1. *Biography
*Taught in Frankfurt based on Pestalozzi’s theories
of education.
*Studied alongside Pestalozzi and came up with his
own theories of education for children.
*Used his theories in a school in Thuringia, Germany.
*Published The Education of Man in 1826 based on
his findings in the children at the school in
Thuringia.

2. *Kindergarten means “garden for children.”
*Mother/Child relationships are important
*Froebel believed in the importance of play
*“Environments that involved practical work and the direct use of
materials.”
*Used singing aids in learning.
*Originated circle time
*Developed first educational toys known as gifts and occupations.

3. *Kindergarten is a place of learning through
experience, senses, and social skills.
*Kindergarten is a grade level where children
can understand the basics of rules, standards,
and values through Froebel’s theory on
education.

4. *Play is important in a child’s development and
learning.
*“Engaging with the world, understanding
unfolds.”

5. *Play is the highest expression of human
development in childhood for it alone is the
free expression of what is in a child's soul.
-Friedrich Froebel

6. *Play is the highest expression of human
development in childhood for it alone is the
free expression of what is in a child's soul.
-Friedrich Froebel