Had a lovely morning talking about play pedagogy at @qualifications.gov.scot Thanks so much to @Karen Sharp for the invite. Great to be in a room where play is seen not as an extra, but as central to children’s learning, development and wellbeing. #PlayPedagogy #EduSky #ScotEduSky
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
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
child playing with lego bricks
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Before: trying to balance tradition seated at a desk learning and play.
After: got rid of tables, fully play based, options for exploring the space.
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Finding this little book in the middle of Leith, I'm taking it as a sign that probationary year is gonna be good 😌 #playpedagogy #nqteacher #earlyyears #bookswaps #iloveleith #uoepgdeprimary
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Love this from one of our Play Pedagogy Award schools @carntyneprimary Turning tatties into tech - now that’s what we call #STEM with spark! 🥔⚡ #PlayPedagogy #PPA #MorePlayPlease #PlayEveryday #ScotEduSky #EduSky #ScottishPrimary
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Prioritising Play
Gloria Ladson-Billings reminds us: play isn’t neutral. It should reflect the identities, joy & lived experiences of every child.
Play is powerful.
Play is personal.
Play is political.
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Love this hands-on approach to exploring place value from our @PlayScotland #PlayPedagogyAward school @Kinneil_PS. Using cards and base ten blocks brings numeracy to life through exploration, collaboration and deep thinking, brilliant stuff! #ScotEduSky #EduSky #PlayPedagogy
Great to see children at one of our @PlayScotand #PlayPedagogyAward schools exploring food, fairness and dignity through a visit to the Larder and Community Café. Real-life, rights-based learning that brings Article 27 to life. #PPAward #UNCRC #PlayPedagogy #ScotEduSky #EduSky
Absolutely love this! Another brilliant example of how learning through play is building real understanding in our #PlayPedagogyAward schools. Confident, capable and curious learners shining bright! #ScotEduSky #EduSky #PlayPedagogy
Incredible marble run from one of our #PlayPedagogyAward schools, full of creativity, collaboration & critical thinking. This is what play pedagogy in action looks like!
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Absolutely! Let’s stop trying to evidence learning like it’s a checklist, and start noticing the spark, strength and spirit each learner brings. That’s what truly matters, and that’s where the transformation happens. #ScotEduSky #EduSky #PlayPedagogy
An adult looks at a child, perplexed in a playground as they choose puddles to play with over newly purchased play resources for outdoors.
‘But, we bought these resources for you all to learn with outside… ‘
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#ThePowerOfAPuddle
Eyemouth Primary, a Play Scotland Play Pedagogy Award school, embraced a festive challenge from Head Elf! Through play, teamwork, and creativity, pupils designed solutions for Santa's sleigh. Fantastic fun and brilliant collaboration! Head Elf was thrilled! #PlayPedagogy #EduSky
For play-based schools, what books would you add to my reading list? #PlayIsTheWay #PlayPedagogy #EYFS #EduSkyPrimary wakelet.com/wake/SJPFisd...
Velcro shapes, flowers, hearts, squares and arrows. Kids have to put their foot onto a specific shape or colour. Great way to exercise and great for practicing language skills In background you can see a 150cm tapestry of huge sunflowers, why because they make a great filming background
Velcro shapes and colours on carpet . Great for the game... "Touch that colour" where students have to all put a foot on a colour/shape. Last one is out
#games #playpedagogy #edusky
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Felt shape 10cm pink piano with a lift up lid to reveal a blue hippo saying "no, no, no" Next to it is a blue door and I can't remember what is behind the door that opens. Came from a company called Bells about various Spot Dog characters in books.
#Languages #playpedagogy
Think just how fun it would be to see what is behind the door, the piano lid and so forth. Found online by a company called Bells. 10 different pieces, meaning we could pair and share.
#auslan #edusky
I cannot tell you how inspiring it is to receive pictures, reflective notes and stories from our #UoEPGDEp students about their experiences of play while out on placement #play #playpedagogy #listening
Oh I love what children do together when left to play.
The skills developed here seem endless. #EduSkyPrimary #Playpedagogy
One of the guests for the Play Pedagogy panel used this quote in her slides. I loved it because I feel it really sum me up as a person.
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#Game Animal Bus #playpedagogy. I am very happy with this game and it should be a doddle to make it more secondary friendly. Plus we can make it name the animal, describe animal or sentence up animal depending on the class and the level they are working toward.
