1. Mackenzie Taylor & Shelby Summers
Friedrich Froebel
Mackenzie Taylor
&
Shelby Summers

2. Background Born in Oberweissbach, in Thuringia, in April, 1782
He was neglected in his youth
His father was a pastor but only had little time to take care of him, his mother passed away when he was very young.
Froebel's thoughts: "Children are like tiny flowers; they are varied and need care, but each is beautiful alone and glorious when seen in the community of peers."

3. “Father of Kindergarten”
Friedrich coined the word kindergarten
He started the first kindergarten in
Germany in 1837

4. Ethics and Morals
Advocated freedom, initiative, and relevant curriculum
He emphasized teacher-directed learning
Promote children’s physical and mental health
To ensure children’s good habits

5. His first teaching lessons