Joanne Fulton

Schemas, or play patterns, are repeated patterns of behaviour often shown by children who are exploring & making sense of their world. They can be different for every child, & some children may show no evidence of schematic play at all #schemas #earlyyears #eymatters

Graduate Apprentice - Early Learning and Childcare (Fixed Term)(10 Posts) - GLA12128 | Glasgow | myjobscotland myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasg…

@playinpoppies great to listen to you presenting @FroebelTrust sharing the ideas around your sense of belonging research project supported by @dr_sramlouis transferred into your setting and community. 🖤🤎💛🤍⬇️

A day of connection and reflection

Froebel was the inventor of #kindergarten. He believed that children learn through first-hand experiences. Our next FREE webinar explores how cooking gives children the opportunity to engage in active, hands-on learning & exploration. Thurs 21 March 7pm: froebel.org.uk/events/webinar…

An article for Mother’s Day from our colleagues at the Froebel Archive at University of Roehampton: “Snapshot from the archives: Froebel’s Mother Songs” featuring some fantastic images & illustrations: library.roehampton.ac.uk/archives/blog/… #Froebel

Come and see what we’ve been making @Carolside_PS @Carolside_ELCC @BusbyPrimary @sand_nc @ThornliebankNC @ERCMaidenhillNC @GlenwoodFC @mccreadyfamily @stcadocsprimary @GiffnockNursery @nurserycrookfur @Mearns_Primary @ArthurlieN @BraidbarPS @CalderwoodLodge @OverleeFc @Rosamundo

And we’re off! Here at Netherlee Pavillion until 3pm. @Weejo1234 @sand_nc have created a beautiful box celebrating childhood in its own right 💕

@cosydirect Play is the way has been an amazing book. famly.co/blog/risky-pla… is a good starting point followed by @Muddyfaces

In collaboration with Education Scotland, we’re gathering views on our draft version of the shared inspection framework for ELC and school-aged children. Have your say before Friday 19 January here careinspectorate.com/index.php/news…

New episode of the Froebel Trust podcast out today! Exploring relationships and wellbeing in Early Years settings - with guests Dr Peter Elfer, Holli Williams, Dr Jools Page & Dr Robyn Dolby "...relationships are at the heart of Froebelian practice..." froebel.org.uk/training-and-r… #earlyyears #Froebel #earlychildhood #education

@rosie_saves Thank you for another inspiring and relaxing morning x

Snow outside, sew inside. All set up and ready for some slow stitching 🧵🪡💕

For young children play and learning are one and the same. 🧠 Take a moment to admire all of the literacy, mathematical, and restaurant knowledge this little waitress puts on display as she takes her parents’ dinner orders. While her writing isn’t yet conventional, watch carefully and you’ll notice that every item her parents list gets its own special mark on her notepad. She has learned that print conveys meaning. Asked about the total bill, she explains - showing them the lengthy list of items she’s captured - that the check will be $100. It’s actually a reasonable estimate. She knows they’ve ordered quite a bit and chooses a large number to match. And throughout, watch how expertly she plays the role of waitress. From asking what they will have to her, “ok guys” as she heads back to the kitchen to place the order. It’s clear that she’s a keen observer of the world around her. A little sponge, soaking up knowledge wherever she goes. 🧽 This sweet waitress was shared to TT by lisaluujolly.

Looking forward to listening during my drive to work #thefroebeltrust facebook.com/10007113611402…

First up we have fine motor toy ideas. These toys can help children develop hand strength and control for their daily activities such as eating food, playing, dressing, drawing and writing. Have a look at the ideas below- are there any other fine motor toys that you recommend?

For young children learning and play are one in the same. Take a moment to watch this little one, who - at 12 months - has been presented, without any context or prior experience, a scooter. Unfamiliar with its purpose, he explores. He pushes it backward. He uses it like a walker. And gradually, without any instruction at all, he cracks its code. Pretty wild, huh? By Mom’s account it took him only 5 minutes to figure it out. “Constructivism” is a fancy term used to describe an important concept: that young children play an active role in creating (or constructing) their own learning. As they play, they explore and practice. They experiment and observe. They mimic others. And they build on what they already know - connecting new knowledge to old. Play is the work of children. It isn’t separate from learning… it is learning. Pass it on! This little genius was shared to IG by lucio.libero.

Belonging matters! 🧡

When talking to a child, be careful of the number of questions you ask. Instead, comment and state what the child is doing or looking at and then they will learn those words.

@rosie_saves This is on my "get it done" list x. Amazing

I’m just back from an incredible week in Iceland. I’ve written about it on the blog: rosiesavestheearth.uk/blog-2-1