Making Connections: Understanding Froebel's Gifts and Occupations

Friedrich Froebel was the inventor of kindergarten and a pioneer of early childhood education and care. This Froebel Trust short film explores how Froebel's Gifts and Occupations can support young children's play and learning today.

The film is for everyone who works with young children in schools and early years settings, students, academics and leaders interested in early childhood education.

"The Gifts are central to Froebelian practice and, like block play, enable children to make connections in their learning – building on the familiar, exploring the different and so expanding their skills, knowledge and understanding." Professor Tina Bruce CBE

The film features interviews with Froebelian experts - Prof. Tina Bruce, Dr Stella Louis, Pete Moorhouse and Jane Whinnett.

Watch the film to find out more about introducing young children to:

- Block play

- Sewing, threading & weaving

- Clay

- Woodwork

- Cooking

- Stick and pea constructions

...and much more!