Montessori
What country was Maria Montessori born in?
Italy
What country was Friedrich Froebel born in?
Germany
What is the name of the educational approach she created?
The Montessori Method
What year did Froebel introduce the term kindergarten?
1840
Which educator was born in Italy?
Maria Montessori
What year was Maria Montessori born?
1870
What year was Froebel born in?
1782
What did Montessori believe teachers should act as instead of controlling children's learning?
Guides
What were Froebel Gifts?
Educational toys like blocks and balls used for learning.
Which educator introduced the kindergarten system?
Friedrich Froebel
What career did Montessori have before becoming an educator?
Physician (doctor)
What was Froebel’s father’s occupation?
Lutheran pastor
What type of classroom environment did Montessori believe children needed?
An organized, prepared environment where children could learn independently
What educator influenced Froebel's teaching ideas?
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
What did both educators believe was important in children's education?
Hands-on learning and active participation
What was the name of Montessori's first school?
Casa dei Bambini
What did Froebel call his early childhood education system?
Kindergarten
How did Montessori support children with developmental disabilities?
She developed and used specialized educational approaches to support their learning.
Why did Froebel compare children to flowers?
He believed children need care, attention, and the right environment to grow.
Which educator created educational materials known as Froebel Gifts?
Friedrich Froebel
In what year did Montessori open her first school?
1907
What does the word kindergarten mean?
Children’s garden
What major idea did Montessori introduce that changed traditional education?
Children should have independence and freedom to learn at their own pace.
What was Froebel's main belief about how children learn?
Children learn best through play, creativity, exploration, and hands-on activities.
What is one major similarity between Montessori and Froebel's educational philosophies?
Both believed children should learn through exploration, independence, and hands-on experiences.