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Dr Ruth Churchill Dower @ruthchurchilldower.bsky.social · Nov 24

So happy to say our book is now published! Working with the amazing editorial team has been a privilege, including @abihackett.bsky.social, @davidbenshannon.bsky.social, Vishnu Kkn, Christina MacRae, Rachel Holmes, @khawlabadwan.bsky.social, Rosie Flewitt and @wardasworld.bsky.social. Thanks all! 🌸

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · Oct 7

Check out this wonderful image from the City and Country School archive showing children engaging in uninterrupted play through the use of blocks from 1951. Next to it is a more contemporary image of a 4 year old at the woodwork bench.

Two boys engage in uninterrupted block play in 1951.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · Oct 7

"[City and Country School] archives remind us of the value of uninterrupted play” – Jane Clarke
The past and present has come into play as our Autumn Lecture guest speaker, Jane shares the continuing legacy of the City and Country School in New York and its founder, Caroline Pratt. 🌿

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Ian Tattum @iantattum.bsky.social · Sep 21

Ivy

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · Sep 5

Fabulous days with @westrayalison.bsky.social
reflecting on Being Us @Woodlands
with lots of exploration around ‘stretched time’🍃
Wonderful to see children taking the lead sharing their off site, garden, playroom spaces & experiences + fantastic educator participation🪴
@froebeltrust.bsky.social

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BERA @beranews.bsky.social · Sep 5

📝 New BERA Blog Special Issue!

Reimagining a just early childhood education and care sector in England: Voices from the margins
Guest edited by Micky LeVoguer, Jenny Robson, Gemma Ryder

Read special issue here: bera.ac.uk/blog-special...

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · Jun 22

Iconic anti-war poster, originally by US printmaker Lorraine Schneider, 1966
#ReframingWomenPrintmakers

Yellow poster featuring a stylised sun flower to the left and black text tobthe right

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UNICEF @unicef.org · Jun 11

Play is essential for children’s growth, skills building and confidence. But too many are missing out.

This #InternationalDayofPlay, let’s all choose play – every day. Together, we can raise awareness for every child's right to play.

#EarlyMomentsMatter

International Day of Play

Get fun and free play activities for the family and help us make sure that every child everywhere can fulfil their right to play

www.unicef.org

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · Jun 11

Despite its many benefits, statistics show that the amount of time children get to play has been declining for decades.

Experimenting through play is at the heart of Froebelian practice and at the Froebel Trust we champion children’s play and learning. Today and every day. (2/3)

The power of play

www.froebel.org.uk

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · Jun 11

“We can’t master our skills unless we have numerous times to do it. That’s the importance of uninterrupted play. It allows time to really connect up your learning.” ✨
This clip from Poppies PreSchool highlights the importance of allowing children time for uninterrupted play. 🧵 (1/3)

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Joolone @joolone.bsky.social · May 31

I see Play’s

magnificent fusion of

thoughts, actions and discovery

as a form of thinking in itself.

A primal language simultaneously abstract and concrete,

relishing the unexpected,

loved by mind, heart and body,

and birthplace to innovation.

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Jeremy Benson @jembenson.bsky.social · May 30

“If I ever get stuck with a piece, I just think ‘What would Little E do?’”: I’ve only just got round to reading this great interview from @errollynwallen.bsky.social.

Errollyn Wallen reflects on her career

In the wake of receiving the Ivors Academy Fellowship, the Belize-born British composer discusses growing up in a musical family in Tottenham, how relocating to a lighthouse off the coast of Scotland ...

www.prestomusic.com

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Melbourne Metrics @melbmetrics.bsky.social · May 28

Missed the recent @UniMelb Faculty of Education Dean's lecture? Prof. Guy Claxton challenges the idea of a single science of learning, weaving insights from neuroscience, sociology, philosophy & psychology. Teaching, he says, must embrace this complexity. #EdResearch www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGFE...

Dean's Lecture Series - Prof Guy Claxton on the Science of Learning

YouTube video by EducationMelbourne

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Independent Food Aid Network @ifanuk.bsky.social · May 24

"If this government is serious in its commitment to the nation’s children, it can’t keep waiting for the stars to align before taking action. It must urgently invest in children and their families, starting with scrapping the two-child limit.” @cpaguk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/society/2025...