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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Cooking with young children
by Anna Denton and Dr Lucy Parker, February 2024
Empowering learning: Play, symbols and creativity
by Professor Tina Bruce CBE, Sept 2023
Sewing with young children
by Sharon Imray, Tracy Thomson and Jane Whinnett, January 2023
Re-engaging with nature
by Helen d'Ascoli and Debby Hunter, October 2022
Nurturing self-regulation
by Dr Lynn McNair and Carol Cerdan, March 2022
Observing young children
by Dr Stella Louis, January 2022
The wonder of woodwork
by Pete Moorhouse, March 2021
Froebel's gifts and block play today
by Jane Whinnett MBE, September 2020
Froebel’s principles and practice today
By Helen Tovey, March 2020
Outdoor play and exploration
By Helen Tovey, August 2017
Songs, rhymes and finger plays
By Jane Dyke, 2019
Exploring Clay
by Lucy Parker, 2019
More free resources, guides and posters:
Playing with power
A guide for educators by Simon Bateson and Dr Shaddai Tembo, Sept 2024
Thinking about babies
Guidance for leaders and managers of early years settings by Dr Caroline Guard, April 2024
An introduction to Froebel, children and nature
By Helen Tovey, January 2022
Froebelian principles
A free Froebel Trust poster to display in your school or setting
Guidance for practitioners on digital documentation
By Professor Rosie Flewitt and Dr Kate Cowan, February 2020
The Access to Nature Project - A guide for educators
Created by Early Education and Froebel Trust, April 2022
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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