Last Friday the Partnership ran a conference for 100 educators from various settings across the UK. Read some of the fantastic feedback from delegates here: buff.ly/3JVt2NQ Please do come and see for yourself at our Froebel Festival on Saturday 18th May 10am-12pm.

Rachna Joshi discusses in her recent blog about Guildford Nursery School the significance of the block area in early years settings, describing it as providing a myriad of learning opportunities for children & a space to observe their ideas come to life. buff.ly/3QllxDp

We really hope you can come to our Froebel Festival on Saturday 18th May 10am-12pm at both Guildford Nursery School sites, Hazel Avenue and York Road. Bring the whole family, friends and neighbours. All are welcome!

Last Saturday, Guildford Nursery School hosted their annual Froebel Festival. It was lovely to see so many of you. 315 people visited in the space of two hours! We had past, present and future families visit plus some staff from other schools and settings. #Froebel #unity #community

On 3 May, educators made their way to Guildford Nursery School where the first Froebel Partnership conference was held. The first of our inspirational speakers was Prof Chris Pascal. Here is her speech: Time, Temporality and Transformations in the Natural World buff.ly/3V9W7u9

At our conference on 3 May, Tina Bruce discussed the central importance of play alongside Guildford Nursery School's headteacher, Sally Cave. Their discussion explored play & what it means to guide play as an educator. Watch their discussion here: buff.ly/3RaugIQ

At our conference, Dr Stella Louis discussed developing a Froebelian approach to observation with a focus on the role of the observer as participant & interactionist - observing, supporting and extending. Watch her speech here: buff.ly/3VnffG6

Rachna Joshi's latest blog about Guildford Nursery School discusses the importance of pretend play for children. Conversations with the headteacher highlighted the evolving needs of children, particularly in developing their imaginative play skills. buff.ly/4cb6dSj

Check out our later newsletter here: buff.ly/4b5qyaB

The next presentation in our series considers the importance & relevance of sewing, weaving, & threading in early childhood development. Learn how to incorporate them into settings, enhancing fine motor skills, creativity, & problem-solving abilities. buff.ly/4caJFBq

This presentation considers the importance, relevance & benefits of cooking with young children, including those with additional needs. It includes Froebelian practice prompts on equipment, recipes, managing risk and many practical ideas. buff.ly/3VuBPvq

Seven Stars Kindergarten has embarked on a 30-day journey with #30daysFroebel created by Guildford Nursery School. It celebrates Froebel's legacy in early childhood education by offering daily activities for exploration, learning & growth. Find resources: buff.ly/3Nl2HuU #Froebel

This presentation considers the benefits of woodwork for young children, including those with additional needs. Froebelian practice prompts on where to start, how to manage the risks, and what experiences to offer are included. buff.ly/45UcZdn

Read what Froebelian expert, Rachna Joshi, has to say about inclusion, family and community in her monthly blog about aspects of Froebelian pedagogy at Guildford Nursery School: buff.ly/3VOISze #community #inclusion #family

This presentation explores the use of clay with young children, highlighting its benefits for development and learning. It covers the history of clay & its positive effects on language & motor skills, with loads of practical ideas. buff.ly/45KIhDd

A great article about Guildford Nursery School.

Watch this short Froebel Trust film created in June 2024 - showing how Froebel's Occupations can be put into practice in early years settings today. buff.ly/3WVkm16 #Froebel #occupations #earlyyears