Education in the Home, the Kindergarten, and the Primary School by Peabody
"Education in the Home, the Kindergarten, and the Primary School" by Elizabeth P. Peabody is an educational text written in the late 19th century. This work centers on the principles of early childhood education inspired by Friedrich Froebel, advocating for a holistic approach that nurtures both the intellectual and moral development of young children through structured play and interaction. Peabody emphasizes the vital role of a nurturing home environment and the Kindergartensystem as extensions of this personal attention. The opening of the book introduces Peabody's deep commitment to Froebel's educational philosophy, reflecting on her experiences and insights gained through years of advocating for Kindergartens in the United States. She discusses the importance of understanding child development and situates her lectures within the framework of improving the education system for young children, particularly focusing on the methods and practices that support their emotional and cognitive growth. The initial chapters set the stage for a practical exploration of how Kindergartens can complement home education, emphasizing the need for well-qualified educators who can foster a love of learning in children through engaging, playful activities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peabody, Elizabeth Palmer, 1804-1894 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Manning, E. (Elizabeth) Adelaide, 1828-1905 |
| Title | Education in the Home, the Kindergarten, and the Primary School |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Parent and child |
| Subject | Education, Primary |
| Subject | Kindergarten |
| Subject | Education, Preschool |
| Subject | Religious education of children |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35677 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 158 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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