Kelly McGarvey
@kellymcgarvey.bsky.social
Early years enthusiast, driven by a love of learning. Always talking about child development. Inspired by my own children and the many marvellous professionals I meet through my role at the Care Inspectorate. ❤️
Nothing like some Sunday mess . Trying to keep creativity alive in my kids. We need future problem solvers and creative thinks. 🌏❤️
January 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Nothing like some Sunday mess . Trying to keep creativity alive in my kids. We need future problem solvers and creative thinks. 🌏❤️
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Very proud of my latest book! Just published and I really hope that people find it useful. Practical ideas for developing self-regulation with all age groups. #edusky
www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Gui...
www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Gui...
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping teachers improve outcomes for every learner
Buy The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping teachers improve outcomes for every learner by Sue Cowley (ISBN: 9781801995283) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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January 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Put my dehydrated flowers in water and got my phone to see if anything happened. 🌷😃
Im not bored, you are… time for me to go back to work 👀!
Im not bored, you are… time for me to go back to work 👀!
January 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Put my dehydrated flowers in water and got my phone to see if anything happened. 🌷😃
Im not bored, you are… time for me to go back to work 👀!
Im not bored, you are… time for me to go back to work 👀!
Stunning starry night ⭐️
January 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Stunning starry night ⭐️
Love good news.
UK electricity cleanest ever in 2024, with record 58% from low-carbon sources
UK electricity cleanest ever in 2024, with record 58% from low-carbon sources
UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28%
The UK’s electricity was the cleanest it has ever been in 2024, with wind and solar generation hitting all-time highs, according to a…
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Love good news.
It was the night before the first working day of 2025, and a glass of red before bed seems wise… 🍷❤️
January 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It was the night before the first working day of 2025, and a glass of red before bed seems wise… 🍷❤️
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A gorgeous image for all the outdoor educators out there... By Lucia Elfina Para on Instagram #forestschool
December 29, 2024 at 4:21 PM
A gorgeous image for all the outdoor educators out there... By Lucia Elfina Para on Instagram #forestschool
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What in the nightmare before Christmas is this? Day 1 and day 2 are Bounty? 😳🎄😲
December 2, 2024 at 9:32 AM
What in the nightmare before Christmas is this? Day 1 and day 2 are Bounty? 😳🎄😲
I love busy hands ❤️. Independently opening the glitter supports the development of small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists that will later help form letters and apply the right amount of pressure to the paper… later! For now we are concentrating on the glitter❤️ . At aged 4 I explore 🖌️🎨
December 1, 2024 at 12:41 PM
I love busy hands ❤️. Independently opening the glitter supports the development of small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists that will later help form letters and apply the right amount of pressure to the paper… later! For now we are concentrating on the glitter❤️ . At aged 4 I explore 🖌️🎨
Spotted at the school Christmas fayre. Life lessons.
November 30, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Spotted at the school Christmas fayre. Life lessons.
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DON'T ACCEPT THE DEFAULT!
Seek out an option that will be BETTER for ALL!!
#EduSky
My post is here:
wp.me/p5D09s-ap
Seek out an option that will be BETTER for ALL!!
#EduSky
My post is here:
wp.me/p5D09s-ap
November 28, 2024 at 10:25 AM
DON'T ACCEPT THE DEFAULT!
Seek out an option that will be BETTER for ALL!!
#EduSky
My post is here:
wp.me/p5D09s-ap
Seek out an option that will be BETTER for ALL!!
#EduSky
My post is here:
wp.me/p5D09s-ap
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Watch this 5 yr old build a lego model on the floor in the classroom. Its a self chosen activity with his own ideas. He perseveres & continues without getting distracted by the busy classroom activity #earlyyears #selfregulation #COEL #PLAYMATTERS #play #Lego
www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/buil...
www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/buil...
November 25, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Watch this 5 yr old build a lego model on the floor in the classroom. Its a self chosen activity with his own ideas. He perseveres & continues without getting distracted by the busy classroom activity #earlyyears #selfregulation #COEL #PLAYMATTERS #play #Lego
www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/buil...
www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/buil...
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The Play Scotland latest podcast episode is out! This month we're speaking to Karen Sharp, the leading expert in playwork qualifications in Scotland.
Listen via the link www.playscotland.org or on youtube youtu.be/9cPkT1GdECU?... or wherever you find your podcasts
Listen via the link www.playscotland.org or on youtube youtu.be/9cPkT1GdECU?... or wherever you find your podcasts
The Playwell Podcast Episode 38: Playwork qualifications, risk, & play deprivation
YouTube video by Play Scotland
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November 23, 2024 at 5:44 PM
The Play Scotland latest podcast episode is out! This month we're speaking to Karen Sharp, the leading expert in playwork qualifications in Scotland.
Listen via the link www.playscotland.org or on youtube youtu.be/9cPkT1GdECU?... or wherever you find your podcasts
Listen via the link www.playscotland.org or on youtube youtu.be/9cPkT1GdECU?... or wherever you find your podcasts
❤️ mirrorneurons activated ❤️
What a joy!
What a joy!
Watch and learn. 👀 🧠
I’ve written often about how infants learn language not just with their ears, but with their eyes.
But I’ve rarely run across a better video example than this lovely moment shared to IG by seanandcaitlin.
(Thread 🧵)
I’ve written often about how infants learn language not just with their ears, but with their eyes.
But I’ve rarely run across a better video example than this lovely moment shared to IG by seanandcaitlin.
(Thread 🧵)
November 24, 2024 at 1:42 PM
❤️ mirrorneurons activated ❤️
What a joy!
What a joy!
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The Early Learning Cafe. Delighted to be able to share this podcast with you. A conversation between myself and Susan Ramsay. Enjoy. earlylearningcafe.com/outdoor-lear... #EYFS #EYoutdoors #forestschool #childrennature #EduSky #ECE #outdoorplay #earlyyears #earlylearning
Outdoor Learning & Play with Juliet Robertson: VideoCast
I am so grateful that Juliet Robertson was able to join me for this conversation about outdoor learning and play. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed being with her in our virtual
earlylearningcafe.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:55 AM
The Early Learning Cafe. Delighted to be able to share this podcast with you. A conversation between myself and Susan Ramsay. Enjoy. earlylearningcafe.com/outdoor-lear... #EYFS #EYoutdoors #forestschool #childrennature #EduSky #ECE #outdoorplay #earlyyears #earlylearning
In another world 🌍
November 23, 2024 at 10:35 PM
In another world 🌍
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“I think the [winter fuel payment] means testing was too tight..to set it at pensioners who have annual income of less than £11,400 is too tight”
Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income
Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income
November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
“I think the [winter fuel payment] means testing was too tight..to set it at pensioners who have annual income of less than £11,400 is too tight”
Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income
Martin Lewis says the winter fuel payment should have been extended to those pensioners with around “£20,000-25,000” annual income
The white stuff has arrived ❄️
November 23, 2024 at 9:27 AM
The white stuff has arrived ❄️
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Neuroscience shows that early experiences have a profound influence on brain development. Playful experiences can provide a unique context for rich learning experiences in early childhood.
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#PlayMatters
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#PlayMatters
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November 22, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Neuroscience shows that early experiences have a profound influence on brain development. Playful experiences can provide a unique context for rich learning experiences in early childhood.
cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/wmtlmb...
#PlayMatters
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#PlayMatters
These busy hand photos are a good start for my algorithms 🤩 #playistheway.
November 23, 2024 at 12:12 AM
These busy hand photos are a good start for my algorithms 🤩 #playistheway.