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Created first picture book for children- The Orbis. Supported home based early childhood education(7)
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Children should learn through activities instead of just words and should have the opportunity to draw their own conclusions(1).
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Froebel believed that children need to be active learners. He founded his own school calling it "kindergarten" or "children's garden". (5)
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Believed in adapting the environment to the child so that they can best learn. Created "prepared learning" environments.(8)
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In Michigan 3-4 year olds (from low income families) participated in Perry Preschool. They found that children who were in a quality preschool ended up having higher incomes and less likely to be law breakers as adults(4).
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Grants given to Head Start- preschool access to low income families(3)
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Created to improve literacy of parents and families. Helps with adult literacy, early childhood education and literacy activities between parents and children (6).
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Obama's plan to expand access to high quality preschools for all children( a 1 billion investment). Helps low and mid income families(2).