It is an absolute privilege to work in early years. I felt like adding a bit of positivity to your day - because every day I get to see smiles, excitement and incredible thinking and creativity from my little learners. This cheesy photo of me pretty much sums up me in my job!

Unimpressed that Call the Midwife has been shunted for an awards show.

Generative AI is not the magic solution to teacher workload we are being told it is. What we as teachers really need to reduce our workload - is time, not AI. -And possibly less nonsense paperwork!

Generative AI is not the magic solution to teacher workload we are being told it is. What we as teachers really need to reduce our workload - is time, not AI. -And possibly less nonsense paperwork!

Happy Saturday all, I am off out with friends to watch football for the first time since late October due to not feeling well. Really looking forward to that. Today we have a simple #FebMusicChallenge26 brief, its all about the opening lyrics. Own choice below.

I’m there!

I just love the level of detail in this picture.

It’s an airport. #PlayIsTheWay

I’m not saying that children watch a lot of YouTube - but lots of my 5 year old pupils can very confidently read and spell the words ‘like’ and ‘subscribe’!

Laura Burr is an Early Years Service Officer and part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle's core group for Ethos and Life of the school and community. Listen to our latest reel to hear Laura's thoughts on Ethos and Life in Scotland’s curriculum!

This week we’re focusing on the context of Ethos and Life in Scotland’s #curriculum as part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Claire Murphy is a Family Engagement Officer with North Lanarkshire Council. Hear Claire’s views on Ethos and Life in Scotland’s curriculum in our latest reel!👇

Much enthusiasm today at drawing the story of ‘There Was a Princess Long Ago’ after singing it with the piano, and acting it out in a circle.

We just could not get past the word jet in this story (which appeared frequently) without half the children bursting into the jet2 holidays ad.

If it’s not 6-7 it’s something else in primary 1!

Happy random acts of kindness Day. Here’s a beautiful story to share.

This is the book of choice in our class at the moment!

Lots of fun experimenting with snow today. #PlayIsTheWay

Display an album that was important to you when you were nineteen.

I’ve been having a play on my piano from these old school song books. They just do not make stuff as good as this anymore. Clear, playable songs in ring bound books. You cannae beat it. Quality! We are far too reliant on backing tracks and YouTube these days. Am I sounding like a dinosaur?🦖 😂

Had a fun morning singing with the Rock Choir.

We’ve lined some tables with these to practise pleating as we have some budding hair stylists!

I really feel like my little learners excelled themselves with their valentines cards today.

Through stories, learners build their skills in listening, talking, reading and writing. Did you know about our 'Learning to Read in the Early Years' Professional Learning Resource? Check it out👉 ow.ly/7sTL50Y81q4 #NationalStorytellingWeek

Celebrate Black joy and identity through stories that uplift, affirm, and inspire. Read aloud with Novel Effect soundscapes that honor self-expression, confidence, and the beauty of being exactly who you are: links.noveleffect.com/go/b3ex2Ku6 #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth

Say what you like about extrinsic motivation. My wee ones value ‘Hey Duggee’ style badges like they are Olympic medals! This is how we generate some real focus on success criteria! 😂 #EduSkyPrimary

Loving the 90s themed ice dancing at the Olympics tonight.

I've published the next episode in my YouTube series on Getting your Class to Behave. This time I explore the idea of being flexible. Consistent standards - flexible ways of getting to them! I hope you find it useful. youtu.be/JpFYRHuaPp8

The Winter Olympics is the most entertaining olympics. Even someone like me who has little interest in sports can enjoy watching winter sports.

I do want to shout-out my fellow sociologists, who have collectively created a discipline so woke that not a single one of our introductory textbooks can make it past Florida's censors. Great work everyone.

I actually like the weather like this!

One more and one less is much easier to understand if you enjoy building staircases!

Playdough. Milk bottle tops. Dalek. #PlayIsTheWay

Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue

I've just published Episode Five of my new video series based on my book Getting your Class to Behave. This one is on 'being positive'. I hope you enjoy it! Please share. Thank you! youtu.be/d9QRvUU5y7M

I've published the next in my video series on Getting your Class to Behave. This one is on being interested and building on interests (honestly not as controversial as some might have you believe!). Please share with colleagues. Thank you! youtu.be/swniDGZV_C4

Been busy writing on our giant dominoes with chalk pens. These reusable blank dominoes are so useful. #PlayIsTheWay

‘Do not get my cake’ We are getting there. #PlayIsTheWay

If hessian is good for one thing - it is for sewing in play. #PlayIsTheWay

This has been a long time coming.

I am hoping the weather is a little kinder for my class today. Keep the great suggestions coming and please tag anyone else you think might be interested in joining in #FebMusicChallenge26 my own choice below.

Everyday by Buddy Holly is an absolute classic. #FebMusicChallenge26

Well it has to be Golden right? #FebMusicChallenge26

These are high value reward stickers.

It’s really nice to have new Mock the Week back on telly.

Children choosing the playlist for our class disco and it includes Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears. Mr BlueSky - ELO Dancing in the Dark - Bruce Springsteen. All I can say is these 5 year olds were clearly born into the wrong decade.

I’m a big fan of fresh Monday morning play dough. By Friday - not so keen! #PlayIsTheWay

Powerful.

This is my favourite weather. ☔️ It makes me feel like everything is being cleaned, watered and renewed. It’s also when I get the least headaches.

Just one of the dogs.

Dusting off an old assembly song book that has been in my possession for a looooo g time. There are some absolute bangers in here. My school don’t really do songs in assembly. This makes me sad.