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Friedrich Froebel 1782-1852. Mackenzie Taylor & Shelby Summers. Background. Born in Oberweissbach , in Thuringia , in April, 1782 He was neglected in his youth His father was a pastor but only had little time to take care of him, his mother passed away when he was very young.
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Friedrich Froebel 1782-1852 Mackenzie Taylor & Shelby Summers
Background • Born in Oberweissbach, in Thuringia, in April, 1782 • He was neglected in his youth • His father was a pastor but only had little time to take care of him, his mother passed away when he was very young. • Froebel's thoughts: "Children are like tiny flowers; they are varied and need care, but each is beautiful alone and glorious when seen in the community of peers."
“Father of Kindergarten” • Friedrich coined the word kindergarten • He started the first kindergarten in Germany in 1837
Ethics and Morals • Advocated freedom, initiative, and relevant curriculum • He emphasized teacher-directed learning • Promote children’s physical and mental health • To ensure children’s good habits