On 11 June marks the International Day of Play, a global celebration of the power of play We’re joining @playscotland.bsky.social in promoting a joyful day that puts children’s voices, wellbeing, & rights at the heart of learning #InternationalDayofPlay www.playscotland.org/internationa...

Remember Rainbow Day is this Friday 🌈 Children can wear colourful clothes (one colour, or many colours!) and bring an item for our Rainbow Raffle Hampers. Food or non-food. ❤️🧡 P1 & P2 💛 P3 💚💙 P4 & P5 💜 P6 🩷 P7

Huge thanks to Kristine who organised our first Wellbeing Wednesday. We all had a great time, with lots of laughter. Adults need time to play too!

Mark making comes in lots of different forms.

To some it is a tree trunk- to others a dinosaur’s back, while others climb aboard a train heading for a new adventure. #TheBestToysAreProvidedByNature @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

Learning new skills together is always a favourite @lvpsn.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

Preparing food outside and then cooking it on the fire makes food even more delicious. @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

Realising the Ambition is genuinely the best guidance I’ve ever read from Education Scotland. It’s my fave! There’s so much in it that upper primary and secondary could learn from and put into practice in meaningful ways. Honestly, everyone should read it.

Delighted to accept our cheque from Tescos. @lvps-pta.bsky.social

Every single day I get to see how block play develops mathematical thinking in a meaningful way. #BlocksRock @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social @lintonlass.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social

No better way to learn about seasons than exploring the world around us. We are so lucky to have such beauty on our doorstep. #LovelyLarbert @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

Great to see many enthusiastic educators attend Fire lighting CPD at Woodlands hub 🔥🪵 We look forward to follow up visits to your settings 🧡 @glendevonelc.bsky.social @inchlairelcc.bsky.social @carronelc.bsky.social @lvpsn.bsky.social @sacredheartelc.bsky.social @avonbridgeelcc.bsky.social

What an amazing night Primary 7!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I could not be more proud of every single one of you, well done for absolutely giving it your all💙🤍 ~more photos to come!

#Blocksrock as children use them to build, risk assess then embrace the joy of the jump! @lintonlass.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

Well done to Elaine and Lauren who represented @larbertvillageps.bsky.social by sharing their passion for #ClayIsTheWay @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

What is more exciting than our very first leek harvest? We managed to grow a fantastic crop which then let us give everyone a home grown leek, potato and recipe card to enjoy making leek and potato soup at home.#Lifeskills #GreenFingers @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

Apple crumble never tastes better than when you make it yourself. #MarvelousMeals @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

Nothing inspires confidence quite like being given real tools and learning new skills alongside your parent. @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social @petemoorhouse.bsky.social

Falkirk Libraries' writing challenge for everyone ends this weekend! ✏️Submit a story or poem of up to 500 words 💥Or a comic/graphic novel of up to 4 sides of A4 Hand in your entries to a library by Saturday or email [email protected] by midnight Sunday. youtube.com/shorts/BO0bi...

Team work makes the dream work! #Curiosity #STEM @larbertvillageps.bsky.social

Lots of collaboration, problem solving, and fun in evidence at the blocks. We think it is the best resource in the nursery. In the morning, we have a city for dinosaurs. In the afternoon, a cruise ship appears. #BlocksRock @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

Sometimes great artists need a large canvas! Painting outdoors is always a hit @larbertvillageps.bsky.social #creativity @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

What a team of soup makers we have at Larbert Village ELC! What better way to develop skills for life than with your friends? @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social #SkillsForLife #MarvellousMeals #HomeMadeTastesBest

Scottish teenager’s petition on single-use plastics wins support in parliament

We are so lucky to be part of an allotment community in Larbert. At every visit we see the wonder in children as they watch seeds grow overtime into food. This is how to give children skills for life @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social #LarbertCommunity

Thank you to Helena, Elaine and @yvonnea1.bsky.social for their support in the first network meeting of the equity language improvement project. Exciting times ahead.

Thank you to everyone who attended our family night. Lots of interesting feedback on our refreshed curriculum rationale and our Setting The Table inspired menus for snack and lunch.#WorkingTogether

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We heard the new Primary One families had a great time in the woods on Saturday! We know everyone has fun and learns so much in the woods. Children especially love it when adults join in the fun! @larbertvillageps.bsky.social @mrsglvps.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

“Before we ever put a pencil in a child’s hand those hands should climb, press, pull and carry a wide variety of materials”. @Larbertvillageps.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

For anyone who is interested in sensory stories. Here is some free CLPL www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/vi&m... @fceyteam.bsky.social

New FREE Episode Alert! 🔨 🆕 Pete Moorhouse shares how to set up safe woodworking areas in Early Years. Learn essential tools, safety tips, and why woodworking builds children's confidence and problem-solving skills. Perfect for beginners! [link] www.earlyyears.tv/episode/p...

These beautiful words encapsulate the slow pedagogy we aspire to. @westrayalison.bsky.social @froebelpartnership.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social

Delighted to share FT funded Falkirk Froebel “Going slow with sewing & woodwork project” a wonderful collaboration with @westrayalison.bsky.social @petemoorhouse.bsky.social @Jane @playinpoppies.bsky.social @inchlairelcc.bsky.social @woodlandselcc.bsky.social @BankierELC @froebeltrust.bsky.social 💕

Check out these easy ways to repurpose items that would normally be headed into the recycling bin into tools for working on early math skills! youtube.com/shorts/z5jLf... #edusky #earlymath #earthday #earthmonth #savetheplanet #parentingtips #parenting #reuse

The school holidays look like egg-cellent fun! Book now for craft sessions, StoryPlay and more. www.falkirkleisureandculture.org/whats-on/eas...

Get your green fingers out today! In all our libraries you'll find plant swap tables - bring your spare seeds, cuttings, extra plants and take home something new. In Falkirk Library you'll find the first of our new seed libraries!

It's so good to be back in such a supportive and active community. Bluesky is such an important platform to celebrate and share all the achievements of Falkirk's awesome ch'n & young people. Let's lift each other up 🌟 🤩 ⭐️ @fcqiteam.bsky.social

Nature always provides the very best invitation to curiosity and learning #Froebel