Donna Green
@donnagreenx.bsky.social
Mum ~ Family 💕
Head of Woodlands ELC Centre 💗🍃
MSc Early Childhood & Froebel Graduate & BA Childhood Practice ~ 🎓
Falkirk #Froebelian Leader ~ 🪴
Passionate about Early Childhood - Slow Pedagogy ~ Froebelian Principled Practice 💖
Head of Woodlands ELC Centre 💗🍃
MSc Early Childhood & Froebel Graduate & BA Childhood Practice ~ 🎓
Falkirk #Froebelian Leader ~ 🪴
Passionate about Early Childhood - Slow Pedagogy ~ Froebelian Principled Practice 💖
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· May 23
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Growing has been an interest this week… 🌱
Looking forward to seeing how the children’s interests evolve & grow 🪴
… 🪴#SeedToFork #SlowFood 💚
Looking forward to seeing how the children’s interests evolve & grow 🪴
… 🪴#SeedToFork #SlowFood 💚
January 31, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Growing has been an interest this week… 🌱
Looking forward to seeing how the children’s interests evolve & grow 🪴
… 🪴#SeedToFork #SlowFood 💚
Looking forward to seeing how the children’s interests evolve & grow 🪴
… 🪴#SeedToFork #SlowFood 💚
I loved hearing where educators & children enjoy spending their time.
Wonderful examples of children’s ‘stretched time’ 🍃
Thank you to Professor Alison Clark & all the Woodlands Family for such rich examples, enthusiasm & energy whilst focusing on our Being Us Project 💕 @froebeltrust.bsky.social
Wonderful examples of children’s ‘stretched time’ 🍃
Thank you to Professor Alison Clark & all the Woodlands Family for such rich examples, enthusiasm & energy whilst focusing on our Being Us Project 💕 @froebeltrust.bsky.social
Wonderful to welcome Professor Alison Clark back to Woodlands ELCC this week as we focus on Being Us Project: slow pedagogical approaches. 💕
Fabulous educators sessions
as we further explore children’s ‘Stretched time’ & ‘Educators’ roles. 😍
Fabulous educators sessions
as we further explore children’s ‘Stretched time’ & ‘Educators’ roles. 😍
January 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I loved hearing where educators & children enjoy spending their time.
Wonderful examples of children’s ‘stretched time’ 🍃
Thank you to Professor Alison Clark & all the Woodlands Family for such rich examples, enthusiasm & energy whilst focusing on our Being Us Project 💕 @froebeltrust.bsky.social
Wonderful examples of children’s ‘stretched time’ 🍃
Thank you to Professor Alison Clark & all the Woodlands Family for such rich examples, enthusiasm & energy whilst focusing on our Being Us Project 💕 @froebeltrust.bsky.social
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It was a joy to hear our Falkirk Froebelian’s Nyree Heggie share her project ‘Nurture with Nature ~ Growing the seeds of love’ & Donna Kilpatrick shared her project ‘Play is the way our journey to success’ such wonderful impacts @whitecrossps.bsky.social 🪴
January 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
It was a joy to hear our Falkirk Froebelian’s Nyree Heggie share her project ‘Nurture with Nature ~ Growing the seeds of love’ & Donna Kilpatrick shared her project ‘Play is the way our journey to success’ such wonderful impacts @whitecrossps.bsky.social 🪴
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If you’d like to find out more about the book editors, Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison, and the authors, head over to our website. 🌿
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#PowerofFroebel #FroebelTrust #FroebelianEducation #FroebelianPractice #Froebel #FroebelWebinar
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January 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
If you’d like to find out more about the book editors, Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison, and the authors, head over to our website. 🌿
📧 bit.ly/4iUzepU
💻 bit.ly/3Yeqv8i
#PowerofFroebel #FroebelTrust #FroebelianEducation #FroebelianPractice #Froebel #FroebelWebinar
📧 bit.ly/4iUzepU
💻 bit.ly/3Yeqv8i
#PowerofFroebel #FroebelTrust #FroebelianEducation #FroebelianPractice #Froebel #FroebelWebinar
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“Froebelian practice is not just an approach, but an ethical stance,” – Lynn McNair
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, The Power of Froebel. ✨
If you missed it don’t worry - we’ll be releasing the recording shortly, so look out for the link in our newsletter.
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, The Power of Froebel. ✨
If you missed it don’t worry - we’ll be releasing the recording shortly, so look out for the link in our newsletter.
January 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“Froebelian practice is not just an approach, but an ethical stance,” – Lynn McNair
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, The Power of Froebel. ✨
If you missed it don’t worry - we’ll be releasing the recording shortly, so look out for the link in our newsletter.
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, The Power of Froebel. ✨
If you missed it don’t worry - we’ll be releasing the recording shortly, so look out for the link in our newsletter.
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Inspiring Webinar on the “Power of Froebel”. Thank you to all the wonderful presenters. Especially proud of Donna who represented @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social beautifully. A night of stories, connections and inspiration.
January 15, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Inspiring Webinar on the “Power of Froebel”. Thank you to all the wonderful presenters. Especially proud of Donna who represented @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social beautifully. A night of stories, connections and inspiration.
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Together they will share their insights and experiences of Froebelian education in Scotland. 🌿
Find out more about the event and how to register your FREE place.
🔗 bit.ly/4pIPb5e
#Froebel #PowerofFroebel #FroebelianPedagogy #FroebelinScotland #FroebelianEducation #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsLearning
Find out more about the event and how to register your FREE place.
🔗 bit.ly/4pIPb5e
#Froebel #PowerofFroebel #FroebelianPedagogy #FroebelinScotland #FroebelianEducation #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsLearning
January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Together they will share their insights and experiences of Froebelian education in Scotland. 🌿
Find out more about the event and how to register your FREE place.
🔗 bit.ly/4pIPb5e
#Froebel #PowerofFroebel #FroebelianPedagogy #FroebelinScotland #FroebelianEducation #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsLearning
Find out more about the event and how to register your FREE place.
🔗 bit.ly/4pIPb5e
#Froebel #PowerofFroebel #FroebelianPedagogy #FroebelinScotland #FroebelianEducation #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsLearning
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Last chance to register for the Power of Froebel webinar, happening this Thursday at 7pm GMT! 🎉
The special online event celebrates the launch of the book The Power of Froebel, bringing together book editors Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison, plus contributing authors.
The special online event celebrates the launch of the book The Power of Froebel, bringing together book editors Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison, plus contributing authors.
January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Last chance to register for the Power of Froebel webinar, happening this Thursday at 7pm GMT! 🎉
The special online event celebrates the launch of the book The Power of Froebel, bringing together book editors Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison, plus contributing authors.
The special online event celebrates the launch of the book The Power of Froebel, bringing together book editors Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison, plus contributing authors.
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Lovely to have everyone back at Woodlands ELCC today. ❄️
Great to hear many stories and conversations about the Christmas holidays. 😍
Wishing you all the best for 2026. 💕
Great to hear many stories and conversations about the Christmas holidays. 😍
Wishing you all the best for 2026. 💕
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January 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Lovely to have everyone back at Woodlands ELCC today. ❄️
Great to hear many stories and conversations about the Christmas holidays. 😍
Wishing you all the best for 2026. 💕
Great to hear many stories and conversations about the Christmas holidays. 😍
Wishing you all the best for 2026. 💕
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Kickstart the New Year by joining us in celebrating the Power of Froebel at our free webinar with Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison! 😍
The special online event coincides with the newly launched book, The Power of Froebel, which features insights and experiences of Froebelian educators in Scotland.
The special online event coincides with the newly launched book, The Power of Froebel, which features insights and experiences of Froebelian educators in Scotland.
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Kickstart the New Year by joining us in celebrating the Power of Froebel at our free webinar with Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison! 😍
The special online event coincides with the newly launched book, The Power of Froebel, which features insights and experiences of Froebelian educators in Scotland.
The special online event coincides with the newly launched book, The Power of Froebel, which features insights and experiences of Froebelian educators in Scotland.
As we finish up for the Christmas holidays I would like to say a huge thank you to all the Woodlands Family: children, families, staff & all our wider colleagues, community & friends.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas & a very Happy New Year. With much love X🎄🥳 💕
Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas & a very Happy New Year. With much love X🎄🥳 💕
December 20, 2025 at 7:25 AM
As we finish up for the Christmas holidays I would like to say a huge thank you to all the Woodlands Family: children, families, staff & all our wider colleagues, community & friends.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas & a very Happy New Year. With much love X🎄🥳 💕
Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas & a very Happy New Year. With much love X🎄🥳 💕
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Join us for this special online event that will bring together the book’s editors and authors to share their insights and experiences about the power of Froebel in Scotland. 🌿
Learn more about the event and how to book your free place on our website.
🔗 bit.ly/4q8JU6x
#FroebelianPractice #Webinar
Learn more about the event and how to book your free place on our website.
🔗 bit.ly/4q8JU6x
#FroebelianPractice #Webinar
Webinar: The Power of Froebel with Lynn McNair and Luke Addison
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December 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Join us for this special online event that will bring together the book’s editors and authors to share their insights and experiences about the power of Froebel in Scotland. 🌿
Learn more about the event and how to book your free place on our website.
🔗 bit.ly/4q8JU6x
#FroebelianPractice #Webinar
Learn more about the event and how to book your free place on our website.
🔗 bit.ly/4q8JU6x
#FroebelianPractice #Webinar
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Coming this January… a webinar celebrating the book, The Power of Froebel, edited by Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison! 🎉
📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
December 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Coming this January… a webinar celebrating the book, The Power of Froebel, edited by Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison! 🎉
📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
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Watch both speeches on our website today and experience the event, hosted by the Froebel Trust and Edinburgh Froebel Network. 🌿
🔗 bit.ly/4iJ7ioX
🔗 bit.ly/3Kh5Ihm
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #FroebelianPractice #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsConference
🔗 bit.ly/4iJ7ioX
🔗 bit.ly/3Kh5Ihm
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #FroebelianPractice #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsConference
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Watch both speeches on our website today and experience the event, hosted by the Froebel Trust and Edinburgh Froebel Network. 🌿
🔗 bit.ly/4iJ7ioX
🔗 bit.ly/3Kh5Ihm
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #FroebelianPractice #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsConference
🔗 bit.ly/4iJ7ioX
🔗 bit.ly/3Kh5Ihm
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #FroebelianPractice #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsConference
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“It feels really invigorating to actually be in here with a lot of people who have the same values and the same approaches as me,” – Catherine Thomas
The response from the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference has been phenomenal, with attendees celebrating all they learned. 🤩
The response from the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference has been phenomenal, with attendees celebrating all they learned. 🤩
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
“It feels really invigorating to actually be in here with a lot of people who have the same values and the same approaches as me,” – Catherine Thomas
The response from the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference has been phenomenal, with attendees celebrating all they learned. 🤩
The response from the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference has been phenomenal, with attendees celebrating all they learned. 🤩
A lovely occasion, thank you to Rhian & the team for organising. Grateful to Andrew for accompanying with marvellous music & the wonderful singing from all the children & families. 🎶💕⭐️
A lovely occasion & such a joy to see the children singing their Christmas Songs at the Family Christmas Singalong today. 🎶
Thank you to Andrew for his fabulous pianist playing & to the many families that managed to join in. 💕⭐️🎶
Thank you to Andrew for his fabulous pianist playing & to the many families that managed to join in. 💕⭐️🎶
December 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
A lovely occasion, thank you to Rhian & the team for organising. Grateful to Andrew for accompanying with marvellous music & the wonderful singing from all the children & families. 🎶💕⭐️
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Last month, over 150 educators joined us for the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference to learn more about Froebelian education. ✨
“My big takeaway is about ‘Flourishing.’ In order for the children to flourish, you have to flourish as well as a practitioner,” – Yvonne Young
“My big takeaway is about ‘Flourishing.’ In order for the children to flourish, you have to flourish as well as a practitioner,” – Yvonne Young
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Last month, over 150 educators joined us for the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference to learn more about Froebelian education. ✨
“My big takeaway is about ‘Flourishing.’ In order for the children to flourish, you have to flourish as well as a practitioner,” – Yvonne Young
“My big takeaway is about ‘Flourishing.’ In order for the children to flourish, you have to flourish as well as a practitioner,” – Yvonne Young
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🔎 Resource Spotlight: Time for Childhood: Slow Pedagogy 🌿
During a season known for hecticness, we’re shining a light on our Slow Pedagogy pamphlet, a Froebelian practice that nurtures a child’s time for play, learning and relationships.
During a season known for hecticness, we’re shining a light on our Slow Pedagogy pamphlet, a Froebelian practice that nurtures a child’s time for play, learning and relationships.
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🔎 Resource Spotlight: Time for Childhood: Slow Pedagogy 🌿
During a season known for hecticness, we’re shining a light on our Slow Pedagogy pamphlet, a Froebelian practice that nurtures a child’s time for play, learning and relationships.
During a season known for hecticness, we’re shining a light on our Slow Pedagogy pamphlet, a Froebelian practice that nurtures a child’s time for play, learning and relationships.
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Did you catch our latest podcast episode? 🎙️
"Everything about Froebel […] helps me to meet the needs of my children and helps me to get it right for them and think about what's important for them and put them at the heart of everything we're doing." – Donna Kilpatrick
"Everything about Froebel […] helps me to meet the needs of my children and helps me to get it right for them and think about what's important for them and put them at the heart of everything we're doing." – Donna Kilpatrick
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Did you catch our latest podcast episode? 🎙️
"Everything about Froebel […] helps me to meet the needs of my children and helps me to get it right for them and think about what's important for them and put them at the heart of everything we're doing." – Donna Kilpatrick
"Everything about Froebel […] helps me to meet the needs of my children and helps me to get it right for them and think about what's important for them and put them at the heart of everything we're doing." – Donna Kilpatrick
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Plus, you can see our second excellent keynote speaker, Rachna Joshi (@RYJoshi) as she draws on her experience to talk about identity through a Froebelian frame.
Watch now on our website.
➡️ bit.ly/3KjXUvj
➡️ bit.ly/4a48sJh
#EdinburghFroebelConference #FroebelianPedagogy #FroebelTrust
Watch now on our website.
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➡️ bit.ly/4a48sJh
#EdinburghFroebelConference #FroebelianPedagogy #FroebelTrust
Seeing, Unfolding and Flourishing: A Froebelian Approach to Inclusion…
A powerful exploration of inclusion and belonging through a Froebelian lens, focusing on seeing each child for who they truly are. Catriona Gill presented Seeing, Unfolding and Flourishing: A…
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December 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Plus, you can see our second excellent keynote speaker, Rachna Joshi (@RYJoshi) as she draws on her experience to talk about identity through a Froebelian frame.
Watch now on our website.
➡️ bit.ly/3KjXUvj
➡️ bit.ly/4a48sJh
#EdinburghFroebelConference #FroebelianPedagogy #FroebelTrust
Watch now on our website.
➡️ bit.ly/3KjXUvj
➡️ bit.ly/4a48sJh
#EdinburghFroebelConference #FroebelianPedagogy #FroebelTrust
Thank you so much to all the families & staff enabling wonderful experiences for our wee people at Woodlands ELC Centre at tonight’s festive evening & throughout the year. 💕⭐️
Thank you to all the families for making this a lovely ‘Festive Evening’ it was great to see the children being so creative whilst having fun together & sharing their nursery with their family. 💕🎄
December 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Thank you so much to all the families & staff enabling wonderful experiences for our wee people at Woodlands ELC Centre at tonight’s festive evening & throughout the year. 💕⭐️
What a wonderful Singing with young children @froebeltrust.bsky.social
pamphlet Webinar
Fabulous conversations with Paula & Rachna 💕
If you have not read the pamphlet yet here is the link: files.froebel.org.uk/production/d...
#MoreSingingPlease 🎶
pamphlet Webinar
Fabulous conversations with Paula & Rachna 💕
If you have not read the pamphlet yet here is the link: files.froebel.org.uk/production/d...
#MoreSingingPlease 🎶
December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
What a wonderful Singing with young children @froebeltrust.bsky.social
pamphlet Webinar
Fabulous conversations with Paula & Rachna 💕
If you have not read the pamphlet yet here is the link: files.froebel.org.uk/production/d...
#MoreSingingPlease 🎶
pamphlet Webinar
Fabulous conversations with Paula & Rachna 💕
If you have not read the pamphlet yet here is the link: files.froebel.org.uk/production/d...
#MoreSingingPlease 🎶
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We welcome our Woodlands families to join an adult Woodwork workshop to share some of the opportunities available & the rich learning & skills that occur through woodworking- see the sign up sheet on the family wall or ask if you would like more information. 💕🔨🪚🪵
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We welcome our Woodlands families to join an adult Woodwork workshop to share some of the opportunities available & the rich learning & skills that occur through woodworking- see the sign up sheet on the family wall or ask if you would like more information. 💕🔨🪚🪵
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The @woodlandselcc.bsky.social team enjoyed participating & networking. Great opportunity to learn from many education setting colleagues through professional dialogue & displays. Thank you to everyone for sharing & organising. 💕
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The @woodlandselcc.bsky.social team enjoyed participating & networking. Great opportunity to learn from many education setting colleagues through professional dialogue & displays. Thank you to everyone for sharing & organising. 💕
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A good opportunity to discuss & reflect on nature pedagogy as visitors from East Dumbartonshire visited Woodlands ELLC & joined an offsite experience & saw first hand how nature interconnects back to the indoor space & garden. along with the opportunity for professional dialogue. 💕🍃
November 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
A good opportunity to discuss & reflect on nature pedagogy as visitors from East Dumbartonshire visited Woodlands ELLC & joined an offsite experience & saw first hand how nature interconnects back to the indoor space & garden. along with the opportunity for professional dialogue. 💕🍃