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all things related to children and childcare from the view of a young, scottish EYP...

[yamelcakes]

hey guys I’m so mad that three-year-olds don’t understand irony bc literally two of my students were fighting over a book titled “Why Should I Share?” today

[brehaaorgana]

i love it

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hang in there folks! x

[do-diy]

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This is SO gorgeous! Not sure if it’s be too fiddly for this age group but definitely one to remember! We normally glitter ours!

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This. Gaaaah this term is full of fun but it KILLS! So looking forward to the holidays!

One of my favourite designers has summed it up perfectly! 👌🏻

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Some of this is hilarious and almost all SPOT ON. 👌🏻

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Sentences you never thought you'd say... #7

“No, nobody in nursery has got a green face…”

Basically there was some rebellion at the still life portraits… :)

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I’m still trying to be more positive. Like, really trying.

Finally got to a stage where our apples were good to pick, so four kiddies and I went out early on a proper sunny, autumny morning and picked some and it was a little glimmer of what life used to be like actually being able to be a bit spontaneous and spend time with littles and smile.

we made crumble, (or ‘scrumble’ as one called it- too cute!…) and had it with custard and some sanity was restored to my work life.

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A wee glimmer of happy in the garden when two of these come and visit and the children love it! Suddenly got a wee glimpse of what life used to be like in nursery getting stuck in and being spontaneous before it was all chaos and herding cats... trying to find wee smiles where I can!

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I found a book of Jane’s for babies during the summer and totally fell in love with it.

She's a brilliant designer and has some fabulous books, toys and accessories for kiddies and adults alike! Do take a look!

*My favourite is ‘'Black and White’. It's basically a book of beautiful illustrations of black and white things. Best bit is they're all in an Aztec kinda style and obviously it hugely appeals to my obsession with monochroming. Pretty sure someone had a photo,of me and went ‘let's make that girl a book!’

I'll post a photo next because I can't find a way to add one at the same time as the link.

 Plus she is a lovely lady so get in touch!

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Dunno if it's just me, but I'm kinda struggling with having to talk to adults and hang about in an unsettled nursery, so it was a snack shop walk for me and this little squeeze-monster for a wee while this morning.

He was not for coming in this morning now his mate has gone to school and it's all change, and I had the worst Monday-itis in life so I'm not sure who needed it more.

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Eek.

New term, new children, new hours, new staff.

So no pressure, what could possibly go wrong...?

Well, probably everything, actually.

Wish us luck!

And to all those going back or recently back, good luck to you too! New ones are always hard!! Battle through, choose good wine and find some children who make you smile on the tough days!

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a thought for the looming new term

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so, summer holidays are now just life and routine is a distant memory.

help. i’m too comfy.

regram:@beckandlola insta.

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Shout to all those relishing the fact that Summer Holidays mean you actually have NAILS and not ruined, shredded stumps bent and ruined by endless dishes and generally bashing them to death!

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Sentences you thought you'd never say... #6

"Please don't lick my trousers, thank you."

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the friday from hell unfolded today so i retreated to the kitchen with chubby fingers and sprinkles. (how can these not make things better?!) i basically hid from all adulting. because when it’s your last snack of term this its the day to have some TREATS! it’s legit to be human with kids. they know when adults around them are out of sorts so carry on, make krispies and have cuddles!