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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

This #WorldMentalHealthDay create space for honest conversations and help the people around you feel genuinely heard. What better place to have that conversation than outdoors? 🌳 💚 Support starts with #BeingHeard and sometimes, a walk in the woods is the perfect place to start.

Two people walking arm‑in‑arm along a misty autumn woodland path, sharing a quiet moment among birch trees and fallen leaves. Credit: Julie Howden/WTML

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 10/10/2026

Books can help children find ways to understand and express their feelings. And the very act of sharing a book together can provide a source of happiness and comfort. For #WorldMentalHealthDay, explore what the evidence says about reading and children's mental wellbeing. bit.ly/3JNgfjT

A photo of a man and toddler sharing a book together. White text on a blue background says children who read regularly report higher self-esteem and more effective emotional regulation, with fewer emotional and behavioural challenges than peers who read less frequently.

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

What a wonderful first term. ♥️ Wishing everyone who is off a lovely Autumn holiday 🍁

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We support education professionals through access to a wide range of professional learning opportunities. Take a look at our professional learning offer for 2026-27. It provides an overview of upcoming professional learning programmes, resources & events! ow.ly/VryM50ZTtov

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🦡 It's #NationalBadgerDay and what better way to celebrate than with these lovely pics by George Kelsey.📸 Badgers are a wood's ruling clan, often occupying the same sett for generations and laying a network of well-trodden paths through the undergrowth. 🧵 1/2

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Donna, Annie & Tracy had a great day at the Edinburgh Froebel Network. #Sustainability #Weaving #AI #Storytelling #Networking 💖

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This week have welcomed Karra and Matthew our HNC Childhood Practice students from Forth Valley College, they have settled in well and the children are enjoying showing them their nursery environment ✨🍃

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The children asked to make bread for snack, they used “flour, banana oil and water” “it needs to cook for a really long time” participating in real life experiences which is developing their understanding of quantity, measure and concepts of print through following a recipe.

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We would like to wish Tracy Lindie & our Falkirk and wider colleagues good luck as they begin their Froebel in Childhood Practice course at the University of Edinburgh today. 🙌💖

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In our woodland space the children have been noticing changes to the season “I know autumn is when the leaves fall to the ground” gathering their natural treasures and using their foraged brambles, leaves, conkers and sticks for different purposes to support learning back at nursery ✨🍃

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Indoors the majority of our children have been exploring mark making in different ways including modelling with clay, creating marks and symbols in the sand or using our foraged berries to create beautiful artwork all supporting our pre writing and fine motor skills ✍️✨

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today we welcomed a group of Falkirk council educators to the hub for Nurturing Nature training lead by Jane from @ltlnews.bsky.social, a great opportunity to deepen our skills and share our ideas with others as we find ways to promote family learning in nature 🍃✨

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

It was lovely for Donna, Emma, Annie & Anthony to connect with the new Early Learning and Childcare students at Forth Valley College at the end of the day to share some examples of Froebelian Principles & approaches. #EngagingWithNature #Pedagogy #RelationshipsMatter

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Falkirk Froebel Network @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#EngagingWithNature #UnityandConnectedness Sourced: Froebel Trust Outdoor Play Pamphlet (Tovey) and @froebeltrust.bsky.social Froebelian Principles Poster (extracts) @ www.froebel.org.uk/training-and... 💝🍃⬇️

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It was lovely to welcome Jane Whinnett MBE to Woodlands. Wonderful to enable a tour of the spaces & experiences, sharing some examples how Froebelian Principles are lived & underpin practice. 💕🍃 #EarlyChildhood #FroebelianPedagogy

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We are very grateful to receive this wonderful grant that Tracy applied for.💕 It has provided new, resources, waterproof suits & boots along with a great Biodiversity training session which enabled a climate change audit & focussed on further strengthening experiences, knowledge & skills. 🪴🫛🌱🦋🐝🐛🌿

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Educators being creative with nature.🍃 Thank you to Annie for providing such a lovely nature experience. 🌿 Following on from taking time to observe & reflect on the continuous provision & core experiences within the garden. 🪴 #Wellbeing #EngagingwithNature #Spaces #Experiences

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our children have been enjoying daily experiences offsite to notice changes in their environment as well the new children becoming familiar with their new outdoor space ✨ “that is a beech tree” “I was just watching that bird & that swan” allowing a connection to nature and our wider world. #beingme

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The children are noticing and sharing their knowledge as well as asking questions to deepen their understanding of the creatures and insects they have been finding! 🐛🐜 “how do they eat when they are in there? (The egg)”

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 17/08/2026

It's never too early to start sharing stories 📚 From babies to children in their early years and all the way through to teens, reading brings profound benefits that can have a lifelong impact on children’s lives. Learn more about the benefits of reading: bit.ly/461Xroy

An infographic showing the benefits of reading as children grow.

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Fantastic engagement in the block space today to create “houses for the dollies” “there is different rooms” “to read books and have a seat” reimagining spaces from real life to support and extend our play ✨

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Annie & Donna had a lovely afternoon celebrating wonderful Early Childhood work that’s happening across Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 at the Early Years Scotland awards. Great to network with others as we reflect on Woodlands ELCC & be inspired and motivated with lots of passionate early childhood professionals.💕

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Please find our new Lunch menu attached. In addition, as part of our Marvellous Mealtimes at Woodlands ELCC we offer a healthy snack in morning & afternoon & enable larder options for alternative options. 🍓🍎🍒🍍🥑🍉🌽🥕🥣🥦

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What a wonderful day returning to nursery, sharing our summer stories, reconnecting with each other, we harvested some of our fruits and vegetables from our growing garden & risk assessed our campsite and remembered our offsite safety guidance 🍓✨

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Wonderful to see everyone back at nursery today. Wishing everyone starting or returning to Nursery, Primary or High School a fabulous day. 💖

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A very beneficial two days staff inservice training at Woodlands ELCC. 💕🍃 Taking time to connect, reflect, celebrate & cover a range of whole team developments & updates with such rich professional dialogue. #Pedagogy #AgileLeadership #ImprovementPlanning #ChildProtection #ResilencePlanning

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Here is the link to our Woodlands ELC Centre website; Some useful information for new families: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/fa/woodlands...

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Summer holidays are nearly over. Hope you have all had a lovely time. Looking forward to seeing all the Woodlands family next week. 💕🍃

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

*PARENTS OF CHILDREN Moving onto P1” Please see the attached poster from Meadowbank Library for Transition to P1 opportunities. 📚

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We are privileged to be part of every child and families lives whilst they are at Woodlands nursery. 💕🍃 As we finish up for the holidays, hope everyone has a lovely summer. ☀️ Best wishes to all those moving on and for everyone returning we look forward to reconnecting in August. 🤗

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A lovely week reflecting and celebrating with children, families & educators. 🌱🪴 Taking the time, to pause, listen and make visible something everyone enjoyed whilst Being Us at Woodlands 💕🍃

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Donna Green @donnagreenx.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Lovely that children, families & educators celebrated summer solstice at the woods throughout the week. A beautiful way connecting with our end of nursery year approaching: celebrating each child’s journey at nursery & love with nature 💕🍃 #LongestDay #SummerSolstice #EndofNurseryYearCelebrations

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Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability @edscotlfs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

➡️ Out now - Target 2030 newsletter 🌳What is Learning for Sustainability? 🌳Sustainable Learning Setting Practitioner Guide 🌳LfS in Scotland web page 🌳Practitioner Support 🌳Online Sessions 🌳Self-led nature activities blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2026/06/19/target-2030-june-newsletter/

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Education Scotland Learning for Sustainability @edscotlfs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🔎 The Learning for Sustainability Funding & Grants update June 2026 is now available on the LfS blog. blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/lfsblog/2026/06/19/learning-for-sustainability-funding-grants-june-2026/

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

So beautiful to see all the flowers & plants growing & unfolding at Woodlands ~ gifting us with gorgeous colours, scents, & attracting pollinators. Lovely to see our poppies have spread their seeds since last year. 💕🪴🌺

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This week we welcomed our families to the summer solstice celebrations where we participated in nature activities making journey sticks,climbing trees & exploring clay in nature - full of joy, discovery and connection outdoors 🌿🌲

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It was lovely to welcome families to Woodlands as we hosted our home to nursery event for parents & carers of new children. An opportunity to meet the team, have a playroom & garden tour, be given some information & time to ask questions. 💕🍃 #RelationshipsMatter

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We would like to say a massive thank you to @lintonlass.bsky.social for provoking such deep thinking through your ‘Encounters with blocks’ research. We feel honoured & grateful to be part of this wonderful experience. Thank you also for your generosity of time, knowledge,beautiful card & gifts💖

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Massive Congratulations to Annie, Rhian & Dara on passing your @morayhouse.bsky.social Froebel in Childhood Practice Assignment. 🙌 We are all super proud of you & love the added value & positive impacts these projects are having💕🍃 #SensoryGarden🎉 #Children’sSongs🎉 #CreativitythroughSustainability🎉

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Our Woodlands Vision, Values & Principles 💕🍃

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

A big thank you to Elaine from FV NHS Speech & Language: for delivering a Makaton signing session with Educators at Woodlands to build on the whole day Makaton training Rhian attended. 👍💕🍃#InclusiveApproaches #EarlyLanguageandCommunication

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

A big thank you to Susi; Educational Psychologist & Iona; link Speech & language therapist for our recent SCERTS training. 🙌 Woodlands Educators found the 3 x workshops very beneficial. 💖 #SocialCommunication #EmotionalRegulation #TransactionalSupport

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

We are pleased to be presented the Silver Award for developing a ‘Communication Friendly’ environment. Thank you to the whole community for your support & a special thanks to Iona - our link S&L therapist & Rhian: our Communication Champion 💕🍃 #InclusiveApproaches #EarlyLanguageandCommunication

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Our children have had fun on their summer trip at Beecraigs Country Park! Engaging with nature, spotting wildlife along the way, including a deer! We also had our nursery mouse came along for the adventure too.There has been plenty of smiles, discoveries and outdoor fun! #outdoorlearning

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Lots of interest in representing ideas thorough drawing… “This is the world, look this is the land and here is the sea. This one is the moon and the orange is the planets, do you know there are 8 planets… and this is the black hole” 🌎🪐💖

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

“Rainbow and unicorn” very lucky to be gifted this wonderful drawing. 🌈🦄 #Creativity

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Lovely to have the opportunity to host a Professional Learning visit with Prague Education leaders. Thank you to the children and Educators at Woodlands who took lead roles in walk and talk tours. 💕🍃 @fclisamccabe.bsky.social

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Woodlands ELC Centre & Hub @woodlandselcc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Happy Eid Mubarak. Wishing children, families and community a lovely day celebrating. 🎉

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