If you’re looking for great examples of classical music to show primary-aged children then Bill Bailey’s performance of Anderson’s ‘The Typewriter’ at last week’s ’Last Night of the Proms’ is fab! Lovely discussion points about performance, and what constitutes an instrument. #PrimarySky #EduSky

Haven’t been on Bluesky in probably a year but I’m so keen to be back in touch with the wider teaching community. Is this where everyone is now? What are your best tips for getting the most from it? #PrimarySky #EduSky

This is great! How do I get more content like this on my feed again? I’ve got a lot of people pontificating about the future of education social media but I’d really just like some great resources again! #EduSkyPrimary

Getting my educationbrain juices flowing again this morning by drafting an article for @teachprimarymag.bsky.social about music teaching with tech. It’s making me miss lesson planning! #PedTech #EduSky 🍎

I am being classic ‘me’ right now: downloading a cleaning the house app and posting about it rather than… cleaning the house 😂

Parenting life hack: tights under leggings = no baby socks falling off constantly 🙌🏻

I’d say that’s learning objective achieved! Lovely group of trainee teachers at Nottingham Uni hopefully all set for using tech purposefully in their teaching in the future. #PedTech #EdTech #PGCE

Really excited to be dipping out of maternity leave for a couple of hours to present #PedTech to PCGE students at Nottingham Uni. It’s quite a switch from nappies and feeding to discussing lesson planning but I can’t wait 😊 #WorkingMum #EduSky

I’m going to assume everyone not sharing their Spotify is conscious that their music choices aren’t as cool as everyone else… myself included!

I love maternity leave but I’m really going to miss Christmas season in school. There’s nowhere quite like a primary school at Christmas. Still, at least I’ll get to be Mary with ‘baby Jesus’ for our annual pilgrimage! #EduSkyPrimary 🍎 #EduSky

We don’t do the E*f on the S***f thing (can’t cope!) but have another advent tradition instead: I put a note in this each day with a fun Christmassy thing to do/find. It allows me to do stuff we already have planned (eg go to school Christmas fair) but also cop out and do chocolate if I forget!

Such a special evening at the Pearson Teaching Awards! A real privilege to be here with so many amazing people. Everyone in education deserves a night like this. #teachingheroes

Your friendly Friday reminder... #AiInEdu #AiInEducation #EdTech

We’ve made an app! It’s all about getting people along to local events, trying to give organisations (inc schools!) a chance for their events and promotions to be found. If you’re in the south-west (hoping to go national soon!) please please download it and share it! Links below ⬇️

Hats + babies are not the thing. I get why we used to give them bonnets!

Looking for some BlueSky advice from parents who walk their kids to school… how does one get through the ‘I’m so tired I can’t get home’ stage and how long does it last? We do scooter, snacks, landmarks but it’s tough going!

Give me a shout if it’s snowing near you! ❄️

Not school related but if anyone lives in the southwest UK, my husband and I have recently launched an app to promote local events and really need some people to download and share it! If you live in Devon, Dorset or Cornwall please download it and like us on fb and Instagram (deets below!) 🙏

It’s fascinating being a school mum. So many insights into the ‘other side’ of school life. My biggest reflection so far: why do people with the hugest cars seem to want to park closest to the door of the classroom?! 😂

I guess with lots more people joining I thought it’s probably worth sharing this again! ⬇️ Correction now though: I’m on mat leave with a gorgeous 2-month-old!

My 4yo is very confused by what the season is at the moment. Halloween? Poppy Day? Fireworks? Or is it Christmas and why haven’t we got decorations and is Santa coming? 🤪😂

I am delighted to share that my wonderful school has been selected as an #AppleDistinguishedSchool! Many years of hard work, creativity and innovation from the whole team being recognised 🎉 🎊 🥂 #EduSky #ADE2024

Introducing myself again to say hi! #EduSky - Primary teacher teaching all through the school - Digital, Maths and Music Lead - Working for our Trust supporting other schools’ digital leaders to grow their #PedTech strategy - Lead Practitioner for Digital - Heading off on mat leave in Sept!

One of the best ‘hacks’ I’ve ever been given was for working in the early years when observing chn: simply to use the phrase ‘I wonder’ to prompt. It’s working brilliantly with my 4yo too - such a simple way to get them to extend their play. Would love to hear your best teacher phrases #EduSky

Great list. Here are some primary big hitters to add: @misssdoherty.bsky.social @suchmo83.bsky.social @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social @lwilliamsjones.bsky.social @morgsedu.bsky.social @andrewpercivaled.bsky.social @claresealy.bsky.social @missiebee.bsky.social

My 4yo has hit the ‘yelling things at Alexa’ stage of the summer hols. Anyone else?! #parenting #edusky

I made a starter pack for those fleeing #EduTwitter and joining #EduSky which should let you find a bunch of good people. go.bsky.app/HQHD4R1

Thank goodness for that

Impressed with this platform so far! Seeing lots of secondary colleagues which is great and a lot of familiar faces … where are the primary people hanging out? #edusky

Starting out here in the hope that it’s nicer than X! Please say hello if I should be following you!