Dr Stella Louis provides an overview around the grounding elements of the Froebelian approach. This includes unity and connectedness, observations and the role of the adult. The key messages are: starting from the child by observing what they already know and can do, having a good understanding of children's development and focusing on how children learn rather than what children learn.  To learn more about Friedrich Froebel and the Froebelian approach visit: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-childhood-pioneers/friedrich-froebel/  Episode break down: 01:25 - Unity and connectedness: Building on what children CAN do and already know 04:06 - Educational resources: Froebel's gifts and occupations 07:58 - The mother songs: Froebel's biggest contribution 10:43 - Physical development through the mother songs 13:00 - Childhood is a stage within its own right 16:15 - The role of the nurturing adult 19:26 - Real, tangible, first hand experiences 20:44 - Thinking beyond children's interests 24:10 - Respecting the process and not just focusing on the outcome 25:48 - Teachable moments come from knowing the child and community 28:35 - Knowledge of child development in curriculum building 30:06 - A summary of this episode  31:55 - Dr Stella Louis' new book: Let's talk about race in the early years For more episodes visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com