Froebel USA

Froebel USA is an institution located at 78 Leonard Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Our documentary series, The Garden of Children, delves into the history of early childhood education and explores the original play-based, child-centered, nature-based, STEM-focused, project method developed by Friedrich Froebel over 180 years ago. We aim to shed light on why this method, which inspired educators such as Maria Montessori and Rudolf Steiner, has been overshadowed by the academic preschool model in American education. Our series is intended for parents looking to make informed decisions about their children's education, teachers seeking to understand the origins of kindergarten, and designers tracing the influence of Froebel on design education. Join us in reimagining early childhood education for a better future for the human race.