Froebel's Gifts by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith
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"Froebel's Gifts" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin and Nora Archibald Smith is an educational handbook written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on Friedrich Froebel's principles of early childhood education, specifically the concept of the kindergarten and the sequential gifts designed to aid in child development. This work aims to illuminate Froebel's theories and methods for teachers and parents, outlining the importance of practical engagement with children through various educational
gifts. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the concept of "Froebel's Gifts," which are educational tools and materials to promote learning in children. They emphasize that these gifts are derived from years of experience and observation within kindergarten settings, aimed at developing a child's understanding of the world through hands-on activities. The authors discuss how the gifts represent fundamental concepts such as unity, activity, and color, providing a solid foundation for early education. Additionally, they advocate for a playful, engaging approach to teaching, encouraging educators to adapt their methods based on a child's instincts and natural curiosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923 |
|---|---|
| Author | Smith, Nora Archibald, 1859-1934 |
| Title | Froebel's Gifts |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Kindergarten -- Methods and manuals |
| Subject | Kindergarten |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31097 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31097-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 765 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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