Our team is also on hand to answer any queries too 💚 You can also download Dr Stella Louis pamphlet, Observing Young Children on our website. ➡️ www.froebel.org.uk/training-and... #Froebel #FroebelTrust #Froebelian #FroebelianPrinciples #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsLearning #BelfastConference

📣 Online taster for the MSc Education: Early Childhood (Froebel Pathway) - discover how Froebelian approaches translate into today’s pedagogy, leadership, and practitioner-inquiry and hear from 2 students about studying on the pathway. 📅19 March 🕓12 - 1 pm 📍Online Full details ➡️ edin.ac/4uwzn8k

Learn how to effectively support children in outdoor learning spaces with researchers, Dr Karen Vincent and at the Froebel Trust online conference: Involving, Informing and Inspiring! 📅 Saturday 25 April 🕘 9am – 12:30pm (breaks included) 💻 Zoom (1/3)

“I think it's about children's holistic development and maths has to be part of it. It's about understanding the world around you,” – Jane Whinnett MBE. It’s #InternationDayofMathematics! 🧮 In celebration of the day, we’re sharing our podcast episode, Maths in the early years.

It’s just over a month until the Froebel Trust’s 2026 online conference: Involving, Informing and Inspiring – have you got your ticket? 🤔 📅 Saturday 25 April 🕖 9am – 12.30pm GMT (breaks included!) 💻 Zoom Join us for a celebration of Froebel Trust funded research and practice development projects.

Book review from Chris Malone on Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice: buff.ly/QL2kzX5 #BookReview #Froebel #CREC #EECERA

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Happy #WorldBookDay! 📖 Today we celebrate the release of: Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice, (Routledge) - written by Christine Pascal, Tony Bertram, Sally Cave, Sue Bennett, Tina Bruce, Anne Denham & Helen Lydon.

🚀 Today’s the day! We’re excited to launch Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice 🎉 ✨ Enjoy 30% off with code: ADC26 👉 Read more & get your copy: buff.ly/ySTLECv

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An opportunity to learn about the fantastic MSC Education, Early Childhood ( Froebel Pathway) @morayhouse.bsky.social 💕🍃

Here is my story (open access) about the making of an education warrior. It is probably not what you expect. I leave it to you to judge. Published today by Elsevier's International Journal of Educational Development. lnkd.in/gGBKuhkt

Save the date for the Frobel Trust’s 2026 online conference, Involving, Informing and Inspiring: A celebration of Froebel Trust funded research and practice development projects! 🌿 📅 Saturday 25 April 🕖 9am – 12.30pm GMT (breaks included!) 💻 Zoom

Share your views and shape our strategy! 📣 Our short survey is closing on 19 February 2026, and we want to hear your thoughts on the resources, research and support we provide to the early years sector.

New post: Save the Date: IFS-Conference 2027 https://international-froebel-society.org/2026/02/16/save-the-date-ifs-conference-2027/

🌱 New Book! Excited to share Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice — a fresh look at how Froebel’s principles shape meaningful, evidence‑informed early years practice. For anyone passionate about play, connection, and holistic learning. 👉

Thanks to @neevehyland.bsky.social for fabulous STEM/STEAM workshops with our 4th yr BA EYCS students @ucc.ie

There is a new article on Froebel's spirituality and the spherical law. And while I might be biased because I edited it, I think it is worth reading if you are interested in Froebel's kindergarten pedagogy. ger.mercy.edu/index.php/ge...

Applications for our online course, starting in September are open! Develop your practice and learn more about the Froebelian approach by learning all six elements of our course, featuring practical advice and actionable steps.

📢 Join us and find out more about our MSc Education: Early Childhood and Froebel pathway! Hear insights from our Director of Internationalisation, MSc Education Programme Directors, Pathway Coordinators, and current students, followed by a Q&A. 💭 ➡️Register: edin.ac/4acpTpm

The Froebel Trust Open Call Research Grant scheme is now OPEN for applications! 🎉 We’re offering funding of up to £50,000 for a team or a collaborative partnership to develop new knowledge about Froebelian education. The theme for this year is the Froebelian principle of 'Relationships matter.'

The Journal of Play & Pedagogy is live in May A space for research, reflection, and real-world practice for children 0–8. Open access & Practitioner voice welcomed. www.early-years-reviews.com/journal-of-p... #PlayMatters #EarlyYears #Education #Childhood

Our new book is available for pre-order! The praxis-oriented case studies raise a diverse set of concerns and possible solutions, and I especially look forward to conversations about Larry's and my critical theoretical-historical introduction. Click on the photo to see the discount code for 20% off.

The Power of Froebel webinar with Lynn J. McNair, Luke J. Addison & contributing authors is available to watch on our website! 🎉 This celebrated the launch of the new book, the Power of Froebel, published by Routledge, which shared Scotland’s community of Froebel-inspired early childhood practice.🌿

Time is running out to share your views and help shape the Froebel Trust 2027-2030 strategy! ✨ We want to hear your thoughts on the resources, research and support we provide to ensure we target our resources to best meet the needs of the early years sector and Froebelian community. 🌿

The Birmingham Early Years Networks was pleased to host a session led by Professor Tina Bruce (CBE) and Professor Chris Pascal (OBE), exploring the “Power and Pleasures of Play” recently. Find out more in their blog where you can also re-watch the session. buff.ly/6YqIbda #Froebel #EarlyYears

Our NI conference on 21 March: Exploring Froebelian principles for contemporary practice - is open for bookings and includes a keynote from Dr Stella Louis on The timelessness of Froebelian principles – reflections on Froebel’s pedagogy today. Book now: app.sheepcrm.com/early-educat...

🔎 Resource Spotlight: Observing Young Children 🌿 Observation is key to supporting and extending learning, with Froebel himself learning much from observing children playing alone, with other children and their families.

In the growing age of technology, it has never been more important to take time to explore nature. 🔎 At the Froebel Trust, nature is at the core of our teachings and one that helps young children understand the wider world around them.

🔎 Resource spotlight: Re-engaging with Nature 🌿 Help young children develop their understanding of the world around them by embracing nature and outdoor activities in your early years setting. ✨ 📖 You can find our free downloadable pamphlet on re-engaging with nature on our website.

Teasel is a winter bird magnet. If you’ve got a feeder, or just a decent view from the kettle, BirdWatch Ireland’s Garden Bird Survey is open. Count what you see, it’s simple, and it builds real data our #birds. @birdwatchireland.bsky.social birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/sur... #birds #Ireland

Our pamphlet, Connecting with parents, families and communities: a starting point explores how educators can use Froebelian pedagogy to build and nurture relationships with parents and families. 🌿 Written by Holli Williams with Rachna, the pamphlet offers support to educators.

Save the date for the International Froebel Society webinar, Froebel and Democracy – Connect, Collaborate and Share Insights! 📅 Monday 22nd January 🕖 7pm GMT 💻 Online

New podcast episode: Maths in the early years 🎙️ Love it or hate it, Maths is a key part of everyday life and enables us to make sense of the world around us.

“Froebelian practice is not just an approach, but an ethical stance,” – Lynn McNair Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, The Power of Froebel. ✨ If you missed it don’t worry - we’ll be releasing the recording shortly, so look out for the link in our newsletter.

The Froebel Trust grants cycle is now open! 🤩 We’re offering two grants this year - the brand-new Professional Inquiry for Practice Transformation (PIPT) grant and the return of the Open Call Research grant.

Help shape our new strategy by sharing your views on our work! 📣 We want to hear your thoughts on the resources, research and support we provide to the early years sector and how we can improve our work to better support you in the future.

Last chance to register for the Power of Froebel webinar, happening this Thursday at 7pm GMT! 🎉 The special online event celebrates the launch of the book The Power of Froebel, bringing together book editors Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison, plus contributing authors.

Weekend read 📖 This week in Policy in Focus, we are continuing our overview of the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social TALIS (Teaching and Learning International Survey) Starting Strong 2024, with a particular focus on staff training and education. Read here 🔎 buff.ly/nb1uYk2

“The child should experience nature in all its aspects – form, energy, substance, sound and colour.”- Froebel @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social #engagingwithnature

The @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social will hold its first webinar in the series: Connect, Collaborate, and Share Insights. The Topic is "Froebel and Democracy." Date and Time: January 22, 2026, 7 pm GMT See the attached flyer. You can register here: mercy.zoom.us/mee.../regis... Hope to see you!

There is still time to book for our upcoming webinar, celebrating the new book - The Power of Froebel! 🌿 The book, published by Routledge, shares insights from Scotland’s flourishing community of Froebel-inspired early childhood educators. 📅 15th January 🕖 7pm 💻 Zoom

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Our Falkirk Froebel Network has a chapter in this book along with many other fabulous chapters from other authors. It would be great to see some of our Falkirk Froebel Family & Friends at this celebration of the book free webinar, along with meeting & hearing from other authors. 💕🍃⬇️

Join us for this special online event that will bring together the book’s editors and authors to share their insights and experiences about the power of Froebel in Scotland. 🌿 Learn more about the event and how to book your free place on our website. 🔗 bit.ly/4q8JU6x #FroebelianPractice #Webinar

🔎 Resource Spotlight: Time for Childhood: Slow Pedagogy 🌿 During a season known for hecticness, we’re shining a light on our Slow Pedagogy pamphlet, a Froebelian practice that nurtures a child’s time for play, learning and relationships.

Access to latest article⬇️ www.tandfonline.com/eprint/QTEVZ... Implications and contrasts underlying Froebelian idealist/rationalist and US empiricist approach to drawing leading curriculum reform in 19th century. Paedagogica Historica: Vol 61, No 6 www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Twinkle, Twinkle, Froebel Star… This December, let the festive creativity flow by making a Froebel Star to add to your decorations! ⭐