, featuring real-life examples from Early Years practice.
#Froebel #FroebelianPedagogy #PowerofPlay #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsSetting #EmpoweringLearning #FreeResource #FroebelianResource
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Pamphlets and guides
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November 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🔗 bit.ly/46Zzv58
It explores the power of play in early childhood learning and development, featuring real-life examples from Early Years practice.
#Froebel #FroebelianPedagogy #PowerofPlay #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsSetting #EmpoweringLearning #FreeResource #FroebelianResource
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It explores the power of play in early childhood learning and development, featuring real-life examples from Early Years practice.
#Froebel #FroebelianPedagogy #PowerofPlay #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsSetting #EmpoweringLearning #FreeResource #FroebelianResource
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Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena
Remarkable Parrott hat-trick earns World Cup play-off
Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena
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November 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Wishing all our fab Falkirk educators attending the University of Edinburgh @morayhouse.bsky.social at their Froebel in Childhood Practice course a fabulous in person day of learning. 💕🍃
@woodlandselcc.bsky.social
@camelonelcc.bsky.social
@langleeselcc.bsky.social
@borrowstounelcc.bsky.social
@woodlandselcc.bsky.social
@camelonelcc.bsky.social
@langleeselcc.bsky.social
@borrowstounelcc.bsky.social
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November 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Wishing all our fab Falkirk educators attending the University of Edinburgh @morayhouse.bsky.social at their Froebel in Childhood Practice course a fabulous in person day of learning. 💕🍃
@woodlandselcc.bsky.social
@camelonelcc.bsky.social
@langleeselcc.bsky.social
@borrowstounelcc.bsky.social
@woodlandselcc.bsky.social
@camelonelcc.bsky.social
@langleeselcc.bsky.social
@borrowstounelcc.bsky.social
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Another fabulous podcast, thanks to @froebeltrust.bsky.social
Great to listen & reflect on these conversations.
Loved that our @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social Falkirk Froebelian @wpsdonna.bsky.social is sharing her perspective through the ‘present’ lens. 🪴💕
Great to listen & reflect on these conversations.
Loved that our @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social Falkirk Froebelian @wpsdonna.bsky.social is sharing her perspective through the ‘present’ lens. 🪴💕
New podcast episode now out! 🚨 Froebelian Education: Past, Present and Future! 🎙️
Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿
Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿
November 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Another fabulous podcast, thanks to @froebeltrust.bsky.social
Great to listen & reflect on these conversations.
Loved that our @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social Falkirk Froebelian @wpsdonna.bsky.social is sharing her perspective through the ‘present’ lens. 🪴💕
Great to listen & reflect on these conversations.
Loved that our @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social Falkirk Froebelian @wpsdonna.bsky.social is sharing her perspective through the ‘present’ lens. 🪴💕
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Absolutely, sing with young children.
And that doesn’t include a whiteboard doing it for us btw!
Recommended training by Early Education, Froebel, and me😁
And that doesn’t include a whiteboard doing it for us btw!
Recommended training by Early Education, Froebel, and me😁
Singing with Young Children Webinar
www.froebel.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Absolutely, sing with young children.
And that doesn’t include a whiteboard doing it for us btw!
Recommended training by Early Education, Froebel, and me😁
And that doesn’t include a whiteboard doing it for us btw!
Recommended training by Early Education, Froebel, and me😁
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We had a fantastic Educators online ‘Being Us collaboration with @westrayalison.bsky.social
reflecting on “Stretched Time” & hearing from Papdale & Cranstonhill
Along with wonderful guests & speaker Dr Lynn McNair provoking connections to Froebel & slow 💕🪴
reflecting on “Stretched Time” & hearing from Papdale & Cranstonhill
Along with wonderful guests & speaker Dr Lynn McNair provoking connections to Froebel & slow 💕🪴
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We had a fantastic Educators online ‘Being Us collaboration with @westrayalison.bsky.social
reflecting on “Stretched Time” & hearing from Papdale & Cranstonhill
Along with wonderful guests & speaker Dr Lynn McNair provoking connections to Froebel & slow 💕🪴
reflecting on “Stretched Time” & hearing from Papdale & Cranstonhill
Along with wonderful guests & speaker Dr Lynn McNair provoking connections to Froebel & slow 💕🪴
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November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Children and technology - a topic that we're asked about often and one which we'll be unpicking at EECERA 2026 in Madeira - while you wait.... buff.ly/H3LRnDb A new booklet in the Froebel Trusts Research Series by Prof Rosie Flewitt and Dr Sandra El Gemayel
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Children and technology - a topic that we're asked about often and one which we'll be unpicking at EECERA 2026 in Madeira - while you wait.... buff.ly/H3LRnDb A new booklet in the Froebel Trusts Research Series by Prof Rosie Flewitt and Dr Sandra El Gemayel
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
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Any feedback on this Wild. Life gardening starter guide folks? A lot of people have downloaded at this stage I would really appreciate some insights suggestions complaints even. :-).
ICYMI last week: our free Wildlife Gardening Starter Pack (PDF) is live.
Five quick wins, native plant list, seasonal checklist—delivered by email in ~30 seconds. Join the community of Irish wildlife gardeners.
👉 gardeningwell.ie/wildlife-gar...
Please share. 🌱🦔
Five quick wins, native plant list, seasonal checklist—delivered by email in ~30 seconds. Join the community of Irish wildlife gardeners.
👉 gardeningwell.ie/wildlife-gar...
Please share. 🌱🦔
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Any feedback on this Wild. Life gardening starter guide folks? A lot of people have downloaded at this stage I would really appreciate some insights suggestions complaints even. :-).
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@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social is having its first webinar in January 2026 on "Froebel and Democracy". We want to spark conversations about what Froebel means today. If interested, please contact @amand8.bsky.social or me, and see the flyer. @froebeltrust.bsky.social #Froebel
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social is having its first webinar in January 2026 on "Froebel and Democracy". We want to spark conversations about what Froebel means today. If interested, please contact @amand8.bsky.social or me, and see the flyer. @froebeltrust.bsky.social #Froebel
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Being&Belonging
Edinburgh's Froebel conference subsidised by Froebel Trust offered a thought-provoking inspiring day to 180 delegates. Keynotes magnificent.
Thanks all presenters @lintonlass.bsky.social @rachna.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social
Edinburgh's Froebel conference subsidised by Froebel Trust offered a thought-provoking inspiring day to 180 delegates. Keynotes magnificent.
Thanks all presenters @lintonlass.bsky.social @rachna.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Being&Belonging
Edinburgh's Froebel conference subsidised by Froebel Trust offered a thought-provoking inspiring day to 180 delegates. Keynotes magnificent.
Thanks all presenters @lintonlass.bsky.social @rachna.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social
Edinburgh's Froebel conference subsidised by Froebel Trust offered a thought-provoking inspiring day to 180 delegates. Keynotes magnificent.
Thanks all presenters @lintonlass.bsky.social @rachna.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social
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Thank you, Donna and for your seminar. Such a fantastic day with so many committed educators ❤️
What a wonderful Edinburgh Froebel Conference, grateful to the Edinburgh Froebel Network & @froebeltrust.bsky.social
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
November 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Thank you, Donna and for your seminar. Such a fantastic day with so many committed educators ❤️
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Delighted to co- present with Shirley at today’s Edinburgh Froebel Conference. 💕🪴
A wonderful opportunity to share with a fabulous audience of passionate people. 🥰 🍃@inchlairelcc.bsky.social @woodlandselcc.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social
A wonderful opportunity to share with a fabulous audience of passionate people. 🥰 🍃@inchlairelcc.bsky.social @woodlandselcc.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Delighted to co- present with Shirley at today’s Edinburgh Froebel Conference. 💕🪴
A wonderful opportunity to share with a fabulous audience of passionate people. 🥰 🍃@inchlairelcc.bsky.social @woodlandselcc.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social
A wonderful opportunity to share with a fabulous audience of passionate people. 🥰 🍃@inchlairelcc.bsky.social @woodlandselcc.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social
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What a wonderful Edinburgh Froebel Conference, grateful to the Edinburgh Froebel Network & @froebeltrust.bsky.social
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What a wonderful Edinburgh Froebel Conference, grateful to the Edinburgh Froebel Network & @froebeltrust.bsky.social
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
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Fiona, our Play Pedagogy Lead, attended the Froebel Conference, it began with an inspiring keynote from Catriona Gill on seeing, unfolding, flourishing, being & belonging. She reminded us that when we create the right conditions children flourish & that inclusion isn’t a policy, it’s a way of seeing
November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Fiona, our Play Pedagogy Lead, attended the Froebel Conference, it began with an inspiring keynote from Catriona Gill on seeing, unfolding, flourishing, being & belonging. She reminded us that when we create the right conditions children flourish & that inclusion isn’t a policy, it’s a way of seeing
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If you’re attending today, comment and let us know what you’re looking forward to ⬇️
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #Froebel #BeingandBelonging #FroebelSociety #FroebelGifts14
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #Froebel #BeingandBelonging #FroebelSociety #FroebelGifts14
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
If you’re attending today, comment and let us know what you’re looking forward to ⬇️
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #Froebel #BeingandBelonging #FroebelSociety #FroebelGifts14
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #Froebel #BeingandBelonging #FroebelSociety #FroebelGifts14
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New resource! 🚨 The latest title in our Froebel Trust pamphlet series, Singing with Young Children is out now!
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
New resource! 🚨 The latest title in our Froebel Trust pamphlet series, Singing with Young Children is out now!
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
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Join our Early Years community of research and practice on 16th Feb in Birmingham for a day of learning and dialog. www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke...
#BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning
#BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join our Early Years community of research and practice on 16th Feb in Birmingham for a day of learning and dialog. www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke...
#BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning
#BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning