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    • Where Did the Word Kindergarten Come From

      The word kindergarten comes from the German word literally meaning "children's garden." The term was popularized in 1840 by Friedrich Froebel who envisioned a setting where children could thrive, develop and be nurtured. Much like an actual garden, Froebel wanted an environment in which children could tend to their budding, natural... more »

    • How to Teach Numerals to Kindergarten Children

      Teaching numerals to kindergarten children can be a lot of fun. Kindergarten children are curious by nature, and they love to touch objects. By incorporating hands on activities into teaching numerals, kindergarten children will find the lesson fun and learn their numerals without much effort. Here is how to teach numerals to... more »

    • What Children Learn in Kindergarten

      Kindergarten today is more than a place to play. Children in kindergarten learn the basics of the subjects in a regular elementary school program. Kindergarten is now required in many school systems, where just a few years ago it was optional. When a child does not learn what they teach in kindergarten, they will not be completely... more »

    • How to Teach Math & Science in Kindergarten

      Teaching math and science to kindergarten students requires an understanding of how students learn and then providing the children with unique, daily exposure to age-appropriate math and science concepts. By doing this the students become familiar with the elements of science and mathematics. To make teaching math and science a fun... more »

    • How to Teach Kindergarten Drawing

      In kindergarten, children are just beginning to express themselves through art while their little hands struggle with unwieldy crayons and pencils. Encouragement is as important as skill development at this stage, and with a few fun drawing games and exercises, you can instill a love of art in a small child. more »

    Kindergarten Quick Guides

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    • Ending Friendships

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    • Starting Preschool

      Preschool is a proven way to get your child ahead of the game before they enter kindergarten. If...

    • Teaching Preschool Basics

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    Kindergarten

    (German, literally means "childrens garden") is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling. Children are taught to develop basic skills through creative play and social interaction. In most countries kindergarten is part of the preschool systemKindergarten definition from Microsoft Encarta CD edition, 2004. of early childhood education. Children usually attend kindergarten any time between the ages of two and seven years, depending on the local custom. In parts of the United States, Canada and Australia (New South Wales, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory) kindergarten is the word used to describe the first year of compulsory education. In British English, nursery or playgroup is the usual term for preschool education, and kindergarten is rarely used, except in the context of special approaches to education, such as Steiner-Waldorf education (the educational philosophy of which was founded by Rudolf Steiner).

    Purpose
    Children attend kindergarten to learn to communicate, play, and interact with others appropriately. A teacher provides various materials and activities to motivate these children to learn the language and vocabulary of reading, mathematics, science, and computers, as well as that of music, art, and social behaviors. For children who previously have spent most of their time at home, kindergarten may serve the purpose of helping them adjust to being apart from their parents without anxiety. They are usually exposed to their first idea of friendship while they play and interact with other children on a regular basis. Kindergarten may also allow mothers, fathers, or other caregivers to go back to part-time or full-time employment.

    History

    Friedrich Fröbel opened the first kindergarten on June 28, 1840 to mark the four hundredth anniversary of Gutenbergs invention of movable type. Fröbel created the name and the term Kindergarten for the Play read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kindergarten

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