How can I use this resource?

Explore the world of early childhood education pioneer Friedrich Froebel's legacy. In this paper cutting resource, you'll find templates for folding and cutting. These cut-out shapes, along with their remnants, are glued onto a sheet of paper to create a geometric image. This method ensures no wastage, a consideration stemming from the historical scarcity and cost of paper during Froebel's time. Experience the innovative teachings of this early childhood education pioneer through this engaging edition. This resource is a great way to practice cutting and discover simple shapes.

What does this resource contain?

Paper Cutting for Beginners is a unique collection featuring 40 templates (including 10 ready-to-use worksheets) for folding and cutting out simple original Fröbel figures. These templates date back to around 1885 and offer a window into the diverse world of Fröbel occupations.

What is the Froebel method of teaching?

The Fröbel method of teaching, pioneered by Friedrich Fröbel (1782 - 1852), centers on the belief that play is a fundamental aspect of a child's life. Fröbel established kindergartens in 1840, emphasizing education, upbringing, and care as foundational principles. He believed that children express themselves and discover many things through play, which prepares them for the adult world through games, crafts, and music. With this goal in mind, he developed a system of so-called "play gifts." By engaging with these play gifts, children are introduced to the world and its rules. These gifts consisted of geometric elements made of wood, paper, and other materials, aiding children in developing structures categorized into three basic forms: nature, mathematics, and art. For example, the first Fröbel gift is a soft ball, while the second consists of three solid wooden objects: a sphere, a cube, and a cylinder. In total, there are ten play gifts. Additionally, Fröbel introduced Froebelian occupations, now employed in kindergartens worldwide, including activities like paper folding, weaving, sewing, paper cutting, paper pricking, painting, drawing, and clay modeling. This approach has greatly influenced modern art and architecture, with renowned artists and architects such as Piet Mondrian, Wassily Kandinsky, Le Corbusier, and others engaging with Fröbel's geometric forms during their childhood education.