Guide to the Kindergarten and Intermediate Class; and Moral Culture of Infancy.
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"Guide to the Kindergarten and Intermediate Class; and Moral Culture of Infancy" by Elizabeth P. Peabody and Mary Mann is an educational guide written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive framework for kindergarten education, inspired by the philosophies of Friedrich Froebel, the originator of the kindergarten concept. The central topic revolves around the importance of fostering a nurturing and creative educational environment for young children, focusing
on moral and intellectual development. At the start of this guide, the authors introduce the kindergarten concept by distinguishing it from traditional infant schools and primary schools, explaining the need for a structured yet nurturing educational approach that respects children’s natural instincts and fosters their growth. They emphasize the importance of experienced teachers trained in Froebel's philosophy, aiming to create an engaging and supportive atmosphere where children's individualities can flourish while adhering to universal principles of education. Through this framework, the authors illustrate how a well-conceived kindergarten can cultivate not just academic abilities but also moral and social values in children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mann, Mary Tyler Peabody, 1806-1887 |
|---|---|
| Author | Peabody, Elizabeth Palmer, 1804-1894 |
| Title | Guide to the Kindergarten and Intermediate Class; and Moral Culture of Infancy. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Music files created by Linda Cantoni. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Kindergarten -- Methods and manuals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36555 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 603 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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