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John Comenius
Creator of first picture book,Orbis Pictus. Claimed that early learning determined future life success. Known today as the 'Father of Modern Education,' he pioneered modern educational methods. A contemporary of Galileo, Descartes, Rembrandt, and Milton, Comenius contributed greatly to the Enlightenment. He was the first to use pictures in textbooks. -
First children's book
John Amos Comenius, known as the Father of Modern Education and was the first to recognize that the play of childhood was learning, and produced the first children's picture book, "The World Illustrated". -
Children Learn Differently
Philosopher Jean-Jacques Roussueau states that a child's mode of thinking is different than an adult and they learn though hands-on experience. Rousseau greatly influenced Immanuel Kant’s work on ethics. His novel Julie or the New Heloise impacted the late eighteenth century’s Romantic Naturalism movement, and his political ideals were championed by leaders of the French Revolution. -
First Preschool
Johann Pestalozzi established what is considered to the first school to teach preschool age children. -
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Maria Montessori
Developed Montessori method for early childhood education- all knowledge comes from sensory experiences. -
First Public Kindergarten
First public school kindergarten started in St. Louis. -
NAEYC Founded
National Association for the Education of Young Children is founded. Now over 100,000 members and 400 affiliates. -
First KinderCare
The first Kindercare center is opened. -
NAECP Established
National Academy of Early Childhood Programs is established by NAEYC for voluntary accreditation of center based programs. -
No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act bill is passed. -
Preschool for All Initiative
President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality preschool to every child in America, called The Preschool for All initiative.