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15/03/2022

You did it! Thank you everyone for helping fund this first episode of our documentary series. The first Episode will be focused on "CHILD CENTERED" education and we can't wait to get started.

There's still time to back this project if you want to be one of the first to see the episode or get other perks! The campaign ends Saturday March 19th, so don't delay!
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19/02/2022

28/05/2021

Can a 19th century children's toy inform modern dance? Lincoln Jones, co-founder/artistic director of the American Contemporary Ballet in Los Angeles (and host of The Outsiders podcast), describes how he uses Froebel® blocks to boost his understanding of design.

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Can a 19th century children's toy inform modern dance? Lincoln Jones, co-founder/artistic director of the in Los Angeles (and host of ), describes how he uses Froebel® blocks to boost his understanding of design.

12/05/2021

The Path To Learning Podcast : Nurturing the Creative Process - Vik Muniz

Renowned Brazilian artist/photographer discusses Froebel, creativity, and the he established in Rio. Vik shares his experiences growing up in São Paulo and how creativity is not often nurtured in children.

06/05/2021

Past guests Alex and Vijal of na2ure just launched their awesome new product on Kickstarter. Don't miss the early-bird deals.

New product from Na2ure launching now on . Don't miss the early bird special deals https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexwolf/pattern-alphabet-cards-for-exploring-nature

05/05/2021

The Path To Learning Podcast : The Power of Failure - Ilana Ben-Ari

What skills should our children learn to succeed in the 21st century? Industrial designer Ilana Ben-Ari shares how she approached the problem through design thinking and why she developed the Empathy Toy and Failure Toy for her company . For more information visit and to support this podcast visit:....

28/04/2021

Just finished a fabulous episode with toy designer Ilana Ben-Ari from Twenty One Toys (famous for Empathy Toy and Failure Toy).

They have an awesome Global Play initiative now https://twentyonetoys.com/pages/global-play-sessions-empathy-failure-toys including a FREE session tonight https://www.eventbrite.com/e/twenty-one-toys-failure-toy-global-play-sessions-tickets-141375827907). Check it out and standby for her episode (next week).

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21/04/2021

Happy Birthday F.W.A Froebel, the Father of ... and so much more!

Happy Birthday Friedrich Froebel! Because of his work, 180 years ago childhood was elevated to a higher level and creativity at all ages was encouraged. He didn't live to see its worldwide impact but we celebrate it for him.

21/04/2021

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Presented by Rachel Larimore
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01/04/2021

"The Creative Mind" on April 6 with special guest Norman Brosterman from 4 - 5:30 p.m hosted by the Po***ck-Krasner House and Study Center
Free on Zoom ... Register here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcOCqpjMsGdJbxx0-ODt8gfJZbft8ObB-

Can creativity be taught? This special event explores how education can foster creativity. Po***ck-Krasner House director Helen A. Harrison will discuss the educational forces that inspired Jackson Po***ck and Lee Krasner’s groundbreaking abstract expressionist art, followed by a tour of the artists' studio.

After the tour, Norman Brosterman , author of Inventing Kindergarten , will present on how the original kindergarten influenced the creativity of world renowned abstract artists.

Next, education coordinator Joyce Raimondo , who is also author of the Art Explorer book series, will invite participants to share their interpretations of modern art as she demonstrates questioning techniques to promote open-ended creative thinking and visual literacy.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings.

29/01/2021

Are we seeing the problem from all sides? We hear often from parents and teachers, and from nonprofit reformers. Today we discuss the view of education at an administrative level.

Jonathan Tobar is Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Learning at Livingston Educational Service Agency. With nearly 20 years of experience in the classroom and district offices, his vantage point provides a unique perspective on the problems facing education today.

To learn more about Michigan's statewide network:
https://www.gomaisa.org/

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Are we seeing the problem from all sides? We hear often from parents and teachers, and from nonprofit reformers. Today we discuss the view of education at an administrative level. Jonathan Tobar is Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Learning at Livingston Educational Service Agency. With nearly....

13/01/2021

As a result of the Pandemic, many parents find themselves playing the "Teacher" role in their homes in some form or another. Without being trained as teachers, how can we make the most of this moment with our children and foster wonder in their learning?

In this episode Lynell Miller, a photographer based in Grand Rapids found herself searching for answers to these questions. Her inspirational story is one that we can all relate to, and be inspired by as we search for ways to foster child centered learning at home.

Follow Lynell's Instagram journey here: https://www.instagram.com/lizzie_photo/

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As a result of the Pandemic, many parents find themselves playing the "Teacher" role in their homes in some form or another. Without being trained as teachers, how can we make the most of this moment with our children and foster wonder in their learning? In this episode Lynell Miller, a photographer...

24/12/2020

Play is a powerful way to learn ... so why is it disappearing from children's lives? Our guest, Nancy Carlsson-Paige, professor emerita of early childhood education at Lesley University (where she trained teachers for 30+ years), shares her insights. As a vocal advocate for children's right to play (and co-founder of Defending the Early Years (http://dey.org), Nancy is a prolific author of many book/articles on media violence, conflict resolution, and peaceable classrooms/schools. Her most recent book is Taking Back Childhood: A Proven Roadmap for Raising Confident, Creative, Compassionate Kids.

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Play is a powerful way to learn ... so why is it disappearing from children's lives? Our guest, Nancy Carlsson-Paige, professor emerita of early childhood education at Lesley University (where she  trained teachers for 30+ years), shares her insights. As a vocal advocate for children's right to pla...

02/12/2020

Is it possible to have a child centered approach in any classroom? Julie Bennett talks through how she has done this in her career and how important it is to keep a child centered approach in every educational endeavor.

Julie Bennett, M.Ed. has taught for over 30 years in both private and public schools, teaching a range of ages from early childhood to adult continuing ed. Introduced to Froebel in 2002, she was an original board member of the Froebel Foundation USA. Julie maintains the purest sense of Froebelian teaching. She is a frequent presenter at the Froebel USA events and lectures on Froebel to university education students.

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Is it possible to have a child-centered approach in any classroom? Julie Bennett describes how she's done this throughout her career and the importance of a child-centered approach for every educational endeavor. Julie Bennett, M.Ed has taught for over 30 years in both private and public schools, te...

19/11/2020

It's been a trying time for everyone ... and especially disruptive to education. We feel our podcast and documentary series are even more necessary now to remind everyone how/why we established the American public school system and how it got off-track from once being the envy of the world.

One silver lining of the pandemic has been the opening of our schedules to work on the series. We'll be fundraising in the coming months to support the work of Match Frame Creative.

For those currently planning year-end charitable giving, you can donate to CEI https://ceinternational1892.org/timeline/ and earmark the funds for our project. CEI was the original Froebel Kindergarten organization ... the first group of early childhood educators in America (the International Kindergarten Union). They've been our partner over these past five years.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, your contributions may be tax deductible (consult your tax advisor). You can mail donations to:

Childhood Education International
ATTN: Michelle Allen / Documentary Fund
1875 Connecticut Ave NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20009

Thank you again for your continued interest and support for our story. We look forward to sharing it with you soon.

Since 1892, CE International Has Been Committed To Advancing Education As A Tool For Global Development And Sustainable Futures For All.

01/10/2020

Our latest episode concerns the benefits of risky play with nature-based educator Rachel Larimore of Samara Early Learning, LLC explaining how to encourage children to explore nature while mitigating risks. https://pathtolearning.us/podcast/the-benefits-of-risky-play/

How can we stop shielding kids from nature and help them explore it safely? Nature-based educator/author/consultant Rachel Larimore, of Samara Early...

01/10/2020

How can we stop shielding kids from nature and help them explore it safely? Nature-based educator/author/consultant Rachel Larimore, of Samara Early Learning, explains how to better manage beneficial risky play.

As a founder of Chippewa Nature Center Preschool in Midland, Michigan, Rachel has years of experience working with parents, teachers and children in a nature-based setting. She’s also just released an online video course on risky play, complete with helpful forms and worksheets that schools can immediately put to use.

Check out Rachels Books:

"Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool"

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"Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning"

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How can we stop shielding kids from nature and help them explore it safely? Nature-based educator/author/consultant Rachel Larimore, of , explains how to better manage beneficial risky play. As a founder of Chippewa Nature Center Preschool in Midland, Michigan, Rachel has years of experience workin...

17/08/2020

Why is the Reggio Approach So Popular? Jennifer Azzariti, an artist, studio teacher, and atelierista, joins us to explain. She began her career at the Model Early Learning Center (MELC) in Washington, DC … a landmark school in the history of the Reggio Approach in the U.S. She’s worked closely with Amelia Gambetti and Lella Gandini, and is the founder of the DC Area Reggio Study Group.
https://pathtolearning.us/podcast/why-is-the-reggio-approach-so-popular/

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