Marcella Towler
@marcellatowler.bsky.social
Lecturer, Early Years and Childhood Studies, UCC School of Education. Co-Researcher Nurture through Nature. Froebel,Nature STEAM,Aistear,Action Lesotho.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Children and technology - a topic that we're asked about often and one which we'll be unpicking at EECERA 2026 in Madeira - while you wait.... buff.ly/H3LRnDb A new booklet in the Froebel Trusts Research Series by Prof Rosie Flewitt and Dr Sandra El Gemayel
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Children and technology - a topic that we're asked about often and one which we'll be unpicking at EECERA 2026 in Madeira - while you wait.... buff.ly/H3LRnDb A new booklet in the Froebel Trusts Research Series by Prof Rosie Flewitt and Dr Sandra El Gemayel
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
#Froebel #EarlyChildhood #EECERA2026
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Any feedback on this Wild. Life gardening starter guide folks? A lot of people have downloaded at this stage I would really appreciate some insights suggestions complaints even. :-).
ICYMI last week: our free Wildlife Gardening Starter Pack (PDF) is live.
Five quick wins, native plant list, seasonal checklist—delivered by email in ~30 seconds. Join the community of Irish wildlife gardeners.
👉 gardeningwell.ie/wildlife-gar...
Please share. 🌱🦔
Five quick wins, native plant list, seasonal checklist—delivered by email in ~30 seconds. Join the community of Irish wildlife gardeners.
👉 gardeningwell.ie/wildlife-gar...
Please share. 🌱🦔
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Any feedback on this Wild. Life gardening starter guide folks? A lot of people have downloaded at this stage I would really appreciate some insights suggestions complaints even. :-).
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@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social is having its first webinar in January 2026 on "Froebel and Democracy". We want to spark conversations about what Froebel means today. If interested, please contact @amand8.bsky.social or me, and see the flyer. @froebeltrust.bsky.social #Froebel
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social is having its first webinar in January 2026 on "Froebel and Democracy". We want to spark conversations about what Froebel means today. If interested, please contact @amand8.bsky.social or me, and see the flyer. @froebeltrust.bsky.social #Froebel
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Being&Belonging
Edinburgh's Froebel conference subsidised by Froebel Trust offered a thought-provoking inspiring day to 180 delegates. Keynotes magnificent.
Thanks all presenters @lintonlass.bsky.social @rachna.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social
Edinburgh's Froebel conference subsidised by Froebel Trust offered a thought-provoking inspiring day to 180 delegates. Keynotes magnificent.
Thanks all presenters @lintonlass.bsky.social @rachna.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Being&Belonging
Edinburgh's Froebel conference subsidised by Froebel Trust offered a thought-provoking inspiring day to 180 delegates. Keynotes magnificent.
Thanks all presenters @lintonlass.bsky.social @rachna.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social
Edinburgh's Froebel conference subsidised by Froebel Trust offered a thought-provoking inspiring day to 180 delegates. Keynotes magnificent.
Thanks all presenters @lintonlass.bsky.social @rachna.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social @playinpoppies.bsky.social @sallycave.bsky.social
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Thank you, Donna and for your seminar. Such a fantastic day with so many committed educators ❤️
What a wonderful Edinburgh Froebel Conference, grateful to the Edinburgh Froebel Network & @froebeltrust.bsky.social
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
November 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Thank you, Donna and for your seminar. Such a fantastic day with so many committed educators ❤️
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Delighted to co- present with Shirley at today’s Edinburgh Froebel Conference. 💕🪴
A wonderful opportunity to share with a fabulous audience of passionate people. 🥰 🍃@inchlairelcc.bsky.social @woodlandselcc.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social
A wonderful opportunity to share with a fabulous audience of passionate people. 🥰 🍃@inchlairelcc.bsky.social @woodlandselcc.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Delighted to co- present with Shirley at today’s Edinburgh Froebel Conference. 💕🪴
A wonderful opportunity to share with a fabulous audience of passionate people. 🥰 🍃@inchlairelcc.bsky.social @woodlandselcc.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social
A wonderful opportunity to share with a fabulous audience of passionate people. 🥰 🍃@inchlairelcc.bsky.social @woodlandselcc.bsky.social @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social
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What a wonderful Edinburgh Froebel Conference, grateful to the Edinburgh Froebel Network & @froebeltrust.bsky.social
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What a wonderful Edinburgh Froebel Conference, grateful to the Edinburgh Froebel Network & @froebeltrust.bsky.social
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
The keynotes were outstanding & extremely thought provoking @lintonlass.bsky.social & @Rachna 💕
A day full of gifts & link with a wonderful community of Fabulous Froebelian’s 💗🍃🪴
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Fiona, our Play Pedagogy Lead, attended the Froebel Conference, it began with an inspiring keynote from Catriona Gill on seeing, unfolding, flourishing, being & belonging. She reminded us that when we create the right conditions children flourish & that inclusion isn’t a policy, it’s a way of seeing
November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Fiona, our Play Pedagogy Lead, attended the Froebel Conference, it began with an inspiring keynote from Catriona Gill on seeing, unfolding, flourishing, being & belonging. She reminded us that when we create the right conditions children flourish & that inclusion isn’t a policy, it’s a way of seeing
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If you’re attending today, comment and let us know what you’re looking forward to ⬇️
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #Froebel #BeingandBelonging #FroebelSociety #FroebelGifts14
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #Froebel #BeingandBelonging #FroebelSociety #FroebelGifts14
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
If you’re attending today, comment and let us know what you’re looking forward to ⬇️
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #Froebel #BeingandBelonging #FroebelSociety #FroebelGifts14
#Froebel #FroebelTrust #EdinburghFroebelNetwork #FroebelianEducation #Froebel #BeingandBelonging #FroebelSociety #FroebelGifts14
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New resource! 🚨 The latest title in our Froebel Trust pamphlet series, Singing with Young Children is out now!
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
New resource! 🚨 The latest title in our Froebel Trust pamphlet series, Singing with Young Children is out now!
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
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Join our Early Years community of research and practice on 16th Feb in Birmingham for a day of learning and dialog. www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke...
#BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning
#BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join our Early Years community of research and practice on 16th Feb in Birmingham for a day of learning and dialog. www.crec.co.uk/becera-ticke...
#BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning
#BECERA #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EYFS #EarlyLearning
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"Expecting children to sit still and formally learn how to write at this early age conflicts with widely accepted theories around cognitive and physical development."
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#SchoolReadiness #SchoolReady #ReceptionYear #4YearOlds
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#SchoolReadiness #SchoolReady #ReceptionYear #4YearOlds
Four-year-olds don’t need to sit still to be ‘school ready’
Children need physical play to develop their strength, coordination, and motor skills.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
"Expecting children to sit still and formally learn how to write at this early age conflicts with widely accepted theories around cognitive and physical development."
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#SchoolReadiness #SchoolReady #ReceptionYear #4YearOlds
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#SchoolReadiness #SchoolReady #ReceptionYear #4YearOlds
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Launch of EECERA 2026
The next EECERA Conference will be held in beautiful Funchal, Madeira, between 25th and 28th August 2026. buff.ly/A2M5i97
Sign up for updates. buff.ly/dTC6Z9f #EECERA
The next EECERA Conference will be held in beautiful Funchal, Madeira, between 25th and 28th August 2026. buff.ly/A2M5i97
Sign up for updates. buff.ly/dTC6Z9f #EECERA
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Launch of EECERA 2026
The next EECERA Conference will be held in beautiful Funchal, Madeira, between 25th and 28th August 2026. buff.ly/A2M5i97
Sign up for updates. buff.ly/dTC6Z9f #EECERA
The next EECERA Conference will be held in beautiful Funchal, Madeira, between 25th and 28th August 2026. buff.ly/A2M5i97
Sign up for updates. buff.ly/dTC6Z9f #EECERA
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PLEASE sign the petition to promote interest in a kindergarten stage: early years care & education that is relevant & fit for the 21stC Please repost
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October 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
PLEASE sign the petition to promote interest in a kindergarten stage: early years care & education that is relevant & fit for the 21stC Please repost
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@fiplayscotland.bsky.social
@playinpoppies.bsky.social
@morayhouse.bsky.social
@roddi33.bsky.social
parliament.scot
@falkirkfroebel.bsky.social
@fiplayscotland.bsky.social
@playinpoppies.bsky.social
@morayhouse.bsky.social
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Loving my crocheted Froebel❤️ Thank you @dralisonmoore.bsky.social for indulging my obsession😄 #Froebel
October 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Loving my crocheted Froebel❤️ Thank you @dralisonmoore.bsky.social for indulging my obsession😄 #Froebel
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Had the privilege of attending The book launch - The power of Froebel in Early Childhood Education by Lynn McNair and Luke Addison, featuring amazing practice across Scotland. This features a chapter on some of the work Donna Green has led and inspired. 💛
October 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Had the privilege of attending The book launch - The power of Froebel in Early Childhood Education by Lynn McNair and Luke Addison, featuring amazing practice across Scotland. This features a chapter on some of the work Donna Green has led and inspired. 💛
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The countdown is on for the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging conference!
On the day we’ll be joined by many speakers, including Simon Bateson who will be delivering a powerful workshop that looks at anti-racism and decolonisation through a Froebelian lens.
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On the day we’ll be joined by many speakers, including Simon Bateson who will be delivering a powerful workshop that looks at anti-racism and decolonisation through a Froebelian lens.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The countdown is on for the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging conference!
On the day we’ll be joined by many speakers, including Simon Bateson who will be delivering a powerful workshop that looks at anti-racism and decolonisation through a Froebelian lens.
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On the day we’ll be joined by many speakers, including Simon Bateson who will be delivering a powerful workshop that looks at anti-racism and decolonisation through a Froebelian lens.
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Edinburgh Froebel Network, in Partnership with the Froebel Trust, is hosting their Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference in Edinburgh on 8 November.
Guildford Nursery School staff will present our Reflection with Guidance toolkit.
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/8eZHsXP
Guildford Nursery School staff will present our Reflection with Guidance toolkit.
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/8eZHsXP
October 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Edinburgh Froebel Network, in Partnership with the Froebel Trust, is hosting their Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference in Edinburgh on 8 November.
Guildford Nursery School staff will present our Reflection with Guidance toolkit.
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/8eZHsXP
Guildford Nursery School staff will present our Reflection with Guidance toolkit.
Find out more and book here: buff.ly/8eZHsXP
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Anyone researching #inclusion in #earlychildhood ⬇️
EECERJ Call for Papers
Special Issue on Early Education for All: Celebrating Diversity and Seeking Inclusion:
EECERA 2025 conference presenters are strongly encouraged to submit.
Deadline for submissions is 14th November 2025.
Find out more and submit: buff.ly/0SzHNBS #EECERA
Special Issue on Early Education for All: Celebrating Diversity and Seeking Inclusion:
EECERA 2025 conference presenters are strongly encouraged to submit.
Deadline for submissions is 14th November 2025.
Find out more and submit: buff.ly/0SzHNBS #EECERA
October 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Anyone researching #inclusion in #earlychildhood ⬇️
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While Early Years and School Age Care received significant attention in the lead-up to Budget Day, the final announcement fell short and lacked the meaningful investment the system needs.
Read our full analysis of #Budget2026 🎬 👉 buff.ly/6uBMouG
Read our full analysis of #Budget2026 🎬 👉 buff.ly/6uBMouG
October 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
While Early Years and School Age Care received significant attention in the lead-up to Budget Day, the final announcement fell short and lacked the meaningful investment the system needs.
Read our full analysis of #Budget2026 🎬 👉 buff.ly/6uBMouG
Read our full analysis of #Budget2026 🎬 👉 buff.ly/6uBMouG
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🔎 Resource spotlight: Nurturing relationships in nursery settings 🧒
As educators we know the importance of building emotional attachments, but what does that mean in practice?
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As educators we know the importance of building emotional attachments, but what does that mean in practice?
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October 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🔎 Resource spotlight: Nurturing relationships in nursery settings 🧒
As educators we know the importance of building emotional attachments, but what does that mean in practice?
(1/3)
As educators we know the importance of building emotional attachments, but what does that mean in practice?
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