Alison J Hawkins
@alisonjhawkins.bsky.social
Mum & Grandma to many! Head at Wester Coates Nursery School, where, whatever the weather we spend more time outdoors than in. Passionate believer in the power of play to support development & learning. Staunch upholder of Froebelian principles. MSc Froebel
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Really excited to be at the Froebel conference today in Edinburgh @froebeltrust.bsky.social keen to think more about the value of Froebel beyond early years settings to support all children including those with ASN.
November 8, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Really excited to be at the Froebel conference today in Edinburgh @froebeltrust.bsky.social keen to think more about the value of Froebel beyond early years settings to support all children including those with ASN.
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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 2:42 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
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
PLEASE sign the petition to promote interest in a kindergarten stage: early years care & education that is relevant & fit for the 21stC Please repost
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October 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
PLEASE sign the petition to promote interest in a kindergarten stage: early years care & education that is relevant & fit for the 21stC Please repost
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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
March 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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
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
March 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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
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
March 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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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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.
March 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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.
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
March 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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
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
February 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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
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
January 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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
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
January 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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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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
#BooksOfTheYear #books #giveaway
December 20, 2024 at 10:02 PM
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
#BooksOfTheYear #books #giveaway
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
January 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
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
January 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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
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
@suecowley.bsky.social @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @roddi33.bsky.social @fiplayscotland.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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
@suecowley.bsky.social @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @roddi33.bsky.social @fiplayscotland.bsky.social
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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
www.froebel.org.uk/training-and...
#earlychildhood #froebel #earlylearning #earlyyears #eyfs #edusky
Pamphlets and guides
www.froebel.org.uk
January 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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
www.froebel.org.uk/training-and...
#earlychildhood #froebel #earlylearning #earlyyears #eyfs #edusky
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
@sallycave.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @givetimescot.bsky.social
January 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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
@sallycave.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @givetimescot.bsky.social
On the first week of advent we explored the Christmas story using puppets & a book made by previous WCNS cohorts. ‘Mary was my sister’ ‘I like the donkey & the church lights’. ‘the Booknook is like a stable’ Festivals Sustainability History @givetimescot.bsky.social @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social
December 6, 2024 at 8:50 PM
On the first week of advent we explored the Christmas story using puppets & a book made by previous WCNS cohorts. ‘Mary was my sister’ ‘I like the donkey & the church lights’. ‘the Booknook is like a stable’ Festivals Sustainability History @givetimescot.bsky.social @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social
Have a look at this wonderful wee film and see EY practice at its best. @playinpoppies.bsky.social@roddi33.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 9:33 PM
Have a look at this wonderful wee film and see EY practice at its best. @playinpoppies.bsky.social@roddi33.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social
Lived experiences! Thank you very much to pupils from George Heriot’s Sch who introduced piping and dancing to the WCNS children & joined them in a ceilidh for St Andrew’s Day. Note 2 ch who then made their own bagpipes. Sharing traditions. @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @fiplayscotland.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Lived experiences! Thank you very much to pupils from George Heriot’s Sch who introduced piping and dancing to the WCNS children & joined them in a ceilidh for St Andrew’s Day. Note 2 ch who then made their own bagpipes. Sharing traditions. @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @fiplayscotland.bsky.social
LOVE how nature provides us with a ready curriculum. The sun dictated our science today:shadows which grew or shortened;animal shapes which spoke! Bare trees or evergreens. Singing Here we go Round the Holly Tree.Froebelian holistic learning @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social
November 27, 2024 at 5:48 PM
LOVE how nature provides us with a ready curriculum. The sun dictated our science today:shadows which grew or shortened;animal shapes which spoke! Bare trees or evergreens. Singing Here we go Round the Holly Tree.Froebelian holistic learning @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social
This made my day yesterday. A drawing by a 3yr old of a unicorn going to nursery to PLAY 🦄 @suecowley.bsky.social @sachapowell.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @roddi33.bsky.social @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social @lintonlass.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 8:43 PM
This made my day yesterday. A drawing by a 3yr old of a unicorn going to nursery to PLAY 🦄 @suecowley.bsky.social @sachapowell.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @roddi33.bsky.social @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social @lintonlass.bsky.social
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London please help. I’m praying for a miracle, I’ve just got into the office and noticed my mums locket (in all these photos) that I wear every day has fallen off my neck on my walk in. My mum died when I was seven and her jewellery is most of what I have of her. I’m devastated
November 26, 2024 at 9:11 AM
London please help. I’m praying for a miracle, I’ve just got into the office and noticed my mums locket (in all these photos) that I wear every day has fallen off my neck on my walk in. My mum died when I was seven and her jewellery is most of what I have of her. I’m devastated