Froebel’s Kindergarten: The Origins of Early Childhood Education

Friedrich Froebel founded the kindergarten concept, emphasizing nurturing children like plants. He introduced play as a vital learning tool, creating educational toys called Froebel Gifts. Despite a ban in Germany, his ideas spread globally, influencing figures like Frank Lloyd Wright and inspiring educational reformers like Maria Montessori. Froebel's legacy continues to impact modern education.

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