The Froebel workshop with Catriona Campbell & Caitlin Thomlinson was fantastic! Catriona reminded us that “communication unlocks the curriculum,” and Caitlin shared her brilliant block play research showing how deep learning unfolds through time, space & trust. #PlayPedagogy #Froebel

The Froebel session with Donna Green & Shirley Couser on slow pedagogy was a beautiful reminder to slow down & be truly present. Learning unfolds best when we create time & space for curiosity, reflection & connection. #SlowPedagogy #PlayPedagogy

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

Such a joy chatting with Leanne for our latest PlayWell podcast episode! We talked about her passion for play & how she supports teachers to bring play into classrooms. Listen now on Spotify, YouTube or the Play Scotland website! #PlayPedagogy #EduSky #Primary #ScotEduSky #PlayMatters #Playistheway

Join our board! Board of Trustees Vacancies at Play Scotland We are seeking to grow our Board with passionate new volunteers bringing diverse skills and experience. Send us your CV and a short cover letter by Friday 21 November to apply: www.playscotland.org/join-our-boa...

"Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world" - Albert Einstein Play gives children the opportunity, time, and space to explore their imaginations and develop their creativity!

🎃 Happy Halloween from Play Scotland! This is a hugely playful time of year with costumes, games, and make-believe. 👻 Scary stories or activities help build confidence and resilience. 🧟 Fancy dress and playing pretend encourage children to use their imagination

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Whether through music, movement, art, or storytelling — #play is the language of childhood. It’s how children communicate, explore, and make sense of their inner and outer worlds. In #PlayTherapy, this natural way of expressing is used therapeutically. #BAPTRegisteredPlayTherapists

🎭 Performer call-out We’re seeking a dance or physical theatre artist for ISLAND, a new show by Starcatchers, Frozen Charlotte & Imaginate celebrating the bond between babies & grown-ups 💛 📍 Workshop audition: 6 Nov ⏰ Apply by 1 Nov midnight 🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/jobs/performer-call-out-for-island

If you have leadership skills, can think strategically & have a passion for the role creativity plays within child development, Starcatchers @starcatchersuk.bsky.social are looking for new board members: buff.ly/Ud5pXZF (30 Nov 2025)

🧩 Discover the transformative potential of Loose Parts Play Our online training covers: 📚 Theory and principles ⚖️ Manage risk in a safe way 🛠️ Creative, practical ideas Don't forget to use your member's code to get 10% off at checkout! Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

Are you looking forward to Bonfire Night? Check out our play ideas and risk guidance that we created with Scottish Fire and Rescue www.playscotland.org/resources/pl...

📣Our member @corra.scot is recruiting for "Grant Support Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover)" #JobSearchTogether #CharityJobs 🗓️Closing Date: Tuesday 4 November 📍 Location: Hybrid: Edinburgh or Glasgow ➡️ buff.ly/setd0yL

Getting back to Bushcraft, first revision session had the class constructing models of Angkor Wat as part of our Diwali week

How do we take a common-sense approach to risk in play? Watch our new video about the Benefit-Risk Approach The opportunity to face challenges is vital for healthy child development www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdDm...

In all my time teaching with K’nex, never seen something quite as impressive created by a pupil 🙌 #playinupperprimary

Delighted to be along with our delivery partners ScrapAntics on a great autumn 🍂 day for play at Whitfield Community Garden. Here til 2pm if you can get down to #playeveryday #playmoreplease

🌍 Excited to share Play Scotland’s Play Pedagogy Award @2025 Bright Start International Conference! Brilliant chance to showcase how our schools are reimagining education through play & inspiring change worldwide 💙 👉 conferencebrightstartfoundation.org/register-1 #EduSky #ScotEduSky #PlayMatters

Play for all: Rights, Responsibility and Inclusive Practice Thu 9 October, 9:30-10:30am Covering: ⚖️ The legal context of play as a children's right 🧒 Your responsibility to provide inclusive opportunities 🎨 How to design inclusive play experiences Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

Learning can’t happen on empty tummies! A school I work with started a breakfast club to welcome children each day & attendance went up straight away. Great to see more support for this across the UK. #ScotEduSky #EduSky

These children explored a variety of real-life 3D shapes and then used them to create their own model. We then decorated the models with 2D shapes. We were very impressed with the children’s creativity!

This afternoon these boys and girls enjoyed playing a variety of games with the parachute. They listened well to the instructions and had lots of fun 😁.

I’ve always loved playdough, the smell, the feel, the endless possibilities! My new Play Scotland blog shares why it’s such a powerful tool for play & learning. Have a read 👇

"The simplest things often open the door to the richest opportunities" Read our latest blog about The Power of Playdough 💪 Written by our Play Pedagogy Award Officer, Fiona Kirkland www.playscotland.org/the-power-of...

📣CALLING ALL EDUCATORS! 📣 If you deliver outdoor education and want activity ideas, resources and inspirational stories straight to your inbox, check out our new educator's mailing list! 📧 Sign up at bit.ly/4ncu2iA #OutdoorEducation #Learning

Are you booked for our Risky Play Training? Book your place now to learn: 🤔 What is risk–benefit assessment, and how it supports informed decision-making ⚖️ How to adopt a balanced, thoughtful approach to risk in your setting www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

We’re proud to support @ScottishYouthParliament 2026–2031 Manifesto: Dear Scotland’s Future. Based on the views of almost 5,000 young people from across Scotland, we're calling for youth-specific spaces in local communities. Read the full manifesto here: syp.org.uk/manifesto/ #DearScotlandsFuture

This is a must for any upper primary class (or S1 class) exploring pattern and sequences. This square is amazing - everytime I think I've found all the patterns, another one appears!

Spelling Consolidation ✏️ A great one to play with your whole class or in smaller groups to revise previous weeks spelling pattern(s) #playinupperprimary

Brilliant to see the 100 languages alive here! A model of the water cycle showing how learning sticks when it’s meaningful & expressed in ways that suit the learner. #PlayPedagogyAward #EduSky #ScotEduSky #Primary #PlayMatters

New Podcast Episode: Dr William Bird MBE, Getting Communities Active through Games and Play. www.spreaker.com/episode/50-d...

Could you help with a Doctoral research project? 🧐 A PhD student based at the University of Cambridge is looking to interview Froebel trained nursery teachers who completed their studies at Froebel College between 1945 to 1999 as part of their Doctoral research. ✨ (1/2)

New speaker announcement! Karen Sharp will be speaking at our AGM about the power of play and the importance of playwork qualifications. Tue 30 Sep 2-4:30pm, Nicholson Square Venues, Edinburgh www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

Rain outside = creativity inside. 🌧️➡️🏗️ The rain didn’t stop us on Friday from Den building. Super impressed with the teamwork and collaboration to make these amazing dens. #metaskillsinaction

Our amazing pupils have designed their own illustrations for our school charter! So proud of you all! ⭐️

Really exciting new training by Alex and Jenny! Join them next Wednesday 17th to learn more about childrens play. Book at the link below 👇 #ScotEduSky #EduSky #PlayMatters #EY

You never stop learning and trying new things - looking to develop oracy in the classroom. This wee, paired discussion starter, recap previous weeks learning, aims to give a scaffold to help pupils navigate their chat

✨ A new school year is almost here! ✨ It’s vital to stay connected with children and show interest in their day. Here’s five great questions that spark meaningful chatter and help develop your children's oracy. Interested to hear what others people recommend.

Our Pedagogy. #PlayIsTheWay

Why are Always Active Uniforms so important? They help children move more, concentrate better, and have more fun! Find out more: www.playscotland.org/play-scotlan...

📢 We're recruiting! We're currently looking for a People and Learning Manager to join our Resources team. - Permanent contract - 28 hours per week - Starting salary £38,876 (pro rata £31,100) - Applications close on 10th September at 9 am Find out more and apply on our website: buff.ly/WMMpBws

"Play is the highest expression of human development in children; it's the free expression of what is in a child's soul"  - Friedrich Froebel, pedagogue, 1782-1852

I adore K’nex but this much cheaper alternative has a huge amount of scope for block play and exploration of structure #playinupperprimary

“Schemas are patterns of repeatable behaviour…” (Athey). Schematic play isn’t just early years, it’s how all children make sense of the world. When we observe, understand & extend, we turn “just play” into deep learning, confidence & creativity. Great read 👇 www.teachearlyyears.com/learning-and...

Some fantastic writing from P2/1 today. We have been using the emotion works cogs as a stimulus for exploring different emotions. #FoW

Primary 1 also started working on some independent learning tasks for literacy this week.

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