The Kindergarten In American Education (1908)

The Kindergarten in American Education, written by Nina C. Vandewalker and published in 1908, is a comprehensive study of the history and development of the kindergarten movement in the United States. The book traces the roots of the kindergarten movement to the ideas of Friedrich Froebel, the German educator who founded the first kindergarten in 1837. Vandewalker provides a detailed account of the spread of the kindergarten movement in America, from its earliest beginnings in the mid-19th century to its widespread adoption by public schools in the early 20th century.The book explores the philosophical foundations of the kindergarten movement, emphasizing the importance of play, creativity, and socialization in early childhood education. Vandewalker also examines the practical aspects of kindergarten education, including curriculum, teaching methods, and the role of the teacher. The book includes numerous case studies and examples of successful kindergarten programs, as well as discussions of the challenges and controversies that the movement faced.Overall, The Kindergarten in American Education is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of early childhood education in the United States. It provides a detailed and insightful look at the kindergarten movement, its impact on American education, and its ongoing significance in the field of early childhood education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.