Lynsey Stewart

Principal Teacher in Midlothian. Cockapoo mama 🐶. Hufflepuff 🦡. Making time every day to do something silly. 🐷

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

I’ve just read over 50 INCREDIBLE letters from 2 P4 classes requesting new play resources and telling me why they ‘strongly’ believe in the importance of play. I have noted 50 unique quotes from them, and I couldn’t choose just one favourite, so here is a thread…

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

My Sunday work space has been stolen.

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

Feeling HUGELY proud watching two learners use strategies they’ve worked so hard on to be able play this game independently!

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

People tell me that moving house is the most stressful thing you can do, but the guys from @ClockworkUK have made it a positively relaxing experience so far…!

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

@KatieDyke5 @MissBPrimary3 Me too!!!

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

@wendyk101 @ScottPughsley Actually came to write this 😂

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

@KerrChloe3 That is a good food order!!

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

@londonteacher_ @TLBTmusical It was amazing, I loved it sooooo much 🥰🥰🥰

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

That rainy Saturday feeling…☔️

[Mr Pughsley🌍📚🌳 @ScottPughsley]

I don’t speak swan but I feel it’s saying “have you done your register?”…

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

Finally convinced my 10 year old niece to watch Harry Potter with me last night. Couldn’t help but be offended by her complete lack of understanding BUT delighted that she was keen enough to keep watching 🥰

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

@Montessorifamil In P4 they are 7-8. My school does a 30 minute soft start each morning for all children where they can play.

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

I’ve just read over 50 INCREDIBLE letters from 2 P4 classes requesting new play resources and telling me why they ‘strongly’ believe in the importance of play. I have noted 50 unique quotes from them, and I couldn’t choose just one favourite, so here is a thread…

[Gina Wilson @Gina_Wilson_]

So great to see this! 👏

Children have the right to play (UNCRC art 31). And they can express exactly why it’s important to them (see 🧵👇).

UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has commented extensively on the right to play. https://t.co/3xzuuuiLtF

[Gyrwe Gill @GillianSurgey]

@MissLEStewart Well done P4. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Learning through play should not stop at the end of #EYFS.

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

@pplmakemecrazy Absolutely!

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

@BMonstersBooks Absolutely! With suggestions such as asking for donations, looking in charity shops and even asking at the local recycling centre!! I’d have been convinced without the letters though, they were a huge bonus!

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

@UpstartScot

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

I could go on, but I won’t. These amazing kids are the reason why I’m such an advocate for play, and these quotes will stop me from ever doubting it’s importance!!

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

“These skills we use in our play though we might not always notice them.”

[Lynsey Stewart @MissLEStewart]

“It tells us more ideas.”