Play and creativity are integral to child development and learning. Our free to download pamphlet series and resources explore themes and activities closely associated with Froebelian practice today.
Froebel Trust pamphlet series
Our pamphlets are created with the modern educator in mind. They are packed with practical ideas for everyone who works and plays with young children. The series is written by authors and practitioners who are experts in their field; the series is edited by Dr Jane Read.
Free to download or you can order printed copies of some titles in the series. Available for £5 per pamphlet (incl. P&P). Email your order request to victoria@froebeltrust.org.uk
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Inspiring conversations about early childhood education - with episodes featuring some of our pamphlet authors
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Series One:
Froebel's gifts and block play today
by Jane Whinnett MBE, September 2020
Froebel’s principles and practice today
By Helen Tovey, March 2020
Cooking with young children
By Anna Denton and Lucy Parker, September 2019
Songs, rhymes and finger plays
By Jane Dyke, 2019
Outdoor play and exploration
By Helen Tovey, August 2017
Exploring Clay
by Lucy Parker, 2019
More free resources and posters:
The Access to Nature Project - A guide for educators
Created by Early Education and Froebel Trust, April 2022
An introduction to Froebel, children and nature
By Helen Tovey, January 2022
Guidance for practitioners on digital documentation
By Professor Rosie Flewitt and Dr Kate Cowan, February 2020
Froebelian principles
A free poster to display in your school or setting
Growing a Nursery School from Seed
A book by Stephanie Harding and Felicity Thomas, November 2020
Research Highlights
A Froebel Trust series created to support educators in their work with babies and young children. Each title in this free series summarises the latest in early childhood research, making links between research and practice in Froebelian education today.
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