Froebel Trust
@froebeltrust.bsky.social
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
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
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📅 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.
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@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social is having its first webinar in January 2026 on "Froebel and Democracy". We want to spark conversations about what Froebel means today. If interested, please contact @amand8.bsky.social or me, and see the flyer. @froebeltrust.bsky.social #Froebel
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
@intfroebelsociety.bsky.social is having its first webinar in January 2026 on "Froebel and Democracy". We want to spark conversations about what Froebel means today. If interested, please contact @amand8.bsky.social or me, and see the flyer. @froebeltrust.bsky.social #Froebel
What does it take to become a Froebelian early years setting? Find out all that and more in the very first (and most listened to) Froebel Trust podcast which launched in 2023! 🤩
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November 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
What does it take to become a Froebelian early years setting? Find out all that and more in the very first (and most listened to) Froebel Trust podcast which launched in 2023! 🤩
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🔎 Resource spotlight: Empowering Learning: Play, symbols and creativity 🤸
Broaden your understanding of play, symbolic representations and ways to nurture creativity in early childhood education. 🌿
📖 You can find our free downloadable pamphlet on empowering learning on our website.
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Broaden your understanding of play, symbolic representations and ways to nurture creativity in early childhood education. 🌿
📖 You can find our free downloadable pamphlet on empowering learning on our website.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🔎 Resource spotlight: Empowering Learning: Play, symbols and creativity 🤸
Broaden your understanding of play, symbolic representations and ways to nurture creativity in early childhood education. 🌿
📖 You can find our free downloadable pamphlet on empowering learning on our website.
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Broaden your understanding of play, symbolic representations and ways to nurture creativity in early childhood education. 🌿
📖 You can find our free downloadable pamphlet on empowering learning on our website.
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Introducing our new Trustee, Sean Alleyne! 🤩
With over 25 years of experience in investment banking and financial services, Sean is bringing a wealth of knowledge to support the Froebel Trust.
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With over 25 years of experience in investment banking and financial services, Sean is bringing a wealth of knowledge to support the Froebel Trust.
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Meet our new Trustee
We’re delighted to welcome Sean Alleyne to the Froebel Trust’s Board of Trustees. Read on to find out more about him.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Introducing our new Trustee, Sean Alleyne! 🤩
With over 25 years of experience in investment banking and financial services, Sean is bringing a wealth of knowledge to support the Froebel Trust.
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With over 25 years of experience in investment banking and financial services, Sean is bringing a wealth of knowledge to support the Froebel Trust.
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New podcast episode now out! 🚨 Froebelian Education: Past, Present and Future! 🎙️
Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿
Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
New podcast episode now out! 🚨 Froebelian Education: Past, Present and Future! 🎙️
Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿
Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿
To mark the launch of our latest pamphlet, Singing with Young Children, by Paula Lester, we’re hosting a FREE webinar – and you’re invited! 🎉
Join us on Tuesday 2nd December at 7pm GMT with Paula as she explores practice examples of how singing can be used to inspire and teach young children. 🎶
Join us on Tuesday 2nd December at 7pm GMT with Paula as she explores practice examples of how singing can be used to inspire and teach young children. 🎶
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
To mark the launch of our latest pamphlet, Singing with Young Children, by Paula Lester, we’re hosting a FREE webinar – and you’re invited! 🎉
Join us on Tuesday 2nd December at 7pm GMT with Paula as she explores practice examples of how singing can be used to inspire and teach young children. 🎶
Join us on Tuesday 2nd December at 7pm GMT with Paula as she explores practice examples of how singing can be used to inspire and teach young children. 🎶
We’re looking forward to learning more about all things Froebel at today’s Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging conference! 🌿
This sold-out event will feature a series of keynote speakers and workshops with leading Froebelian educators.
This sold-out event will feature a series of keynote speakers and workshops with leading Froebelian educators.
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We’re looking forward to learning more about all things Froebel at today’s Gifts for Our Future 14: Being and Belonging conference! 🌿
This sold-out event will feature a series of keynote speakers and workshops with leading Froebelian educators.
This sold-out event will feature a series of keynote speakers and workshops with leading Froebelian educators.
Last month over 650 people across the globe joined our Autumn Lecture to hear our guest speaker, Jane Clarke, who explored the legacy of City and Country School in New York and its founder, Caroline Pratt. 🤩
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Last month over 650 people across the globe joined our Autumn Lecture to hear our guest speaker, Jane Clarke, who explored the legacy of City and Country School in New York and its founder, Caroline Pratt. 🤩
New resource! 🚨 The latest title in our Froebel Trust pamphlet series, Singing with Young Children is out now!
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
November 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
New resource! 🚨 The latest title in our Froebel Trust pamphlet series, Singing with Young Children is out now!
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
The new edition by Paula Lester, explores how children can be supported in their learning and development in early years settings and in the home, with the use of songs and rhymes. 🎶
Calling all educators in the early years sector, your insight is needed! 📣
The Early Years Coalition is wanting you to share your views to shape the new edition of Birth to 5 Matters. They want to know…
👶 How Birth to 5 Matters is being used in practice
👍 What works well
💡 What could be improved
The Early Years Coalition is wanting you to share your views to shape the new edition of Birth to 5 Matters. They want to know…
👶 How Birth to 5 Matters is being used in practice
👍 What works well
💡 What could be improved
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Calling all educators in the early years sector, your insight is needed! 📣
The Early Years Coalition is wanting you to share your views to shape the new edition of Birth to 5 Matters. They want to know…
👶 How Birth to 5 Matters is being used in practice
👍 What works well
💡 What could be improved
The Early Years Coalition is wanting you to share your views to shape the new edition of Birth to 5 Matters. They want to know…
👶 How Birth to 5 Matters is being used in practice
👍 What works well
💡 What could be improved