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Meet A MasterFriedrich Froebel 1782-1852 (70)• Lived in Germany• His mother died when he was only 1• Grew up playing in gardens, fell in love with nature andnatural environs• Became a teacher in FrankfurtBelieved:• Hands-on learning was best• Children need to be active• Active and direct observation is the best way to planeducation• Children needed to be engaged in self directed activities andthe teacher was to serve as the guideFroebel is credited with inventing Kinder-garden at some pointbetween 1837 and 1840. Frank Lloyd Wright attended aFroebelian Kinder-garden and you saw evidence of it in hisdrawings and designs. Read more at:http://www.geocities.com/athens/Forum/7905/web2000.htmlGoals for his Kindergarteners:1. Physical activity2. Physical dexterity3. Sensory awareness4. Creative expression5. Exploration of ideas and concepts By: Norman Brosterman6. Singing7. Experience of being with others8. Satisfaction of the soulhttp://www.froebelfoundation.org/philosophy.htmlFor more about the philosophy and the gifts.By: Scott Bultman2Shared with you by Lisa Murphy www.ooeygooey.com (800) 477-7977