Friedrich Froebel: References & Edit History
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Irene M. Lilley, Friedrich Froebel: A Selection from His Writings (1967), emphasizes aspects of Froebel’s life often neglected in other studies. William H. Kilpatrick, Froebel’s Kindergarten Principles Critically Examined (1916), is a penetrating analysis. Robert B. Downs, Friedrich Froebel (1978), provides a thorough summary of Froebel’s life and recounts the spread of his ideas throughout the world.
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| Anniversary information added. | Apr 17, 2026 | ||
| Anniversary information added. | Jun 17, 2025 | ||
| First paragraph modernization. | Mar 05, 2024 | ||
| Modified link of Web site: Froebel - Friedrich Froebel - the Inventor of Kindergarten. | Sep 29, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: StateUniversity.com - Education Encyclopedia - Biography of Friedrich Froebel. | Mar 16, 2016 | ||
| Add new Web site: ILoveIndia.com - Biography of Friedrich Froebel. | Sep 04, 2015 | ||
| Add new Web site: Friedrich Frobel Museum - Biography of Friedrich Froebel. | Sep 04, 2015 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Strong - American Journal of Play - Friedrich Froebel�s Gifts. | Sep 04, 2015 | ||
| Add new Web site: GoodTherapy - Biography of Friedrich Froebel. | Sep 04, 2015 | ||
| Add new Web site: Froebel - Friedrich Froebel - the Inventor of Kindergarten. | Sep 04, 2015 | ||
| Added image of 19th-century wood engraving of Friedrich Froebel. | Jan 26, 2011 | ||
| Bibliography revised. | Jun 09, 2006 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Jun 09, 2006 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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