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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Finding messages from my first class who are now in their 40’s. Happy memories ❤️

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Have you noticed more primroses this year? They’re just glorious 💚

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Lovely visit to a nursery class today. Gardening, washing up, ‘home office’ woodwork numbers… 💚

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Lovely practice worth sharing event at YG Bro Teyrnon - focusing on provision, experiences and adults supporting schematic play with loose parts play and symbolic play.

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

I had no idea I was catching the ‘wasp’ (if it’s a bee forgive my ignorance) in flight. Very cool!! 🐝🐝🐝

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Nicola Canale @drnicolacanale.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

A free resource by Welsh Government to support parents in understanding and responding to their child’s behaviour in the early years www.gov.wales/sites/defaul...

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

On Library Lovers Day, enjoy this optimistic 1950s magazine cover “Stand aside television. The library holds the stage as the curtain rises on this new age of the written word” (1957) Artist: DL Mays

At the centre of a bright and bustling library, the librarian sets like the smiling captain of a spaceship at the controls. Numerous school children examine the books in the library and seem completely absorbed.

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Mrs Hill @mrsehill.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Such an enjoyable morning - collaborating and discussing all things wonderful 🥰

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

A great Early years leader network meeting today, sharing Froebelian occupations - authentic contexts to embed numeracy skills in authentic contexts in Yr1 & 2. @froebeltrust.bsky.social @missdesmond.bsky.social

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Darrell Wakelam @darrellwakelam.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

What do you do with all of those leftover tape rolls? Well . . . the Year 1 children from Summerhill Primary know. 😁🤔 www.darrellwakelam.com

A model of ‘the very hungry caterpillar’ made by Year 1 children from recycled cardboard tubes. The artwork shows the caterpillar from the story eating his way through the pages of the book with a fruit on each page. Based on the wonderful illustrations of Eric Carle.

A photograph of the leftover tape rolls we used to make our caterpillar model.

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Dr Maulfry Worthington @maulfry.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

It is often too easy for adults to push forwards for neat, standard numerals, when for the child, the personal and cultural meanings predominate. Why is there such an urge to move the youngest children to produce writing, or 'written' maths that is more appropriate for primary age children?!

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Watching this one develop is my greatest joy ☺️

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

This pleases me to know. I may not remember but I like the fact that these words even exist!

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Dr Julian Grenier CBE @juliangrenier.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Hard Truths isn’t an easy watch. But it is a wonderful and serious film. Scorching, angry performance by Marianne Jean-Baptiste with great support from Michele Austin, and a strong cast all round. A lovely feel for the London locations too.

Scene from Hard Truths - a sad Marianne Jean-Baptiste leans into Michele Austin

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Sarah Argent @sargent65.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I love this and I also love the Kermit and Debbie Harry version m.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Hd...

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Debbie Harry & Kermit The Frog - Rainbow Connection

YouTube video by Rich Mullinax

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Mary J @primaryteachermary.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

In some parts of the world it’s Black History Month. But even if it’s not where you are - there is no wrong time to learn more about Black History. Our world would be a fairer place if we were better educated in this. Please recommend books. #BlackHistoryMonth #EduSky @wakelet.bsky.social

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Black History Month Stories

A collection of picture books

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

This is such a BEAUTIFUL book ❤️💚🧡🩵🩷💙

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Dominic Gunn @dominicgunn.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

‘Using picture books to support mathematical development’ from Helen Williams, Sue Gifford and Catherine Gripton www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...

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Using picture books to support mathematical development

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Mrs Hopkins @misshappyjones.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

What a beautiful area to explore light and loose parts 💚🩷💙❤️ @brimblegaynor.bsky.social

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bevlautay.bsky.social @bevlautay.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Cardboard boxes are one of our greatest resources! We use them endlessly. Also each year for ‘World Book Day’ families join us bringing as many boxes as possible. We read ‘Not a Box’ Antionette Portis. Children and their families create their own ‘not a box’ stories. #play #froebel

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Fiona - Play Scotland @fiplayscotland.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Exciting new resource from @froebeltrust.bsky.social Latest pamphlet is packed with practical advice on creating rich, supportive play & learning environments for young children. Must-read for ANY educator, not only those working in ELC www.froebel.org.uk/training-and... #EduSky #EYSky #Froebel

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Daniel Wilson @helsig.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Star spiral roses with arches. #MathArt

Concentric rings of squares with arches created by filling in circle sections connecting inner and outer corners.

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Apparently there’s a ‘use by’ date on these! Who knew!!!

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Mrs Hopkins @misshappyjones.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

The BEST day! 💚

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Dr Maulfry Worthington @maulfry.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

The power of children's thinking! Note the little heart, a graphical symbol that is widely, culturally known and embraced by young children.

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Annamaria Bevan @earlyyearshead.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

1/2What a privilege it was to organise, with Sam Jones and Nic Brinning, Cardiff's Early Years Conference. As maintained nursery heads and on behalf of @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social THANKYOU to our keynote speakers @crecuk.bsky.social @gnsfc.bsky.social @stellalouise.bsky.social and Hannah Betteridge

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Tom Griffiths @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

My #PictureBookFriday is The Circular Square - such a beautiful, heartfelt story of how our experiences contribute to who we are & trying to find the good around us during trickier times. Thanks @templarbooks @courtinabook.bsky.social @templarbooks.bsky.social 📖 Out now for 3+ #kidslituk

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Pete Moorhouse @petemoorhouse.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Absolutely wonderful Cardiff Early Years conference today! Congratulations to all the organisers. Inspiring keynote from Stella Louis and then joined by her daughter, Hannah taking about race. A day full of ideas and insights. @yodateacher.bsky.social @brimblegaynor.bsky.social

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Mrs Hopkins @misshappyjones.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Flying the flag high for early years in Wales! 💚 What a great day @earlyyearshead.bsky.social 👏🏽

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Annamaria Bevan @earlyyearshead.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Here I am! Thank you Gaynor xx

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

What an absolute privilege it was to be presenting a workshop at Cardiff’s EYs conference. To be inspired by Dr Stella Louis, & Hannah Betteridge, Prof Chris Pascal, & Sally Cave. And to catch up with the ever lovely @petemoorhouse.bsky.social.

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Annamaria Bevan @earlyyearshead.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I absolutely loved this! A wonderful, beautiful evening with 4 of the most inspiring ladies I have ever had the pleasure to meet and work with ♥️ #froebel @froebeltrust.bsky.social

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Mrs Hopkins @misshappyjones.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I’m looking for balsa wood of this size or slightly smaller. Can anyone recommend a supplier online please?

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GaynorB @brimblegaynor.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Today I went to the ‘pictures’ alone for the first time in my life. ‘A Complete Unknown’ was an absolute triumph of a film! I’m not going to limit my cultural expansion anymore #SoloCinemaIsGood

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Fiona - Play Scotland @fiplayscotland.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

'Slow, deep, unhurried learning' a wonderfully thought-provoking exploration of what children really need to thrive by Prof. Alison Clark, Donna Green & Catriona Gill - Froebel Trust. A must-watch for anyone passionate about childhood education. 🌱#edusky #MorePlayPlease #earlychildhood #Froebel

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Marcella Towler @marcellatowler.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

The Froebel Trust pamphlet on Clay by Lucy Parker is a fabulous resource #Froebel www.froebel.org.uk/training-and...

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Pamphlets and guides

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Fiona - Play Scotland @fiplayscotland.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Cardboard boxes lying around? Read Alex's brilliant blog on the open-ended, loose parts potential of the humble cardboard box. Unleash creativity & endless play possibilities! Read it at: www.playscotland.org/the-humble-c... #Froebel #EarlyYears #EarlyChildhood #PlayMatters #EduSky #EarlyYearsSky

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The Humble Cardboard Box

Alex, our Learning and Development Officer expands on the principle of Loose Parts Play, with just a cardboard box!

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