*NURSERY* It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to share ‘Our Froebelian Approach’ at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace last week. It was great to see so many people attending and have meaningful, encouraging dialogue with colleagues. 😀 @pact-falkirk.bsky.social #PACTFalkirk

Thank you for sharing your approach at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace.

It was great to hear how Mrs Barbour is using AI to engage learners 🤩

We are so pleased to hear that staff from the Inclusion and Wellbeing Service enjoyed connecting with colleagues at the Marketplace. Thank you for supporting this event.

Another setting sharing that the Marketplace supported professional dialogue, collaboration and networking. Thank you for hosting a stall at this professional learning event.

Thank you Elaine and Lauren for sharing your approach at our Marketplace.

A huge well done and ‘thank you’ to Mrs. Barbour @mrsbarbourhomps.bsky.social for representing team HOM at this great event. 😀👍🏻⭐️

THANK YOU! A massive thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of our Learning to Achieve Marketplace. We hope you left inspired! #PACTFalkirk

Staff at the Inclusion and Wellbeing Service shared good practice at today's Learning to Achieve Marketplace which took place at Forth Valley College. There were 32 stalls! 👏 An inspiring event and an opportunity to connect with colleagues and elevate practice. #PACTFalkirk

Wishing all of my fabulous colleagues in our schools and nurseries an inspiring in service day today.

Get along for a workshop, or a few 😃, on the Feb Staff Development Day. Focus on inclusion- right up your street! 😊

Sorry we missed it. It was parents night tonight. Looked amazing 🤩

Well done! 👏 Delighted that the team at Inclusion and Wellbeing were able to support this event. Staff have gone away inspired and have made lots of new connections with colleagues across the authority.

🚦Road Safety Week🚦 In the 3-5 room, we have explored more aspects of road safety through… 🛑 Making our own road signs in the art area 🚗 Playing with cars and making roads with the blocks 🚦 Making our own traffic lights and playing “Stop! Get ready… Go!” outside

What an event! Many, many thanks to our wonderful @pact-falkirk.bsky.social members who organised the Learning to Achieve Market Place so well. The planning, communication and collaboration has been admirable. See you all for the Inclusion Spotlight on 17th Feb 😃

Just a wee reminder that our lending library is available in our nursery foyer and is available to access for all of our children and families! If there are any books any of our wee ones would like please let us know and we will try to source it 📚

With the predicted temperature drops this week, we would be grateful if pupils came to school prepared for outdoor breaks with warm outdoor clothing where possible.

A book to cherish. It came up frequently throughout our formal inputs and also informal chats at the recent Early Education conference, with Marion Burns and @nickyshawtraining.bsky.social @debikeyte-hartland.bsky.social

After several weeks of thinking and talking about the current CIC, I had cause to dig out this masterpiece. I would respectfully suggest that it is incumbent on all those involved in CIC, particularly the decision makers to do the same. @educationscotland.bsky.social

Thank you for joining us at our water/rain themed bookbug today. We enjoyed the story Tip Tap Crab and heard some lovely singing. 🦀 ☔️

New podcast episode now out! 🚨 Froebelian Education: Past, Present and Future! 🎙️ Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Spotlight Session last night on 'Progressing Learning through Feedback'. It was great to see all the thoughts and contributions you shared in the chat. Please remember to get in touch, to let us know how you apply this learning and any impact it has.

Hi all.We are looking for any donations of fairy lights(plug in or battery),large rugs, large cushions,any plain voile material, lamps, any artificial or real plants and pallets.We are looking to develop our spaces and environment in our 3-5 room so any donations actions would be really appreciated.

We are ✨delighted✨to have @mrsbarbourhomps.bsky.social and Mr Mackenzie @carrongrangesch.bsky.social showcasing just some of their digital learning work at the LtA Marketplace. Speak to them about text-to-image AI, creative projects and Apple Learning Coach! ⭐️ 🗓️ 27th Nov 📍 Forth Valley College

The countdown continues… 13 days to go! Come along and be inspired. Here are just a few of the stalls on offer.

The learners in the music room have continued to explore the song 1,2,3,4,5 through making their own fish to act out the song as well as exploring their left and right 🐟🐠🎣

Annie, Rhian & Donna had a wonderful day at the Edinburgh Froebel Conference 💕🍃

It’s wonderful to see our storytelling come to life with children retelling and acting out the story ‘We’re going on a Bear Hunt’ indoors and out. @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social #froebelianprinciples 💛🍃🍂

We welcome our Woodlands families to join a parent workshop to have a go at learning and exploring our sewing and weaving opportunities just as the children do! This Thursday at 2pm with Ann & Emma - see the sign up sheet in the hall for more information 🪡✨🧵

Curriculum Improvement Cycle: Progress to date Thu 20 Nov 16:00-17:00 We are now in Phase 2 of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC); Engaging & Co-creating. Hear about the background of the CIC, why & how it was developed, where we are now & the vision for an evolved curriculum. shorturl.at/XZmHx

Our children and the residents had great fun role-playing with the dolls and cars at this week’s Cunningham House visit. It is great to watch the flourishing relationships between the children and residents! #IntergenerationalLearning #BuildingBonds

For our cook to connect session we made some yummy cheesy vegetable cous cous. Lots of skills involved including chopping and discussions on cooker safety. We cant wait for our party next week 🎉 #cookingTogether

Wonderful afternoon sharing our sewing & weaving opportunities with a group of families, great conversations around the skills our children are learning as well as finding out the grow ups own creative abilities 🪡🧶

Primary 1 worked together using teamwork, symmetry and problem-solving to build amazing thrones, simply fit for Kings and Queens! 👑✨

A great second session with practitioners in the Pedagogy Pod @carronshore exploring various resources to support learners with dyslexia, improving engagement and outcomes. Positive impacts already from strategies implemented in the classroom!

Great to see some of our #FalkirkFroebelFamily at this event - have you signed up to @froebeltrust.bsky.social to hear about the latest events, opportunities, pamphlets etc which offers many amazing resources for free to support your CPD & growth as an Early Childhood Educator💕⬇️

We started Nursery Rhyme Week by singing and exploring the rhyme ‘Sing a Song of Sixpence’! We listened to the rhyme during our YMI session then some of our friends created their own ‘pie’ for the king! #WorldNurseryRhymeWeek #EarlyLanguage

We are delighted to be opening our doors on Saturday 29.11.25 at 11am for our Christmas Fayre 🎄 We hope to see you there 😀

We launched our first Feel Good Friday walk with some parents and children. Promoting positive relationships and wellbeing. Join us on the first Friday of the month for more Feel Good Walks 💕

17 days to go... WOW check out our stalls celebrating effective practice in our Early Years! Quick, secure your spot - sign up on CPD manager to make sure you're part of this CLPL opportunity. @fceyteam.bsky.social

Looking forward to sharing our child-centered pedagogy @carronelc.bsky.social and @stfranciselc.bsky.social Sign up via CPD manager for this fantastic opportunity to connect with our wonderful practitioners across Falkirk!

A great To Lead or Not to Lead?session with aspiring middle leaders this afternoon, focusing on creating a rationale for change. Rich discussion around the role of data and the pros & cons of a range of data gathering methodologies. Thanks to Darren @braeshighschool.bsky.social for co-facilitating.

@saltlangs.bsky.socialReally excited to be here at the SALT conference 2026

Our Baby/Toddler Bookbug session takes place this Wednesday 5th November at 10.30am. Please join us for songs, rhymes & a story. Sessions are informal & all families with wee ones aged 0-3 are welcome. Please come to the main school entrance. See you then! Emily 😀

Very grateful to have talented & commited colleagues. 🎃💗⬇️

Many children have participated in real life community experiences this week which have created wonderful rich learning opportunities. Thank you to all the people who make these places so special. 💗🍃 * Dollar Park - Walled Garden 🪴 🎃 * Local Library 📚💕 #FREEFamilyPlacesToGo

How can we move from weary talk to energising professional conversations that actually build culture? I joined Sarah Philp on the Changing Conversations podcast to explore practical ways to elevate dialogue in schools. Listen here 🎧 👉 buff.ly/oe6chx4 @sarahphilppsych.bsky.social

What's on in the Pedagogy Pods this week? Don't miss out on securing your spot - sign up on CPD Manager today! #PACTFalkirk

*NURSERY* Continuing with the interest before the October holidays some of our wee ones were keen to bake. We confidently baked wholemeal fork biscuits today to have with our fruit at lunchtime. Excellent independence skills on display. Well done! They tasted so good too. 😋 🍪

FAMILY SPACE A gentle reminder for any families who would like to connect with other parents or maybe just want to pause for a bit with a cuppa. All Woodland ELCC families welcome to use this space. 💕🍃