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Heuristic Play with Children

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PI 2023-24

An observational study for children and families on participating in Heuristic Play within the setting. What are the benefits for the children and how we ...

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Impact of Slow Pedagogy

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Children's perspectives

Froebel

PI 2023-24

Practitioner research

Slow pedagogy

This study looks at staffs understanding of Slow Pedagogy and the impact this has on children’s experience within our ELC setting.

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Froebelian Leadership: Cultivating a Network of Greek-Speaking Educators (Karagrigori)

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Greece

International

Leadership

In education’s dynamic landscape, collaborative networks are crucial. This project, “Froebelian Leadership: Cultivating a Network of Greek-Speaking Educators,” led by Foteini, Vasiliki, and Ioanna, aimed ...

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The Role of the Environment

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Assignments 2 & 3 from the Froebel in Childhood Practice certificate. This course was undertaken during academic year 2022-2023.

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

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Families

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Food

Gardens

Nature

The project’s main aim was to develop knowledge and understanding of gardening through play and hands-on experiences. The project also recognised the importance of parental, ...

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“I am going to school.” Transition and autism

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Behaviour

Children's perspectives

Children's rights

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Lived stories

Methodology

Neurodiversity

PI 2022-23

Unity

This project is a narrative account of the impact of introducing ‘I AM… Digital Stories’ into my nursery. It tells the story of a boy, ...

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Froebelian Principles and their Impact on Practice

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Expressive arts

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Freedom with guidance

Participation

PI 2022-23

STEM

Unity

An observational study to discover if a staff team with a shared mindset and greater understanding of Froebel Principles can have a positive impact on ...

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Using the nurturing qualities of songs and rhymes to support children to regulate their emotions

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Inclusion

Music

Neurodiversity

PI 2022-23

Routine

An observational study about how the use of songs and rhymes in small groups can support 2-3 year old children to regulate their emotions.

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Engaging together in nature

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Child-led

Community

Families

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Gardens

Nature

Outdoors

PI 2022-23

A study which looks at how early learning and childcare educators provide nature experiences and how families can get involved to engage in nature with ...

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