I created the Sociocultural Theory

I believe that the cultures in which children are raised and the ways in which they interact with people influence their intellectual development.

From their cultural environments, children learn values, beliefs, skills, and traditions that they will eventually pass on to their own children.

I created the concept that each child is born with a “clean slate” (tabula rasa) on which their experiences are written.

I am the Father of Kindergarten.

I was the first real American influence on American education.

I am the founder of progressive movement.

I created the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)

My sister Rachel and I extended concern beyond education to medical and dental care for children.

We created an open-air nursery in a slum.

My Educational Theory is Progressivism.

A child’s personality develops through a predictable pattern of psychosexual stages.

I created the theory of fresh air, sleep, and bathing.

I founded Reggio Emilia Schools and I think that all children capable of learning.

Children should construct their own learning.

I believe that many emotional and psychological problems of adults are connected to how their parents and care providers met their basic needs as children.

I believe that the goals of education are:

- the formation of the child

- development of character

I believe that documenting children’s work is essential for success of the program.

Also, that the family and community are important parts of the “amiable school.”

I created the Id (unconscious),

the Ego (conscious),

and the Superego (preconscious)

I originated large-muscle equipment and materials for climbing and construction.

I founded Waldorf Schools, which include interdisciplinary, multi-sensory curriculum with emphasis on the arts

I believe that the early years are very important as children go through “sensitive periods.”

Their curiosity makes them ready to learn certain things at certain times.

I emphasized the whole child and beginning where the learner is, as well as promoted self-regulation and self-discipline.