How Kindergarten Came to America: Friedrich Froebel's Radical Vision of Early Childhood Education

by Bertha Maria Marenholtz-Bülow and Bertha von Marenholtz-Bülow

Book Overview

Originally published as Reminiscences of Friedrich Froebel, this enchanting 1894 account of the German inventor of kindergartens was instrumental in bringing kindergartens to the United States. This lively portrait of a pioneer of modern education is a refreshing reminder of the essential role of play and creative exploration in the development of children. Froebel's methods provide a much-needed antidote to the current emphasis on high-stakes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595581545
• ISBN13: 9781595581549
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: New Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 8.2"