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Donna Green @donnagreenx.bsky.social · Aug 3

Absolutely delighted to have had the opportunity to attend the International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social 11th annual conference in Erfurt.
So many amazing experiences & opportunities with wonderful people & places 💗🍃 @froebeltrust.bsky.social

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Falkirk Froebel Network @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social · Aug 3

Falkirk Froebelian’s 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @donnagreenx.bsky.social & @wpsdonna.bsky.social
had such a wonderful time in Erfurt, Germany 🇩🇪 for the annual International Froebel Society conference with many other fabulous Froebelian’s from across the world. 🌍 @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · Jul 30

We’re looking forward to seeing Froebelian colleagues in Erfurt for @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social Conference taking place tomorrow until Saturday. 🎉

This year’s theme is Froebelian Pasts, Present and Futures. Froebel Trust Travelling Tutors will present on a range of engaging topics, incl... (1/4)

Erfurt university with red flowers in the foreground. A red overlay includes the event details - IFS 11th Biennial IFS Conference Froebelian Pasts, Present and Futures
University of Erfurt July 31st - August 2nd 2025

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International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social · Jul 20

The 11th Biennial IFS Conference is in <2 weeks! We can't wait to see many of you in Erfurt (& on the excursions to various Froebel-related sites in the region, too)! We're looking forward to lots of 'a-ha!' moments from presentations & conversations. What are you looking forward to most?

International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social · Mar 30

Want the latest on int'l Froebelian research & practice, + a chance to connect with early childhood practitioners & experts from around the world? Join us at our IFS 2025 Biennial Conference in Erfurt, Germany this summer. Book at www.conftool.net/ifs2025/; conf details here:

International Froebel Society 11th Biennal Conference Erfurt

www.uni-erfurt.de

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International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social · Jul 20

We're so excited to see this! Congratulations to all involved in the book - and the Partnership!

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The Froebel Partnership @froebelpartnership.bsky.social · Jul 15

Read Amanda Burton Smith's first blog, Nurturing Connections with Nature from a Froebelian Perspective, written at the outset of her engagement with the Outdoor Learning module at the University of Chichester.

buff.ly/8mMnnl8

#Froebel #EngagingWithNature

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · Jul 17

"Thinking with Froebel can't give us any simple answers. But it can help to ask the right questions."
If you missed our webinar on ‘Freedom with Guidance’ with @helwasmuth.bsky.social, you can now watch the recording on our website.
www.froebel.org.uk/training/fil...
#Froebel #EarlyYears

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Universität Erfurt @unierfurt.bsky.social · Jul 2

Dafür beschäftigen wir uns an der Uni Erfurt heute mit den Ideen Fröbels. Und zwar an der Fröbel-Forschungsstelle unter Leitung von Andrea Schmid.
📆 Und vom 31.7.-2.8. geht's bei der 11. Biennial IFS Conference um "Froebelian Pasts, Present & Futures" ➡️ www.uni-erfurt.de/erziehungswi...

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International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social · Jun 29

Excellent news! Congrats to Tess and Chantal: We're so glad you've joined the community of tutors engaged in this important work.

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International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social · Jun 29

Congratulations to Lesley, Jemma and Jane!

International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social · Jun 29

Well done, Emma!

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International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social · Jun 29

Congratulations, Elaine!

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Moray House School of Education and Sport @morayhouse.bsky.social · Jun 2

🌱 Interested in early years education?
Join our Froebel in Childhood Practice course and explore how Froebel’s ideas can support children’s learning today. Perfect for practitioners and those supporting professional development.
🗓️ 18 July - 23 July & 25 Oct - 7 March
🔗https://edin.ac/4iLBjme

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The New Art School @thenewartschool.bsky.social · Jun 3

#Education should be a calling, not a conveyor belt.
I wrote about Froebel, Ruskin, and a new vision for soulful, human-centred learning. The New Art School starts here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/souls-...

The Soul’s Work: Reimagining Education with Froebel and Ruskin

“The appreciation of the worth of the child… is one of the greatest facts of our time.” — Denton J.

www.linkedin.com

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The Froebel Partnership @froebelpartnership.bsky.social · Jun 3

Read our guidance paper which foregrounds our Froebelian practice-based research on children’s Deep Level Engagement with Nature using one of the four inter-connected lenses explored across three years by the Froebel Partnership. Context: Space/Time/Seasons.

buff.ly/bHD4kwJ

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International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social · Jun 29

OMG! 😂

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The Froebel Partnership @froebelpartnership.bsky.social · Jun 18

Read our guidance paper which foregrounds Froebelian practice-based research using one of the strands explored across three years by the Froebel Partnership. The complexity of play and its place in networks of developing learning is the focus of this paper.

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Catriona Gill @lintonlass.bsky.social · Jun 24

Delighted to be giving a keynote at the 14th Edinburgh Froebel Network & Froebel Trust Conference on 8th Nov 2025. #Froebel Booking is now open www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh-...

Edinburgh - Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging

Discover how Froebelian principles support inclusion, identity, and belonging in early years through inspiring talks and hands-on seminars.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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International Froebel Society @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social · Jun 29

We're excited to see you in Erfurt as well!

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The Froebel Partnership @froebelpartnership.bsky.social · May 20

Used alongside our Reflection with Guidance toolkit, The Layers of Play helps you decide what you are observing & how you might support & extend the child’s development & learning. bit.ly/3EOYvCe

Developed at @gnsfc.bsky.social with guidance and support from Professor Tina Bruce.

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Falkirk Froebel Network @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social · May 23

Anyone else attending the @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @lintonlass.bsky.social 💗🍃⬇️

Whitecross Primary School & Nursery Class @whitecrossps.bsky.social · May 22

@falkirkfroebel.bsky.social
Is there anyone attending the Froebel conference in Germany in August?

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The Froebel Partnership @froebelpartnership.bsky.social · Apr 28

Some of our team presented the work of the Froebel Partnership at the Froebel Networks Gathering 2025 - Strong Foundations for Growth on Saturday.

Take a look at our Reflection with Guidance toolkit if you missed it: buff.ly/L13yyPN

#Froebel #unity #connectedness #community @gnsfc.bsky.social

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Moray House School of Education and Sport @morayhouse.bsky.social · May 2

Explore how the Froebelian approach can deepen your early years practice with our Froebel in Childhood Practice course.
📅 Summer Course: 18–23 July 2025 (no session on Sun 20 July)
📍 In-person teaching over 5 days in Edinburgh
🔗 More info & apply - edin.ac/4iLBjme

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jordiETE @jordiete.bsky.social · Apr 10

🖼️ Sewing C.K.T.S. (Kindergarten material based on the educational theories of Friedrich Froebel)
🎨 Ella Steigelman
🏛️ + info: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/145075

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BBF | Bibliothek für Bildungsgeschichtliche Forschung des DIPF @bbfdipf.bsky.social · Apr 10

#Archive30, Day 10: This paper-weaving from a Froebelian kindergarten teacher's exercise book is definitely an #ArchiveAnimal. But what kind of animal is it? A dog, a lion or a horse?

#EduSky #PaperArt #FriedrichFroebel #Froebel #kindergarten

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