Autobiography of Friedrich Froebel $c translated and annotated by Emilie Michaelis ... and H. Keatley Moore.

"Autobiography of Friedrich Froebel" translated and annotated by Emilie Michaelis is a late 19th-century examination of the life and beliefs of Friedrich Froebel, the originator of the Kindergarten system. The story follows Froebel's lifespan, detailing his experiences, ideas, and educational concepts, exploring his upbringing, education, and the elements influencing his important efforts to child development and education. The narrative begins by presenting Froebel's early life, beginning with his birth in a small German village and the significant effect his mother's passing had on his childhood. He describes the difficulties of a childhood with a distant father and a stepmother who preferred her own children, resulting in a sense of reflection and a quest to comprehend his own identity. Froebel's thoughts on his early relationships with nature, faith, and education laid the groundwork for his later academic theories, emphasizing the necessity of encouraging and understanding a child's character for their overall growth. This introduction offers readers a look into the formative events that influenced Froebel's novel views on education and childhood.