July 25-27, 2002
Grand Rapids

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Froebel Foundation USA
407 Richmond St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
888-774-2046
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Thursday, July 25 2002

9:00 - Froebel's "Kindergarten"
Presenter: Scott Bultman
Director, Froebel Foundation USA
Froebel from the 1830 to 1930.

10:00 - Gift Play
Presenters: Former Teachers from the Toronto Froebel School
A Froebel Gift play with students conducted by Froebelian-trained teachers. Forms of Life.

Teacher Panel Q & A
Presenters: Former Teachers from the Toronto Froebel School

Gift Play
Presenters: Former Teachers
from the Toronto Froebel School

12:00 - Luncheon

1:30 "Learning From Scratch"
Presenter: Betsey Hamm
Founder, Learning from Scratch.org
Betsy will demonstrate how to use ordinary "throw away" items to make creative and unique projects. Everyone will get a chance to 'get their hands dirty' by creating something of their own.

3:00 - Visit the Grand Rapids Art Museum & the Historical Froebel Exhibit
View items from the Froebel Foundation USA archive and tour the children's Froebel installation.

Friday, July 26 2002

9:00 - Froebel Education Today
Presenter: Scott Bultman
Director, Froebel Foundation USA
Current happenings of the Froebel Foundation and Froebel institutions around the world.

10:00 - Gift Play
Presenters: Former Teachers from the Toronto Froebel School
A Froebel Gift play with students using different materials. Forms of Beauty.

Teacher Panel Q & A
Presenters: Former Teachers from the Toronto Froebel School

Gift Play
Presenters: Former Teachers
from the Toronto Froebel School

12:00 - Luncheon

1:30 - Geometric Paper Folding
Presenter: Brad Hansen-Smith
Author, The Geometry of Wholemovement
Brad will demonstrate his Wholemovement approach to teaching geometry through paper folding.

4:00 - Children's Gardening
Presenter: Norman Lownds
Michigan State University
The importance of school gardens in education and how to implement them.

Saturday, July 27 2002

9:00 - The Future of Froebel
Presenter: Scott Bultman
Director, Froebel Foundation USA
The direction that the Froebel movement is taking in North America and around the world.

10:00 - Gift Play
Presenters: Former Teachers from the Toronto Froebel School
A Froebel Gift play with students using different materials. Forms of Knowledge.

Teacher Panel Q & A
Presenters: Former Teachers from the Toronto Froebel School

Gift Play
Presenters: Former Teachers
from the Toronto Froebel School

11:30 - Morning Circle
Students will arrive for a demonstration of Froebel's Morning Circle (small groups).

12:00 - Luncheon

1:30 - Movement Time
Presenter: Rob Reider
Mime & Tai Chi Instructor
Engaging children in simple but effective activities and how they relate to Froebel's own outdoor games and movement excercise.

4:00 - Open Forum Discussion
A time for sharing ideas and plans for the future. This will be a great opportunity to network with other Froebelians and learn how you can get involved in upcoming projects.