Froebel Trust
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Froebel Trust is a charity which supports early education and funds research into children’s learning from birth to eight years. Find out more at froebel.org.uk
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.
Love it or hate it, Maths is a key part of everyday life and enables us to make sense of the world around us.
January 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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.
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.
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.
January 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
“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.
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.
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.
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.
January 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 14, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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.
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.
Last month over 270 people joined us for the Singing with Young Children webinar with Paula Lester and Rachna Joshi! 🎉
The event marked the launch of our pamphlet, Singing with Young children, and explored how singing, music, rhythm and dance can be used to inspire and teach young children. 🎶
The event marked the launch of our pamphlet, Singing with Young children, and explored how singing, music, rhythm and dance can be used to inspire and teach young children. 🎶
January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Last month over 270 people joined us for the Singing with Young Children webinar with Paula Lester and Rachna Joshi! 🎉
The event marked the launch of our pamphlet, Singing with Young children, and explored how singing, music, rhythm and dance can be used to inspire and teach young children. 🎶
The event marked the launch of our pamphlet, Singing with Young children, and explored how singing, music, rhythm and dance can be used to inspire and teach young children. 🎶
“For every interaction that we have, consider the ripple effects that have led us to that moment and where they might lead to next.” – Rachna Joshi
Watch Rachna’s keynote speech on our website as she reflects on identity, relationships and the wider world through a Froebelian frame. 🤩
Watch Rachna’s keynote speech on our website as she reflects on identity, relationships and the wider world through a Froebelian frame. 🤩
January 7, 2026 at 10:59 AM
“For every interaction that we have, consider the ripple effects that have led us to that moment and where they might lead to next.” – Rachna Joshi
Watch Rachna’s keynote speech on our website as she reflects on identity, relationships and the wider world through a Froebelian frame. 🤩
Watch Rachna’s keynote speech on our website as she reflects on identity, relationships and the wider world through a Froebelian frame. 🤩
Kickstart the New Year by joining us in celebrating the Power of Froebel at our free webinar with Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison! 😍
The special online event coincides with the newly launched book, The Power of Froebel, which features insights and experiences of Froebelian educators in Scotland.
The special online event coincides with the newly launched book, The Power of Froebel, which features insights and experiences of Froebelian educators in Scotland.
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Kickstart the New Year by joining us in celebrating the Power of Froebel at our free webinar with Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison! 😍
The special online event coincides with the newly launched book, The Power of Froebel, which features insights and experiences of Froebelian educators in Scotland.
The special online event coincides with the newly launched book, The Power of Froebel, which features insights and experiences of Froebelian educators in Scotland.
Happy New Year – here’s to 2026! 🎉
For over 15 years, the Froebel Trust has helped thousands of educators across the globe explore and develop Froebelian pedagogy in early years settings. 🌿
Comment below and let us know your professional goals for 2026 ⬇️
#NewYear #Froebel #FroebelianPedagogy
For over 15 years, the Froebel Trust has helped thousands of educators across the globe explore and develop Froebelian pedagogy in early years settings. 🌿
Comment below and let us know your professional goals for 2026 ⬇️
#NewYear #Froebel #FroebelianPedagogy
January 1, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Happy New Year – here’s to 2026! 🎉
For over 15 years, the Froebel Trust has helped thousands of educators across the globe explore and develop Froebelian pedagogy in early years settings. 🌿
Comment below and let us know your professional goals for 2026 ⬇️
#NewYear #Froebel #FroebelianPedagogy
For over 15 years, the Froebel Trust has helped thousands of educators across the globe explore and develop Froebelian pedagogy in early years settings. 🌿
Comment below and let us know your professional goals for 2026 ⬇️
#NewYear #Froebel #FroebelianPedagogy
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
The book, published by Routledge, shares insights from Scotland’s flourishing community of Froebel-inspired early childhood educators.
📅 15th January
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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
The book, published by Routledge, shares insights from Scotland’s flourishing community of Froebel-inspired early childhood educators.
📅 15th January
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
Seasonal opening times!
Over the holiday period the Froebel Trust office will be closed from today until Monday 5th January 2026.
Over the holiday period the Froebel Trust office will be closed from today until Monday 5th January 2026.
December 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Seasonal opening times!
Over the holiday period the Froebel Trust office will be closed from today until Monday 5th January 2026.
Over the holiday period the Froebel Trust office will be closed from today until Monday 5th January 2026.
“The Froebel Trust courses have strengthened my principles in sustaining a child-centred and holistic approach to learning and development through play,” – Nursery school educator, Wales
Introduce and boost your Froebelian knowledge by signing up to a Froebel Trust short course in 2026! 🎉
Introduce and boost your Froebelian knowledge by signing up to a Froebel Trust short course in 2026! 🎉
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
“The Froebel Trust courses have strengthened my principles in sustaining a child-centred and holistic approach to learning and development through play,” – Nursery school educator, Wales
Introduce and boost your Froebelian knowledge by signing up to a Froebel Trust short course in 2026! 🎉
Introduce and boost your Froebelian knowledge by signing up to a Froebel Trust short course in 2026! 🎉
Coming this January… a webinar celebrating the book, The Power of Froebel, edited by Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison! 🎉
📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
December 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Coming this January… a webinar celebrating the book, The Power of Froebel, edited by Lynn J. McNair and Luke J. Addison! 🎉
📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
📅 Thursday 15th January 2026
🕖 7pm
💻 Zoom
“It feels really invigorating to actually be in here with a lot of people who have the same values and the same approaches as me,” – Catherine Thomas
The response from the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference has been phenomenal, with attendees celebrating all they learned. 🤩
The response from the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference has been phenomenal, with attendees celebrating all they learned. 🤩
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
“It feels really invigorating to actually be in here with a lot of people who have the same values and the same approaches as me,” – Catherine Thomas
The response from the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference has been phenomenal, with attendees celebrating all they learned. 🤩
The response from the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference has been phenomenal, with attendees celebrating all they learned. 🤩
🔎 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.
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.
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🔎 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.
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.
It is unmistakable that we are living in a digital age with nearly every essence of life being digitalised. But how does that shape the lives of young children? 🤔
With gift-giving season approaching, we’re resharing our Research Highlight: Young Children and Digital Technology at Home.
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With gift-giving season approaching, we’re resharing our Research Highlight: Young Children and Digital Technology at Home.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It is unmistakable that we are living in a digital age with nearly every essence of life being digitalised. But how does that shape the lives of young children? 🤔
With gift-giving season approaching, we’re resharing our Research Highlight: Young Children and Digital Technology at Home.
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With gift-giving season approaching, we’re resharing our Research Highlight: Young Children and Digital Technology at Home.
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Last month, over 150 educators joined us for the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference to learn more about Froebelian education. ✨
“My big takeaway is about ‘Flourishing.’ In order for the children to flourish, you have to flourish as well as a practitioner,” – Yvonne Young
“My big takeaway is about ‘Flourishing.’ In order for the children to flourish, you have to flourish as well as a practitioner,” – Yvonne Young
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Last month, over 150 educators joined us for the Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging Conference to learn more about Froebelian education. ✨
“My big takeaway is about ‘Flourishing.’ In order for the children to flourish, you have to flourish as well as a practitioner,” – Yvonne Young
“My big takeaway is about ‘Flourishing.’ In order for the children to flourish, you have to flourish as well as a practitioner,” – Yvonne Young
Did you catch our latest podcast episode? 🎙️
"Everything about Froebel […] helps me to meet the needs of my children and helps me to get it right for them and think about what's important for them and put them at the heart of everything we're doing." – Donna Kilpatrick
"Everything about Froebel […] helps me to meet the needs of my children and helps me to get it right for them and think about what's important for them and put them at the heart of everything we're doing." – Donna Kilpatrick
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Did you catch our latest podcast episode? 🎙️
"Everything about Froebel […] helps me to meet the needs of my children and helps me to get it right for them and think about what's important for them and put them at the heart of everything we're doing." – Donna Kilpatrick
"Everything about Froebel […] helps me to meet the needs of my children and helps me to get it right for them and think about what's important for them and put them at the heart of everything we're doing." – Donna Kilpatrick
Twinkle, Twinkle, Froebel Star…
This December, let the festive creativity flow by making a Froebel Star to add to your decorations! ⭐
This December, let the festive creativity flow by making a Froebel Star to add to your decorations! ⭐
How to make a Froebel Star
Friedrich Froebel, inventor of kindergarten, wrote about "Occupations and Gifts" - educational activities which enable children to be creative, to communicate, develop physical and problem-solving…
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December 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Twinkle, Twinkle, Froebel Star…
This December, let the festive creativity flow by making a Froebel Star to add to your decorations! ⭐
This December, let the festive creativity flow by making a Froebel Star to add to your decorations! ⭐
“It's really important to mention that it’s not at all necessary to be a good singer, all the words are not needed to be known, children just love a song.” – Paula Lester
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, Singing with Young Children! 🎶
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, Singing with Young Children! 🎶
December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“It's really important to mention that it’s not at all necessary to be a good singer, all the words are not needed to be known, children just love a song.” – Paula Lester
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, Singing with Young Children! 🎶
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar, Singing with Young Children! 🎶
Just one day to go until our FREE webinar – singing with young children! 🎉
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor and author of our latest pamphlet, Paula Lester as she explores the practice examples of how singing can be used to teach young children. 🎶
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor and author of our latest pamphlet, Paula Lester as she explores the practice examples of how singing can be used to teach young children. 🎶
December 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Just one day to go until our FREE webinar – singing with young children! 🎉
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor and author of our latest pamphlet, Paula Lester as she explores the practice examples of how singing can be used to teach young children. 🎶
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
Froebel Trust Travelling Tutor and author of our latest pamphlet, Paula Lester as she explores the practice examples of how singing can be used to teach young children. 🎶
For years, Treasure Baskets have been used in exploratory play in Early Years settings, but what is the history behind them? 💡
Inventor, Elinor Goldschmied, was a pioneering educator whose ideas influence Early Years policy and practice in the UK and internationally with her innovative thinking.
Inventor, Elinor Goldschmied, was a pioneering educator whose ideas influence Early Years policy and practice in the UK and internationally with her innovative thinking.
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
For years, Treasure Baskets have been used in exploratory play in Early Years settings, but what is the history behind them? 💡
Inventor, Elinor Goldschmied, was a pioneering educator whose ideas influence Early Years policy and practice in the UK and internationally with her innovative thinking.
Inventor, Elinor Goldschmied, was a pioneering educator whose ideas influence Early Years policy and practice in the UK and internationally with her innovative thinking.
Time is running out to book onto our FREE webinar, Singing with Young Children, featuring guests, Paula Lester, Rachna Joshi and Dr Jane Read! 🎉
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
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📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
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November 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Time is running out to book onto our FREE webinar, Singing with Young Children, featuring guests, Paula Lester, Rachna Joshi and Dr Jane Read! 🎉
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
(1/3)
📅 2nd December
🕖 7pm
📍 Online Zoom event
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“The more they experience, whether that’s at home or here, the wider their world will be and the greater their understanding will be,” Karen Clements, Senior Early Years Practitioner at Poppies Pre-School.
November 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
“The more they experience, whether that’s at home or here, the wider their world will be and the greater their understanding will be,” Karen Clements, Senior Early Years Practitioner at Poppies Pre-School.
Can you help demonstrate the value of woodwork in early years settings by sharing your experience? 💡
The Big Bang Research Project is in its final phase of a seven-year study, evaluating the value of woodwork provision for young children, and there is still time for you to contribute.
The Big Bang Research Project is in its final phase of a seven-year study, evaluating the value of woodwork provision for young children, and there is still time for you to contribute.
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Can you help demonstrate the value of woodwork in early years settings by sharing your experience? 💡
The Big Bang Research Project is in its final phase of a seven-year study, evaluating the value of woodwork provision for young children, and there is still time for you to contribute.
The Big Bang Research Project is in its final phase of a seven-year study, evaluating the value of woodwork provision for young children, and there is still time for you to contribute.