Iona Morrison

Depute Head with responsibility for Early Level. Single mum and dog lady. Passionate about Early Years and the power of play. All opinions are my own!

[Iona Morrison @iona_watson]

@DHSCitizenship @DunfermlineHS Hope they all have an amazing time!

[The City of Edinburgh Council @Edinburgh_CC]

Free family fun day with @NSPCC_Scotland at McDonald Road Library on Tuesday 17 October, 3pm to 4.30pm. Free activities, snacks and meet Pantasaurus. Find out more at https://t.co/Zr0lDpsf6P #EdinburghTalkPANTS

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

What a thrill to watch your child take their first steps.

But I want to spotlight something else about this video: the sheer perfection of the support system created by its adults. They teach us a lesson about learning that extends far beyond walking.

If you watch closely, you’ll find that mom and grandpa have created a scenario in which baby is challenged to the limits of her ability AND provided the supports needed to guarantee her success.

From the moment grandpa lets go, mom’s waiting arms are close enough that baby’s safety is ensured. She literally can’t fall.

But watch what mom does as the baby finds success: She slowly retracts her arms and even begins to lean backward ever so subtly - extending baby’s runway while maintaining this safety net.

As a result, what might have been journey of 1-2 steps was extended to 5-6.

Simply fantastic.

This is how all learning takes place: just beyond the limits of our prior success - and with scaffolding from caregivers, teachers, and more capable peers who help propel us just a little bit further than we’ve ever gone before.

Is you child working to master something new?

How might you adapt the lessons of this video to scaffold their success?

🎥 sean.nicol IG

[Queensferry Primary Early Learning & Childcare @QueensferryELC]

We are looking for an Early Years Domestic Support to join our team - details can be found here: https://t.co/i74Mlxk6sI

#Queensferry #Jobs #EarlyYears

[Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk]

The “Behaviour Crisis” in schools is not going away. The pandemic has affected developmnt even of babies. We must stop searching for who to blame: kids, govt, parents, teachers, etc. We must understand human development (ie trauma). Let me explain. THREAD https://t.co/a7CGPsiJh4

[South Queensferry Library @SQLibrary01]

Today’s highlighted book for #AutismAcceptanceWeek Fingers in the Sparkle Jar @ChrisGPackham. An emotional memoir of autistic life, bursting with the love of nature in all its beauty and splendour.

[No Context Brits @NoContextBrits]

I’m sick of this absolute lie.

[Queensferry Primary Early Learning & Childcare @QueensferryELC]

A small insight into a hugely warm moment. Connection, independence, support, belonging, enjoyment, sharing and a love for the dinosaurs - We give you... snack with our children!
#EarlyYears #TeamELC

[Queensferry Primary Early Learning & Childcare @QueensferryELC]

We returned to the forest today. We were keen to explore our familiar places! It was a day of finding curious objects including spotty feathers, a wheelbarrow and hedgehog food. To celebrate World Book Day, we had forest stories around the campfire! 🔥📕

[Iona Morrison @iona_watson]

@MissQuarrie @NiddrieMillPS Astounding level of detail! Love it!

[Geoff and Margaret @RetirementTales]

Stop the press!

We're back!

Please help us to spread the word!

@lbmconsultancy
@Headteacherchat
@MoreMorrow
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@popsyclothing
@fidsta77
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@MrEFinch
@DanEdwards_77
@PaulGarvey4
@DynamicDeps
@secretHT1
@JasonManford

#geoffandmargaretfreed

[Iona Morrison @iona_watson]

Burns competition final today in school. Still loving the novelty of having these events back again ☺️

[Iona Morrison @iona_watson]

@dogsandrobins Wowzers.

[Iona Morrison @iona_watson]

@KirklistonPS Can’t wait to hear all of the stories!

[Iona Morrison @iona_watson]

@KirklistonPS Very jealous. This looks amazing!

[Iona Morrison @iona_watson]

@MrsChristmasP5 @KirklistonPS Have a fantastic week everyone and thank you too all the staff who are giving up their time to go along too.

[Mr Pughsley🌍📚🌳 @ScottPughsley]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 CRYING!!
https://t.co/P7qYqRXIR9

[Queensferry Primary Early Learning & Childcare @QueensferryELC]

'Ferry Dads' is back on Friday.
📢Calling all male carers - come and play with your wee one!

[Geoff&MargaretToo @RetirementTale5]

Three words which can destabilise a school in an instant:

"It's wet playtime!"