April 21 is the birthday of the German educator Friedrich Fröbel, who founded the first play and activity institute called kindergarten in 1837. (Kindergarten’s actually a mid-19th century German word literally meaning “children’s garden.”)
According to Fröbel, young children should follow their own interests and freely explore them. That’s why kindergartens include singing, dancing, and creative. Hana also wanted to inspire self esteem and confidence. She had this fantasyland mirror and she put affirmations on it so when a child looked in it they also saw all these positive words. Hana knew the importance for a child to feel loved and accepted. Hana’s love and acceptance for children made everything she did with them so amazing and that is why children loved her. Hana was so excited about her classroom and the positive work she could do for children and the world. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here with me. You knew you could positively change the world. I miss you.
April 21 is the birthday of the German educator Friedrich Fröbel, who founded the first play and activity institute called kindergarten in 1837. (Kindergarten’s actually a mid-19th century German word literally meaning “children’s garden.”)
According to Fröbel, young children should follow their own interests and freely explore them. That’s why kindergartens include singing, dancing, and creative. Hana also wanted to inspire self esteem and confidence. She had this fantasyland mirror and she put affirmations on it so when a child looked in it they also saw all these positive words. Hana knew the importance for a child to feel loved and accepted. Hana’s love and acceptance for children made everything she did with them so amazing and that is why children loved her. Hana was so excited about her classroom and the positive work she could do for children and the world. I love you Hana. I wish you were still here with me. You knew you could positively change the world. I miss you.
