The Power of Froebel in Early Childhood Education

Across the globe there has been a significant resurgence of interest in Froebel's philosophy in practice and Scotland is a front-runner in its systemic adoption of a Froebelian approach. This book offers a never-before-seen glimpse into Scotland's world-leading community of Froebel-inspired early childhood practice.

Lynn. J. McNair is one of the founding leaders of the Edinburgh Froebel Network and a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Practice and Froebel at the University of Edinburgh, and Pathway co-ordinator of the MSc Ed (Early Childhood Practice and Froebel). Luke J. Addison is an early childhood educator, researcher, and PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, UK, with a deep passion for Froebelian principles, sustainability in education, and child-led learning.

Introduction: Threads of Connection: Unravelling Froebelian Kinship and The Art of Shared Knowing Part 1. Roots 1. The Blossoming of the Edinburgh Froebel Network 2. The Open Door: Exemplifying Freedom with Guidance at Cowgate ELC, Edinburgh 3. New Seeds: From Practitioner Inquiry to Froebelian Practice Part 2. Shoots 4. In conversation with Sharon Imray and Karen Clements: Finding Froebel in Aberdeenshire 5. Through a Child's Eyes: Listening to Nature's Stories 6. The Travels of a Froebelian Mobile Play Cafe Initiative: A Critical Analysis of Applying Froebelian Principles in Community Spaces Part 3. Canopy 7. Unity and Connectedness: Transforming Professional Development from Individuals to Whole Settings 8. In conversation with Laura Gilbertson and Rosamund Coyle-Bennett: Finding Froebel in the West of Scotland 9. Froebelian Leadership: Where Now? Where Next?