Froebel, the creator of kindergarten, has often been described as ‘ahead of his time’ with a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of early childhood educators. 🌿
Learn more about Froebel’s principles on our website.
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Today is #NationalKindergartenDay and the birthday of Friedrich Froebel! 🎉
To celebrate this day, we spoke to educators working with young children today and asked them how Froebel has influenced their lives, careers and settings.
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Download your free copy and find out about:
💡The role of the educator in the baby room
👶 Creating low stress environments for babies
🌲How a Froebelian approach can support educators working with babies
Are you managing provisions for babies and toddlers?
“Thinking about babies” is a guide for leaders and managers with advice for creating environments to nurture babies’ wellbeing and extend learning and development. 🌿
You can also access and download our free resources, including our pamphlet, Exploring Clay, written by Lucy Parker.
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Here’s a snip of how the Froebelian Occupation of clay is used at the school - one of many ways young children at St Andrew’s are using natural materials to understand nature and the world around them. 🌍
Watch the full video on our website.
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Educators explain how they are using Froebelian Occupations and principles to support and extend children’s learning. Hear how the approach helps them to teach from where each child is and the value it brings to educators and children.
New film just launched – Froebelian pedagogy in a primary school setting! 🎥
Join us as we visit St Andrew’s Primary School in Wales to see how staff have embedded a Froebelian approach in the school’s nursery, reception and Year 1 classes.
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Book your free place and hear from inspiring researchers and educators as they share insights from their Froebel Trust funded projects. 🌿
Happening 25 April from 9am to 12.30pm.
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Explore the importance of Block Play for 2–3-year-olds with Rebecca Goulding and Alex Powell at the Froebel Trust online conference: Involving, Informing and Inspiring! 🎉
Together, Rebecca and Alex, from Cardiff Flying Start will share their findings of block play both indoors and outdoors.
Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor, Jane Whinnett MBE will be chairing the day and introducing the Gathering’s theme: Connecting Through Nature. 🌿
Find out more about the event and how to book on Eventbrite.
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We’re looking forward to the Froebel Networks 10th Annual Gathering this weekend! 🤩
The Gathering is a wonderful opportunity for Froebelians to connect.
📅 18th April
🕤 9.30am – 3.30pm
📍 Elm Grove Conference Centre, The University of Roehampton
Book your free ticket today.
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Join live, interactive sessions led by experienced Froebel Trust Travelling Tutors on Zoom.
Spaces are limited, book today to avoid disappointment.
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Here’s what you can expect from the course:
✨ Strengthen and expand your knowledge
🌱 Grow and refine your practice
💭 Discover new inspiration for working with young children
❤️ Reflect on how to embed Froebelian principles in your setting
🤝 Connect with a community of like-minded educators
Take your early years learning to the next level and explore the Froebelian approach in depth through our Online Course – starting this September! 🤩
Across six engaging Elements, you’ll gain practical ideas, fresh inspiration and meaningful strategies you can use in practice.
On the day we’ll be joined by multiple speakers who will explore findings from their Froebel Trust funded projects. ✨
The event is free to attend and open to anyone with an interest in early childhood education and care.
Happening Saturday 25 April, from 9am to 12:30pm.
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Learn about Froebel’s principles and practices in Wales with Dr Sian Sarwar at the Froebel Trust online conference: Involving, Informing & Inspiring. 🌿
During the half-day conference, Sian will share insights about Froebelian connections in the Curriculum for Wales.
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Book your free place today.
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The trio will focus on informing educators, researchers and policymakers about Froebelian thought and influence.
Plus, you’ll hear from other researchers as they share findings from a range of Froebel Trust funded projects. 🌿
Have you got your ticket to our upcoming online conference: Involving, Informing and Inspiring?
📅 Saturday 25 April
🕘 9am – 12:30pm
💻 Zoom
Hear from Dr Lynn J McNair, Dr Leah O’Toole and Bridgette Redder who will be exploring approaches to Early Childhood Education across different countries. ✨
Access our free resources, available on the Froebel Trust website.
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📖 Explore our free pamphlet, Supporting children with additional needs, written by Eve Mawby with Lizzie Montgomery and featuring practical tips and actionable steps to support children with additional needs.
🌿 Watch a case study produced by Professor Sarah Parsons from the University of Southampton who completed a Froebel Trust funded research project that captured the school transition experience of five young autistic children and their families.
🎙️ In episode 14 of our podcast, we are joined by Eve Mawby Whistler, Dr Agnes Agyepong and Janice Marriott to discuss how educators can create a truly inclusive environment which allows all children to play and learn.
“A Froebelian approach is all about respecting diversity, respecting that all children are different,”- Eve Mawby Whistler, episode 14 of the Froebel Trust podcast.
This #WorldAutismAwarenessDay we want to highlight our resources available to educators supporting young autistic children.
The course is designed for professionals working with young children and those who support their professional development.
Both an intensive summer course and academic year option is available.
Find out more about the courses ➡️ bit.ly/47A8BlC
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“Undertaking The Froebel in Childhood Practice Certificate definitely developed my own practice both professionally and personally.”
Applications are now open for the Froebel in Childhood Practice at The University of Edinburgh. 🤩
