Eleanor Smith

Nursery Manager @fcsskeith. I am passionate about play!! my grandsons fill my heart ❤️. All views are my own.

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

#observingyoungchildren tonight with @dr_sramlouis as always informative, engaging and Inspiring. Thankyou.

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Stem learning at #strathislachildrenscentre how strong is spaghetti? Linking learning with real life. Engineering, mathematics, problem solving. @earlyyearsSTEM @earlyyearsscot @FlexibleCScot

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Block play and loose parts create great engineers, creators while covering so many areas of learning. A favourite at #strathislachildrenscentre @earlyyearsSTEM @earlyyearsscot @PlayPioneerScot #magicinmoray @FlexibleCScot

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

@carlybrunton @KellandsPS Wow. Just completed one of these on Friday. Lots of same points. X

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

@OutdoorClassDay #strathislachildrenscentre. Outdoor play, learning and experiences with nature and the local environment is the best opportunities we can give our children. @LtL_News @PlayPioneerScot

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Proud of what we have achieved so far

[ScotGov Childcare @ELCScotGov]

The private, voluntary and independent sector is providing 32% of Scotland’s funded early learning and childcare. See how @FlexibleCScot worked with @MorayCouncil to open Strathisla Children's Centre to support the delivery of 1140 hours of ELC in Moray: https://t.co/jtaXP3QDBl

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

#bringssticktoschoolday transient art, positional and mathematical language, imagination and creativity @FlexibleCScot #strathislachildrenscentre #fcsskeith @FISMoray @LtLScotland

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Outdoor adventures in the local woods. The learning is vast. Children love freedom and nature. @FISMoray @Mindstretchers @OutdoorClassDay @scotgov

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Where is he going? How does he move? Learning to be kind for every living thing. #thekindestchilden @earlyyearsscot @VNatureSchool

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Loose parts play at #fcsskeith#strathislachildrendcentre .child led play is always best. @PlayPioneerScot

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Clip boards to develop mark making and emerging writing skills. Discussions on materials, team work and outcomes. #looseparts #collaborations @PlayPioneerScot @earlyyearsscot @FISMoray #strathislachildrenscentre @FlexibleCScot #fcsskeith

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Problem solving, creative design, imagination and construction to name a few benefits. @FISMoray @PlayPioneerScot @FlexibleCScot #strathislachildrenscentre @UpstartScot #playistheway

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Discussion on weights, forces, shape, risk assessment and great fun. @LoosePartsPlay @PlayPioneerScot @FISMoray @EducationScot @FlexibleCScot #strathislachildrenscentre

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

#pretendplay a boat, and fishing rods and great imaginations. All loose parts. Great discussions and lots of learning. @LoosePartsPlay @EducationScot @FISMoray @FlexibleCScot #strathislachildrenscentre

[Flexible Childcare Services Scotland @FlexibleCScot]

Our team at Flexible Childcare Services Keith #Moray are looking for a new Assistant Service Manager and a new #childcare practitioner to join their existing #elc team. Find out more and apply now
https://t.co/WY4Ju0D2Ru

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Got my ticket Gavin Oattes: You Are Not Everyone Else Tickets, Thu 9 Sep 2021 at 16:00 | Eventbrite https://t.co/zFVdbrt02K

[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

Upstart's September newsletter just out. Read all about it!
https://t.co/esYuoCLrnR
@suzannezeedyk @MHBplayscotland @Dr_Pam_Jarvis @KateJohnston3 @BryonyDate @GilchristGeorge @thoughtland @cathymac59 @GiveTimeScot @CreativeSTAR @MrMcEnaney @kymscott5

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

A start and finish, discussion on sizes, positional language, shapes, a creation, comparing and grouping. Stem learning outdoors. @earlyyearsSTEM @EducationScot @MorayCouncil @FlexibleCScot #strathislachildrenscentre #fcsskeith

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

Cosy areas are essential in the early years, helping children to learn self-soothe skills. Children are able to enjoy a book by themselves or in small groups. Resting allows them to then enjoy more energetic play and engagement. @earlyyearsscot @FlexibleCScot @MorayCouncil

[Eleanor Smith @elpestza]

@KirstySabina We just need to keep going and drive it forward. 😀