Information provided by Scott Bultman, author of the Froebel Gifts 2-6 user manual. Established the first system for educating young children, he created a series of playthings to provide children with focussed educational experiences. Up until that time, toys were intended for amusement and education was provided through books and instruction. Himself was a strong advocate of the Froebel method.

Nurturing children to be inquisitive and open to the world. During the decade before the 240th birthday of Friedrich Froebel on 21 April 2022, the Rennsteig Schwarzatal region of Thuringia has planned events. About aspects of his life, work and influence up to the present. Friedrich Froebel was born at Oberweißbach. In the Principality of Schwarzburg Rudostadt. Friedrich Froebel wrote in 1826 that Schwarzburg and Thuringia. Were his home and his native land.

Observe experienced Froebel teachers working with children during this day-long teacher-training event from 2017.

See the Froebel Gifts in action, attend the next FroebelUSA conference. The mind grows by self revelation. In play the child ascertains what he can do, discovers his possibilities of will and thought by exerting his power spontaneously. In play he reveals his own original power. From the Education of Man.