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Froebel, Friedrich

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1782-1852

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Froebel's Kindergarten Gifts

 Collection — Container: 1
Identifier: 10-001-1
Scope and Contents

Froebel's Gifts were materials designed by Friedrich Froebel as part of his Kindergarten Method.  They are usually made from basic geometric shapes and are designed to teach children about geometry, forms, movement, color, mathematics and other skills, all through play and exploration. 

This collection has examples of the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh gifts. Some are incomplete.

Dates: Created: 1890-1900