Early Childhood Practice: Froebel today / Edition 1

by Tina Bruce

Overview

There can be little doubt that the education of the very young provides an essential foundation for all that follows, and the nature of that education is critical. Stressing the importance of outdoor play, this book locates Froebelian practice in current practice, through a wealth of examples from contemporary settings. Early Childhood Practice brings together contributions from distinguished primary and early childhood practitioners, who show how they have used educational methods advocated by Froebel.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446211250
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	05/14/2012
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Professor Tina Bruce CBE is an Honorary Visiting Professor in Early Childhood at the University of Roehampton.

Table of Contents

The Whole Child - Tina Bruce
Family, Community and the Wider World - Tina Bruce
The Changing of the Seasons in the Child Garden - Stella Brown
Adventurous and Challenging Play Outdoors - Helen Tovey
Offering Children First Hand Experiences through Forest School: Relating to and Learning about Nature - Lynn Mc Nair
The Time-Honoured Froebelian Tradition of Learning out of Doors - Jane Read
Family Songs in the Froebelian Tradition - Maureen Baker
The Importance of Hand and Finger Rhymes: A Froebelian Approach to Early Literacy - Jenny Spratt
Froebel's Mother Songs Today - Marjorie Ouvry
Gifts and Occupations: Froebel's Gifts (Wooden Block Play) and Occupations (Construction and Workshop Experiences) Today - Jane Whinnett
Froebelian Methods in the Modern World: A Case of Cooking - Chris Mc Cormick
Bringing together Froebelian Principles and Practices - Tina Bruce

Editorial Reviews

'Part of the emotional appeal of Froebel is that he is keen to allow children to be children. He enforces their natural curiosity, the innocent joy and fun of play, the desire to learn and to be creative'
- Councillor Marilyn Mac Laren

'This is an important book. The close-knit Froebel network provides a marvellous example of how practitioners in the early years can be inspired by tradition without becoming old-fashioned. Froebel's principles and practices were radical for their time, and changed education forever: this book powerfully brings them up to the minute, reminding us of their continued relevance'
- Julian Grenier, Early Years Adviser, Tower Hamlets

'If you would like to be inspired by tradition, without becoming 'old fashioned', and you believe in children truly being allowed to be children, then this terrific book full of fantastic Froebelian principles is just right for you!'
Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator

'It’s the perfect time to welcome this new book, with its strong emphasis on play and on the outdoors – both central to Froebel’s philosophy and to children’s well-being today'
-Community Playthings

'The importance of this book was recognised when it won Nursery World's Staff Resources award earlier this year'
- Nursery World

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