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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The countdown is on for the Gifts for our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing Conference! 🎉 On the day we’ll be joined by many Froebelian educators, including keynote speakers, Pete Moorhouse and Lynn Taylor who will be delivering talks on sustainability and AI.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Flip the cards and access key research insights about working with babies and toddlers at a glance! 👀 Our new interactive cards provide key findings from our funded projects, and the next steps for using these to develop your practice. 🌿

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🔎 Resource spotlight: Risk and challenge in babies’ and toddlers’ play. 🌿 Explore how play that involves risk and challenges allows even the youngest children to experiment with problem-solving, discover their individuality and understand themselves in relation to the world. 🌍

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Froebel Trust Open Call Grants returned for 2026, giving researchers across the globe the opportunity to receive up to £50,000 to develop new and robust knowledge about the benefits of Froebelian education. 🤩 Now we are pleased to announce the six projects we’ll be funding.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s #NationalFitnessDay and to celebrate, we’re sharing how Froebelian principles support physical development in early years learning. 🤸 Did you know that the foundations of lifelong fitness are established in early childhood?

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"This curriculum is for the modern age." New film alert! 🚨 Froebelian Practice Across Primary School. 🌿 Join us as we visit The Federation of Blenheim Road and Coed Eva Primary Schools! #Froebel #FroebelTrust #FroebelianFilm #PrimarySchool #EarlyEducation #FroebelianOccupations

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Tune into our new podcast episode - Equality, diversity and inclusion in early years settings! 🎙️ To celebrate the launch of the book Froebel and Social Justice, written by Rachna Joshi, we have a brand-new podcast episode exploring how a Froebelian approach can help educators practice inclusion💚

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The countdown is on for the conference Gifts for our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing. ✨ During a 1-hour workshop, Judith Thomas and Megan Porter will explain the importance for young children of outdoor learning through nature and sustainable practices. 🌿

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Experience Froebel’s principles in action at Guildford Nursery School! 🌿 Take a tour of the Froebel-inspired setting and see Froebelian practice first-hand at either of their two sites. Educators have the opportunity to tour the site, talk with staff and attend a Q&A session.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Your chance to join free Work Discussion groups, facilitated by Roehampton University’s Peter Elfer and Ruth Seglow, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. 🙌 This November and December, early years educators are invited to join three free Work Discussion groups.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're delighted to announce a new series of free books for educators, in partnership with Bloomsbury Academic. Froebel in Practice is a series of short and accessible guides which explore a Froebelian approach in Early Childhood Education and Care. 🌿

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Explore a Froebelian approach to being outdoors with babies with Dr Nicola Kemp, Dr Jo Josephidou & Polly Bolshaw at the conference Gifts for our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing. 👶 On 3 October, we’re heading to the John McIntyre Centre in Edinburgh for a one-day conference. 🙌

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What opportunities and risks do GenAI pose for pedagogical documentation? 💡 Illustrator and Froebelian educator, Lynn Taylor will explore that at the conference Gifts for Our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing. 📅 Saturday 3 October 🕘 9.30am – 4pm 📍 John McIntyre Centre, Edinburgh

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Earlier in the year we announced the launch of the Professional Inquiry for Practice Transformation (PIPT) grants, giving Froebel Trained educators in the UK up to £5,000 to develop their practice. 🤩 Now, we’re pleased to announce the 8 projects we’ll be funding across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🔎 Resource spotlight: Connecting with parents, families and communities: a starting point 🤝 Explore the importance of relationships, unity and connectedness with children, their families and the wider community. 📖 You can find our free downloadable pamphlet on our website.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

At the Froebel Trust we champion children’s play for all its benefits to children. In this short video, we explore how a Froebelian approach supports young children’s physical development.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Enjoy a powerful exploration of the profound links between Froebelian pedagogy and sustainability with Pete Moorhouse! ♻️ 🤩 On Saturday 3 October, Pete, along with other notable speakers will come together for the conference Gifts for Our Future 15: Two Hundred Years of Froebel’s Writing.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join our new Birth to Three network! 👶 We’re launching a network to support educators and researchers working with babies and young children from birth to three years of age. Register your interest and join a network where you can connect with fellow educators. 🌿

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In our latest podcast episode, Birth to Three, guest speaker Polly Bolshaw, shares the relevance of Froebel’s principles in the early years. 🌿 Joined by Dr Zeny Melissourgaki, Dr Maria Cooper and Annamaria Beven, together they discuss all things babies and toddlers. 👶 #Podcast #BirthtoThree

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Remember, you could study Froebel for less at the University of Roehampton with a Froebel Trust bursary! ✨ Applications are now open for the Froebel Certificate in Early Childhood (level 4 or 6), starting in October 2026.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Celebrate 200 years of Froebel’s writing at the Edinburgh Froebel Network Conference, Gifts for our Future 15! 🎉 📅 Saturday 3 October 📍 John McIntyre Centre, Edinburgh 🕘 9.30am – 4.00pm Still not convinced? Listen to what last year’s attendee, Liz Kerr had to say at the 2025 conference.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We need your feedback! 🚨 Last month we released our pilot resource, Research Insights: Birth to Three, which offers summaries of evidence from our research and development projects. 🌿 We’d like to know what you think of the resources and whether they are helpful to your setting.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Congratulations to Froebel Trust Online Course graduates around the globe! 🎓 A huge well done to the 54 dedicated participants who completed all six Elements of our online course. 👏 We welcomed learners from across the world– including USA, Greece, Malaysia, Taiwan & many from the UK and Ireland.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Get your hands on the second edition of Birth to 5 Matters, now available! 🤩 The renewed early years guide, which the Froebel Trust co-funded, now features additional content, including sections on: 📱 Digital pedagogy ♻️ Sustainability 👶 Birth to two 💚 Reception and beyond

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Have you listened to our latest podcast episode, Let’s talk Birth to Three? 🤔 In episode 22, our expert panel explore why the period from birth to 36 months is so crucial and the influence educators of this group can have on a child’s development.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

In episode 22 of the Froebel Trust podcast, Dr Zeny Melissourgaki celebrates the launch of our Birth to Three Research Insights, by talking with a panel of experts on all thing’s babies and toddlers. 👶 Together they discuss the importance of listening to and developing practice with young children.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

"[Froebelian educators] are full of respect for the child, which enables that child to develop in whichever way they need," - Dr Karen Vincent Tune in to our latest podcast episode, Relationships Matter in the Early Years - featuring reflections from guests over 20 episodes! 🎉

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Fancy a day of learning all things Froebel, packed full of inspiring keynote speeches and workshops? 🤩 Join the Edinburgh Froebel Network and the Froebel Trust for the ‘Gifts for Our Future 15: 200 Years of Froebel’s Writing,’ a one-day conference for anyone working with young children. 🌿

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

“Even a few months later, it's a conference that continues to give me plenty to think about.” – Rhiannon Walsh, Early Years Educator Rhiannon recently attended the Froebel Trust April Conference, Involving, Informing and Inspiring and shared her reflections from the day. 🌿

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Tune into our new podcast episode - Birth to Three!🎙️ To celebrate the launch of our new Research Insights resource, Birth to Three, we have a brand-new podcast episode talking all things babies and toddlers. 👶

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🔎 Resource spotlight: Playing with Power This guide aims to help educators recognise and extend habits in children’s free play and autonomy, which embrace diversity and inclusivity. 🌿 📖 You can find our free downloadable pamphlet on Playing with Power on our website. (1/2)

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Why are observations so important and what do they tell us about the children we work with? 💡 In this short film, Froebelian educators share the power of observing and how these observations can be used to extend children’s learning. 🌿 youtu.be/4jM74yVNfHM

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Deepen your knowledge of Froebelian pedagogy at the University of Roehampton. ✨ Applications are now open for the Froebel Certificate in Early Childhood (level 4 or 6), starting in October 2026. (1/3)

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Only nine places left for the 2026 Froebel Trust Online Course! 🌿 Now is the time to sign up and develop your practice and learn more about the Froebelian approach, with the course featuring practical advice and actionable steps.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

New podcast episode! 🎙️ Listen to our special edition episode, Relationships Matter in the Early Years, which reflects on over 20 episodes and the insights guests have shared on the importance of relationships. Presenter Colin Kelly, explores themes covered with guests throughout the series.🌿

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Have you seen our Research Insights, Birth to Three? 💡 Written by Dr Zeny Melissourgaki, the resources are designed to support educators working with babies & toddlers. They offer accessible summaries of evidence from Froebel Trust funded projects with implications for practice, policy & research.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

“Play is not linear, it has layers, as you will see in the Reflection with Guidance tool and the book, Being and Becoming,” – Tina Bruce Our webinar that celebrated the launch of the book, Being and Becoming a Froebelian Community of Evidenced Practice, is now available to watch on our website. 🎉

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Today is #ThankYouDay and we want to give a big shoutout to everyone who supports the Froebel Trust, including our trustees, committee members, tutors, reviewers and associates. ✨ Thank you for all the time and expertise shared over the years that supported the growth of the Froebel Trust.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

New resource for educators! 🚨 Introducing Research Insights, a new series offering accessible summaries of the evidence from Froebel Trust funded research and practice development projects. The first in the collection is Birth to Three.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🔎 Resource Spotlight: Outdoor Play and Exploration 🌿 Create an outdoor area that provides rich, sensory first-hand experiences and offer opportunities to provide ‘Freedom with Guidance.’ 📖 You can find out free downloadable pamphlet on outdoor play and exploration on our website.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This week is the Early Years Alliance National Week of Play, with a focus on the importance of storytelling in the early years. ✨ Stories help young children… 🌍 Feel connected to the wider world 💡 Feel Inspired to do things for themselves 💚 Understand relationships 🎨 Express their creativity

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Can a Froebelian approach work in any kind of school or early years setting? 💡 In episode 9 of the Froebel Trust Podcast, our guest speakers, Annamaria Beven, Jessica Holme, Paula Lester and Craig Taylor share their experiences of working with young children in a variety of settings.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Keep up to date with the latest news from the Froebel Trust by signing up to our newsletter! 🎉 Each month we’ll send you exclusive updates from the Froebelian community, including: 📅 News of our events 📖 Latest resource releases 🌿 Insights and news from Froebelian networks

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Cooking covers all areas of the curriculum, from making and reading recipes, counting, measuring, estimating ingredients and using tools and utensils. 🧑‍🍳 It is an activity that provides young children opportunities to explore and learn about the wider world around them.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Get your hands on the second edition of Birth to 5 Matters, available from mid-July! 🎉 The renewed early years guidance now features additional content, including sections on: 📲 Digital pedagogy 🌿 Sustainability 👶 Birth to 2 ✏️ Reception and beyond

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Helge Wasmuth @helwasmuth.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We hope to see many of you tomorrow at the IFS 2nd webinar. The starting time will be 7 GMT, which means 8 pm in London, 9 pm in Germany, and 3 pm in the US. #Froebel @intfroebelsociety.bsky.social @froebeltrust.bsky.social

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The South Downs Froebel Network event is fast approaching. Have you secured your place? Funded by the Froebel Trust, the event is open to early years educators wanting to learn more about Froebelian practice, get inspiration and grow their professional networks.

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Eunjeong Ahn, Froebelian educator and author of ‘How Gabe Teaches Your Child’s Brain: The Secret of Block Play for Thinking Skills in the Age of AI,’ has shared her thoughts on the importance of sensory experiences today. 🌿

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

“With the Froebelian approach our learners are engaged but more than that, the impact on learning is far wider,” Jo Giles, Head Teacher at St Andrew’s Primary School This year, St Andrew’s Primary School in Wales have embedded the Froebelian approach to Year 1 teaching and beyond.

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