The Homemade Kindergarten (1912)

The Homemade Kindergarten is a book written by Nora Archibald Smith and published in 1912. The book is a guide for parents and teachers on how to create a kindergarten program at home or in a small community setting. It provides a detailed description of the philosophy and methods of the kindergarten movement, which was a new educational approach at the time.The book includes instructions on how to set up a kindergarten classroom, how to plan and execute lessons, and how to engage children in creative play and exploration. It also covers topics such as child development, discipline, and parent-teacher communication.The Homemade Kindergarten emphasizes the importance of play-based learning and encourages parents and teachers to create an environment that fosters creativity, imagination, and socialization. It provides practical advice on how to use simple materials and resources to create a stimulating learning environment that is both fun and educational.Overall, The Homemade Kindergarten is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early childhood education and the history of the kindergarten movement. It offers a glimpse into the early days of kindergarten education and provides timeless insights into the importance of play and creativity in children's learning and development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.