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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:31 PM EST

Hello from one half of the green team on a very cold Monday evening. #kinderchat

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:35 PM EST

Hello hello I'm here sorry just arrived home after staff meeting driving home in the dark cold rain too yuk!!! #kinderchat

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:35 PM EST

I'm trying to type whilst a cat sits on top of me - at least I'm warm! #kinderchat

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:35 PM EST

How are we all tonight? Are we ready to talk loose part play? #kinderchat

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:36 PM EST

hate driving home in the dark but at least we seem to be escaping the storms. #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:37 PM EST

Looks like it might be a quiet night - but sure we both have plenty to say! #kinderchat

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:38 PM EST

ooo love cosy cat cuddles! #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:38 PM EST

Oh sorry @LyndseyJF just noticed you said you have rain too, luckily we have escaped it so far. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:39 PM EST

yes I'm sure we do how's was your week last week? Busy? Have you started Xmas nativity prep yet? #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:39 PM EST

Hope you had a lovely Monday - we have our staff meetings on Mondays too - best to get them over with at start of the week. #kinderchat

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:40 PM EST

No nativity for me - thank goodness. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:40 PM EST

hahaha it's fine apparently it's always raining in Scotland so it's not really weather for us haha! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:41 PM EST

I agree I quite enjoy them we have a big staff team and sometimes it's only time we get together! #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:41 PM EST

Can you believe it is that time of year again? #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:41 PM EST

we're doing a Christmas carol concert. Which is nice but still lots to do! #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:43 PM EST

We go singing up in the local nursing home so have to start practicing our songs soon. We post Santa letters too #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:43 PM EST

ah I love Christmas I love having everyone together and this year I'm hosting yay! #kinderchat

In reply to @CiarnaC

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:43 PM EST

Oh lovely - I always manage to avoid hosting! We are off to Donegal again this year so my mum & I will both cook. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:43 PM EST

ah lovely! #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:44 PM EST

We had fun with some really seasonal loose parts today - ice! #kinderchat

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:45 PM EST

haha I am so excited to host it means I don't have to wash up!!! #Kinderchat

In reply to @CiarnaC

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:45 PM EST

ooh didn't know that was the deal! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:45 PM EST

we did too lots of fun! Love it when it's cold! The children were really interested in the ice #kinderchat

In reply to @CiarnaC

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:46 PM EST

it is cool for them to see leaves etc. frozen into it. Some treat it like treasure whilst others just smash it! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:47 PM EST

I went to a workshop recently Louise Caldwell was doing it she was brilliant at inspiring us with the loose parts #kinderchat

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:47 PM EST

it was so cold with us today, we only stayed out for 40 mins & then went out again after lunch. #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:48 PM EST

you've been to lots of great courses/events recently. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:48 PM EST

Her too loose parts were, bottle tops, corks, rope, crates, material, blocks and many more #kinderchat

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:49 PM EST

@CreativeSTAR was great at that too last month in Iceland - always great to hear someone passionate presenting. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:49 PM EST

yes I love making ice pictures with them too! So pretty! #kinderchat

In reply to @CiarnaC

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:49 PM EST

Great - #looseparts can be anything the children can move about. #kinderchat

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TeacherMomCan Nov 21 @ 3:50 PM EST

Let learners making their own Nativity Set for small world play this December!! https://t.co/06Ll9oQfha #preschool #prekinders #Kinderchat

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:50 PM EST

yeah I've been busy need to take a wee break now it's busy time of year and need to finish assignment too #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:51 PM EST

#Kinderchat @LyndseyJF yes, like this ice face!

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:51 PM EST

oh yes how was Iceland it looked brilliant! #kinderchat

In reply to @CiarnaC, @CreativeSTAR

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:51 PM EST

Hard to resist attending great events though when they are on your doorstep. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:52 PM EST

ha love this! #kinderchat

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TeacherMomCan Nov 21 @ 3:52 PM EST

Let learners make their own small world play with this Nativity Set! https://t.co/06Ll9oQfha #prek #preschool #Kinderchat

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:52 PM EST

yes I know i agree I love meeting other people too. #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:53 PM EST

It was fantastic - so good to be with other educators who were open to getting outdoors more etc. #kinderchat

In reply to @LyndseyJF, @CreativeSTAR

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:54 PM EST

I have been promoting the Toolkit with all local schools - it is a must have item for sure. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:55 PM EST

I know it's great sometimes it can still be a struggle to get staff excited in #outdoorplay #kinderchat

In reply to @CiarnaC, @CreativeSTAR

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 3:55 PM EST

oh yes it's great i#and so simple too #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:56 PM EST

I really think some people need to see in action, to really get it - same with loose parts #kinderchat

In reply to @LyndseyJF, @CreativeSTAR

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:57 PM EST

Until people see how engaged the children are they just don't understand the potential in every day items. #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 3:58 PM EST

These are my fav festive #looseparts - baubles, they do end up everywhere! #kinderchat

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:00 PM EST

At the moment our playground is full of conkers, we got over a 1000 given to us by the PTA!! #kinderchat

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:01 PM EST

yes you are right it can be hard for people to understand the benefits #kinderchat

In reply to @CiarnaC, @CreativeSTAR

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:01 PM EST

oooo I love this it's lovely! #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:02 PM EST

I think managers & principals struggle with the 'mess' of loose parts. #kinderchat

In reply to @LyndseyJF, @CreativeSTAR

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:02 PM EST

pound shop baubles - they really brighten the place up. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:03 PM EST

wow that's great #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:05 PM EST

Another great resource are bells children love them and will play for ages with them it's like treasure! #kinderchat

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:05 PM EST

They ran a competition at Halloween to see who could bring in the most conkers & never imagined they'd get so many!! #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:06 PM EST

We love crates and piping such a great #outdoorplay resource #kinderchat

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:06 PM EST

oh haven't tried them - just little ones? #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:06 PM EST

hahah that's great! My husband and I are saving bottle tops at the moment #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:06 PM EST

those should be the staple of any playground. I think crates & sticks & you can do anything. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:07 PM EST

yes little Ines are good but I suppose you could have any size. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:08 PM EST

yes I agree and make sure there's plenty of them. Louise Caldwell stressed that it's so important to have loads! #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:08 PM EST

must look out for some - would be great dotted all round the place. #kinderchat

In reply to @LyndseyJF

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:09 PM EST

you can never have too many IMO! They are so versatile. I like the way the toolkit talks about risk benefit too. #kinderchat

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LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:09 PM EST

@CiarnaC and sounds lovely too! Just like Santa is everywhere! #kinderchat

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LittlForestFolk Nov 21 @ 4:09 PM EST

Why we're not sending Jack to school yet https://t.co/idUb5ZT9vF #eytalking #kinderchat #edchat

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:11 PM EST

https://t.co/oRlsPioGj0 I love this idea from @rainshinemama #kinderchat

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:12 PM EST

yes risk benefit is so important @CareInspect have a new statement on that too https://t.co/RKbUgeYRhE #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:14 PM EST

I think the toolkit is so practical - many will panic at the first injury but it's important to see the long term benefits. #kinderchat

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:16 PM EST

couldn't agree more children need risk in their play and risk also helps develop creativity #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:16 PM EST

Well @LyndseyJF & I had fun chatting about #looseparts tonight - hopefully we'll revisit this topic again & more will join in... #kinderchat

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CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:18 PM EST

Christmas Trees - a great festive #loosepart for the New Year #kinderchat

LyndseyJF Nov 21 @ 4:19 PM EST

Thanks @CiarnaC as always it's a pleasure talking to you #kinderchat

In reply to @CiarnaC

CiarnaC Nov 21 @ 4:20 PM EST

We're wrapping up for tonight - am sure no one really wants to just follow us 2 yakking away - catch you all in a few weeks. #kinderchat