Includes bibliographical references and index.

The life and context of Friedrich Froebel -- The whole child and the concept of unity -- Engagement with nature -- Play, imagination, creativity and the symbolic life of the child -- Finger plays, mother songs and movement games -- Self activity of the child : the gifts and occupations -- The importance of observation -- The importance of family, community and trained Froebelian practitioners.

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"Friedrich Froebel considers the origins of Froebelian early childhood education providing context to the development of his theories and ideas, critically examines the key themes of this philosophy of education and explores the relevance of Froebelian practice today. Tina Bruce explores the key aspects of Froebelian philosophy of education: the importance of family, the importance of highly trained teachers, the importance of nature, the whole child and the Froebelian concept of unity, mother songs, movement games, play and self-activity of the child. Bruce considers the implication for Froebelian practice, the views of critics and supporters, the implications for education today and for research"-- Provided by publisher.

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